Yes, the soxket in the picture is an outdoor rated socket. If it's not damaged and working properly then there's no reason to change it for a new one. That socket, even at the age it is, will outlast any new replacement. I'd ask the electrician for a specific regulation he things it's in breach of, if he can't give you one then I'd leave it as it is.
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smitty (12-Oct-16)
I suspect unscrewing that coupling ring by hand without damaging something might prove a challenge...Originally Posted by AndyD
Mix cost of time and materials and the cheapest solution is probably to replace.
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smitty (12-Oct-16)
Well it would be a pity to have to get rid of it because it really is solid and will never perish from UV. As far as I can tell it is undamaged and works perfectly.
The electrician did say at the time (I was present during inspection) that he wasn't sure about it. However it has showed up on the quote to be replaced at a cost of R850...
I'll ask him about which if any regulations it contravenes.
I'll also give loosening that uncoupling ring a go. I'm pretty good at getting things off / unstuck without breaking them. Patience, practice and all that. ;-)
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