Volex 13A White Socket convertor (1G to 2G)
Discontinued
Unfortunately, we no longer stock this item
Product details
Product information
Raised profile socket convertor (1g to 2g) with white finish.
- Suitable for Internal use
- Only fixings included
Features and benefits
- For your safety, electrical products must be installed in accordance with local building regulations. If in any doubt, or where required by the law, consult a competent person who is registered with an electrical self-certification scheme.
Specifications
| Brand | Volex |
|---|---|
| Pack quantity | 1 |
| Amp rating | 13A |
| Power voltage supply | 240V |
| Model name/number | BQ1507 |
| Colour | White |
| Product code | 5010620047984 |
Reviews
3.88 / 5(9 reviews)Lacey8233 - 5 / 5 - 19/01/2016
Dose what it says on the tin
Easy to fit works well looks good saved me needing to foot a electritions fee
01642sober - 4 / 5 - 18/07/2013
Easy Installation
The switch only took a few minutes to fit and this is a very easy way of converting a single socket to a double without any disturbance to wall plaster or paintwork./wall paper. There was plenty of room for the double set of wires to fit into position. The holding down screws were long enough to do the job as well.
lorriemc - 5 / 5 - 19/01/2013
GREAT BUY
fantastic for converting single sockets to double with no rewiring needed.
Raedor - 4 / 5 - 28/11/2012
Great Plug 4 a Plug Socket
I normally get my trusty old club hammer & bolster chisel and rap my knuckles chasing out twin pattress when I double up my sockets. But thought this time I would try these 'converters'. Well I bought 4 and have to say how pleased I am that I did. Worked so easily on 3 of them as they were all on the 'ring' with just 2 wires to fit into each of the 3 terminals. The last one still on the ring also had a spur off and this was nigh on impossible to fit as the cable terminals were a tad too small and physically could not take 3 wires into the L,N & Earth, so I had to be a tad inventive here to get around this problem. If the terminals themselves were a little larger then it would have been great to have given these 5*, as it is I give them 4*. As for their looks, they are ok too and you certainly dont notice that they are a little deeper than traditional flush sockets. All-in-all, these sockets will save you loads of time and work and well worth using if they are not used in a highly visual location, such on Kitchen splashbacks.
BillM - 4 / 5 - 04/07/2012
Just the job !!
I have used this type of socket converter before, but not Volex. Volex is slightly dearer but just as good. I did not have any problems with 'escaping' terminal screws, but did find that I needed lots of patience when fitting the socket body to the back box. I had plenty of light on the subject to see exactly what I was doing. Eventually, with patience and nimble fingers, I successfully fitted the body to the box. It's worth noting that older boxes have imperial screw threads (2BA), while newer items have metric threads (M3.5). So use your existing fixing screws if your system is older, as the screws are not interchangeable.
TheArtfulDodger - 1 / 5 - 14/02/2011
Very Poor Design
I got the product home, was preparing to install by loosening the screws that are meant to hold the cables in place. One screw came out (no detent like in most fixtures of this type) and entered the guts of the item! Screw would not come out so disassembled - bad move - all of the innerds (springs, bits of metal, contacts, etc.) came flying out! Total waste of money! End result, put it all in a bag for a day when I want to achieve the mother of all headaches trying to figure out how all of the pieces fit together! Not a good idea for a purchase!!
sapper - 5 / 5 - 01/01/2011
a great idea
safe and easey to install looks very neat the perfect answer to trailing sockets
- 5 / 5 - 21/12/2010
Convert a single gang socket to a 2 gang.
You get what you pay for. I bought cheap previously but it didn't last. Quality will out.
dockgreen - 2 / 5 - 27/10/2010
Flaw in design
Eseentially a good product, but has a design flaw. If a cable retaining screw is unwound too far it can fall into the 'guts' of the product . Retrieval is virtually impossible. Removing the four screws which hold the assembly together is not recommended as it is almost impossible to re-assemble owing to the large number of unrestrained piece parts.