Wow, thanks! Glad your here!

Thanks very much. Appreciate the support and it means a lot to hear that you think this channel is the best.

I think some things on here are a little beyond DIY level.

Thanks a lot for the support! I’m just getting started. Wait to see where we go from here 😉

@@TheDIYGuy1 No problem! I am really enjoying your videos and am inspired by you to try things I probably would not have done otherwise. I am just getting started with DIY so I am looking forward to where we all go from here with you 😁

Brilliant glad you like the vid. great tip too

Glad you enjoyed it!

No problem 👍

@@TheDIYGuy1 You’re welcome

The problem is the installation is not compliant to the wiring regulations because he has used plastic clips so no consideration has been given to premature collapse, this a requirement since a spate of firefighters going in to fight a fire but getting caught on the way out by cables that have collapsed and blocked their exit resulting in the death of some firefighters. It may seem like nothing and the likelyhood is small but the reason you hire a sparky is so the job is done right.. Also the RCD was not tested, all outdoor lights must be RCD protected (Although you could probably get away if its class 2), as a class 1 light the earth was not tested so you have no idea if it will provide protection in a fault. I would also have put in an isolator so in the event that the outdoor light causes the RCD to trip it can be isolated and the circuit re-energised. I would have also put silicone around the top and sides of that box and drilled a small hole in the bottom so if water did get in it could come back out. The reason sparkies are expensive is because we have to have very expensive test equipment to ensure the installation is safe and a lot of training. My mate Dave down the road says he could do heart surgery at a fraction of the cost of an NHS doctor, he has no qualifications but has watched a few on youtube. Would you get heart surgery from Dave or will you stick to an NHS doctor? Even someone proficient in DIY like the guy on the channel has failed in a lot of ways with this install which shows your average DIY'r should not be attempting electrical work, you should see some of the DIY shoddy workmanship and faults electricians see on a day to day basis.

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Thanks 👍

Glad you enjoyed it

Totally agree!

Yes, all manufactured in our factory in Reading UK! Thanks for the kind words :)

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Thank you! Cheers!

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for subscribing! Speak with Quickwire to see if they can advise on stockists

Amazon stock them

We don't have many suppliers in Northern Ireland, but feel free to place an order on the website!

@@quickwire80Thanks but I don't think there any stockists in Northern Ireland listed on your website but I see from another person above replying to my comment says they are listed on Amazon....so that's the way I will go...Thanks anyway

@@MikesShaw Thanks Mike.....thats the way to go...faithful Amazon again to the rescue

Thanks for the feedback and glad you liked the video 👍

@@TheDIYGuy1 Cheers, just a post pub lunch thought. As you can tell from how long it was.

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Or the other way, brown and red is the colour your pants turn if you touch the live.

Doesnt really work now black is a line conductor only.

No problem 👍

👍 good point

You can daisy chain as many of our splitters as you like! Well, there is a limit somewhere, but you'd never get to that amount in the real world ;)

​@HalfTheWorldAway-mf5cf his clearly not qualified as he does a DIY channel, but also this is probably his own house so wouldn't need to worry about lock off kits 😂😂

I’ve never had a qualified electrician use a lock off kit yet?

@Simo8912 if its a domestic property or even at empty commercial/industrial unit then you wouldn't need to bother with a lock off kit, but your taught to use a lock off kit regardless

@@Simo8912 also because they don't use them, doesn't mean it's the correct way, majority just don't bother using them

@HalfTheWorldAway-mf5cf I totally agree, that's why I said an "empty" industrial or commercial unit not a domestic property, no one touches the electrics on any of our sites 🤔 but your right we are taught to lock off regardless and perform safe isolation. I was just making a point that so many don't bother

What’s the point of impact resistance on this job, iP 30 is fine in this location but yes if the price is the same for better protection do it, however the installation is not safe on multiple counts. Follow 7671

Me too!!

Thanks so much for the kind words! Pleased you're a fan ;)

Hey, thanks

Be able to see him at night now, too.

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Indeed!

I'm afraid we don't have a 3-core version yet, but we are working on one!

They are really old and I don’t remember where they came from. Sorry I can’t help with that.

Correct. UK lighting circuits are all radials. Rings only apply to socket circuits. You could theoretically take the feed from a socket circuit but you’d need to incorporate an FCU that fused the circuit down to 3 or 5 amps.

of course, I'm assuming he's sponsored by them and it's a shame it's not more readily declared

Yes 👍

Thanks a lot. To be honest I have no idea where they are from, sorry I can’t help with that.

Your welcome

I would say it’s your call and there’s not really a right or wrong. Personally, I don’t and I see it as overkill but that’s just me. Thanks

@@TheDIYGuy1 Cheers, thanks!

Glad you like the video. Fair point on the lights

Our splitters are indeed excellent, if I do say so myself ;) - if you need any help/have questions just let me know :)

Exactly, this guy is not an electrician

So that water cannot track back along the cable. Although it shouldn’t be able to with the silicone.

So you can’t get the protective conduit in that supposed to be fitted

Glad you like the video. Sorry I don’t have a link for them

They are indeed maintenance free 😊. Quickwire take note, bring these out in the US lol

We'd love to get them over to you one day. I think one of the reasons is you guys use Romex cable, right? It's hard to strip with Quickwire strippers and to prepare because of the paper covering it seems to have?

@@quickwire80 Correct, Romex or Lumex depending on where in North America, but both are the same. Two or three insulated conductors and a bare ground wrapped in paper. The paper sleeve is typically removed as far back as the outer insulation. It might take minimally more effort to line-up the conductors properly, but it would be worth it. We have one or two in-line options for a single splice/connection outside of a protected junction box, but nothing as elegant as the Quickwire solutions.

They are really old and I don’t remember where they came from. Sorry I can’t help with that.

Oh and put the clips with the nail at the bottom

What the heck

Thanks. Yes it’s a 16a 4 way

Yes it is! We also have a 2 way splitter which is 16A. AND, now 24 amp slitters too.

They do have PIR and the switch stays on.

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They are knipex installation pliers 😊

I’m not sure, they are years old and came from a previous property. Sorry I can’t help more

Not with these as they are rated at 16A for lighting. However, a we have 24A junction boxes for 2.5mm cable available, and they would be perfect for the job

No, it is a junction box and is maintenance free(mf) so can be concealed too if need be. Conduit is not required either.

@@TheDIYGuy1 interesting, thanks.

Certainly could 👍

The have just brought out ones for sockets theses ones he's using are for lighting only

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@@tonyclark9851 So are the 24A versions for sockets and the 16A versions for lighting?

@@H4mbo yes that's right

Yep!@@H4mbo

No sparky wotrth his salt will certify third party work, it’s all good this diy electrics but your home insurance is void as soon as you piss about with it

@@kingofthetrowel1725There are hundreds of jobs that are safe and legal DIY don’t need certification and insurance don’t bat an eyelid. Otherwise something like 70% of homes would not be insurable.

@@HalfTheWorldAway-mf5cf It's why these DIY electrical videos are so dangerous. Unfortunately many on here in the comments will do the job and think excellent it works, not knowing whether or not the RCD trip, whether the wiring was safe in the first place. The list goes on

Yeah my bad! Forgot to add a night time clip

Sorry I don’t have one 😩

Where is it from? What brand is it? Thanks!

It makes no real difference but if you prefer to then go for it 👍

Absolutely correct to connect to the existing system last, safety first

It’s annoying isn’t it. But here’s a couple of tips. 1 - buy good quality clips(personally I like the Schneider ones). 2 - hit the pin into the point where the brick meets the mortar as it’s a little weaker there. 3 - find softer mortar 😂

Top tip is use a 20oz claw hammer. Press the plastic clip down with your index finger, then its one short fast impact strike of the nail. Once its got hold, move your finger and drive it home. Just takes practice that's all.

I had this issue recently, I cut dowels in half, drilled short holes in the mortar line same size as dowel (were 6 or 8mm) and tapped them home with the hammer. Clips hammered in beautifully. Might be ott but the cable is really neat now and every clip went in easily 👍🏻

I put a wiring colour chart in the video that explains this.

Older wiring red and black. Newer, harmonised colours introduced 2004 and mandatory from 2006.

Not necessarily.

Depends on level of competence, and if the work requires Part P compliance with building regs, which this does not.

Yeah I should of added a shot of that

All new circuits or modified ones need to have a Minor Works Certificate completed.

@@huckfinn8444 I'm talking about external work, I don't think DIY work is permissible even if you test it yourself afterwards and fill out the certificate.

Not seen my home renovation content where we are doing re wiring then I take it?

The Quickwire splitter is maintenance free. A maintenance free joint is required in a concealed location. In this particular case a maintenance free solution is not required.

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😂😂😂 if it works it’s fine . Don’t worry about it

Well said, I love how he does his background checks, main earth,earth to gas and water , ze,zs, R1+R2 and RCD,I don’t know why I went to college for all those years anyone can do it

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Count the courses. Tis somehow an optical illusion as you aver!

​@HalfTheWorldAway-mf5cfEnsuring electrical installation work is safe doesn't matter! WoW....Let's hope you don't burn alive in a house fire caused by untested electrical works.

@HalfTheWorldAway-mf5cf No....I'm a thick as shit. After all, I work in a trade where we just connect three wires👍🏻

Fair point. There are occasions where this will be the case

@@TheDIYGuy1 it's a pita tbh, I should really rewire the house

😂 years and years of buying tools. I think I may have a problem lol

Minor works certificate extended a existing circuit , he must of done that in other video 😂

This is the method I prefer.

A sponsored banner is included in this video. Thanks

Do you mean push it out from inside?

@@justintemp yes

​@@smoggydrones5664oh yeah, sorry, should have realised that

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If you've got time on your hands and don't want an easy life then by all means use Wago ;)

FYI, I'm not knocking Wago. They are great for all types of things, but this job here is perfect for Quickwire kit!

@@quickwire80 I meant the ones in the lights. Your product is superb.

😂😂😂 brilliant comment. Thanks

I’ve a 4 pack in the cupboard 😊

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Birds like robins that don't move very far actually live shorter lives due to lack of sleep and not being able to hide their nests from cats etc

Nah, thats all the chemtrails that are blocking out a clear night sky these days. Even if you go into the countryside where there is no light pollution.

Why,don’t you stay up after midnight?

For this particular application I prefer the splitter. Just personal preference really.

@@TheDIYGuy1 thanks for quick reply It wasn't a critique, just wondering. Think splitter might be easier as you say. Do they need to be in an enclosure?

That’s what’s great about them, no enclosure needed. In fact, they are maintenance free too so can even be hidden if need be.

Cool story bro 👍

@@laughinglikefuck297 not a story, regulations.