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Elderly parents

Way to prevent plug being removed from socket?

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AvocadosBeforeMortgages · 27/09/2018 13:49

Elderly relative has a device that's used for her emergency call button plugged in to the wall. It is vital that this remains plugged in. On a few occasions, this has been disconnected despite a note on it saying not to (and, I believe, some tape over it). The reasons for it being unplugged are unclear; no dementia but perhaps some mild forgetfulness. It may be the relative, cleaner or carer who had disconnected and not reconnected it.

Does anyone know of a device that can be used to lock a plug into the wall, but still allow it to be removed with a key or similar? I've looked at child proofing ones, but they appear insufficiently adult proof.

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Octagoneaway · 27/09/2018 13:55

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PerfectlyPosed · 27/09/2018 13:57

@FadedRed apologies if I'm wrong but that lock looks like it does the opposite in that it stops it from being plugged in in the first place?

60sname · 27/09/2018 14:01

@Octagonaway you might want to get the post removed as the pic shows what is possibly your first name and postcode

FadedRed · 27/09/2018 14:02

Perfectly poised You are absolutely right! Blush That'll teach me to pay more attention!

AvocadosBeforeMortgages · 27/09/2018 22:26

Thank you! I'll look into these in more detail

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BigGapMum · 27/09/2018 22:31

Could you get an electrician to hardwire it in?

specialsubject · 30/09/2018 14:15

lockable sockets easily available and as usual cheaper if not amazon. either a key or a space for a padlock.

MaintinaceManager · 02/12/2021 14:46

Actually this is quite beneficial to me. Good job you didn't delete it.

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