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Electric sockets

Posted by Christine Taylor, on
My new house has electric sockets attatched to the inside of the kitchen units (not the wall). Is this safe?
Russell Baron

Russell Baron

Hi Christine, Is it a brand new house? I wouldn't say its not safe no its just not really good practice but providing the socket has been fitted with a proper back box ie plastic not a metal type you put in the wall and is secure there is nothing really wrong with it.
Michael Tucker

Michael Tucker

Hello Christine, It's not ideal to have sockets there. I would get them checked. Put your job on rated people's site to get a free quotation and site survey. Regards Michael

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