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kiwifidget

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#315387 11-Jul-2024 07:56
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I find myself between a rock and hard place, or more specifically a wall outlet and a bookcase.

 

The wall outlet being behind the bookcase, and after 14 years I now need to plug something in there.

 

Most extension cords or powerboards I've seen, the cord sticks out of the plug perpendicular to the wall.

 

 

I've have seen extension cords with the tap-on/piggy back plug where the cable sticks out parallel to the wall.

 

 

But even these are too fat.

 

Before I start to seriously contemplate cutting a hole in the back of the bookcase (relocating the bookcase is even more problematic) are there even slimmerer plugs out there?

 

 





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  #3259641 15-Jul-2024 10:40
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Well that's been quite a journey.

 

Thanks everyone for your suggestions.

 

Upon realising that the wall socket itself is proud of the wall by the depth of the skirting board, any plug would have to be 0mm thick to allow the bookcase to remain hard up against the wall.

 

Recessed sockets etc deemed too much faffing.

 

So.... we're going to cut a hole in the bookcase!





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