How to Install an Outdoor Electrical Socket

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How to Install an Outdoor Electrical Socket
This video shows how any competent person with a reasonable amount of DIY skills can easily fit an outdoor socket without requiring the services of an electrician
British General Weatherproof Masterplug Outdoor Power Kit with 2g IP66 Switched Socket/ 3m Cable/ RCD plug
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03:47 Installing the Socket
20:00 Testing the Socket
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BG Electrical Outdoor Weatherproof Double Switched Socket Kit with RCD Plug and 3 Metres of Cable, IP66 Rated, 13 Amp
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SUPPLIED WITH THREE METRES OF CABLE AND RCD PLUG: Which is prepared for wiring direct to the RCD plug
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@GeekStreet 6 лет назад

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@Streborp01 4 года назад

When drilling through walls, always drill at a slight angle so the hole on the inside is higher than the hole on the outside. That way, you don't get water leaking inside.

@nthlevel 3 года назад

not to mention a tiny drop in the cable or the water will run right back in.

@Surefiresecurity 5 лет назад

Fitted one myself a few days ago. I removed the metal brackets and screwed straight to the wall using four screws and plugs. The hardest part of all (if anything) was finding a drill bit long enough to go through two cores of brick and plasterboard into my kitchen. I ended up with a high quality 400mm SDS Drill bit and it went through very smoothly. Works a dream. Just need to affix a grommet to the cable inside to tidy it up a little.

@helenclayton8259 3 года назад

Ha just the comment I was looking for! What size masonry drill bit I need for my kitchen wall ! Thankyou. 👍👍

@Surefiresecurity 3 года назад

@@helenclayton8259 glad it helped. Screwfix should be able to supply the drill bit you need.

@helenclayton8259 3 года назад

Thanks! I’ve just borrowed one from a neighbour 😉 although, I’ve just done the job and it’s not working. When I do the test button it’s right but actual socket not working, checked live neatural earth and still 🤷‍♀️do you need to strip wire ends or something do you know ? The one I got looked just like one in this vid, ends exposed.🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️

@Surefiresecurity 3 года назад

@@helenclayton8259 I just removed the socket and fed the wires through the wall and reconnected it all back up as before. In the outside box I fed the wires down through the waterproof grommet and into the wall. Nothing particularly difficult about any of it. When I switch it on I do need the press the switch on the breaker in to get it all to work as it doesn't come on right away otherwise. I currently use mine to power the stuff in my shed - light, power tools and compressor - with no issues.

@helenclayton8259 3 года назад

Mick Evans ah great that’s solved my issue, re set the breaker ! I did the test as in instructions but never pressed again to reset 🤦‍♀️ haha Thankyou for your help !

@mjjayful 6 лет назад

Thanks for a great no nonsense video. I'm just about to fit one of these in my garden shed, so a very timely video. Excellent.

@GeekStreet 6 лет назад

Thanks for the comment. Don't forget to like and subscribe!

@vayinokki2502 4 года назад

Thank you, very straight forward instructions in plain English, much appreciated

@Sskryten-tk3vq 3 месяца назад

These sockets are aimed at the DIY market. By opening the unit up you could destroy the IP rating and possibly the manufactures guarantee. For the people who said they have removed the clips and screwed the box directly to the wall the holes where the screws pass through the box need to be sealed against water penetration to keep the IP rating. The cable enters the box through a IP rated gland and yours needs to be tightened up a little, remember it’s plastic so don’t over tighten it or cross thread it. It should not rotate like yours does maybe a small blob of silicone around the thread will help seal the gland. Also as someone else mentioned when you drill the cable hole through the wall drill at a slight upward angle to prevent water tracking up the hole around the cable. Again silicone the hole around the cable to reduce the possibility of water penetration.

@josephhanley8461 6 лет назад

I bought this extension box for my garden and I drilled through the box and fixed it to the wall it makes a tight fit to the wall, But that's my opinion 😕 your video is still brilliant thanks for sharing 😋

@GeekStreet 6 лет назад

Joseph Hanley Thanks for the comment much appreciated. Don't forget to like and subscribe.

@ksingh8794 4 года назад

You can remove the two brackets from the back, use those holes to screw the socket on the wall. I would then have drilled the hole inside the middle of the plastic box then fed the cable straight in so there is no wires hanging out, finally i would silicon the whole box around to stop any water. P. S you can also silicone the hole inside stop any spiders getting in or just fit a grommet.

@terryread1970 3 года назад

That’s exactly what I would’ve done, after removing the brackets put the back box on the wall with a spirit level on it then marked the holes And bought the main cable through the back

@david.l.petrie 2 года назад

Yes thats the way i done mine no cable showing completely water and spider proof

@rustytwinkles7762 4 года назад

Thank you for your video

@metratone5 4 года назад

I'm about to purchase just the Black RCD A13 plug and wire my Black Drying into it. So thanks.

@mrb4408 6 лет назад

Easy way to get the holes exactly right is use masking tape over both the bracket holes and shade in with a pencil, then stick that on the wall. Sorted..👍🏼

@GeekStreet 6 лет назад

+Paul Bennett thanks for the comment!

@MatthewJBD 5 лет назад

Smart! Thanks for the tip

@1derekwinter1 5 лет назад

Now that's a great tip!👍

@alpachino468 4 года назад

@Mr B That's one bloody marvellous tip!

@TheSecondFoundation 4 года назад

That tip is genius. Thanks fella.

@JoeDoeOutdoors 6 лет назад

Hey sweet channel ☺ Keep it up!

@GeekStreet 6 лет назад

Thanks for the comment much appreciated. Hope you are able to like and subscribe!

@noire1001 5 лет назад

All the dislikes must be from electricians losing their £60 call out fee and £80 per hour rate. I removed the metal keyholes brackets and then fixed the box using 4 screws. As soon as i saw the metal brackets I envisioned the box wobbling about all the time, so wanted to make it a more permanent fix. Its rock solid with 4 screws and easy enough to remove the metal brackets. I then dabbed some clear silicone over the heads of the screws and popped the rubber seals over the top of them to make it totally weather proof.

@GeekStreet 5 лет назад

Thanks for the comment.

@thedixtarify 3 года назад

I'd rather pay £80 and sleep safe. The electrician will test the circuit to ensure the entire circuit is operating correctly. You have no idea if there's a hidden fault your not aware of. There's a reason electrician's take 4 years to qualify and have up to date wiring regs qualification, competent person schemes, liability insurance's etc Videos like this by unqualified people are plan dangerous. I can count at least 5 errors watching this video and guaranteed someone watching will make another 3 and so on

@michaellecky6438 3 года назад

@@thedixtarify domestic installer doesn’t take 4 years

@thedixtarify 3 года назад

@@michaellecky6438 Correct. Less than 6 months to become a domestic installer but that's another story.

@stephenpeacock2627 3 года назад

Nice one. Looks dead simple.

@andrewsands3816 3 года назад

Very good video sir good instruction i have one the same to put on my wooden shed.

@GeekStreet 3 года назад

Great glad the video helped.

@AlejandroBelloRD 5 лет назад

You can always tighten the mounting screws with an open spanner from the sides. That's why it's so wide.

@GeekStreet 5 лет назад

Thanks for the info.

@barbkelly3524 3 года назад

Very well explained, and may I say Sir you have a beautiful calming voice. 😁

@GeekStreet 3 года назад

Thank you!

@garryb8081 3 года назад

Great clear vid,Sounds a little like Louis Theroux 😀

@GeekStreet 3 года назад

@@garryb8081 🤣😂🙃

@fenellearcher2052 2 года назад

Is this plug good for outdoors clever spa use or do we need mains connection

@MandeepSingh-kl5rq 6 лет назад

Hey dude, I like the install. I'm a handyman in Birmingham and I've installed a few of these for friends & family. I noticed that you never drilled the drainage hole open, it's best practice to do that just incase the waterproof seal fails and water does get into the back of the socket.

@GeekStreet 6 лет назад

+Mandeep Singh thanks for the comment much appreciated great tip. Don't forget to like and subscribe!

@lntghll 4 года назад

The drainage hole actually compromises the IP rating of this product. Only drill the drainage hole under certain conditions, check the user manual.

@BestUserNameUK 7 лет назад

Those mounting brackets can be removed, you need to remove the 4 black covers visible in your video to access the screw heads. Once removed the holes can be used for flush mounting the unit. I've used some clear silicone and tap washers to prevent water ingress, also advisable to run a bead of silicone around the unit where it meets whatever it's screwed to. Good review by the way.

@GeekStreet 7 лет назад

+open the box thanks for the comment much appreciated. Don't forget to like and subscribe!

@Ironbuket 6 лет назад

That's what I was going to say, but I only knew because I had another box without a bracket and recognised it as the the same covers used for mine

@leopold7562 6 лет назад

I was going to say the same thing as well. I'd fitted one of these years ago and was never happy about how it hung off the wall until someone pointed it out to me. Made a huge difference to how stable it was on the wall.

@stephenpeacock2627 3 года назад

Thanks for that, I’d rather have it flush too, those external brackets don’t look great.

@finno123456 5 лет назад

So are you suppose to drill one drain hole on this on the bottom right if you have a gland like on this one. But i was reading the instructions and it said if you drill a drain hole it will no longer be ip66 rated

@billconiston8091 7 лет назад

thanks for posting, interesting design for the socket, I like @Zed Man would have removed the brackets and mounted flush with the wall (with a bit of building silicone not bathroom). Finally conduit should really be used when going through the wall - but not really sure how you would make a tidy job with it exiting the box at the bottom.

@GeekStreet 7 лет назад

+bill coniston thanks for your comment.

@billconiston8091 7 лет назад

Upon re-reading my comment, I didn't mean to be so negative - sorry. thanks for posting your videos. I look back at lots of my stuff thinking I could do it better next time! cheers,

@GeekStreet 7 лет назад

+bill coniston hey no problem...its constructive criticism, I'm not offended :-)

@amsil3486 3 года назад

Can I use this to charge my bmw plug in hybrid ? It requires 3.6A ...

@mayneplaysgames2601 2 года назад

if i was installing onw i would have took off the black peaces of plastic behind the socket also drilled out the back of the box and fed the wired though the back and screw it on to the wall where the hook are

@FirebrandVOCALS 4 года назад

Shouldn’t the mains cable come in directly through the back so it’s concealed?

@alannicholls8880 4 года назад

Good video for us novices. Can you take the wire out of the double socket box and put say 10m of wire on it instead? 3m isn't enough for what I want it for.

@GeekStreet 4 года назад

Yes you should be able to do that.

@grahammitchell6435 5 лет назад

Interesting video for a diy - er , but surely according to regs a garage , shed or outhouse should be wired with a rcd protected circuit anyway , so wouldn't a second one be a little pointless , perhaps its to protect the woefully undersized cable , as potentially the double socket could be subject to a 6kw loading [ 3kw per plug ] . I guess its ok for a lawnmower but in my opinion not really the thing to do . It begs the question , does it comply with the relevant B.S. safety tests I wonder ?

@Ppp-kk6hw 4 года назад

Made it look quite easy for us novices cheers mate. Where did you buy the kit from

@GeekStreet 4 года назад

Thanks for the comment. Check out the description of the video for links on where to buy.

@josephhanley668 3 года назад

I had it problem was rain runs down the back and I'd you don't line up the screws it becomes wobbly I have now replaced it to a better wall mounted one much better....

@Keepingthefaith72 6 лет назад

Nice video work , Makes a change from having a camera waving all over the place .... thumbs up ! ......

@GeekStreet 6 лет назад

Thanks for the comment much appreciated. Don't forget to subscribe!

@Jordanmufc666 5 лет назад

Do you reckon you could plug the RCD plug in to an extension lead as struggling for space

@GeekStreet 5 лет назад

No reason why not.

@WiggumPI007 5 лет назад

Why did you undo the prewired socket part? Could of installed it without touching that.

@PlantPorn 6 лет назад

Will this work going into my house and used for outdoor lighting?

@GeekStreet 6 лет назад

Luxejungle M it could work but at a guess I recon it goes against electric regs, best to consult a qualified electrician.

@PlantPorn 6 лет назад

Geek Street ah okay thanks mate

@jordanwilcox4723 Год назад

If you open the plug back up the 4 black covers inside, remove them it will show screws for the brackets if so remove the brackets and put your screws into the wall through the case, it looks like there will be a blanking plug in the middle of the socket inside, remove that and feed the wires from the back then lastly blank off the bottom. Just watched another video and he bough just a box and it looked the same as this one just without brackets

@NicknameSID 6 лет назад

Hello.... very helpful video, can you confirm the model and can you tell me if the wall unit is of full metal construction? Thanks

@GeekStreet 6 лет назад

Saeed Raja thanks for the comment much appreciated. Check the description for a link to the product. The construction is plastic, hope that helps. Don't forget to like and subscribe!

@HM13. 5 лет назад

IP65/66 usual standard is PVC. Metal clad wont do much good for outdoor use due to it getting rusted and weathered from the elements. Regular checks on its rubber strips and replace when needed will guarantee its life extension.

@jonathanlumsdon7140 4 года назад

Good educational video. HOWEVER, this has confirmed me that fitting an exterior socket using a spur off the ring main with a DP isolator is no more effort and gets the job done properly (and saves you losing a socket indoors!).

@jonathanlumsdon7140 4 года назад

Oh, and isn't notifiable either - so could still be done by a DIYer!

@GeekStreet 4 года назад

Thanks for the comment and info!

@bobandbobandbob6285 4 года назад

Please explain further!

@jonathanlumsdon7140 4 года назад

There are loads of articles on the web or vids on Google showing you how to do a spur off a ring main. Main considerations for an exterior socket are: - adding double pole isolator between ringmain socket and spur so that you can isolate the exterior socket if it becomes damaged or trips due to water ingress. - you angle the hole downward from inside to out so if you do get water ingress it doesn’t make its way to the isolator. - you put the T&E cable from isolator to exterior socket in some form of trunking (I used 25mm barrier pipe - it was snug). And yes, I completed the project a few weeks ago. Took a few hours but pleased with the result.

@ezdrummersongs1713 2 года назад

and have to channel all the cable from consumer unit, a lot harder than this install

@Je-suis-en-minorite 2 месяца назад

Grt video ONLY PROBLEM is that you fast forwardd the Wirng of the plug

@gdou95181 6 лет назад

Just out of curiosity how come the socket has 2 earth points then also a earthing on the back box

@sinista6536 5 лет назад

Big Balls I’m guessing the extra earth is for connecting multiple units to a ring main, and the earthing point in the backbox is there for if the socket is attached to a conductive surface such as a metal plate/fencing etc

@jonathonwright2210 3 года назад

What size drill bit do you use to drill through the wall for the cable

@sirderam1 3 года назад

He mentioned using a 12mm bit.

@Oceansteve 7 лет назад

Hi, looking to do this job shortly. was only really looking for an IP67 for weather protection. but I did like seeing a standard 3 pin plug externally. What did you think of the weather proof functionality? suitable for winter storms etc?

@GeekStreet 7 лет назад

+Stephen Redford the seal on the socket was very good and a good tight seal.

@Oceansteve 7 лет назад

Many Thank for the info. Sounds like a plan then. :)

@GeekStreet 7 лет назад

+Stephen Redford good luck!

@emiliegregory6314 4 года назад

A few questions is it completely legal to do what i want to do. I want to use a similar weatherproof plug with a box around it that has a cable with a the plug and rcd on the end i want to take the 3 pin plug off the end and feed it through a hole in the wall then once it’s through into the house re wire the 3 pin plug back together then plug it in a socket inside the house. Thanks love this vid

@GeekStreet 4 года назад

Thanks for the comment, i don't see why you can't do that. Would be interesting to hear an electricians view.

@sneadhern 4 года назад

@@GeekStreet He would charge £20 per word to reply.

@Saaj2 4 года назад

Yes, it would be fine, as long you use the RCD plug (which you are) and not wire it in into the back of a socket.

@pakistani123ish 2 года назад

So would this trip the breaker that's plugged in rather than the main electric board if an appliance is faulty?

@GeekStreet 2 года назад

Yes

@sbtravels 4 года назад

How do I run this up my garden will I need to bury it in the ground what wire do I need thanks

@CobraTheOG 4 года назад

If your doing it to regulation standard, you would need an armoured cable , 60cm below ground level and marked up, size of the cable depends on the load and the distance of the run

@flowerpower7389 4 года назад

Can I plug my inflatable hot tup into this. Thanks in advance.

@GeekStreet 4 года назад

I don't see any reason why not, best to double check your documentation.

@michaelknowles2212 3 года назад

Good video but i would have removed the brackets and used the holes to fit direct to the wall then put the cable through the the back of the box thus eliminating any unsightly cable showing and making the box more secure. Also always drill your holes at a slight angle so that the inside hole is slightly higher than the outside hole this stops any water ingress. A quick note: if you drill out the drain hole in these boxes then you compromise the ip rating of the product, these must only be drilled out in certain circumstances always read the information leaflet.

@zedman442 7 лет назад

One thing to note, if you have an RCD protected consumer unit, you don't really want to add another RCD protected plug into it, can cause problems with tripping etc. Nice review though and useful for people to add external sockets, since it's just an extension lead really. The design is a bit naff, I'd have taken those bracket off and screwed it straight to the wall and sealed up. Would also run the cable straight out the back through the wall, neater too, it works either way.

@GeekStreet 7 лет назад

Zed Man thanks for the comment. I felt the same about the brackets at the back a bit rubbish, I was shocked when I saw it didn't expect that.

@leopold7562 6 лет назад

Is that right about the RCD plugs? I'd always used them when I was working in the garden using an extension lead, I'd always plug one into the extension and then plug the tool into that. It might explain this, though, and I'd appreciate it if you could tell me because it's bugged me for ages: I was using a hedge trimmer when I accidentally chopped right through it's power cable, but when I went inside I noticed all the sockets in the house had been tripped by the RCD in the consumer unit, but the RCD I'd plugged the trimmer into hadn't tripped. Could it be something to do with what you said, or is it simply that the RCD in the consumer unit was more sensitive to the earth leak?

@twoshedsjackson6478 5 лет назад

If you don't need one, why is it included in the pack? Do the instructions say that it shouldn't be used if your consumer unit has similar protection?

@leopold7562 5 лет назад

Frogmella Slob I think it's there for those people who have the old style fuse boxes, rather than the modern consumer units with built in RCD protection. That said, I've got a similar outdoor socket to this that I bought from Aldi, which I've not got around to installing yet, and it doesn't mention whether you should or not in the instructions.

@jayclark050385 6 лет назад

Would this be safe to use a 13a inflatable hot tub rcd plugged in? Extension leads are unsafe, maybe this is next best affordable option?

@GeekStreet 6 лет назад

Yep this would be a good idea and safer, always worth consulting at electrician or the manufacturer for advice too.

@What2Have4Dinner 6 лет назад

How did you get on with the hot tub Jay? Im doing the same at the moment, heater and pump into one of these outdoor sockets.

@jayclark050385 6 лет назад

Slabsurfer worked perfectly and still does, hasn't tripped once or any other issues, i've also used my powerful drill in the other socket at same time and no issues.

@meagherpaul1 7 лет назад

Mea culpa , i stand corrected :)

@GeekStreet 7 лет назад

+Paul Meagher :-)

@MethodsOfficial 4 года назад

Could you wire this to the socket in the house as a spur instead of using the RCD plug? What would be the difference?

@45Camster 4 года назад

You would lose the RCD protecton from the outdoor socket to the RCD plug. You could wire it direct as a spur but if something was to trip it then it would trip the house breaker and turn off everything on that breaker.

@MethodsOfficial 4 года назад

@@45Camster Thank you. having it on its own RCD plunged into an existing socket. Would this act the same as a hardwired socket? Or would it be just a more permanent extension lead? if that makes sense? For instance the pool heater says it should be plugged in to a mains plug. If I was to fit this would it be the same as plugging it in to a mains plug in the house? Sorry for the long winded reply.

@MegaHello1980 3 года назад

Just purchased a lay z spa, looking to install a outside double socket, would this be safe enough?

@GeekStreet 3 года назад

Best to confirm by asking an electrician or contact Layzspa

@deanfletcher8486 3 года назад

Hope you didn’t have any issues with that! Looks to me like it’s been used and returned. Good vid 👍🏻

@GeekStreet 3 года назад

Lol...nah its been a couple of years now and all good thanks.

@joejohn5020 3 года назад

Hi great video. I’m looking at putting one of these in for my place. The external plugs will be used for running a pond pump and filter and then probably other plug for a pressure washer now and again. Are these suitable for constant use being it is powered from a plug and not wired straight into the source? Thanks

@GeekStreet 3 года назад

Thanks, yes should be fine as far as I'm aware.

@benzof5475 Год назад

Can you use rhis type of socket for a SPA

@GeekStreet Год назад

I don't see why not, but best to double check with an electrician.

@Ironbuket 6 лет назад

5:10 Top left corner there is an earth for the case, are you meant to wire this up or not?

@GeekStreet 6 лет назад

No need as it's a plastic box. Don't forget to like and subscribe!

@GeekStreet 6 лет назад

No need as it's a plastic box. Don't forget to like and subscribe!

@Ironbuket 6 лет назад

I found a mention somewhere else that it's something to do with when you chain a second box off the first one. Not sure what it does though.

@1peter1180 4 года назад

it was already earthed to the switch itself what you seen was only a sphere terminal

@umairidrees7291 5 лет назад

Would it be ok to plug my outdoor hottub into this?

@GeekStreet 5 лет назад

Yes should be fine with that, depending on the size of the plug. I suggest buy it but don't install make sure the plug fits and you can close. If all good then install.

@searchingshropshire 3 года назад

Would a Lay z spa be ok into one of these?

@GeekStreet 3 года назад

I don't see why not, but best to confirm with the manufacturer!

@searchingshropshire 3 года назад

@@GeekStreet the live pin is getting warm. I wouldn’t say it’s melting temp

@kpwlek 3 года назад

why the heck didn't you hide the cable?

@matthewfoster8755 5 лет назад

Buddy...what the proper name for the black screw underneath the socket box ??

@GeekStreet 5 лет назад

I think you are referring to the cable gland.

@matthewfoster8755 5 лет назад

Thanks what size ??

@GeekStreet 5 лет назад

Best you check when you purchase incase it comes in different sizes.

@bdeithrick 3 года назад

No drip loop or silicone

@ronbladon7833 4 года назад

The socket you plugged into should already have rcd protection...so why fit another one?

@GeekStreet 4 года назад

This was just to do a video demonstration.

@simodo11 3 года назад

The socket comes with a RCD plug ,so if you check out the beginning ,he unpacks the socket ,this is for people that do not want to wire into mains . The best was is an RCD outside socket ,he has a socket the other side of the wall , some trunking or 20 mm plastic tube down the inside of the garage ,wire into socket . Job done

@AhcMeUk 3 года назад

Can you not spur into the back of the double socket?

@GeekStreet 3 года назад

I don't see why not, but I'm sure electricians will got mental for some reason.

@AhcMeUk 3 года назад

@@GeekStreet I guess there is no way to isolate it without putting a fused switch on but this video helped so thanks.

@GeekStreet 3 года назад

@@AhcMeUk i would have thought take a spur off it and fuse it then connect.....you're welcome.

@northy16 4 года назад

Could you plug a hot tub into this socket? Or does it need a different external plug?

@GeekStreet 4 года назад

Best to check the manual or contact the manufacturer.

@northy16 4 года назад

Another question for you, the back box you screw to t he wall also has an earth wire... so you just link a separate earth from the main earth to this? Or do you not need one? With it being plastic surround on brick?

@GeekStreet 4 года назад

@@northy16 its plastic so you don't have to do anything.

@northy16 4 года назад

Cheers mate! Thanks for the fast reply!

@GeekStreet 4 года назад

@@northy16 no worries!

@SilverTATTY 3 года назад

does your RCD plug get warm to hot

@GeekStreet 3 года назад

Mmm...I've never noticed it get warm.

@shaun2049 5 лет назад

Need new screwdrivers and decent drill Brov anyway good video

@GeekStreet 5 лет назад

Thanks for the comment much appreciated.

@_tmmy_ 5 лет назад

I don't like the idea of wiring sockets with flex. I will either wire IP rated sockets to 2.5mm T&E or SWA cable with a gland fitted. Good video nevertheless.

@GeekStreet 5 лет назад

Thanks for the comment much appreciated. Hope you can support my channel by liking the video and subscribing.

@james-57264 6 лет назад

Finally something that is english

@GeekStreet 6 лет назад

Hope it helps and don't forget to like the subscribe!

@zjzozn 5 лет назад

MK are far Superior Quality

@jasonscott828 5 лет назад

Where can I get a 25m one of these want to run it down into my shed

@GeekStreet 5 лет назад

It may worth using a armoured cable and connect to it using a junction box.

@Marks_outdoors 5 лет назад

Over that distance it’s a job for a qualified electrician

@Matt-dr5et 5 лет назад

Thanks for that I hate paying electrician for everything. I need badly 2 plugs like this one in front and one in back of the house. I already have junction box and screw door box with extension cable which is pain in the a. I I need to unscrew it every time. It was installed by electrician for water feature but I don’t want to spend more money for something I can do myself

@boobybabs72 5 лет назад

Great video,however I think you sound like piers Morgan 🙈👍🏻

@GeekStreet 5 лет назад

Thanks for the comment. Piers Morgan does the voice over for me 😂🤣😂. Don't forget to like and subscribe to hear more from Piers!

@TheMuffsta2442 4 года назад

Beware door clips deteriorate very quickly in sunlight and fall off

@user98410 6 лет назад

i think was better to fix the body of that socket directly to the wall instead of hanging it

@johndickinson2879 6 лет назад

Absolutely right Mark. I bought the same socket from Amazon for less than a tenner without the brackets, cable and RCD. It is mounted directly to the wall and I have cut out the centre knockout cable entry so the cable isn't exposed. It's a very neat job. No need for the RCD as there is one built into the consumer unit.

@jonr71 4 года назад

Should've went through middle hole and drilled through 4 holes in box to wall. You never earthed connector to box

@stephenpeacock2627 3 года назад

The cable had an earth in it so is terminated back into the rcd socket. But agreed should gone via middle so no exposed cables.

@neilmyhill8975 3 года назад

You didn't drill out the drainage hole at the bottom of the box 5mm

@derekrowlands1189 4 года назад

why didn't you test the installation before plugging something into it?

@alanjones3873 5 лет назад

Only recently come across these videos and like the range. This one is confusing as being prewired suggests DIY use but if it is “ installed” ie needs use of a tool, it must be installed by a Qualified electrician if it is outside ( as it is sold for). So having to fit the plug makes it an illegal installation. If the plug was pre fitted it would be an extension lead !

@GeekStreet 5 лет назад

Thanks for the comment. Interesting point, sounds crazy.

@agmills86 5 лет назад

im thinking of getting one, maybe it doesnt need to be installed by an electrician as it isnt really a permenant installation as it can be unplugged, otherwise wouldnt it need to be signed off as safe? not sure, might order one anyway

@victormendoza6306 3 года назад

Good job for installation but you forgot to show the electrical panel connection

@shanghaiwinman4577 2 года назад

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@leethursfield666 2 года назад

That fixing looks too dodgy for a outdoor socket. Take em off and screw the box to the wall much safer

@Eamobiw 4 года назад

only comment would be to drill through morter not brick, as its easier to repoint if you ever remove it!

@GeekStreet 4 года назад

Good point!

@peachify_x4485 4 года назад

my dad has one of these and i can’t open it 🤣😭 only searched how to open them

@GeekStreet 4 года назад

Lol 🤣😂

@MrUnemployedjoe 5 лет назад

Alot of flapping around............

@tomharries847 6 лет назад

Titan tools........... :-/

@GeekStreet 6 лет назад

Its fine actually, a good budget drill

@fartinbrundle5495 3 года назад

Lol spot the deliberate mistake 😂

@beckybutler1577 3 года назад

Got ours all set up and it's not working no power 🙄

@GeekStreet 3 года назад

Try pressing the reset button then test.

@beckybutler1577 3 года назад

Yeah tried that think it could be faulty, another one arriving tomorrow, great video helped us

@beckybutler1577 3 года назад

Got new socket still the same , could it have anything to do with our indoor sockets other things are working inside but not this 🤔

@GeekStreet 3 года назад

@@beckybutler1577 very odd.

@eddtheduck 4 года назад

Clearly you have no experience with electrics and you should not be Advising anybody on your RU-vid channel, so have no need or do not need to open the socket in order to install it hence why it hangs on the wall, it is for a DIY install!

@jonsadj7 6 лет назад

Pretty shit install. Why you didn't fit it straight to the brick il never know. Also why didn't you wire straight to spur?

@MrDegsy69 5 лет назад

Jono Smallridge the product itself was pretty shit! That dopey hook on bracket is just asking to knocked off the wall. Any decent self respecting unit would have permanently screwed flush mounting against the wall with a concealed tamper proof inlet hole to allow cable entry.

@davidtimperley4241 3 года назад

I won't comment on the errors when you installed a consumer unit in your garage, but the C/U had an RCD as the main isolator so you did not need a plugin RCD for your outside socket and again NO electrical testing to make sure the install is safe and the earthing arrangements are correct. DIYers please stop messing with electricity as it can kill. plumbing goes wrong you wet - electric goes wrong you get to be dead.

@potatoface01 2 года назад

A really crap 50p Asian job that 🙄 😒

@thedixtarify 3 года назад

Rough as fuck that. Fire risk written all over it as your clearly not qualified to carry out electrical work. T&E on show outside with no protection, no mention of any manufacturers torque settings or testing for dead. Nothing mentioned about testing the install for safe operation afterwards? At least carry out a Zs test. Only a matter of time before someone's house burs down following your advice