I remember the days of getting a new device and the first thing you had to do was fit a plug. They never used to include one either. It's useful to know how to wire them not just for going through walls but for long runs. E.g. video projector, you need to run a mains cable up to those.
The only concern I have with this is be wary of manufacturers warranty violation ,I’m fairly certain that a lot of white goods manufacturers would say this breaks their warranty t&c .I have cut the plugs off in the past but nowadays I drill a 50mm hole through kitchen cupboard side panels ,if you want to tidy it up make a cover washer with a small hole to suit the cable split the washer from one side to the centre hole then pop over the cable fix how you see fit , if you are bringing the cable through work tops then think again it’s not a great idea maybe a pop up socket would be a better choice 👍
When you buy a plug in the uk it usually comes with a 13amp fuse. Is the item your replacing the plug on a 13 amp or lower? You could potentially be giving a how to on burning your house down or causing lethal injury. A friend of mine replaced a plug on a lamp and left a 13amp fuse in and it melted the cable and caught the sofa on fire lucky he noticed it.
Great advice Al. Love your videos and am a subscriber to your channel. In addition to what you have shown, be aware that the earth wire must be the longer of the 3 wires to ensure it is is the last wire to come loose so that the electrical appliance continues to be earthed.. Yours appears to be tight unless it is the video angle making it appear to be tight inside the socket. When I did my electronics course (City and Guilds) many many moons ago I was always told and shown that the earth wire should be the longest, followed by the neutral then the live should be the shortest. I do not think that principle has changed.
It looks odd to be taught to wire a plug. Each time I dispose of a large appliance, I cut off the cable nearest to the machine and fit a socket outlet. I now have a number of extension leads.
At least 10 years ago, it was still taught in the Physics GCSE how to wire a 3 pin plug. It shocked me even then how many people didn’t know how to do it 🤯
I guess there was more of a need to know about it 20-30 years ago since my mum tells me appliances used to come with just the flex. Nowadays, they all have moulded plugs etc.
It’s been so long since I wired a plug they were red, black and green wires!! Blimey!! My dad taught me as a 10 year old how to wire a plug. It’s amazing how awful some plugs were wired. My father in law drilled a hole in the top of a plug casing once as he wanted cable entry from the top and not the bottom!!! Fortunately he died of old age and not electrocution.
Some people do indeed get confused with which wire goes to the left and which wire goes to the right. Easy way to remember is.... bLue L=Left and bRown R=Right. Hope that helps some people.
Good job. Ive just replaced a moulded plug on my hoover tumble drier. The fuse carrier was loose and creating a lot of heat that melted the plug! Cheap junk 😮
moulded plugs are terrible i dislike them deeply always cutting them off my grandad has disliked them for years but within my electrical career i get plugs through my fingers so we replace all of them
Unfortunately what you are saying is correct, any company making appliances will put blame on you for changing plug top. Advised many customers of this in past. Seen it happen with one customer, till I advised him that the machine had reverse polarity guard built in, they eventually came to the party.
I remember the days of getting a new device and the first thing you had to do was fit a plug. They never used to include one either. It's useful to know how to wire them not just for going through walls but for long runs. E.g. video projector, you need to run a mains cable up to those.
Who would have thought it.
The only concern I have with this is be wary of manufacturers warranty violation ,I’m fairly certain that a lot of white goods manufacturers would say this breaks their warranty t&c .I have cut the plugs off in the past but nowadays I drill a 50mm hole through kitchen cupboard side panels ,if you want to tidy it up make a cover washer with a small hole to suit the cable split the washer from one side to the centre hole then pop over the cable fix how you see fit , if you are bringing the cable through work tops then think again it’s not a great idea maybe a pop up socket would be a better choice 👍
Thanks for the advice Steve.
When you buy a plug in the uk it usually comes with a 13amp fuse. Is the item your replacing the plug on a 13 amp or lower? You could potentially be giving a how to on burning your house down or causing lethal injury.
A friend of mine replaced a plug on a lamp and left a 13amp fuse in and it melted the cable and caught the sofa on fire lucky he noticed it.
I will add about the fuses in the comments section. Thanks.
Great advice Al. Love your videos and am a subscriber to your channel. In addition to what you have shown, be aware that the earth wire must be the longer of the 3 wires to ensure it is is the last wire to come loose so that the electrical appliance continues to be earthed.. Yours appears to be tight unless it is the video angle making it appear to be tight inside the socket.
When I did my electronics course (City and Guilds) many many moons ago I was always told and shown that the earth wire should be the longest, followed by the neutral then the live should be the shortest. I do not think that principle has changed.
Thanks for the info. O and for subscribing, all the best.
It looks odd to be taught to wire a plug. Each time I dispose of a large appliance, I cut off the cable nearest to the machine and fit a socket outlet. I now have a number of extension leads.
Great idea.
At least 10 years ago, it was still taught in the Physics GCSE how to wire a 3 pin plug. It shocked me even then how many people didn’t know how to do it 🤯
Yeah, me too. 40 years ago tho.
Thanks guys it was 56 years ago for me.
I guess there was more of a need to know about it 20-30 years ago since my mum tells me appliances used to come with just the flex. Nowadays, they all have moulded plugs etc.
It’s been so long since I wired a plug they were red, black and green wires!! Blimey!!
My dad taught me as a 10 year old how to wire a plug. It’s amazing how awful some plugs were wired.
My father in law drilled a hole in the top of a plug casing once as he wanted cable entry from the top and not the bottom!!!
Fortunately he died of old age and not electrocution.
Ha ha great story thanks.
Some people do indeed get confused with which wire goes to the left and which wire goes to the right.
Easy way to remember is....
bLue L=Left and bRown R=Right.
Hope that helps some people.
Live wire is the fused one, simple to remember. The live wire is brown because if you get that wrong you'll poop yourself :)
Ha ha thanks guys.
Great video. My grandad tiught me hiw to wire a plug when i was Seven (way hack in 1980😂) hope you and the Mrs have a great weekend 👍🤜🤛
Thanks, you too!
I was taught to take the first letters of the neutral an live, ie blue=bottom left an brown=bottom right
Nice one Paul.
Good job. Ive just replaced a moulded plug on my hoover tumble drier. The fuse carrier was loose and creating a lot of heat that melted the plug! Cheap junk 😮
Glad it helped
Well done Adam.
Very helpful showing how to fix plug u do very handy hints great video
Thanks 👍
Blue = Bottom Left. Brown = Bottom right. Whatever is left over goes at the top. Good way to remember the wire colours.
Good idea Steve.
Very helpful vid. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Efixx channel has a video on this subject and so does gsh
Me too now, ha ha.
as an electrician i am going to resist the temptation to list everything wrong in this video. 🤣
I agree buddy
Ok just leave the moulded plug on then ha ha.
Nothing wrong with this, wired neatly. 👍
Hi you could show people how to make a cheap and safe extension lead I have made a few and saved 💲💲💲💲💲💲💲💲💲💲💲
Can do.
moulded plugs are terrible i dislike them deeply always cutting them off my grandad has disliked them for years but within my electrical career i get plugs through my fingers so we replace all of them
Great stuff
Great stuff
No problem.
You could void the warranty of the appliance by cutting the plug off.
Check it first then.
@@dereton33 people won't mate
Unfortunately what you are saying is correct, any company making appliances will put blame on you for changing plug top.
Advised many customers of this in past. Seen it happen with one customer, till I advised him that the machine had reverse polarity guard built in, they eventually came to the party.