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Back Box showing Back Box Saver fitted to lug

Back Box Saver front view — Back Box Saver Patent No. GB2535892

Save time and money by fixing your metal back box

Problem

The threads in the lugs securing the socket or switch to the back box can strip, meaning the socket cannot be firmly fitted. 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.

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. Back Box Saver fits most lugs and repairs a stripped thread in most cases. It is designed to repair back boxes installed in the UK.

Benefits of the Back Box Saver

The Back Box Saver saves the installer the time and trouble of replacing the back box. The householder is saved the cost and upheaval of re-decoration. Back Box Savers are low-cost, easy to install, secure, and maintain the earth connection.

The existing 3.5mm faceplate screw can re-used in most cases even if the thread has been damaged as the Back Box Saver has been designed to overcome this problem. Should you require it, a replacement screw is included.

How it works in 6 steps

1
TURN OFF THE POWER. Remove the faceplate and disconnect the wiring.
2
Identify the damaged lug. Enlarge hole by use of approved BBS reamer accessory or careful use of an electric drill.
3
Select appropriate sleeve size (red, green or blue). Fit reinforced T-fixing. Squeeze Back Box Saver to open the sleeve.
4
Slide the Back Box Saver over the damaged lug. Fits most lugs first time.
5
Make sure the holes align.
6
Replace the screws, tighten as normal and switch the power back on.

Demonstration video

What customers say about the Back Box Saver

“Renovation is the name of the game. So we're always on the look out for products that will help us reduce the waste we generate. If it makes the job more cost efficient for the customer and leaves less to rectify after install it's bound to be a winner!”—Thistle And Rose Concepts, Nottingham

Watch Thistle And Rose Concepts install the Back Box Saver

“The Back Box Savers worked an absolute treat – so simple yet really effective. [I've been] replacing sockets and switches around the house for aesthetic purposes and really didn't want to have to start replacing the back boxes... how is this not at B&Q etc...?!” —Thomas, London

“Thank you for a fantastic product. You have saved me a nightmare job to replace the back box. Also more to come in our continued renovation of a poorly built 12-year-old house. Thank you.” —Roy, Colchester

“Just a quick note to say thank you for your excellent product and delivery service. I can't praise your product enough! So effective and simple to install.” —Grant, Dartford

“A total lifesaver as we had tiled around the socket and couldn't easily replace the back box. Our electrician was really impressed with the simple easy solution. I wish they were available in stores as well as online as we had to wait for delivery when we had planned a DIY weekend.” —Adele, Willerby

Back Box Saver pack includes:

Reinforced T-fixing
Sleeve in two sizes to fit most lugs
Replacement 3.5mm screw
Adhesive pad to fix Back Box Saver position if required
Instruction leaflet

£4.99 + VAT

Despatches to UK (free) by recorded delivery.
Discounts available on quantity orders.

Product	Discount (%)	Price inc. VAT (£)
BBS pack of 1	0	5.99
BBS pack of 2	0	11.98
BBS pack of 4	33	16.04
BBS pack of 5	33	20.06
BBS pack of 10	50	29.94

Correct a misaligned electrical socket faceplate quickly and inexpensively

Problem

A badly installed electrical back box can result in a socket faceplate that is too high, too low or sloping. Until now the only proper solution was to suffer the time and expense of re-installing the back box.

Solution

A pair of Back Box Savers, installed on each of the two back box lugs, allow the faceplate to be raised, lowered or tilted by plus or minus 5mm. For a guide to install each lug, please see the graphic above. Lug screw holes should be enlarged to a diameter of at least 5mm. For more details on how to use the Back Box Saver, watch our demonstration video. It is designed to repair back boxes installed in the UK.

Benefits of the Back Box Saver

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 householder is saved the cost and upheaval of re-decoration. Back Box Savers are low-cost, easy to install, secure, and maintain the earth connection.

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Super Grommet

£0.30 + VAT

Mandatory requirement but often forgotten! Order one per hole as required to complete your installation. These rubber Super Grommets are easier to install than conventional grommets.

Available only when ordered with Back Box Saver

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Earth Sleeving

£0.50 + VAT

Earth sleeving: should be the correct diameter to slide over the 1.5mm or 2.5mm earth conductors, but is often omitted from an installation.

Available only when ordered with Back Box Saver

Money back guarantee badge No-quibble money back guarantee If not completely satisfied, simply return the Back Box Saver to us within 14 days for a full refund.

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