After spending a RIDICULOUS amount of time watching Electricians on RU-vid I decided I was competent (ish) and could safely install a new outside socket on my driveway... How did it go? Did I completely mess it up? Did I blow up the house? Did it all go horribly wrong?
Well blummin' watch and find out!
I would really like to add that this is how I installed it - this is the first time I've ever done anything like this, and there are a few mistakes and things I messed up, as well as a few steps I didn't show. However the final result is pretty satisfactory.. But if you're in doubt about doing something like this, then please DON'T.
This is the socket I fitted - amzn.to/3qXDEmt
This is the socket tester I used - amzn.to/3KIExY2
This is the fused switch spur I used - amzn.to/3G1XMIo
This is the MK Rapid Fix Double Socket I used - amzn.to/3rTddxr
Special shout out to @Cjrelectrical @NBundyElectrical @dsesuk @artisanelectrics @JRCElectrical @MyTrustedElectrician @Cablesmith and all the other awesome RU-vid Sparks who do this stuff a lot better than me!
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0:00 Start
0:15 Introduction and Warning
2:20 How I plan to wire the Outside Socket with Fused Switched Spur
3:05 Isolating the power to the Socket
3:40 Taking the socket off and having a look
5:11 Prepping the wall for the new back box
6:10 Cutting the plasterboard for the back box
7:25 A word about Grommets!
8:18 Drilling to the outside!
8:34 How's my hole looking?
8:56 Preparing my back box (ooh eer)
9:35 Installing the Outside Socket!
12:15 Is it level?
12:52 Wiring in the outside socket
14:00 Finishing touches to the outside socket
14:30 Wiring in the Fused Switch Spur - What is load, and what is supply?
15:05 Fitting the MK Rapid Fit Double Socket inside
17:50 Does it work though?
18:19 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
21:05 Game Over
8 июл 2024
