electrical back boxes

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Before working on any electrical circuit isolate the supply by switching off the main switch and remove the fuse to the circuit that you are working on, If it is a circuit breaker switch off the main fuse and circuit breaker and remove the wires from the top of the circuit breaker. Place a sign saying that you are working on the circuits on the consumer unit, then nobody will restore the power whilst you are working on it.

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Here are instructions on how to use three of the most common types of electrical accessory back boxes-

Dry Lining back box

These accessory back boxes are used for fitting into plasterboard and are fast and easy to fit.

Metal Galvanised back boxes

These back boxes are normally used for a flush fitting onto solid walls, such as brick or breezeblock. These can be difficult to fit as the plaster needs chasing out.

Surface Mounted Patress

Probably the easiest of all back boxes to use, but prone to impact damage!

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