How to fit a Weatherproof Double Outside Socket Yourself

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In this video Paul shows you how to fit an IP66 rated weatherproof 240V/220V 13A double switched outside socket and wire it yourself.
He followed the instructions supplied with the kit.
The cable is 1.5mm square, twin and earth as normally used in 4 gang extensions leads.
After drilling the back of the casing and feeding the cable through it is then sealed with silicone sealant.
The hole drilled through the brick/block wall was done from the outside, inwards and at a slight angle upwards. When the cable was passed through the hole, it was then sealed with an acid/ammonia free silicone sealant. Please make sure before you drill that there is no pipework or electrics on or in the wall.
The waterproof double outside socket extension cable was fitted with a 3 pin 13A fused plug so it can be plugged in and out as needed.
When in use the cable is plugged into a 2 gang switched fused socket board which is part of a 6mm square T&E spur from the domestic supply in the home protected by a 32A RCD/RCB.
The earth/ground is attached inside to the casing so in the event of water getting inside it will trip the circuit.
If you are not familiar with wiring or electrics then please employ the services of a qualified electrician.
Tools needed.
Tape measure, Marker/Sharpie, Bubble/Spirit level, Hammer, Drill and drill bits, Screwdrivers, Rawl plugs, Screws, Stanley/Box Knife and a length of electric cable.
Think safety. Wear eye and ear protection.
Make sure the electric cable is not live when wiring.
Do not attempt to wire this socket if you are unsure.
Voltages and wiring colours vary from country to country.
The end result is in effect a weatherproof outside extension with a 13A fused plug lead for extra safety.
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This video is for guide purposes.
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@petercampbell1438 4 года назад

MANY thanks! - bought a generic version of one of these, didn't know how to fit the separate power socket to the box - watched your video and had an "Oh yeah!" moment! 👍👍

@stesstuff5216 4 года назад

What about the other end and where you connected that?

@archiebob11 3 года назад

Many thanks, great video 👍

@tiptoptimrowlands7367 4 года назад

Great help buddy 👍

@johnholmes4892 2 года назад

Great video cheers !!

@zaypeaceIslamstories 4 года назад

Don't get you used the yellow and green wire after but here was 3 wires already in the white wire don't why ? Also which thickness is the white wire

@JoeParkerAndThePower 2 года назад

Do you not need a gland on the cable coming in? I know you said there's an RCD on that spur but it would still be a pain in the arse if water in the box brought everything else down?

@lesnewton1375 4 года назад

Very informative I have exactly the same one I bought off of eBay and I was unsure exactly how to do it fantastic thank you very much

@DrivewayDudes 4 года назад

Glad it helped

@arniet1 3 года назад

@@DrivewayDudes How dya wire it up inside a house or is it plugged straight into house socket?

@Faizal_Khan 3 года назад

Thank You Sir👍🏻

@johnsimmo4525 3 года назад

No Grommet around hole in back box, no test shown for disconnection time, cable size wrong and wrong cable type.

@darcelbarnes2211 3 года назад

That was good, but I wanted to see where you run wire to from the other side!!

@F1337 3 года назад

He said he just plugged it into a powerpoint in the shed.

@lucindasterry5226 4 года назад

Can i buy the 2nd earth wire? Sorry, 1st time doing this but very helpful video

@ellisb6789 3 года назад

Good video

@reecej6622 6 лет назад

Hi, thanks for the video, Just checking at 8:20 it looks like your have wired both earth cables into the same terminal? Are they to be wired into the same or separate?

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi Reece, Yes. It's best for the earth for the cable lead and earth to the wall (ground) point be wired together so in the event of a short it can earth directly to ground.

@jamiee90 6 лет назад

Hi it said m8 screws are recommended, what screws did you use and length thanks

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi jamiee90, M8 is 8mm and usually refers to bolt sizes. I used 4.0x40mm screws with 5/6mm rawl plugs to fix it to the wall

@MatthewJBD 5 лет назад

bLue goes left, bRown goes right. Brown is live, because that's the colour your pants would go if you touched it.

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

Following the instructions enclosed with the kit, Brown is Live and goes into L. Blue is Neutral and goes into N regardless if they're left or right. Always think safety and follow the instructions. Pants are no help if you don't.

@MatthewJBD 5 лет назад

@@DrivewayDudes that's more of a rule of thumb when wiring a standard plug :)

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

Definition for 'Rule of Thumb' - The English phrase rule of thumb refers to a principle with broad application that is not intended to be strictly accurate or reliable for every situation. Nowhere in the enclosed instructions did we see the phrase 'Rule of Thumb'. We hope you're not serious and don't follow 'Rule of Thumb' because someday you may suddenly have brown pants.

@MatthewJBD 5 лет назад

@@DrivewayDudes You must be fun at parties. It was just a neat way to remember how to wire a plug. Tom Scott used it in his UK plug video.

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

It may be easy for a qualified electrician to wire a plug but for someone unfamiliar, the wrong advice could lead to injury or worse. How someone wired a UK plug does not apply to all countries as they may use different colours and configuration for their plugs and sockets so that's why we advise following instructions. Shocked that you would think that we are not electric at parties.

@SME_Ste 5 лет назад

Loving the use of flex. But love the connection of the earth flylead to the plastic socket enclosure. Ballygobackwards!

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

Following enclosed instructions never hurts

@mattgarbutt6810 4 года назад

Presumably just to stop it being left loose in there and accidentally connecting with another wire...

@liammcgeehotmail 6 лет назад

Bought the same plug after I seen your video . Do the wall plug and screws come with it for the metal box ? If not what size did you use ?

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi Liam MG, Rawl plugs and screws were not included in box. In the video I used 4 rawl plugs size 5.5/6mm and 4 screws size 4.0 x 40mm. Hope this helps.

@liammcgeehotmail 6 лет назад

Driveway Dudes brilliant, cheers !

@andrewgriffiths7028 4 года назад

You mean, you bought the same socket, not the same plug.

@jordanwilcox4723 Год назад

I drilled the bottom drain hole on mine as it says it needs to be done when i read the instructions

@nazimgokcezade1651 3 года назад

Many thanks

@robwatson6018 4 года назад

What cable do I use and wall plugs screws, mine came with none

@AAInc-pc8eo 3 года назад

Old extention lead

@petetimbrell3527 5 лет назад

The box earth and supply-cable earth were both connected to the left-hand socket earth terminal. Is the right-hand socket earthed within the unit?

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

Thanks for the question. Everything that is supposed to be earthed is, as per safety specs.

@petetimbrell3527 5 лет назад

@@DrivewayDudes Thanks. I'd assumed that if there were two separate earth terminals in the back of the socket, they must both need to be earthed - otherwise why have two terminals?

@ashpatel7406 4 года назад

Very good video and explanation. So all I have to do is drill a hole through the wall, insert a flex cable and I get free electric? Is that what I have taken away from this video?

@DrivewayDudes 4 года назад

If someone else is paying for the electric then yes

@cocoabomb6709 3 года назад

😂😂 it's mad

@theirishbeardedgent4449 3 года назад

Great video! Great instructions and easy to follow, Just what I needed for fitting outdoor socket for Christmas lights 👍

@Glennsnake 5 лет назад

What stops water running down the wall, behind the socket and in through the cable at the back?

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

The roof overhang, fitting it downwind, the tightness to the wall, the sealant pumped into the hole

@Glennsnake 5 лет назад

@@DrivewayDudes thanks.

@TooOldForThis1972 4 года назад

@@DrivewayDudes What if you spray it with a hose which is what IP66 is designed for??? You've completely compromised the IP rating not to mention the lack of RCD !

@nthlevel 6 лет назад

randomly came by this video and it really is a video on how to fit a socket

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi Alex, Hope you found it useful. Paul

@faizakhalid4796 6 лет назад

Alex Chan d

@noname-pd5gz 3 года назад

Thanks

@chrislc35 5 лет назад

isnt that the easy part? what about the other end of the cable? where does that go? and use any cable? thats the part i dont understand.

@JuiceBanger1 4 года назад

i done it like this, locate socket inside house on outer wall, remove socket, drill from inside the socket out through the wall to the outside, at slight downward angle to stop water coming in uphill, thats where you connect the cable from outside to, the inside socket.

@damonstuchbury7841 4 года назад

@@JuiceBanger1 there's a hole you should drill for drainage

@jfwerkstatt 6 лет назад

Don’t think the caps for the screws are to stop the screws corroding. Maybe more for weatherproofing?

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi Joshua, We make every effort to answer valid questions. Sometimes we even answer nonsense questions. 1st question. Caps were supplied with the kit so why not use them. They may help deter corrosion or would assist in weatherproofing or maybe they're just for aesthetic reasons. 2nd question. Ask yourself, does water conduct electricity? If the surrounding wall was wet, the outer casing was wet and water found a way inside in a way that may cause a short. Would it not be prudent to follow all safety instructions and protocols to avoid such a scenario and outcome. We are not familiar with NAPIT though from research it appears to be a good training body for those entering the trade skills sector or for those wishing to upgrade or refresh skills. We would like to think that if you've learned anything from NAPIT then first and foremost is safety in the workplace. Paul

@chrislc35 5 лет назад

ok, reading other comments, is it perfectly ok, to connect this box, to inside the house and just plug it into a near socket?

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

Yes. In reality it is really just a fixed weatherproof extension socket

@chrislc35 5 лет назад

ah ok. so get the plug and cable from maybe an exiting extension, and take it off in order to use that cable and plug for this?

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

Exactly. And you have the added safety of a 3A - 13A fuse in the plug

@chrislc35 5 лет назад

thanks, altho just seen one which comes already with an existing cable, with RCD plug. thanks :)

@leewoodruff1987 5 лет назад

But as this is plugged and not hard wired you couldnt put say a hot tub into this??

@motog4-75 5 лет назад

Sorry what second ert wire? My lead only has one.

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

An earth in the lead and earth or grounding wire is fitted from the socket to the casing

@Ray-oj5zt 4 года назад

Thanks for the video. I see two earth wire go to the same terminal but you said there are two terminals for earth wire. So i can only use one or this two wire should go two different terminals. A little confused,😅

@DrivewayDudes 4 года назад

The L N and E wire is connected to the gang plate to power both sockets. The extra earth wire is to the casing so in the unlikely event of water ingress it will trip the circuit breaker. Hope this helps

@Ray-oj5zt 4 года назад

@@DrivewayDudes Thx. Got it

@CubicSumo 4 года назад

There's a big hole in the back where the cables come in, what stops the water getting into it?

@TheThediamondcast 4 года назад

CubicSumo you should use a stuffing gland, to do this you would make a small slit in it just wide enough to pass the cable through but make sure it isn't lose

@kevinbeck6785 3 года назад

Great video Paul

@padraick63 3 года назад

Alot of people online say you have to use 2.5mm cable. Can I use 1.5mm?

@DrivewayDudes 3 года назад

1.5mm is more suitable for a lighter load like lighting and wouldn't be recommended for heavier loads whereas 2.5 can be used for heavier loads and lighting also

@qwertywasdd 5 лет назад

What happens when water runs down the back of the socket and in the big hole he has put in the back?

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

If you watched the video you would see he drilled a hole at an upwards angle through the block. Water does NOT travel up. He also sealed the hole to make doubly sure

@stevenr6397 5 лет назад

yeah but thats not what he asked, the cable through the wall is fine but the plastic box has a gaping hole in the back and any water that gets between the wall and the box will drip INTO the box, with no drain the box will fill with water untill it shorts out, he also stated you COULD seal it with silicone but did not do it - i wouldnt be happy with this job

@davyboy4515 2 года назад

@@stevenr6397 read the comments, he did put drain holes in

@stevenr6397 2 года назад

@@davyboy4515 err yeah he did, afterwards,

@jamesfoster4187 5 лет назад

Do you have to put the second earth on?

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

We followed the manufacturer's installation instructions for this unit. Other products instructions may differ somewhat but we always recommend you follow them. Always think safety. If it requires an extra earth/ground then that can't be a bad thing.

@jamesfoster4187 5 лет назад

Driveway Dudes did it as you did all good, thank you

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

👍

@serenetysteel7007 5 лет назад

No you don't, plastic does not need to be bonded.

@alinicol 4 года назад

The earth in the box is so you can earth any armoured cable you have used.

@liammcgeehotmail 6 лет назад

Good job 👍🏿

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

👍

@lowrider692000 6 лет назад

which wires go into which holes please, new colours to me

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

For single phase/domestic use - Positive or Live is usually Brown or Red. Neutral is Black or Blue. Earth if sleeved Green and Yellow. Hope this helps

@lowrider692000 6 лет назад

Thanks why is there 2 earths is this one for the earth on the unit its self, dont get why you would need one as the box is plastic

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Playing it safe and following instructions included with unit. Some may say it's not necessary but if water did get in and the unit was completely saturated then the earth wire would do its job and ground

@MultiHead11 6 лет назад

sealover1 there is a second earth in case you wish to add another socket somewhere and you can connect one socket to another and so forth

@brendymalone1 5 лет назад

Not a bad video, the one thing that i will say is that it needs to be protected by an RCD.

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

Thanks for the comment and your concern. We agree that it is extremely important that all electrical cabling being used must be protected by an RCD. In this case the lead from the double weatherproof socket uses is 13A fused 3 pin plug and the spur it is plugged into is protected by an RCD on the main board

@MrCubababy 4 года назад

i think you should show how and where you got your live feed from ?????

@kevinp8175 5 лет назад

You can buy a ready made kit from Wickes, comes with a plug for inside with an RCD on it, much safer

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

Yes, you can buy a complete kit from many building, construction, diy retailers. However, you will still need to drill fixing points including a hole in the wall and some wiring may still be necessary. This is a video detailing how to install an outside weatherproof socket whether you use a kit or seperate parts. The result would be the same. It uses an already installed rcd on the spur (not ring) with the addition of a 13A fused plug (unpluggable and switched) for extra safety

@tonyreay 4 года назад

@@DrivewayDudes ya can never have too MUCH information.. thanks... as Doug and the Slugs so righteously claim..."Men like me, we need a roomful of clues..."

@TooOldForThis1972 4 года назад

Where's the RCD ??? And by drilling that hole in the back and not sealing it correctly you've compromised the IP rating.

@DrivewayDudes 4 года назад

I have already answered this in a previous comment so here goes again. This is in effect an outdoor wall fixed weather proofed extension socket. After fixing it to the wall the casing was sealed with a grommet and silicone. The concrete block hole was drilled inwards and at an upwards angle then sealed again with silicone after the cable was fitted. The 2 metre extension cable is wired with a 3 pin 13A plug that can be plugged in or out of a fused 2 gang switched socket. When plugged in it is connected to a spur which is fed from the domestic home supply that has a 32A RCD.

@EnglishViking420 4 года назад

This is dangerous I'm not an electrician I did one year so i know some basics, I'm pretty sure that's 1mm flex which is definitely not good enough to use, the hole in the back is not water proof ,I'm curious as to what you got the flex connected to on the other side ?? Is it connected to plug that's just in a socket ?

@DrivewayDudes 4 года назад

Please read the description that accompanies this video. Yes electricity can be dangerous whether you are an electrician or not. We do stress that if you are unsure then you should contract the services of a qualified electrician.

@al45tair 4 года назад

Agreed. Even though he's using a 13A fused plug on the end of it, if he's drawing more than 10 amps across both sockets, that's unsafe, and that's assuming we don't need to de-rate the flex because of whatever the wall is made out of. Personally if I was doing this I'd want to use a 1.5mm flex, and the holes in the back need to be sealed somehow (and maybe a drain hole made to let water out if it does get in there). It might be fine if the fuse in the plug he's using inside is a 6A one, but I'd put money on it being a 13A. Seriously, Driveway Dudes, please get an electrician to take a look at it. They could probably wire it in permanently for you as well, and it won't cost much.

@DrivewayDudes 4 года назад

@@al45tair Yes, electricity is dangerous. Please read the accompanying description to this video. Safety precautions were taken and explained, in fact we went safer in that we used an additional grounding inside the plastic casing in the event of water ingress. This video was filmed almost 3 years ago and we periodically inspect it externally and internally. The standard inline 13A fuse is of a domestic type typically used in homes for appliances like kettle, toaster, hairdryer, washer, dryer, etc. We have used an electric mower, strimmer, power washer, air compressor and various power tools at different times without any problems. In effect, this is a fixed point 2 gang extension lead. Again we advise that if you are unsure, we suggest you retain the services of a qualified electrician to carry out this fitting/installation.

@timkelliher8249 5 лет назад

this is why u should always use a propper spark any cable really

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

A registered electrical contractor would probably use 6 or 10 square T&E from the spur in the shed but this is a fused switched extension lead with a fixed gang

@fargogemini694 3 года назад

Tirty?

@explorewithant8263 6 лет назад

That’s the easy bit,,can you show us where the power comes from to power the socket 👍

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi Bond, We have switched double gang single phase 3 pin UK sockets in the shed. Taking into account the mounting outside we were able to use a 2 metre household T+E extension lead with a 13A plug. With the old socket removed from the lead, fed through the drilled hole and wired to the weatherproof unit. It was just a case of simply plugging it into the existing socket inside the shed and switching it on or off. Alternatively it can be unplugged when not in use similar to what you would do with an electrical appliance in the home. What we did is perfectly safe in that we were never at risk of coming into contact with live wiring and risk electric shock. You could probably have an electrician wire it in permanently but that would defeat the purpose of DIY Hope this helps. Paul 👍

@theshapeupmentor5951 4 года назад

Yeah

@wendylivesey2187 3 года назад

Amazing, got that to work without connecting to the mains 👎

@DrivewayDudes 3 года назад

Really? Explain that improbability

@Ironbuket 6 лет назад

Ive got a box like this to fit. I read that you shouldnt wire a box like this in from the back because it gives a way for water to get into the box and you should always go from below. Wondering if you had any views on that?

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Fitting instructions supplied show you can wire it through the back. You can also go from below if you prefer but try to make sure you seal it so no water or moisture can get in. Also take into consideration that you may have exposed cable underneath so you may need to fit a trunking/conduit and weatherproof it. When drilling the wall, if from outside inwards then drill at an angle upwards. That way it prevents water travelling into the wall. Again seal the hole as best you can. Since I fitted this there has been heavy rains, snow and freezing. No water or moisture has entered the box. For safety reasons it is 13A fuse protected and is wired to a spur with RCD/RCCB. Also when not in use I cut the power to it from the main switched socket in my shed. Hope this answers your question. Driveway Dudes - Paul

@Ironbuket 6 лет назад

Thanks, I had to put my order for the missing bits this morning and I decided to go through the bottom as I was worried about getting a flush fitting against the brick and didnt want to mess with silicon. I ordered some 1.5mm Hi Tuff cable which I believe should be OK for outdoor use. I thought 2.5mm or armored cable was a bit overkill for this use seeing as its such a short run. I ordered a weatherproof gland and an RCD at the same time

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

2.5mm T&E is the standard for single and double sockets unless you are going to put it under a heavier load. Personally I would not consider 1.5 for anything more than lighting.

@Ironbuket 6 лет назад

According to my supplier: 3 core 1.5mm cable is rated for 15A 3600W 3 core 2.5mm cable is rated for 24A 4800W I did read 2.5 was recommended if you are using a double socket and would be using both sockets with high power equipment at once, so I can see how regs might recommend that. However, I wont be running anything more than a lawnmower or a pressure washer and not both at once. Im connecting via a socket RCD and not directly conncted to the mains and seeing as my RCD is only rated for 13A the RCD would trip before the cable would melt anyway? The ready made double socket kits on ebay and amazon come with 1.25mm cable and I doubt they are even upgraded for outdoor use. I would have gone to 2.5 as you suggested (just to be safe), but the fact that Hi Tuff 2.5 cable was a big jump in price put me off. I would have even gone to armored cable, but I dont think it would have bent for a bottom box entry which is what Im planning for. I know it is not professional grade, but it's better than the online kits so at least it's upgraded a little over what most people would have. If I wanted professional grade I would have wired it direct to the house at probably 5 times the cost :)

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

I'm glad you did your homework/research and have settled on what you believe suits your needs and budget. Paul

@JayAP2024 5 лет назад

Other than the wiring (i would hard wire this) the only thing i would do differently is silicone seal all the entry holes and the back box once its secured to the wall.

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

For health and safety reasons, a qualified electrical contractor would be needed to hardwire into the mains supply. We applied sealant in the areas where we thought would be more vulnerable to water or moisture ingress

@andyclarke8916 5 лет назад

Be aware if you use an acid cure silicone (the ones that smell funky) the acid vapour released into the enclosed space will corrode the metal electrical contacts.

@JayAP2024 5 лет назад

@@andyclarke8916 sound advice fella

@redglazedeyez6652 4 года назад

Wtf what about the wiring. I followed this and its just a dead wire hanging out wall on other side? Now what?

@stuartcotterill1211 4 года назад

Put a rcd socket on the end of it and plug it in

@stuartcotterill1211 4 года назад

Plug sorry.

@timwoods3033 4 года назад

I’m sure everyone wishes they had a cable popping out the wall, also it looks like 1.0mm flex 😂😂 is it spurred off currently or bodged off the ring final 😂

@DrivewayDudes 4 года назад

Please read the description that accompanies the video.

@pleatedskirt18 5 лет назад

There should be an IP66 grommet in any holes in the box!

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

We used whatever came in the box and of course some silicone sealant for extra protection

@pleatedskirt18 5 лет назад

@@DrivewayDudes The grommets don't get supplied. However, what you did was wrong as you compromised the waterproofness of the box.

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

We compromised waterproofness because we used waterproof silicone?

@pleatedskirt18 5 лет назад

@@DrivewayDudes That is why the warranty would be void, and hence any insurance you may have. You DO NOT drill holes in these boxes unless you are using an IP66 grommet. Water and electricity do NOT make for a good mix.

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

We take safety very seriously and would never make a video if we thought there was a risk of harm. In our description we say 'This video is for guide purposes'. We do not say that this is the way it should be done. If a person has waterproofing grommets or another product that they wish to use then that is entirely up to that individual. We agree that the warranty would be void if the unit was modified or changed in any way. The casing was pre drilled at point of manufacture. We pinned it to the wall using the pre-drilled holes and applied waterproof silicone sealant as added protection. Over the course of almost two years with varying conditions including heat and minus temperatures, dry and wet weather, we have periodically inspected it and found it to be 100% dry inside and with no visible sign of corrosion in any way. It is still working today as it was when it was first fitted.

@mitchhoney2862 6 лет назад

I would advise a service loop inside the box

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Good advice but on a 2 metre extension lead of which 300 cm of that is slack that could serve as the service loop. If it was a permanent hardwire then yes, we would have left some but not necessary this way. Paul

@mikeanders3277 Год назад

As an electrical engineer I would strongly advise NOT following this video as it does not comply with with current regulations in many respects making such an installation potentially DANGEROUS

@billyhaynes9148 3 года назад

No rcd no grommet no seal around the box as it was mounted on an un even surface but a great video how to fix a box on the wall 👍🏼

@iamlee42 5 лет назад

You have missed drilling a drain hole with a 5mm drill bit. Putting a earth link from the socket to the back box is pointless as the box is plastic. You should also always drill from outside in at a bit of an angle to stop water going through the hole drilled

@zedman442 5 лет назад

He did

@ronniemcgavock9348 4 года назад

Never follow a you tube unless it’s from an actual electrician! This job may be safe for a few fairy lights but that’s about all.

@andrewholdaway813 5 лет назад

Are you still alive? Those instructions you claim to have followed clearly instruct you to seal the cable entry if you use the rear entry point and on that uneven surface you've attached to it is really important. You are also instructed to drill out the lower drain point.

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

Yes and thanks for your interest in our health and wellbeing. We have used it many times in both good and bad weather. It is completely dry inside, not even a hint of dampness, moisture or corrosion. This is a video showing that you can install this yourself with a few tools. We do stress that you follow the instructions included but if you feel you would not be able to do this then please seek the assistance of a qualified electrical contractor.

@andrewholdaway813 5 лет назад

@@DrivewayDudes I'm glad to hear that. Just fixed mine to the outside wall, went in through the bottom with conduit so it should be fine.

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

Well done. If our video helped in some small way then we are pleased

@dbeechphotography2835 3 года назад

@@DrivewayDudes thank you for a very useful video Tho whilst I wish to attach mine to brick wall, which should be more flush than the surface you used.. what 'sealant' would you recommend for around the entry cable area AND when to apply it (I assume after having attached the wires so you can pull back any excess first?)? Also, do you recommend applying any of same sealant around the outside of the box once fitted for added protection? Thanks

@malcolmcroll7556 6 лет назад

sorry to say that you are using the wrong size cable -it should be 2.5 & earth

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

6 square twin n earth spurred socket in the shed. The weather proof socket using a fused 13A extension lead that can be plugged in and out as needed

@malcolmcroll7556 6 лет назад

using the 2.5 & earth I would have put in a switched fused outlet from the spur & that leaves all the sockets free ,so no need to unplug outside sockets & inner sockets free.why unplug outside socket just isolate switched fused outlet

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

I think you miss the purpose of this video. It's designed so that anyone can do it. You don't need to be an electrician as it is in principal an extension lead nor does it need to be inspected or signed off by a certified electrical contractor

@sinista6536 5 лет назад

Driveway Dudes hardwiring a spur is non notifiable work under part p, doesn’t need to be notified or signed off.

@serenetysteel7007 5 лет назад

@@sinista6536 Incorrect, It is notifiable work.

@brendondavis6388 5 лет назад

You have to be a electrician to that

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

Not at all. This is basically just a switched, fused and pluggable/unpluggable extension lead fixed to a wall. This we hope is an easy to follow instructional video to show that anyone can do it with a few basic diy tools. There is no risk of electrical shock as it is not hardwired to the mains supply. If you were to directly hardwire and you were unsure how to proceed then it would be recommended that you seek the assistance of a domestic electrical contractor

@adamantine29 2 года назад

FFS don't follow this video, the guy connected an earth to a plastic back box, a clear indication he hasn't got a clue what he's dealing with.

@DrivewayDudes 2 года назад

Connecting the earth/ground to the plastic casing is a safety feature (contained in the instruction leaflet) in the event that water gets into the casing.

@CurvedSlightly 4 года назад

1. Could you not be fucked seal or grommet the cable entry? 2. Why did you earth the box?

@TheMartyJD 6 лет назад

After seeing the video, went and bought the same unit. According to the installation guide, if using side, top or rear entry, the lower drain hole MUST be drilled out using a 5mm bit. You didn't do this.

@DrivewayDudes 6 лет назад

Hi Martin, I have drilled/put 5 holes in the unit, 1 at each corner for the screws and 1 centred for rear cable entry point. They thus become drain holes. In addition I used an earth/ground cable on the plastic casing as an extra safety feature. The manufacturer has it IP66 rated but if you start drilling more holes in it then the rating would not apply.

@iamlee42 5 лет назад

You should always drill the drain hole at the bottom of the fitting to allow water out. In summer you will find it will build up with condensation. The extra earth lead is pointless as it's a plastic box so it serves no purpose

@Mark-ij2nh 4 года назад

Your power lights are flicking and you have not used a socket tester you could have reverse polarity and you wouldn't know. Have you even tested the rcd tripping time at the board to make sure it works in the event of circuit imbalance??

@hughhennessy7912 3 года назад

@@Mark-ij2nh The flickering I presume is how the camera is picking it up. This video is made in Ireland - which predominately uses radial circuits rather ring final - in domestic installations.

@petereastment 11 месяцев назад

HE SHOULD HAVE USED SILICON ON THE BACK OF THE BOX. AS ITS NOT COMPLETELY WEATHERPOOF😣😞😞

@dashcamuk23 5 лет назад

Useless.. No wiring instruction

@DrivewayDudes 5 лет назад

All good kits come with wiring diagrams and instructions. Did you read the part 'He followed the instructions supplied with the kit' and 'Voltages and wiring colours vary from country to country'? Why would he give wiring instructions that may not apply to another kit that may be in another country where the wiring colours and voltages differ. He also advises and recommends that if you are unsure then do not attempt this but rather contract the services of someone qualified