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Electrical wire too short

Posted by Mary Ryan, on
I want to replace a socket with a USB socket - easy job to manage myself, but then discovered that the live wire is too short to reach connection point. Is it possible to extend the wire easily or is it a more complex task?
Gary Alder

Gary Alder

You should not extend cores. I would either seek an electrician or an alternative manufacturer that would allow for connections to be completed safely.

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