Garden Lighting, Wireless switching & Terminating SWA cable into Wiska boxes.

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5 жыл бұрын

Today I install a little garden lighting for a landscape gardener.
I used an existing garden radial circuit to supply a fused spur which in turn now supplies all of the garden lighting control gear.
The lighting control is wireless. I had originally planned to use a Wise Controls system. After watching an excellent product review on Quinetic by DSS Electrical I decided to give it a go. I like new toys as much as the next sparks.
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Let me apologise for the shoddy audio levels at the beginning.

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@stephenmontague4089 3 жыл бұрын

When I was an apprentice I was told that SWA cleats should be fixed only with Black Japanned screws. And forty years later that is all I use.

@curtisj2165 5 жыл бұрын

I am with you on the warm white lights, i fitted a warm white floodlight in my garden , the light from it looks great

@PlymouthSparky 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid Luke. Nice tips n tricks, and some good electrical disasters finds

@krisrickson853 5 жыл бұрын

I was literally just thinking to myself ' I wonder when he will upload another video?' 🤔 thanks mate good timing 👍 and you and dss electrical are 2 of the best spark channels to watch

@JPSElectricalServicesBristol 5 жыл бұрын

You make me laugh so much Luke 😂 Love your videos 😍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@Chimp_No_1 5 жыл бұрын

Really interesting and well done. Thanks.

@calvinhale2723 5 жыл бұрын

Never, ever had a problem with WISE equipment, loads of options and great technical support, wouldn't use anything else. WISE switches look great too. Personally I always run 4-core SWA for lighting just for that other SL option. The WISKA earthing clamp looks like a neat time saver thanks for the tip !

@westinthewest 5 жыл бұрын

I rarely use countersink screws for anything. Have a look for flange head screws in A2 stainless steel to use outdoors. The heads don't need washers. With stainless, they still look new after five years.

@Sbd1996 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work mate keep the videos coming!

@001Neal100 5 жыл бұрын

I fixed up some faulty remote controlled lights on a summerhouse by sending the switched live to a photocell switch mounted just to the side of the gable end. The customer wanted the lights to be on at night and off during the day and would always forget about them with the remote so they were always left on all day and night. The photocell switch works really well and customer is very happy.

@sparx2391 5 жыл бұрын

Great channel, just subscribed. I always use dome head screws in metal back box's, as it doesn't leave a sharp edge. I did actually locate a fault a while back to a cable snagged on a sharp edge of a screw in the back box.

@HARRYSPADGE 5 жыл бұрын

My OCD would make me centre all those washers on the screws :-)

@carforumwanker 3 жыл бұрын

"washers and nice dome heads" are the sign of someone doing the job well

@DanSeaber-Shinn 5 жыл бұрын

Top video mate!! Love the dome headed screw idea....that's class!! Hope you get the Quinetic stuff working!

@MyTrustedElectrician 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 🤗 Sorted it 👍 Wacked them all on the same receiver and grabbed a 1 gang switch. It's only a small job and so it's not a big issue if they're not switched separately 💡

@RDR1456 5 жыл бұрын

Good to see competitors sharing ideas :-) So which one of you 2 lads can come and do a garden install for me in Letchworth Garden City? 🧐

@MyTrustedElectrician 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony. Nobody's a competitor on here. We're all on here having fun, helping out and learning. #TeamKZfaqSparky Bit too North for me mate. You wouldn't want to see my quote 😅

@SeaCatch3 5 жыл бұрын

Great video mate, working to high standards which is nice to see. Definitely subscribing.

@user-rn5ip9ec6j 4 жыл бұрын

Beauty House and Beaury blak Cable

@user-rn5ip9ec6j 4 жыл бұрын

9:09 -This super great video!

@AhmedMohammed-jv6sr 5 жыл бұрын

Like the qinetic lights, good idea. I recently completed a job using lightwave made by megaman. Love the videos mate. Keep up the good work.👍

@MyTrustedElectrician 5 жыл бұрын

Lightwave any good? Megaman are great. Big lover of Megaman, had a job with a ton of naughty Philips LED's which wouldn't dim on a Lutron system. Megaman lamps saved the day.

@ashmanelectricalservices4318 5 жыл бұрын

Oh goody, another upload from you and one from DSS Electrical... Guess what I'll be doing on my lunch break 😉

@donnierobertson3088 5 жыл бұрын

Great job again

@1bigsyd 5 жыл бұрын

Great video m8 I also seen the video on the wireless switches and am long time user of wise controls and was going to give the new stuff a try,after seeing your video in basically an ideal situation and not working properly I will stick to my wise gear.keep up the great work

@MyTrustedElectrician 5 жыл бұрын

It's probably great if you just use the individual receiver modules in an IP box to switch multiple lights

@train4905 4 жыл бұрын

Exellent job sir.

@Yodaman2344 Жыл бұрын

Great video !! One question if I may what washers & screws do you use for the cleats, also what size are the screws for the 308 Wiska boxes

@SqwarkParrotSpittingFeathers 4 жыл бұрын

"I'm a bit particular" BELCH. funny how people pick their particularities, lol

@andrewyoung1652 2 жыл бұрын

4:54 fantastic burp 👏👏

@BigRedViking89 5 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, Could I kindly ask at 5:40 is that the SWA you was showing moments earlier with the clips you’ve drilled straight through the wood. Just curious as to how you did it if you don’t mind me asking? Regards Dan

@MrPaul1f 5 жыл бұрын

Quality work

@charlesmilligan1416 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you take the feed from for the quinetic lights? Never saw that?

@Martin64uk 2 жыл бұрын

I worked on some garden lighting this week and used Wiska boxes. We found that we could no longer remove the membrane with the plastic stuffing gland as usual and had to use a brass fitting with a lot more force. Have you come across this recently?

@acelectricalsecurity 5 жыл бұрын

we should be using dome headed screws, especially in metal boxes reduces the chances of pressure faults, looks a right shambles in that meter box, in my part of the country there are labels saying we are not allowed to put our equipment in the meter box, for electric board only, suppose it differs from region to region.

@nigelsansom2407 4 жыл бұрын

This is a really great video. Thanks for sharing. Quick question though? At 11:04 I note there are two earth wires on the left (4 wires in total). Where did the second earth wire come from? Is it from that bracket inside the Wiska to the earth connection in the block?

@ghspaelectricalservices9296 5 жыл бұрын

The beginning was very funny, another top job

@darrenqualters2341 5 жыл бұрын

Great work fella, and another good video 👍 I’ll be nicking your idea for washers and dome head screws on cable cleats, definitely a better way to do it, i must admit that I normally screw straight in with counter sink screws but shall use your method from now on, especially as I like doing things neat and precise like you do ! Keep up the great work

@MyTrustedElectrician 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Think we've all done it in the past until somebody shows us another way.

@retrofilms203 5 жыл бұрын

Nice neat install you have a new sub💪

@MyTrustedElectrician 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

@ediijay9897 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have a question, is it unrealistic of me to be uncomfortable with side entry on Wiska boxes, I always aim for bottom entry and figure there is less chance of moisture ingress or maybe I'm just being stupid. What do you think?

@zedman442 5 жыл бұрын

With you on the screws and clips. I use nickel or brass steel cup washers with counter sunk screws.

@MyTrustedElectrician 5 жыл бұрын

I've never thought about cup washers or using nickle/brass 😍 glad it's not just me. I was originally forced to do this as an apprentice with MICC clips. It's stuck with me since.

@craigspacie7048 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video mate

@adrianox1040 2 жыл бұрын

As usual a very informative video. Can you tell me what done head screws and washers you use. I can’t tell what size they are and where’s the best place to get hold of the cleats. Cheers and keep up the good work.

@DaddyBear3000 5 жыл бұрын

Have you tried used a flange head screw? Just thinking it would negate having a washer.

@johndufton9686 5 жыл бұрын

You should look at Orbix screws. No need to mess around with washers.

@rianrian857 4 жыл бұрын

have you used orbix screws they have a flat head, saves on lots of washers also come in wood and metal screws

@train4905 4 жыл бұрын

Well done.

@imClutchsx 5 жыл бұрын

opinion on Arc Fault Detection Devices and how it was implemented into the 18th edition 👀

@seanmac2384 4 жыл бұрын

Did you wire the lights in series ?

@petertallowin6406 5 жыл бұрын

Very neat dude. Your videos are a pleasure to watch. Still rocking the old brand hoody I see..... :) I didn't think you owned any trousers either..

@MyTrustedElectrician 5 жыл бұрын

😅 I do but they rearly come out.

@phillwildman 5 жыл бұрын

Nice vid.

@raychambers3646 5 жыл бұрын

I use black screws to blend in with cleats.

@mikemccarthy1398 4 жыл бұрын

the reason you use a dome headed screw is because you have a dome head thats why you like them!!

@jbl2270 3 жыл бұрын

Hi guys, would someone be able to advise me on how to run main cable of 16 to 25mm across two ocean bridges? The distance is about 70m and the cable takes a dip in the ocean for about 6m between bridges.

@albertsteptoe3710 5 жыл бұрын

Wow I’m shocked with that first main fuse outside box 🙈

@michaelboyes4948 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video, only thing to say is use wago's instead of the wiska connector block also same again with the lights instead of the choc block

@MyTrustedElectrician 5 жыл бұрын

Agree about the wiska. Thing is I didn't have any 5 way lever wagos on board, only the ones for solid copper cores. As for the light I did consider it but there simply wasn't enough room. You know what those things are like. I struggle with that little 5a block. That video had been seriously edited for the light believe me 😅

@CJT80 5 жыл бұрын

Quinetic say.... The Quinetic Ultra Slim Floodlight comes with an integrated wireless Quinetic controller that can be paired with the Wireless Quinetic energy switch using any combination: a floodlight can be controlled by a maximum of 10 separate switches, a switch can pair with an unlimited number of floodlights.

@user-wk7wv8rn8h 5 жыл бұрын

Why not use spax screws? They have a wide flat head perfect for cleats

@steveanderson1779 3 ай бұрын

Twinthread Woodscrews Pozi Round Head BZP - 8g x 1.1/2" (4.0 x 40/30mm)

@johnbaldock6353 3 жыл бұрын

If i didn't know you were working there I'd say you were a Burglar!!😱

@raver1481 3 жыл бұрын

When working outside and your tools are going to be left out all day,a pop up tent or fishing tent is ideal for protection.

@davidroche6973 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid, love the SWA gland, though am gutted as you have more hair than me now, so don't get the transplant or you will proper show my slap up 👍

@user-rn5ip9ec6j 4 жыл бұрын

This great video and beauty cable! This is good!

@1346crecy 3 жыл бұрын

The "service head" is not the meter that you pointed to. How are you not allowed to pull the fuse on the service head? How in that case do you change a fuseboard? Call out UK Power networks to carry out a safe isolation?

@DaddyBear3000 5 жыл бұрын

Just finished watching a DSS video when I saw yours bud. Annoying about the switch, according to the manufacturer, you can have unlimited lights per switch but 10 switches per light. Keep us updated, I was going to grab some, but going back and forth to mess around with faulty kit doesn’t inspire me to be honest.

@MyTrustedElectrician 5 жыл бұрын

They seem like a great bit of kit. F knows what's going on. I reprogrammed it 3 times and it still does it with both the switch and fob. It's great that the receivers have wifi capability. Maybe they work better 🤔

@ElectroStroyPyatigorsk 3 жыл бұрын

What is the brand of cable?

@joegroves4695 4 жыл бұрын

That first light looked upside down to me😂

@leeward5576 5 жыл бұрын

Great work, you mentioned you didn’t read the manufactures instructions?

@MyTrustedElectrician 5 жыл бұрын

You caught me out Lee. I hadn't combed the small print of the operational instructions for the light as I'd already read the switch and receivers operational instructions. Good call mate.

@leeward5576 5 жыл бұрын

My Trusted Electrician - Carshalton, Wallington and Coulsdon no problem, many sparks overlook the MI’s and just instal based on ‘experience’.

@MyTrustedElectrician 5 жыл бұрын

@@leeward5576 I was trying to explain that yesterday to a Landlord. Had a NSH which required distancing from walls etc.. He was adamant it would be fine behind a door.

@_tmmy_ 5 жыл бұрын

Can you leave me a link to those black junction boxes you used? Thanks.

@BushcraftMatt 5 жыл бұрын

The brand is called "wiska"

@_tmmy_ 5 жыл бұрын

@@BushcraftMatt thanks mate nice one.

@Paul-XCIV2 5 жыл бұрын

My guess is the wireless signal strength.. that's the problem with wireless anything.

@akey69er 5 жыл бұрын

That intro 😂

@DerekHundik 5 жыл бұрын

but there is no PIR on this floodlight. You can use non Quinetic one and its cheaper.

@ashmanelectricalservices4318 5 жыл бұрын

Why don't you just use round head screws where the head is big enough so it can't be driven into the cleat?

@MyTrustedElectrician 5 жыл бұрын

It's just preference and something I was taught to do. It doesn't mean it's the only way. I'd change tomorrow if I found a better way.

@chossy5098 5 жыл бұрын

No Black Japan Screws showing my age now !

@MyTrustedElectrician 5 жыл бұрын

@@chossy5098 do you mean Pan head screws? A black pan head might look quite good actually 🤔 don't think it's a screwfix jobby. Would have to buy online. watch this space!

@commecicommeca4489 5 жыл бұрын

Black zinc coated flanged head self tapping screws is what your after, (basically a pan head with an incorporated washer in the head) and i agree will look good with black cable cleats for armoured to make it nice and neat 👍

@stevechambers8869 5 жыл бұрын

Washer head screws AKA flange head screws? Who doesn’t enjoy being out in the garden screwing in a flange?

@niceguy235uk1 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry but dome head screws and washers on an swa cleat looks a bit rough. Proper 5 gauge countersunk screw pulls in nice and will sit flush with the cleat.

@westinthewest 5 жыл бұрын

I've never seen a countersunk cleat. Csk screws convert some of the downwards force sideways, same as an axe splitting wood apart. A pan head screw doesn't do that. Its downwards force works more like a hammer than an axe.

@andrewlevett4274 Жыл бұрын

Back to Wise box it is I guess.

@habzmiah 5 жыл бұрын

Funny guy lol

@jokeaaaa 3 жыл бұрын

No edit burp...But great video..... 🤣

@joem9124 5 жыл бұрын

I think that's a split concentric supply cable mate not an swa

@404_-_Not_-_Found 5 жыл бұрын

If you are talking about the cable he is touching here - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lZaYZsRl28ismY0.html - What makes you think that!?

@AndrewLumsden Жыл бұрын

😲😖 But I would have used Linian clips on the SWA instead of the cleats.

@wilbertbirdner1303 5 жыл бұрын

if you use a wafer head screw you don't need the washers

@petehiggins33 5 жыл бұрын

Quinetic eh? Obviously not to be confused with Qinetiq.

@guylljones72 5 жыл бұрын

number 33 only one makes military grade drones

@London1064 4 жыл бұрын

Pan head screws, not dome head. Good video though👍👍👍

@jaye8578 5 жыл бұрын

Everybody wants to be Thomas Nagy😂😂

@markgilder9990 4 жыл бұрын

And customers had paid good money for dangerous crap. These people have no morals.

@francescomaestrelli7515 5 жыл бұрын

The synthetic (aka fake) grass looks like c**p. No idea why ppl use it.

@MyTrustedElectrician 5 жыл бұрын

We all no the real reason. So they don't have to mow it. I do agree though, I prefer the real deal.

@francescomaestrelli7515 5 жыл бұрын

@@MyTrustedElectrician I'd prefer a slab of concrete at this point :D Or a neat paved area.

@andrewlevett4274 Жыл бұрын

Using domed head screws was considered correct practice when I did my apprenticeship 35 years ago. It was always black painted slotted head screws.