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Extension lead detachable help!

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Whatwudyoudo1 · 06/01/2026 12:49

Does this exist
I need an extension cable to fit into my wardrobe where there is a power socket, run the cable through a small hole to plug things in.
I dont want to be faffing around with re wiring a plug, just want a cable with a detachable extension element to it.
Anyone please!

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HopSpringsEternal · 06/01/2026 12:51

I imagine if there is, it's much more prone to being a fire risk.And given that you want it in a wardrobe, that's incredibly dangerous? Somewhere more knowledgeable might know though.

Whatwudyoudo1 · 06/01/2026 14:24

The boiler and power socket are in the wardrobe

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saveforthat · 06/01/2026 14:27

Do you mean the whole is not big enough to push the plug or extension sockets through? It's really easy to wire a plug. Disclaimer I'm quite old and remember when appliances came without them so it was a skill everyone had to learn.

saveforthat · 06/01/2026 14:28

Hole obviously

Whatwudyoudo1 · 06/01/2026 14:29

Ok, im sure i could give that a go.
Is it a moulded one i want to avoid?
Yes we made the hole big enough for just a cable to go through

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FickleOcelot · 06/01/2026 14:31

I've just checked a couple of extension cables and none are supplied with moulded plugs so you should just be able to disconnect and rewire.

We've done this a few times as we have a UK extension cable with a European plug on it and vice versa.

parietal · 06/01/2026 14:35

you have to take of the plug, put the cable through the hole then rewire the plug. otherwise the whole setup won't be safe. that's how it works.

saveforthat · 06/01/2026 14:56

I do have a couple of leads that detach in the middle, my laptop and some Christmas lights. I've not seen extension leads that do though.

IceIceSlippyIce · 06/01/2026 15:02

We have a socket sized hole in the side of the wardrobe for this reason.

BirthdeighParteigh · 07/01/2026 10:27

Make a bigger hole and fill it with a cable grommet?

RedRiverShore6 · 07/01/2026 10:42

BirthdeighParteigh · 07/01/2026 10:27

Make a bigger hole and fill it with a cable grommet?

Yes do this, we had to make a hole for a dishwasher plug in our kitchen work surface so we just bought fairly matching cable grommet off Amazon to fill the hole, you also need a drill attachment maybe to get the right size hole

GloriaMonday · 07/01/2026 19:22

I dont want to be faffing around with re wiring a plug, just want a cable with a detachable extension element to it.
Wiring a plug would take you hardly any time at all. A few minutes tops.
How to Wire a UK Plug: 12 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

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