IWB socket change

[chuffer]

Hi, any suggestions for a 16a socket outlet to fit into an internally wired bar which currently uses 15a outlets?

Thanks,

John

[sleah]

Firstly you'll ideally need to identify the manufacturer of the bar. You could always put a picture of the outlet on here in case someone recognises it if you are struggling.

Then the likes of Stage Electrics/WhiteLight etc should be able to source replacements and advise if it's possible to upgrade to 16a from 15a.

[Dave m]

https://ultralightsound.co.uk/product/iwb-lighting-bar-enclosures/

[Thirdtap]

Be warned that there may not be much in the way of excess cable behind the socket. Also seen a few with linked earth cables, which getting two or three cables into one terminal was a push.

[Bryson]

Did you post about this recently on /r/techtheatre on Reddit?  

 

 

If so, I apologize for our American friends who think everywhere is America. 😉

 

 

[sunray]

23 hours ago, chuffer said:

Hi, any suggestions for a 16a socket outlet to fit into an internally wired bar which currently uses 15a outlets?

Thanks,

John

I have done this, the original sockets are grey moulded backboxeswith a self tapping screw in each corner.

 

I purchased this style of socketbut in grey with a bigger flange, in my case the fixing hole needed to be filed towards the corners about 2mm. I kept the original front plate (without the socket) to act as a spacer.

 

Sorry no pics of finished item.

[sunray]

What type of sockets and backboxes do you currently have? If standard single gang domestic size, I have seen sockets which will fit directly.

 

A colleague has suggested a surface mounted socket and a couple of U bolts

Not sure about stability or distortion of plastic, perhaps a 3D printed block to fit between bar and enclosure or even better how about 3d printing the enclosure shaped to fit bar.

 

The other suggestion (which I abhor but does seem popular) use couplers on tail from a gland in the existing enclosure and even link from the 15A socket, that gives both options.

 

Roughly my previous post except I found sockets with a bigger flange.

Edited November 22, 2022 by sunray

[Glyn Edwards]

Would something from Robolights help? 

[sunray]

Really we can't do much until OP comes back.

[chuffer]

Thank you all for your responses and sorry for the delay in replying. I suspect Robolights have the very solution that looks like it will fit the bars we have. I have yet to find out who the manufacturer was but will try again.

[ianknight]

13 hours ago, chuffer said:

Thank you all for your responses and sorry for the delay in replying. I suspect Robolights have the very solution that looks like it will fit the bars we have. I have yet to find out who the manufacturer was but will try again.

Robolights are the manufacturer I believe - their moulded system was also used by MTX for their IWB's - if memory serves Doughty also used the system. MTX will deal with you direct - it used to be the case that Doughty would only supply via one of their dealer network.