The current solution – replacing the back box just because of a stripped lug – is time-consuming and costly, especially if the wall is re-decorated.

The current solution — replacing the back box just because of a stripped lug — is time-consuming and costly, especially if the wall is re-decorated.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Back Box Saver allows the back box still to be used, by overlaying a reinforced nut onto the stripped lug to provide a secure fixing for the screw to engage.

Back Box Saver saves time and money in providing a new secure fixing if your electrical back box has a broken screw thread. The threads in the lugs securing the socket or switch to the back box can strip, meaning the socket cannot be firmly fitted.This section has hundreds of instructional videos showing how to do the easiest of DIY related jobs right up to a full bathroom refurbishment. The awards are recognition for those manufacturers and suppliers that have made a real difference to the electrical contractor’s ability to get the job done efficiently, safely, and professionally, whether this is in the form of innovative products, tools or time-saving solutions. We found Innovate approachable, interested and extremely helpful when we approached them about the BBS1. Back Box Saver 1” plans on offering a range of installation accessories and electrical installers in the future.

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Fitting a back box is normally done before the wall is papered but if you wanted to add an extra socket in your home and the wall has been papered then this video might help. A pair of Back Box Savers for faceplate raise, tilt or lower saves the installer the time and trouble of replacing the back box. The green band doesn't hold the new nut firmly enough and is easily damaged by repeated attempts to get the screw into the new nut. make absolutely clear that all the old treads are removed - if not they will get in the way of getting the screw into the nut supplied. Back Box Saver Solution: Back Box Saver allows the back box still to be used, by overlaying a reinforced nut onto the stripped lug to provide a secure fixing for the screw to engage.