How to Install the Easiest and Quickest Outdoor Socket

How to Install the Easiest and Quickest Outdoor Socket - Anyone Can Do This!

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7 ай бұрын

In this electrical DIY guide i will be showing you how to install a new outside socket. I will take you through the process step by step! If you like the video then leave a like, please subscribe for more content like this and check out the other videos on my channel, there are a lot more electrical guides!
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@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

Don’t forget to check out my other video on this topic and use them both to help you get the job done!

@anwarbutt4403 7 ай бұрын

I love your videos enabled me to install down lights in my bedroom, my question is I have done the same for each room and we have 4 bedroom plus 1 bathroom so now we have in total about 35 lights 8w led enlite down lights on the daisy chain, my question is what’s the limit ?.

@anwarbutt4403 6 ай бұрын

Can I use an extension lead to switch in to this socket ?.

@KeithChegwin24 6 ай бұрын

I always wondered why the drain holes are on the vertical rather than the horizontal bottom piece of plastic? Water would have to fill the bottom by at least a centimetre or 2 before it started to drain on the current vertical...Worth bearing in mind that I'm an idiot and don;t know what I'm talking about, but I always wondered anyway 🙃

@cprog 7 ай бұрын

Great video! your accent makes it easy and comfortable for non-native speakers to understand, Thanks!

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

Your welcome

@patburke5740 7 ай бұрын

Great videos all year, i remember watching your first video 3 years ago on installing an outside socket, youve come a long way since then to becoming one of the best diy channels on youbtube. Happy christmas to you and looking forward to the content in 2024.

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for following for all this time. Have a great Xmas! 😊

@storyrole 7 ай бұрын

Good to see a DIY electrics video with a proper safe isolation procedure!

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot. Always be safe!

@JuiceBanger1 7 ай бұрын

i have 2 non contact pens and had heard not to trust them and I wondered why, now I know, used them both last week on a live wire , as my first test and one didnt give a warning so I bucked it out. i always try to have more that 1 method of testing, and avoid sucking the wires.@@TheDIYGuy1

@stevewilliams6191 7 ай бұрын

Looks a great bit of kit, especially with the screwless terminals. Nice, well explained video. Thanks 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@125sm3 7 ай бұрын

These quick connections make life so much easier. Great job and have a good Christmas .

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

Thanks you too!

@007floppyboy 7 ай бұрын

No matter how much sealant or IP rating you have, water will get in. Best thing is to drill a small 1-2mm (Not 5-6mm as in the video) hole near the back of the box, that means if water does get in, it has somewhere to run out, and this still keeps a rating of IP34

@EARN-750-DAILY_JOB_FOR_U 7 ай бұрын

Your video is a true masterpiece! - "Every challenge you overcome is a stepping stone to success."

@MyNamesGG 7 ай бұрын

Great explanation! The video I first saw on the channel was the outdoor socket video so this video pays homage to that!

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant, thanks

@jasonmorphew4359 7 ай бұрын

Nice one, thanks for another great video. Wishing you and yours a very Happy Christmas and a healthy New year. Keep them coming 😊

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot. You too 😊

@markomoore1419 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Cameron, Happy Christmas 🎄

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

Same to you 😊

@ryanwood2011 7 ай бұрын

Well done pal, another fantastic video. Merry Christmas

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

Thanks , same to you

@sajulldin5147 7 ай бұрын

Great video, and a great series on the house.

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@DjGiluk 6 ай бұрын

Great work 👍🏻👍🏻

@TheDIYGuy1 6 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

@keitho77 7 ай бұрын

Nice work! Luckily the pre-drilled holes didn't cause any issues when drilling the new holes, as they were so close. Sometimes the bit can drift and you end up with one enormous hole. Ask me how I know 😉

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Your right haha!

@david-ky7rt 7 ай бұрын

Great video

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@danjames1663 4 ай бұрын

Ive followed some of your videos regarding adding extra sockets I've done one for outside on a brick wall, extra safety ive put switch connection 13amp fused spur, it all works fine. when i test it with socket tester push test button should it trip whole ring its on or just between new socket to tve switch 13amp spur, basically like you get in the kitchen ie when washing machine under counter you have 13amp fused connection at the top to turn of when not in useing! Love your channel

@swirlgalaxy 7 ай бұрын

Happy Christmas to you & your family!!!!!!!!! Big hugs from Kenny Ohio USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

Thanks you too!!

@RabM1990 7 ай бұрын

Also make sure not to remove an RCD outside socket and replace it with a non RCD outside socket, mainly due to the use of equipment outdoors. Unless of course you have a 30mA RCD at the board. But Also ensure there is A type RCD protection as AC type RCDs do not have the same level of protection required according to the current 18th edition of BS7671.

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

👍👍

@theOverthane 7 ай бұрын

Amazing video, start to finish! I would check out Stuart's (Proper DIY channel) take on drilling the drain hole, I'm keen follow his advice when I finally get to install mine here at home. The idea is that, drilling a hole makes the kit no longer IP6(x) water resistant.

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

Thanks. I think everyone has a different take on this. Whilst it reduces the rating from ip66, the drain hole will have no significant impact(unless directly spraying high pressure water at the socket maybe). In fact, in some cases such as the use of conduit you should always be drilling the drain hole due to condensation build up as stated by MK in the product detail.

@raj080288 7 ай бұрын

Great videa as always pal! Can you do a video on how to connect an integrated microwave and cooker together off one cooker switch please.. many thanks

@user-hc6uo5fp8n 7 ай бұрын

good to see you using a socket tester before I got a socket tester I used a light bulb to make sure the mains went off>

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

👍 always be safe

@Pete.Ty1 7 ай бұрын

👍👍👍. Thanks Christmas wishes to you and your family.

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

Same to you!

@michaeloverton3181 7 ай бұрын

Hello, great video ,what make of silicone sealant did you use,thanks

@Tom_Prendiville 7 ай бұрын

For this purpose it really doesn't matter as its more a precaution for water and bug ingress

@andytsang3239 Ай бұрын

Hi Cameron. Excellent video as usual. Im going to change an old pre-2006 outdoor socket for a new one. The circuit is protected by a 30mA RCD on the consumer unit so I know the socket doesn't have to have RCD protection. I will probably go belt and braces and install an RCD protected socket anyway. As I might use power tools then do I need to install an active RCD socket? Does it matter if it's a passive RCD if the main circuit is RCD protected? Also, for fixings you seem to use the same make rawl plugs 6mm? Can you tell me the make and also what screws to use for most fixings? I only have a jar of odd screws and would like to buy a stock for most DIY jobs now I've got the DIY bug from your channel!🤣 Thanks Andy

@amazing451 7 ай бұрын

Good video Cameron, but are DIY'ers allowed to Installed the like of this socket as it is outside? A video I would like to see if possible is how you no that socket is not a spur off another spur and what can be done in these situations if possible. Happy Xmas and look forward to next year.👍👍

@campacolasworkshop6042 7 ай бұрын

I checked a while ago, but it is legal for a householder to put in an outside socket now, is that correct?

@nassirirani6569 2 ай бұрын

Great job Bro, but in my mind was better to use the grey silicone around the part which was connected to the wall to make sure rain did not go anyway ,,,,,,, Thanks anyway

@mikeheasman2594 7 ай бұрын

What was the test results on the socket after installation.

@therealdojj 7 ай бұрын

those sockets are brilliant, done my entire house in them one thing i did find was that you "think" the wires are in but the design of the holes means the aren't so you have to push them in further than you would think caught me out the first few times when the wires kept pulling out on the tug test until i twigged very very difficult to explain but when you have the unit in front of you it's so simple anyway, lets do this quickwire thing as i've got 3 lights i need to fit (no discount codes? 😁 )

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

Your right, you have to be sure to check the connections are solid. The quickwire stuff really is good and is worth the money. Unfortunately they haven’t provided me with any discount codes for you guys or I’d of liked to pass a saving on.

@therealdojj 7 ай бұрын

@@TheDIYGuy1 I've had a look and I'll have to give them a call after Christmas because I'm not sure if you get the connectors with the lights or have to buy them separately In the mean time I'll just drill some holes before the plasterers turn up in the new year 😁

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

The downlights come with the connectors if I remember correctly 😊

@andysims4906 7 ай бұрын

Blimmy done your whole house with them. Great if you have a burst pipe I suppose but I will just stick with normal white type

@therealdojj 7 ай бұрын

@@andysims4906 with the lever sockets, not the ip66 ones in case that wasn't obvious 🤣

@antkim7257 7 ай бұрын

Are these available in USA?

@ddfann 7 ай бұрын

Great video as always. Quick question though about the drain hole, doesn't drilling this open remove to IP65 rating?

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

You are correct! This is stated in the product brief. However, I still perceive this to be extremely unlikely to suffer from failure due to moisture despite the drain hole being drilled

@ddfann 7 ай бұрын

@@TheDIYGuy1 Agreed, but I still leave the drain hole intact to preserve the IP65 rating.

@007floppyboy 7 ай бұрын

it comes to less than IP34 with a hole bigger than 2.5mm, but thats not an issue out side at home, you are not likely to spray it with a high pressure water jet. If its in an industrial installation that has washdown facility it may just get that, so then I wouldn't put a hole in. But then again, you wouldn't drill a hole in the back, you would use the correct bottom entry with sealing washers on a compression gland.

@KeithChegwin24 6 ай бұрын

I always wondered why the drain holes are on the vertical rather than the horizontal bottom piece of plastic? Water would have to fill the bottom of by at least a centimetre or 2 before it started to drain on the current vertical...Worth bearing in mind that I'm an idiot and don;t know what I'm talking about, but always wondered anyway

@user-ru2tf9pc8z 6 ай бұрын

Nice video.. where did you get the snickers hoodie from?

@TheDIYGuy1 5 ай бұрын

thanks. You can purchase this from snickers. Its a lovely hoodie.

@ummaaishahbinttapan4795 Ай бұрын

How do you open that socket box- I have one at my new house but can’t open it to use the socket! 😵‍💫🙈 I know a silly obvious question- but pls show me or tell me how to open the box. Ta.

@GrahamSmart 6 ай бұрын

OR, rip it off, rewire, screw back on without touching the shiny bits :)

@willmitchell255 7 ай бұрын

And put the obligatory conduit through the wall to protect the cable ...........

@martinw245 7 ай бұрын

I think I would have repaired the blown out brick with some outdoor filler or quick drying cement. Then used the sealant in the conventional manner. Wouldn't have taken much longer.

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

You could do that if the damaged brick concerns you 👍

@Seb512 7 ай бұрын

First haha. Great video

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

Haha thanks 😊

@user-yz6ul7iv6d 6 ай бұрын

Should this not have been a RCD socket as its outside the house

@TheDIYGuy1 6 ай бұрын

No as the circuit is RCD protected.

@wrighty7769 7 ай бұрын

0:24 you said KZfaq not youtoob 🥰

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

Hah I’m trying 😂

@chazM6116 7 ай бұрын

1st mention of RCD Lockout/off Electrical Kit --- 2nd. Building Regulations for an Outside Socket Any electrical work carried out on your property is subject to Part P building regulations. Basically, unless you are a certified electrician, then this is not a DIY job

@kenkaminskyj3170 6 ай бұрын

What stops anyone turning your breaker back on ????????,why didn't you lock off?

@TheDIYGuy1 6 ай бұрын

This isn’t a full demo of the safe isolation procedure. That can be found in other videos on my channel. If I were to show this every time, people wouldn’t watch the video.

@Left_Unite 6 ай бұрын

I thought it was bad to drill into the mortar?

@cookiemonster2299 6 ай бұрын

I don't understand because normally governments have the peoples best interests at heart. 🙃🙃🙃🙄

@traiangrebencea7405 7 ай бұрын

1:07 "You need to be competent to perform electrical works" CORRECT! Do you need a tutorial video if you are competent? 😅

@andysims4906 7 ай бұрын

It’s a personal choice but I prefer to use electrical compound ,not silicone. It looks like a dog turd , never sets ,stays where you put it, sticks like glue but can be easily removed and reused as well.

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

👍

@micheal2312 Ай бұрын

Not a RCD Socket almost illegal for outside !

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

The circuit is RCD protected so no issue with this.

@DonMorte2 7 ай бұрын

Bit of a misleading title there mate. Didn't have you pegged down for a clickbait kind of channel.

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

How so? I don’t clickbait. What would you have titled the video out of interest?

@DonMorte2 7 ай бұрын

@TheDIYGuy1 "How to replace outdoor socket - quickest and easiest way!" Or something along those lines. I feel the title implies you're installing a new socket from scratch.

@gordonm2821 7 ай бұрын

Great video but ‘Replacing an outside socket’ is nearer to what content is

@TheDIYGuy1 7 ай бұрын

Ok thanks for the feedback.

@onelineal9382 5 ай бұрын

Did you not hear that he'd already fitted one,this was not click bait,this was showing you how to replace one already in situ,with a new and easier one to replace the old knackered one,look at his video on a full installation,then watch this one,please don't be so negative.

@alestout5632 6 ай бұрын

To be honest mate you just putting a new front box on 🤔

@jayshukla4926 7 ай бұрын

Good video but shame about the misleading title... You are not installing new one in this but merely replacing one.. I guess the algorithms are the king so whatever it takes to get this video in the feed..

@Jason.23. 7 ай бұрын

There's always one that has to complain

@darontrevascus3547 7 ай бұрын

I kinda agree was hoping for an install tutorial including wiring. But still thanks for the vid, great work as always

@nimmichagger165 7 ай бұрын

Misleading title..

@dandanthecryptoman5055 7 ай бұрын

Jayshukla- you old Scrooge

@sprint955st 7 ай бұрын

@@Jason.23.not really, you have to be qualified to install a new (not replacement) outside socket. The title doesn’t distinguish that this is replacing an existing which you can do even unqualified.

@keithpearson7539 7 ай бұрын

Totally misleading title. Merely replacing an existing socket is not installing (and wiring in and testing), a new one. Go away and try again.

@onelineal9382 5 ай бұрын

Don't think you heard what he said, he'd already done a video on doing one from scratch,watch that, then watch this one, different property with one already fitted,the replacement socket was the main idea of this video,totally different from the the one being removed, don't be so negative in your remarks,he is a DIY guy trying to save your money.