I love your videos enabled me to install down lights in my bedroom, my question is I have done the same for each room and we have 4 bedroom plus 1 bathroom so now we have in total about 35 lights 8w led enlite down lights on the daisy chain, my question is what’s the limit ?.
I always wondered why the drain holes are on the vertical rather than the horizontal bottom piece of plastic? Water would have to fill the bottom by at least a centimetre or 2 before it started to drain on the current vertical...Worth bearing in mind that I'm an idiot and don;t know what I'm talking about, but I always wondered anyway 🙃
i have 2 non contact pens and had heard not to trust them and I wondered why, now I know, used them both last week on a live wire , as my first test and one didnt give a warning so I bucked it out. i always try to have more that 1 method of testing, and avoid sucking the wires.@@TheDIYGuy1
Great videos all year, i remember watching your first video 3 years ago on installing an outside socket, youve come a long way since then to becoming one of the best diy channels on youbtube. Happy christmas to you and looking forward to the content in 2024.
No matter how much sealant or IP rating you have, water will get in. Best thing is to drill a small 1-2mm (Not 5-6mm as in the video) hole near the back of the box, that means if water does get in, it has somewhere to run out, and this still keeps a rating of IP34
Nice work! Luckily the pre-drilled holes didn't cause any issues when drilling the new holes, as they were so close. Sometimes the bit can drift and you end up with one enormous hole. Ask me how I know 😉
Amazing video, start to finish! I would check out Stuart's (Proper DIY channel) take on drilling the drain hole, I'm keen follow his advice when I finally get to install mine here at home. The idea is that, drilling a hole makes the kit no longer IP6(x) water resistant.
Thanks. I think everyone has a different take on this. Whilst it reduces the rating from ip66, the drain hole will have no significant impact(unless directly spraying high pressure water at the socket maybe). In fact, in some cases such as the use of conduit you should always be drilling the drain hole due to condensation build up as stated by MK in the product detail.
Ive followed some of your videos regarding adding extra sockets I've done one for outside on a brick wall, extra safety ive put switch connection 13amp fused spur, it all works fine. when i test it with socket tester push test button should it trip whole ring its on or just between new socket to tve switch 13amp spur, basically like you get in the kitchen ie when washing machine under counter you have 13amp fused connection at the top to turn of when not in useing! Love your channel
Also make sure not to remove an RCD outside socket and replace it with a non RCD outside socket, mainly due to the use of equipment outdoors. Unless of course you have a 30mA RCD at the board. But Also ensure there is A type RCD protection as AC type RCDs do not have the same level of protection required according to the current 18th edition of BS7671.
those sockets are brilliant, done my entire house in them one thing i did find was that you "think" the wires are in but the design of the holes means the aren't so you have to push them in further than you would think caught me out the first few times when the wires kept pulling out on the tug test until i twigged very very difficult to explain but when you have the unit in front of you it's so simple anyway, lets do this quickwire thing as i've got 3 lights i need to fit (no discount codes? 😁 )
Your right, you have to be sure to check the connections are solid. The quickwire stuff really is good and is worth the money. Unfortunately they haven’t provided me with any discount codes for you guys or I’d of liked to pass a saving on.
@@TheDIYGuy1 I've had a look and I'll have to give them a call after Christmas because I'm not sure if you get the connectors with the lights or have to buy them separately In the mean time I'll just drill some holes before the plasterers turn up in the new year 😁
Hi Cameron. Excellent video as usual. Im going to change an old pre-2006 outdoor socket for a new one. The circuit is protected by a 30mA RCD on the consumer unit so I know the socket doesn't have to have RCD protection. I will probably go belt and braces and install an RCD protected socket anyway. As I might use power tools then do I need to install an active RCD socket? Does it matter if it's a passive RCD if the main circuit is RCD protected? Also, for fixings you seem to use the same make rawl plugs 6mm? Can you tell me the make and also what screws to use for most fixings? I only have a jar of odd screws and would like to buy a stock for most DIY jobs now I've got the DIY bug from your channel!🤣 Thanks Andy
Great job Bro, but in my mind was better to use the grey silicone around the part which was connected to the wall to make sure rain did not go anyway ,,,,,,, Thanks anyway
Good video Cameron, but are DIY'ers allowed to Installed the like of this socket as it is outside? A video I would like to see if possible is how you no that socket is not a spur off another spur and what can be done in these situations if possible. Happy Xmas and look forward to next year.👍👍
How do you open that socket box- I have one at my new house but can’t open it to use the socket! 😵💫🙈 I know a silly obvious question- but pls show me or tell me how to open the box. Ta.
I always wondered why the drain holes are on the vertical rather than the horizontal bottom piece of plastic? Water would have to fill the bottom of by at least a centimetre or 2 before it started to drain on the current vertical...Worth bearing in mind that I'm an idiot and don;t know what I'm talking about, but always wondered anyway
You are correct! This is stated in the product brief. However, I still perceive this to be extremely unlikely to suffer from failure due to moisture despite the drain hole being drilled
it comes to less than IP34 with a hole bigger than 2.5mm, but thats not an issue out side at home, you are not likely to spray it with a high pressure water jet. If its in an industrial installation that has washdown facility it may just get that, so then I wouldn't put a hole in. But then again, you wouldn't drill a hole in the back, you would use the correct bottom entry with sealing washers on a compression gland.
1st mention of RCD Lockout/off Electrical Kit --- 2nd. Building Regulations for an Outside Socket Any electrical work carried out on your property is subject to Part P building regulations. Basically, unless you are a certified electrician, then this is not a DIY job
I think I would have repaired the blown out brick with some outdoor filler or quick drying cement. Then used the sealant in the conventional manner. Wouldn't have taken much longer.
This isn’t a full demo of the safe isolation procedure. That can be found in other videos on my channel. If I were to show this every time, people wouldn’t watch the video.
It’s a personal choice but I prefer to use electrical compound ,not silicone. It looks like a dog turd , never sets ,stays where you put it, sticks like glue but can be easily removed and reused as well.
@TheDIYGuy1 "How to replace outdoor socket - quickest and easiest way!" Or something along those lines. I feel the title implies you're installing a new socket from scratch.
Did you not hear that he'd already fitted one,this was not click bait,this was showing you how to replace one already in situ,with a new and easier one to replace the old knackered one,look at his video on a full installation,then watch this one,please don't be so negative.
Good video but shame about the misleading title... You are not installing new one in this but merely replacing one.. I guess the algorithms are the king so whatever it takes to get this video in the feed..
@@Jason.23.not really, you have to be qualified to install a new (not replacement) outside socket. The title doesn’t distinguish that this is replacing an existing which you can do even unqualified.
Don't think you heard what he said, he'd already done a video on doing one from scratch,watch that, then watch this one, different property with one already fitted,the replacement socket was the main idea of this video,totally different from the the one being removed, don't be so negative in your remarks,he is a DIY guy trying to save your money.
Don’t forget to check out my other video on this topic and use them both to help you get the job done!
I love your videos enabled me to install down lights in my bedroom, my question is I have done the same for each room and we have 4 bedroom plus 1 bathroom so now we have in total about 35 lights 8w led enlite down lights on the daisy chain, my question is what’s the limit ?.
Can I use an extension lead to switch in to this socket ?.
I always wondered why the drain holes are on the vertical rather than the horizontal bottom piece of plastic? Water would have to fill the bottom by at least a centimetre or 2 before it started to drain on the current vertical...Worth bearing in mind that I'm an idiot and don;t know what I'm talking about, but I always wondered anyway 🙃
I watch all of your videos and I find them very useful
Great video! your accent makes it easy and comfortable for non-native speakers to understand, Thanks!
Your welcome
Good to see a DIY electrics video with a proper safe isolation procedure!
Thanks a lot. Always be safe!
i have 2 non contact pens and had heard not to trust them and I wondered why, now I know, used them both last week on a live wire , as my first test and one didnt give a warning so I bucked it out. i always try to have more that 1 method of testing, and avoid sucking the wires.@@TheDIYGuy1
Great videos all year, i remember watching your first video 3 years ago on installing an outside socket, youve come a long way since then to becoming one of the best diy channels on youbtube. Happy christmas to you and looking forward to the content in 2024.
Thanks a lot for following for all this time. Have a great Xmas! 😊
Looks a great bit of kit, especially with the screwless terminals. Nice, well explained video. Thanks 👍
Thanks for watching!
No matter how much sealant or IP rating you have, water will get in.
Best thing is to drill a small 1-2mm (Not 5-6mm as in the video) hole near the back of the box, that means if water does get in, it has somewhere to run out, and this still keeps a rating of IP34
These quick connections make life so much easier. Great job and have a good Christmas .
Thanks you too!
Nice work!
Luckily the pre-drilled holes didn't cause any issues when drilling the new holes, as they were so close. Sometimes the bit can drift and you end up with one enormous hole. Ask me how I know 😉
Thanks! Your right haha!
Amazing video, start to finish!
I would check out Stuart's (Proper DIY channel) take on drilling the drain hole, I'm keen follow his advice when I finally get to install mine here at home.
The idea is that, drilling a hole makes the kit no longer IP6(x) water resistant.
Thanks. I think everyone has a different take on this. Whilst it reduces the rating from ip66, the drain hole will have no significant impact(unless directly spraying high pressure water at the socket maybe). In fact, in some cases such as the use of conduit you should always be drilling the drain hole due to condensation build up as stated by MK in the product detail.
Great explanation! The video I first saw on the channel was the outdoor socket video so this video pays homage to that!
Brilliant, thanks
Great videa as always pal! Can you do a video on how to connect an integrated microwave and cooker together off one cooker switch please.. many thanks
Thanks Cameron, Happy Christmas 🎄
Same to you 😊
Ive followed some of your videos regarding adding extra sockets I've done one for outside on a brick wall, extra safety ive put switch connection 13amp fused spur, it all works fine. when i test it with socket tester push test button should it trip whole ring its on or just between new socket to tve switch 13amp spur, basically like you get in the kitchen ie when washing machine under counter you have 13amp fused connection at the top to turn of when not in useing! Love your channel
Well done pal, another fantastic video. Merry Christmas
Thanks , same to you
Nice one, thanks for another great video. Wishing you and yours a very Happy Christmas and a healthy New year. Keep them coming 😊
Thanks a lot. You too 😊
Also make sure not to remove an RCD outside socket and replace it with a non RCD outside socket, mainly due to the use of equipment outdoors.
Unless of course you have a 30mA RCD at the board.
But
Also ensure there is A type RCD protection as AC type RCDs do not have the same level of protection required according to the current 18th edition of BS7671.
👍👍
good to see you using a socket tester before I got a socket tester I used a light bulb to make sure the mains went off>
👍 always be safe
Great work 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks 😊
those sockets are brilliant, done my entire house in them
one thing i did find was that you "think" the wires are in but the design of the holes means the aren't so you have to push them in further than you would think
caught me out the first few times when the wires kept pulling out on the tug test until i twigged
very very difficult to explain but when you have the unit in front of you it's so simple
anyway, lets do this quickwire thing as i've got 3 lights i need to fit (no discount codes? 😁 )
Your right, you have to be sure to check the connections are solid. The quickwire stuff really is good and is worth the money. Unfortunately they haven’t provided me with any discount codes for you guys or I’d of liked to pass a saving on.
@@TheDIYGuy1 I've had a look and I'll have to give them a call after Christmas because I'm not sure if you get the connectors with the lights or have to buy them separately
In the mean time I'll just drill some holes before the plasterers turn up in the new year 😁
The downlights come with the connectors if I remember correctly 😊
Blimmy done your whole house with them. Great if you have a burst pipe I suppose but I will just stick with normal white type
@@andysims4906 with the lever sockets, not the ip66 ones in case that wasn't obvious 🤣
Hi Cameron. Excellent video as usual. Im going to change an old pre-2006 outdoor socket for a new one. The circuit is protected by a 30mA RCD on the consumer unit so I know the socket doesn't have to have RCD protection. I will probably go belt and braces and install an RCD protected socket anyway. As I might use power tools then do I need to install an active RCD socket? Does it matter if it's a passive RCD if the main circuit is RCD protected?
Also, for fixings you seem to use the same make rawl plugs 6mm? Can you tell me the make and also what screws to use for most fixings? I only have a jar of odd screws and would like to buy a stock for most DIY jobs now I've got the DIY bug from your channel!🤣
Thanks Andy
Great video, and a great series on the house.
Thanks!
Great job Bro, but in my mind was better to use the grey silicone around the part which was connected to the wall to make sure rain did not go anyway ,,,,,,, Thanks anyway
Good video Cameron, but are DIY'ers allowed to Installed the like of this socket as it is outside? A video I would like to see if possible is how you no that socket is not a spur off another spur and what can be done in these situations if possible.
Happy Xmas and look forward to next year.👍👍
Great video
Thanks!
👍👍👍. Thanks Christmas wishes to you and your family.
Same to you!
How do you open that socket box- I have one at my new house but can’t open it to use the socket! 😵💫🙈 I know a silly obvious question- but pls show me or tell me how to open the box. Ta.
Do you not need your part p to carry this work out? Whats the guide lines on this work?
I always wondered why the drain holes are on the vertical rather than the horizontal bottom piece of plastic? Water would have to fill the bottom of by at least a centimetre or 2 before it started to drain on the current vertical...Worth bearing in mind that I'm an idiot and don;t know what I'm talking about, but always wondered anyway
Happy Christmas to you & your family!!!!!!!!! Big hugs from Kenny Ohio USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks you too!!
I checked a while ago, but it is legal for a householder to put in an outside socket now, is that correct?
Hello, great video ,what make of silicone sealant did you use,thanks
For this purpose it really doesn't matter as its more a precaution for water and bug ingress
Nice video.. where did you get the snickers hoodie from?
thanks. You can purchase this from snickers. Its a lovely hoodie.
Great video as always. Quick question though about the drain hole, doesn't drilling this open remove to IP65 rating?
You are correct! This is stated in the product brief. However, I still perceive this to be extremely unlikely to suffer from failure due to moisture despite the drain hole being drilled
@@TheDIYGuy1 Agreed, but I still leave the drain hole intact to preserve the IP65 rating.
it comes to less than IP34 with a hole bigger than 2.5mm, but thats not an issue out side at home, you are not likely to spray it with a high pressure water jet.
If its in an industrial installation that has washdown facility it may just get that, so then I wouldn't put a hole in. But then again, you wouldn't drill a hole in the back, you would use the correct bottom entry with sealing washers on a compression gland.
What was the test results on the socket after installation.
And put the obligatory conduit through the wall to protect the cable ...........
1st mention of RCD Lockout/off Electrical Kit --- 2nd. Building Regulations for an Outside Socket
Any electrical work carried out on your property is subject to Part P building regulations. Basically, unless you are a certified electrician, then this is not a DIY job
Are these available in USA?
I think I would have repaired the blown out brick with some outdoor filler or quick drying cement. Then used the sealant in the conventional manner. Wouldn't have taken much longer.
You could do that if the damaged brick concerns you 👍
OR, rip it off, rewire, screw back on without touching the shiny bits :)
Should this not have been a RCD socket as its outside the house
No as the circuit is RCD protected.
What stops anyone turning your breaker back on ????????,why didn't you lock off?
This isn’t a full demo of the safe isolation procedure. That can be found in other videos on my channel. If I were to show this every time, people wouldn’t watch the video.
0:24 you said RUclips not youtoob 🥰
Hah I’m trying 😂
I thought it was bad to drill into the mortar?
It’s a personal choice but I prefer to use electrical compound ,not silicone. It looks like a dog turd , never sets ,stays where you put it, sticks like glue but can be easily removed and reused as well.
👍
1:07 "You need to be competent to perform electrical works" CORRECT!
Do you need a tutorial video if you are competent? 😅
First haha. Great video
Haha thanks 😊
I don't understand because normally governments have the peoples best interests at heart. 🙃🙃🙃🙄
Not a RCD Socket almost illegal for outside !
The circuit is RCD protected so no issue with this.
Bit of a misleading title there mate. Didn't have you pegged down for a clickbait kind of channel.
How so? I don’t clickbait. What would you have titled the video out of interest?
@TheDIYGuy1 "How to replace outdoor socket - quickest and easiest way!" Or something along those lines.
I feel the title implies you're installing a new socket from scratch.
Great video but ‘Replacing an outside socket’ is nearer to what content is
Ok thanks for the feedback.
Did you not hear that he'd already fitted one,this was not click bait,this was showing you how to replace one already in situ,with a new and easier one to replace the old knackered one,look at his video on a full installation,then watch this one,please don't be so negative.
To be honest mate you just putting a new front box on 🤔
Good video but shame about the misleading title... You are not installing new one in this but merely replacing one.. I guess the algorithms are the king so whatever it takes to get this video in the feed..
There's always one that has to complain
I kinda agree was hoping for an install tutorial including wiring. But still thanks for the vid, great work as always
Misleading title..
Jayshukla- you old Scrooge
@@Jason.23.not really, you have to be qualified to install a new (not replacement) outside socket. The title doesn’t distinguish that this is replacing an existing which you can do even unqualified.
Totally misleading title. Merely replacing an existing socket is not installing (and wiring in and testing), a new one. Go away and try again.
Don't think you heard what he said, he'd already done a video on doing one from scratch,watch that, then watch this one, different property with one already fitted,the replacement socket was the main idea of this video,totally different from the the one being removed, don't be so negative in your remarks,he is a DIY guy trying to save your money.