Converting a single socket outlet to a double socket

Submitted on: March 11, 2009, 9:04 am     By: letsdodiy

If you need more power outlets in a room but don't want to install a whole new socket and fused spur, simply replace existing single sockets with sockets with more gangs. There are three ways to convert a single socket into a double (or triple) socket: Convert a single flush-mounted (recessed) socket to a double surface-mounted socket with a pattress, which acts as an adaptor and fits over the existing mounting box. Convert a single surface-mounted socket to a double surface-mounted socket.