Looking for an extension lead

TrevL · April 28, 2021, 07:57:07 PM

As the title says, but I need a two or three gang socket (preferably with individual switches) where the lead comes in from the left hand side, not the right.
I've checked the usual places, Wickes, B&Q, Screwfix,TLC, ebay. Amazon have them but they look like dodgy far east items. Could someone point me in the right direction please?

crewearpley40 · April 28, 2021, 08:11:26 PM

Maybe a large tesco, also etc stock them , I have seen them in tesco around less than £10. My local DIY shop sells https://www.google.co.uk/shopping/product/6111752281858051827?lsf=seller:145263392,store:16676142941265326423&prds=oid:16823567687560967744&hl=en-GB&ei=JbOJYLSvIIqU8gLY95_wCw

TrevL · April 28, 2021, 08:15:06 PM

Quote from: crewearpley40 on April 28, 2021, 08:11:26 PM
Maybe a large tesco, also etc stock them , I have seen them in tesco around less than £10. My local DIY shop sells https://www.google.co.uk/shopping/product/6111752281858051827?lsf=seller:145263392,store:16676142941265326423&prds=oid:16823567687560967744&hl=en-GB&ei=JbOJYLSvIIqU8gLY95_wCw

Thanks for looking, I'll check out Tescos. That item you linked has the lead coming in from the right.

crewearpley40 · April 28, 2021, 08:18:36 PM

The shop sells a left handed ive seen it and I have 1 myself

ntpntpntp · April 28, 2021, 09:23:00 PM

Amazon 4-gang (but not individual switches)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brennenstuhl-Eco-Line-4-way-extension-switch-White/dp/B003BIFLVG/ref=asc_df_B003BIFLVG

Shame this one is currently unavailable
https://www.amazon.co.uk/kenable-Individually-Switched-Mains-Extension-White/dp/B0079I7G8U

njee20 · April 28, 2021, 09:30:07 PM

This one?

Edit, sorry, link is to 4 gang, but 3 gang also in stock.

Malc · April 29, 2021, 10:35:57 AM

You could buy two double sockets with surface mounting back boxes and a plank of wood.

Bealman · April 29, 2021, 10:42:11 AM

Why not? I've actually done that!

Malc · April 29, 2021, 10:56:29 AM

When I used to run discos in the early 70s, there were never enough sockets for the kit. I made two extension leads with 3 off twin sockets.

Bealman · April 29, 2021, 10:59:45 AM

Ah, thems was the days!

joe cassidy · April 29, 2021, 11:02:53 AM

Quote from: Malc on April 29, 2021, 10:56:29 AM
When I used to run discos in the early 70s, there were never enough sockets for the kit. I made two extension leads with 3 off twin sockets.

Did you ever do a gig at Tamworth Football Club Social Club Malc ?

Malc · April 29, 2021, 01:54:50 PM

Sorry Joe, never got that far out. Mainly the south side of Birmingham, mainly wedding receptions, birthdays etc.