How to Install the Easiest Outdoor Socket
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Follow me through a step by step guide to installing the easiest external socket that I think anyone can install. This can be used for gardening, lighting or any outside electrical installation and can be controlled remotely.
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As an registered electrician with 20 years experience - nice job 👍 I would have charged £150 parts and labor plus certificate for that. ( in august 2021 )
To water proof further I would have run silicon around the whole socket where it is in contact with the wall except the bottom side.
Well thank you very much for the comments - especially coming from a registered electrician - much appreciated!
What I didn't show in the video was 2 days later I had a look at the socket and did exactly what you suggested and ran silicon around the top and 2 sides of the box just to give it some more protection!!!
In addition would you have carried out a earth loop and rcd test to make sure all is working correctly.
@@Phillwin It is legal to do it as a homeowner and ironically because it goes though a 13amp plug is safer as you have an additional fuse along the way. You do need to make sure that you have a RCD somewhere along the route though.
@@jimpaterson9635 I did talk about the required RCD protection and what I have in the video
@@ProperDIY I know, trouble is without conducting a test, you are in the dark as to if the circuit is compliant.
I lost my dad when I was 13, he was always DIY proficient and could fix anything, watching your videos helps me learn cope and learn the skills he always tried to teach me. If you see this I want to say Thank You, for helping fill a void and for being a positive role model.
I am sorry the hear that as it was my Dad that taught me the basics and the reason I've ended up doing what I'm doing, so I totally understand. Thank you for your kind comments and be assured that by watching these type of videos (not just mine) and practicing (and making lots mistakes like I have) you can become extremely proficient, which I'm sure would make your Dad very proud.
Stay strong my friend and keep moving forward
Your Dad is proud of you 👍
Best wishes Eli.
oh shutup
Me too ❤
Well, I didn't think I wanted or needed an external plug socket, but I've never wanted something so bad in my life haha. Great video.
I'm so persuasive!
@@ProperDIY joking aside, I am getting one sorted. Really good video,keep up the good work cheers
Great, informative video. Having trouble sourcing a 18 mm drill bit (non SDS) Any ideas appreciated
SDS drill bits do fit into standard drill chucks.
Enjoyed that very much. Thanks.
No problem
How many things can you run off one plug socket though? Could you install a outside extension lead and run multiple things or would it overload the socket? If it did overload would it just blow the fuse in the plug?
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do a vid on adding say a 40 amp supply from a consumer unit, pleeeease 😅
Cracking upload, off too do this tomorrow for my jet wash, your a LEGEND 👌🥃🇬🇧
Thank you! Unfortunately, although I have done in the past, the UK building regs don't now allow me to install MCB's and new circuits to a consumer unit. This is classed as 'notifyable' work and needs to be carried out by a qualified electrician. So, sorry, no video coming - not allowed!
@@ProperDIY
Bloody H&S...I'm using this video though, they can go rotate 😅
Keep up the sterling work 👌
Hi Stuart, great video as always! I'd love to see you do a video on adding additional sockets indoors, such as one on each side of a partition wall and how to safely do a spur socket. Pretty please?
Now that is interesting as I was thinking yesterday I need to do just that as I need an additional socket for my Xmas decorations. Coming soon!
water and electrics good!!
I am ocd would have to pay more for the wire to go behind the skirting board or put in the wall and re plaster it but good good job am just picki like that
Thanks Stuart. Does the internal (feed) socket need to be on the ring main, or can it be a spur? I know you cannot take a spur off an existing spur (unless you fuse it down), but does the use of the 13A plug effectively make the external socket an 'extension'?
Yes correct, it's essentially an extension cable with one end outside. So the 13amp plug will protect it and therefore you can come off any socket in the house.
@@ProperDIY Cheers Stuart, that's me busy next weekend!
Just the question I had! The socket I plan to connect to is a spur, so happy to hear this will still work for me. Thanks for the video Stuart.
good video
Thanks
I haven't finished watching yet, but drilling from both sides and managing to meet needs a compliment no matter what else happens.
Thank you. Careful marking and drilling! - I was determined not to have to spend even more money on a longer drill bit!
Was going to say something similar! aha. I've also not finished watching, but drilling from either side and meeting in the middle is a skill in its own right!
Reminds me of the channel tunnel.
@@georgesmith8988 he'd have needed to leave the drill in the wall....:-)
@@ProperDIY Very good instructional video, I was more concerned about how did you know there were no fixtures in both walls before you made the holes!!!!
I would like to know how did you install that tap on the outside and linking it from the inside.
I have just subscribed.
You not only produce fantastic DIY advice and techniques but your videos are a work of precision too, from filming to your detailed advice and instruction......love the channel.
Wow, thank you! I try!
Great video and love the idea of a plug inside the house. One tip when drilling holes in external walls, I always drill at a slight gradient keeping the drill slightly lower than the drill bit point. This way, if any water does ever get to the hole and the silicone has failed, the water would run down to the outside and not inside. I would also run a bead of silicone along the top of the external plug unit to be absolutely sure.
Thank you. Good tip - I did think I might try that but was so worried the 2 holes would not line up from either side I thought I would be pushing my luck to them try to incline them as well. I was looking at the socket yesterday and though I might seal around the top and sides as you say - thanks.
@@ProperDIY I'm just wondering if you use (as you seem to have done) a small dril from each side first and then use a larger drill on the outside at an angle (downwards)(and sloping up on the inside) when enlarging the hole for the pvc pipe - you might only need 2-4 degrees...
What cable do I need to buy to wire into this and a plug? Or could I cut the cable and plug off an extension lead and use that?
You could also do a slight angle for the external hole, so that any water natural drains Down and out
I believe that is essential . Water trickles down the inner face of the outer bricks or blocks within the cavity. If the duct is horizontal or sloping back into the house the water will pass to the inner leaf of the cavity wall and potentially cause dampness.
@@chapman9230 Aa
@@chapman9230 It has mastic on it so not necessary at all. The cavity (depending on year) should have trickle vents to let out water/condensation which builds up.
@@mrfr87 the cavity I was talking about is the cavity of the house wall
@@chapman9230 yes....so drill at an upward angle 🤦
Little tip I do with any plug is make the live wire shorter than the neutral and the earth longest, that way if the cable ever gets pulled the live wire is the first to get ripped out
Now that is a very good tip! I've not heard that one before but immediately understand why! Thank you.
Oh yeah, what a brilliant tip, I’ll be using that one in future,thank you
When you wire a plug it's shorter anyway ffs
@@markyd2633 ffs
Yes that was one of the first things taught in college (80s) lecture gave us all a plug top and said wire your plug, only two of us got it correct, always have the live wire taught and a big curl in the earth, doesn’t matter if the live comes out means the appliance won’t work but the earth should never come out first.
Great video.
An underrated part of your videos is good production. I don't mean fancy edits and effects but clear audio and camerawork.
Contents is excellent and succinct as usual. Thank you.
Thank you - much appreciated
Great comment about using the hammer to keep the clips equal distance!
It's the little things that most people won't notice (like the equal spacing of the clips, like the silicone in the conduit) that makes all the difference to the end result.
Only just found the channel so working through the videos, love what I've seen so far! Keep it up!!
Thank you very much - welcome aboard!
You just compromised your IP66 by drilling 15mm hole, the if the socket has a 20mm knockout then 20mm conduit with
bush coupler through wall, you can buy long drill bits as cheap as £12 just got to shop around
I agree that he's lost the IP rating as the instructions call for eg a conduit gland. However, pragmatically speaking i feel that installation is more than ip66 water tight despite it not having the certification.
Lost your IP rating when you didn’t use appropriate gland. Would drill drainage hole when using rear entry.
congratulations - You are the first keyboard electrician., I know you just couldn't help yaself so please collect your pedant award.
Everyone knows how cable glands are totally impenetrable to water and silicon is basically a water sponge and magnet all in one!, what was he thinking!!!!
@@mattsan70 wow what a comment. Not a keyboard electrician at all. In the video he says he paid for an IP rated fitting and doesn’t want to drill a hole as it will lose that rating, all I’m saying is he’s lost that rating already so should drill a hole. Didn’t slag off the work, but clearly you’ve taken offence, so here is your award for being a snowflake.
Argh, you really need to use ferrules to terminate stranded wires before inserting them in a screw terminal. Especially in the terminals where the screw itself hits the wire.
Not sure about the UK, but here it is against regulation to use non terminated stranded wire in a screw terminal.
I would advise you to get that fixed, not only to comply to regulations but for your own safety.
After tightening these screw terminals on stranded wire they tend to break most of the strands, giving a bad connection.
For splicing stranded wires you can use wago 221 (without ferrule!!!)
Popcorn at the ready. Keyboard electricians.. get set... GO !!!
I'm an electrician and have no problem with DIYers as long as it is done safely and in compliance with current regs.....
Cable 1.5mm thick which can take 15A? Yes it is protected by a 13A fuse in the plug but you are installing a double socket meaning you could potentially pull 26A an melt the cable which is actually a fire hazard?
No, if the cable and double socket pull more than 13amps the fuse blows first in the plug. The same as using a 4 way extension cable that is prob behind your computer or TV.
“If you don’t trust your neighbours “ 😂
Why Would you Dare Fit An Outside socket next to an outdoor tap from Anthony
Thank you so much for simply sharing all the vital information with no waffle and no speed talking. 👍👍👍
Thank you
I’m an electrician myself and I like this idea and a very neat installation. Couple of tips When using stranded flex cable I always use ferrule crimps to prevent damaging the stranded cores when terminating. Also make sure the socket you plug into is RCD protected inside the house 👍.
Feral … 🦊 … maybe a bootlace ferrule would be better 😂😂😂
@@andyxox4168 I thought that was an aglet 🤔
Nice to see you’ve corrected ‘Feral’
Using crimps a bit overkill
i always remember the live wire is brown as that’s the colour your pants go if you touch it!
I never understood why they changed it from red - surely the most obvious colour... until entering Europe, it seems, where red must have other connotations... ;-)
@@harryinhuahin1272 red is used in alot of control wiring
Thank you Stuart for taking the time to make the video that has now given me the confidence to install a outdoor socket and saved me paying an Electrition to do it for me, made my day.
Glad it helped
Another great clear concise video! I've recenty taken to crimping ferrules into the end of copper flex after exposing the copper. Looks neat and stops them getting messy if you need to readjust things 👍
Thank you. Thats not something I've ever done but want to give it a try - maybe a future video!
Yes, I bought a ferrule crimper for flex connections. Only other thing I would have done was to put a cable tie around the flex exiting the inside box, just to stop it getting pulled if something gets caught on it.
I've been thinking of getting a sparky in for this as I didn't fancy messing about with electrics but your way is really easy for a competent DIY person such as myself. Thanks for such a great informative video :)
No do it yourself 100% don’t get ripped off by a sparky just to basically fit an extension lead lol
Hats off to you for producing a video that is easy to understand and follow. Your instructions are clear and concise and I particularly like the fact that you explain why you are doing something a certain way. subscribed. You have given me the confidence boost to actually do the work myself PS Why hadn't I ever thought about using my hammer to space out clips ? I certainly will from now on. I am off to buy my outdoor switch - wish me luck.
Exactly what I needed for a spot if DYI in the new house. Love this video, simple, clear instructions and advice. Love this guy 👏🏾
Thanks for watching!
Good advice - well put across. These skills and tips clearly apply to many DIY situations. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Great info.
The only criticism i have is when you say " if moisture gets in switch it off and it's isolated". If there is moisture in there it would still trip the rcd out by neautal to cpc fault. You would have to remove the plug. 90% of all tripping faults i get called to are people leaving appliances switched off, not unplugged
You are quite right - switching it off only will not stop the neutral to cpc fault. If I do have an issue though I like the idea of being able to remove the plug and totally isolate it as opposed to hard wiring in a spur into the back of an inside socket as a lot of people told me I should have done!
@@ProperDIY i agree mate. Also this way you don't require a minor works cert. Was just offering some constructive criticism. Glad you know your onions. Can't knock the job. Keep up the good work pal.
Unless the indoor socket is double pole switched (MK Logic Plus for example?)
I do a fair bit of DIY around the house, and I have been agonising on how to wire a socket like this, for ages. I am not a competent electrician, and so I was delaying the installation as I didn’t want to pay an electrician a lot of money! Having come across your video, just by chance, and watching it, has given me a lot of confidence. Your way of describing everything in detail, yet without jargon or confusing words is commendable to the highest. Thank you very much. Now, I’m off to B&Q!
No problem
What size cable did you use?
2.5mm is the recommended cable size
1.5mm flex. Why do you say 2.5mm is recommended? The fuse will blow at 13amps and the 1.5mm cable is rated to 15amps so the fuse will always protect the cable and blow first. 2.5mm is required in a ring circuit when you have multiple sockets, this is similar to an extension cable.
I have two of these boxes to fit.
Thanks for the clear instructions.
I had a friend drill through the cavity wall for me took a couple of minutes for both boxes. If he hadn't done it I would have bought the drill bit. It would have save alot of stress and time trying to line them up.
So many excellent tips.
Cheers 👍🏼
Just done two of these today and I’m pretty useless at most stuff, but they turned out fantastically. Thanks for this video. I had to get myself 40cm drill bits, but for £8 (for 8, 10, 12mm) it’s a no brainer). 👍
Nice one well done!
Having these outside sockets at eye level helps if you have problems bending to insert plugs as you can't see the socket when the cover is raised.
Jeepers where have you been all my life mate???? That is fantastic thanks and I look forward to binging on your videos...
Thank you
Good stuff. I like to pin the conductors if they are stranded and the connection is screw type as opposed to clamp, just for good measure. I've seen stranded conductors get damaged over time where the screw presses into it and make imperfect contact. Probably why the newer method insist on doubling down the exposed wire.
Hi Stuart, thoroughly enjoying all of your videos, great content and production. As a former electrician and electrical installation lecturer I agree that this is an excellent option for an experienced DIYer. This method removes the need to safely isolate, test and certify wiring attached to the existing circuit. As you mentioned this is an RCD protected extension lead so a great option for outdoor power. I used to teach the folding over method and the reason is that most terminals on electrical accessories are designed for two cables, so folding a single cable helps to fill the terminal and provide a more secure connection. Keep up the good work!
John, that is very much appreciated coming from an electrician - I tend to get a lot of grief from electricians who do't want to see anyone unqualified even fit a plug. Now I know why the cables are folded - learn something new every day!
@@ProperDIY Hi Stuart, I agree completely that in some circumstances a qualified tradesperson is the best option, but DIYers will have a go. I think you've illustrated a safe method of achieving an identical result to anything an electrician could produce. Do you mind me asking of you've done any formal teaching?
@@JohnCarr43 Thanks! No, no formal training or teaching.
@@ProperDIY A natural then! Your videos are very clear and well produced, (I've currently got a large piece of plywood and several lengths of 2X4 in my garage ready to follow your workbench tutorial!) Looking forward to your next video.
@@JohnCarr43 Nice one! Good luck with the build - new video out today!
Though perfectly fine, this does look like a bit of a bodge to those who dont unnderstand.
Why not spur the internal (RCD protected?) Socket properly to an inline 13amp switched fuse, from which you run armoured cable externally etc? Same principle, the 13amp fuse will blow, but a much more professional install for hardly any more money.
As a self employed spark with a family to feed, this kind of vid will never sit right with me. Not a bad job you did to be fair for an extension lead (skirting board clipping aside) and luckily most homeowners would rather pay someone like me to hard wire it properly.
Ensuring the outside socket had some form of RCD protection as well.
Let's not be a hypocrite....
No one owes you a living
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How do you keep the IP66 rating not using conduit of the correct size and just using silicone to seal?
Wouldn't a cable gland have been easier than all that silicone?
Thats why there are DIY ers . A pro wouldnt do it like that. Plus the socket is too close to the outside tap. The regs stipulate a set distance.
A rubber grommet that fits the knockout hole might be even better as it has a much smaller size.
Exxcellent. However........I'm not sure about the Xmas tree lights in November. Just teasing Bro, thanks for the work in putting it together.
Glad to have found a proper UK DIY channel. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do!
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Great video, you present them really well. Any chance of making a video on fitting wall plugs and what size to use, and drill size needed for each plug? I'd find that useful, thanks.
Will do
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Little known fact - Part P regulations in Wales differ from England - it is illegal to add any external sockets or power to outbuildings without either using a fully CPS registered electrician or notifying local building control before hand and paying the £200+ fee's.
Wales still running on 2010 building regulations so kitchens and anything outdoors is still considered a 'special location' so no adding of fused spurs or extensions to circuits is allowed. This includes connecting the external socket via a plug like this - as it would be deemed a fixed installation, regardless if your plugging it in rather than through a fused spur.
Just pointing this out - don't agree with it though, personally - F building control, so long as your not an idiot and follow good video's like this and have some reasonable skill....then do what ya want.
Really excellent content, thorough and to the point. Everything you do is done well and thought out, which means the job can’t fail. I can’t tell you how much difference it makes to see someone doing this. You are passing on great skills. Thank you.
Well thank you very much for your comments. I always think out projects before they start and especially if I'm on camera. Anyone spending 10mins+ whatching me should, I think, deserve to leave with at least with good tip or a laugh or 2.
@@ProperDIY yes and what strikes me is that many jobs, like this one, are actually a series of smaller jobs, each perhaps requiring a basic skill. Your video didn’t assume that I knew how to do anything, no missed steps, but at same time you managed to keep it from being long winded and patronising.
@@michaeltester5187 Thank you again. It's actually a difficult balance to show everything, be entertaining, miss nothing and not make videos 50 mins long!!! I'm always concerned that I will fail on one of those.
@@ProperDIY for me, you are getting it right!
@@ProperDIY entertaining and educational.
Did you have many outtake in your vids?
I just fitted an outdoor socket.. the socket comes on nicely.. but when i plug something on it the house system trips up… why???? 🙁
Good to see ‘proper DIY’ being shown. 👍
Thanks
I am installing an external power socket and re-watched your excellent video. One thing, I'd like to check: what is the main reason for using the 15mm barrier pipe? Is it to protect the electric cable from the elements (inside the wall)? Would it matter much if I omitted using it? Kind regards,,,
I was going to spur off from one of the sockets.
Now I’ve seen this, I’ll now do it your way 👍🏻
I think it's an easier and safer way than going for a fixed spur
Good choice as outside sockets should not be wired to the internal ring main. They should be on their own RCD in the consumer unit.
A word of caution 'daisy chaining' supplies where an an overload could occur is not advisable. A 13 amp BS1363 fuse can draw 21 amps on overload before the fuse will blow. A short circuit would blow it almost instantaneously. Also outside power supplies & lighting installations come under building regulation requirements & as such need to be signed off by a competent electrician or someone suitably qualified.
Very impressed and I totally agree its the safest DIY method and also with the added bonuses you mentioned . One tip if using a set of pliers to strip back the insulation on the cables, is to do exactly what you did with the knife and score round first (basically griping the cable in the cutting edge and turning the pliers clockwise and back a couple of times ; this prevents both you gripping too tight and cutting it off completely and also helps prevent pulling the odd strand off too .. (apologies if this is mentioned below - 884 comments at the time of writing) 30+ years ago when doing my apprenticeship, we were always told to use strippers (cable ones!!!!) but, after a bit of practice you know just how tight to grip and it saves a bit of time as you can strip, cut and bend all in one go (so to speak! 🤔)
The only down side of this is that you take away one of your internal sockets availabilty. Rather wire as a spur or better still as part of the ring main, but it would then require sign off
Hi I’m thinking having having a go myself and putting two outside sockets, directly behind inside sockets so about 30 cm away , and I best connecting to the socket or do I put a plug in like you have done , thanks
Thanks!! Great to hear some down to earth advice without all the clap-trap we hear from some presenters.
P.DIY is always my first port of call when I embark on a project. I always learn something.
Glad to help
Hi, great video thanks ! One question, I followed the process and agree I wouldn't want a drain hole as this would in theory affect the IP rating - however I have noticed after heavy rain there is condensation in the front black plastic section in front of each plug. Have you also found this and has any water got into your socket now you've had for a while? Guess you can't have sealed and no condensation
Great content. I needed an outdoor socket for my daughters rechargeable sit on car and my hot tub. I followed this process and it solved the problem I had. Great advice and I'm chuffed with my new outdoor socket. I also like the fact that I can isolate the power to the garden from the house. Took me a couple of hours to get everything done but works really well. Thank you 🙂
Glad it helped
Hahaha i love the encouraging "go on, comment, but im not drilling the drain hole"
Thank you
I've just watched this prior to installing exactly what is demonstrated, and I thank you for the wonderfully easy-to-follow, no nonsense instruction. That was well worth watching. 👍🏻
It thought you would wire that into the ring but then I saw you wanted to add a timer or WiFi remote and that made perfect sense. Nice tidy job
Thank you
Thanks for the update and the way you explain things thanks once again for the efforts and for sharing this with us appreciation u save some money for enjoying my self in the south sun🤣👍🙏🇩🇰
This couldn't have arrived in my feed at a better time, trying to find an electrician to put in an extra plug into our new to us home is a nightmare, having this idea means I can do it myself and save a couple of hundred dollars and still be safe! Many thanks and hi from New Zealand.
Good timing then!
Oooff this is so clever! Never thought of plugging into a current socket. I assume you need a hammer drill into brick?
And at the end of this video you can clearly see....how fucking stupid is nailing that floor trims :)) because clever people knew, if they make it demountable, they can hide that cable in it...
Can you use this kind of method for a socket intended for hot tub? What’s the difference between having this and an extension lead apart from this is waterproof? Thanks.
Great video Stuart,
Although as an electrician, I tend to cringe when I see people use knives around cables, especially ones that will eventually carry mains voltage.
Great video! Can you advise if this is classed as an extension? I’d like to use this to plug in my PHEV but they say not to use extensions. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing this, a very tidy job well explained.
I screwed a 20mm Female Conduit Adaptor into the back box, made a solid water tight fit from inside the back box to inside the house just a bit of silicone around the external hole.
Fancy doing this job for me lol only but I am scared of doing is drilling through the wall incase any pipes and electric wires I’ve got Bosch truvo but it just yellow where I want to put it.
My pottery kiln is rated at 2.9kw and the manual says "Ensure NO power board or extension cable is used between the power socket and the furnace." Would it not be appropriate to use this outdoor socket solution?
I did exactly as you said and I installed mine and it isn't working. Completely dead. I've checked the wiring and it's fine, and both switches inside and out are on.
What camera do you use it looks brilliant for recording? I know it's a year ago ... maybe you have changed now?
So I have a hot tub and the cable will not reach to an indoor socket. The manual says do not power using an extension lead. How is this any different to an extension lead just coming off a 13A plug in the wall - thanks
Hi could you tell me what size external rated screws you used to fit the back plate to the wall?
I did not get any supplied with my outdoor twin socket. Thank you.
What if I don't find a suitable conduit? What would be the possible issues with passing the cable directly through the wall without the conduit?
Hi, I know this is 2 years old but just a quick question, could you run another cable from the outside socket to another outside socket, thanks
Hi would you be happy to run a hot tub off this setup? Thinking of doing this myself. Thankyou
When the instructions tell me to drill out both drain holes if I'm using the side, top or rear entry cutouts, then I'm going to drill out both drain holes.
The instructions also state that as soon as you drill out a hole in the rear of the box, you lose the IP66 rating anyway.
terrible video! christmas lights in november!!!!
seriously, thanks some good info there.
Hi there, I just want to say I absolutely love your videos. Unfortunately I did have a dad who didn’t really teach me much and wasn’t really a part of my life. But I just wanted to say that I absolutely appreciate all the hard work you do. Thanks to you. I have installed new sockets in my stepdaughters office managed to put electrics outside the House and many more things that you talk people through.
I suppose growing up, not being taught anything, it just looks all scary
But when you put your mind to it and follow the basic steps how you put your content out it’s not that scary. I suppose it’s like riding a bike once you keep doing it you get better it every day but I just really want to thank you and appreciate your service.
Like everybody else this has saved me hundreds of pounds getting chippy, Plumber, And Sparky, in
I think you’ve mentioned it before. Did you say you had a membership page? As you clearly have saved me a hell of a lot of money. Dave
Hope you keeping safe and well. Can you use this method to run power from house to inside new shed for power inside shed . Do you need to have to have consumer unit inside shed for 2 double sockets and light please.
Am I correct in saying that you could spur off this outdoor socket if you wanted since it is fused via the plug?
I didn't understand your comment about the clips being "up-side-down" - this looked to me to be the obviously "correct" way to do it... I suspect there's some little "nannying" reason here...
In the electrical world I think Electricians are always taught to put the nail of the clip at the bottom.
wait, are you allowed to do it if you are not an electrician?
This is basically a glorified extension lead, so yes! A very nice job too, I'm about to do something very similar so this was really useful.
@@RustyPetterson many thanks! I need to get more acquainted with what a DYI could do with electrics in a house.
You forget to mention about wire which wire 6amp or 13amp???if you can tell me please that will be great
Nice one. I used a similar method to have a plug socket 40ft away from my house on my deck, but using armoured cable and an RCD plug to give a bit of extra safety just in case, given the exposed nature of the armoured cable running along my garden fence. 20yrs on and it's still a functioning extension socket.
I'd 100% use bootlace ferrules on stranded wire. If there were to be any mechanical movement or vibrations in close proximity to the terminals. There would be a much lesser likelihood the terminations would come loose. We always have the conduit running at a slight downwards decline to the outside socket to prevent water ingress. As well as leaving the earth cables longer. This is because if anyone were to pull the cable (i.e inwards) the earth would cable would come out last.
Doubling over the wire give a larger surface area for the terminal screw to clamp the cable. It's good practice but not a requirement. It's usually done more so on spur outlets and lighting terminals. Where there's only a single cable being terminated. 👍
Good video but something worth noting is the 1.5mm flex should only be used in this instance and not when it’s connected directly into the installation. If you were using a double socket fed from the installation by 1.5mm cable, you have the potential to be pulling 26 amps along a cable which has a current carrying capacity of 15A as you mentioned. Fine in this case as it’s protected by the 13A fuse in the plug top. Also need to watch the length of runs as it’ll increase the earth fault loop impedance!
Thanks for the video, please can you tell me if i can connect 2 extra extension cords of 13a on each sockets?
Could I run a lazy spa on this plug?
Says not to use and extension for it which is kinda what this is right?
When u terminate something always start with the earth-N-A. If something happen for some reason, u safe
Don't want to be negative and I'm not upto date with the latest regs but surely there must be a minimum distance between a water source and a socket ?