Hi all, 2nd and final request today, this one is a replacement socket, But again the internal wiring isn't looking particularly normal. Any help will be great. I'm in the UK.
Wiring – Socket replacement wiring
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You are looking for a 3-way socket with a 1/4" base.
Search for that on the internet and you will find them for sale: 3-way lamp socket with 1/4" threaded base
If the two sockets were bought from the same branch of B&Q i'd bet on a faulty batch, possiblly combined with a marginal design. My advice would be to return the socket as faulty and replace with one of a different brand.
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It looks like you need to connect:
Your wiring is the in old colour scheme and the socket is marked with the new (harmonised) colour scheme.
(By the way, from the photo, the existing wiring looks like it could be the (very) old rubber insulated type of cable, which you may well need to seriously think about replacing).