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The Building Experience DIY Forum > Direction of Electrical Wiring in UK

I am putting up some bookshelves but the ideal spot for drilling is directly above an electrical socket.

I once heard that in the UK wiring goes vertically downwards from a socket and upwards from a lightswitch - seems logical as the socket is near the floor.

Can anyone confirm this please?

TIA

March 8, 2010 | Registered CommenterAndrew Stucken

useally yes just remove the socket front and check which way the cables enter the back box

March 8, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterhi-spec plumbing & heating.

Great, thanks

March 8, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterChalkie

Just be carefull... especially depending on how old the house is , if its very recent build then yes the cabiling should be straight vertical drops but it may be worth gettting a voltage detector to double check that the cable is where you think it is . Older houses often have cable runs in walls at all manner of angles !!

March 8, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterscotty