Ultimate DIY Guide: Installing Outdoor Socket for Any Space | Easy Electrical External Socket Guide

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Unlock the Power of Your Outdoors! Join us in this comprehensive tutorial as we guide you through the essential steps of installing an outdoor socket, elevating your space with instant power access. Whether it's for lighting, tools, or entertainment setups, this DIY project is a game-changer.
🔌 What You'll Learn:
Expert tips for choosing the ideal socket location
Must-have tools and materials for a successful installation
Step-by-step walkthrough for a safe and functional setup
Pro tricks to ensure weatherproofing and secure connections
Wiring insights and circuit considerations for worry-free usage
Real-life demo showcasing the finished installation's convenience
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@jamesbailie3429 11 күн бұрын

Fab! Perfectly explained.

@Y0UTUBEADMIN 5 ай бұрын

I'd like to make a suggestion to anyone watching this to crack a cold one first as it helps with making the installation more water tight...(it doesnt but need to make it sound like you don't have a drink problem)

@mikebolt9753 5 ай бұрын

hahaha

@classlessbozo317 11 күн бұрын

First class

@suilfisean 4 ай бұрын

Top job, and excellently explained 👍 In no way criticisms, but two additional comments as food for thought... 1. Another common approach is to take a fused spur off the socket on the inside of the house and wire out through the back of that, rather than directly out through a socket itself as shown here. The pro for that approach is that it would allow you to isolate the external socket should an issue arise with it (and being exposed to the elements, there is always that possibility) without the faulty socket taking out the entire ring circuit. The con of course is that you have to chase a new box in the internal wall, or add a new surface mounted box. Adding the fused spur externally as you've shown is also an option to achieve the same result. 2. It's good practice to add a 20mm gromit to the knock out on the internal box as well. This prevents the twin and earth potentially wearing on the metal lip of the knockout over time (not that there will be massive movement, but still recommended). Excellent tutorial I must say and kudos for showing the various methods for entry into the extenal box 👍

@mikebolt9753 4 ай бұрын

Hey, Thanks for the comment and the extra tips, Its much appreciated.

@tj9382 2 ай бұрын

Yes, I’d have gone with a switched fused spur. I’d have also preferred the rcd integrated into the socket. I definitely wouldn’t want that tripping the whole board.

@Samibravo832 26 күн бұрын

Exactly what i was looking for! Top job!

@mikebolt9753 26 күн бұрын

Glad I could help!

@raminybhatti5740 8 ай бұрын

Excellent. Very thorough 👍🏻👍🏻

@mikebolt9753 8 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

@johnm5610 6 ай бұрын

Good guide. I’ve a 3rd outdoor socket to do this time on other side of house

@mikebolt9753 6 ай бұрын

Nice 👍

@oleglvl 2 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks

@mikebolt9753 2 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@BrodaPaul 9 ай бұрын

Very well explained

@mikebolt9753 9 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@bmwm5550 Жыл бұрын

Great vid mate.. straight to point, and great to that there are options for people who dont have a CU with rcd's (like me lol i need to upgrade just saving for it at the mo) but a great video very clear. loved the mock up you made i more of a visual learner i like to see thing in practise... keep up the good work

@mikebolt9753 Жыл бұрын

Hey, Thanks for the positive feedback. Glad the video was helpful to you.

@turnerm87 Ай бұрын

also... why did you split the earth cable on the interior? What kind of new internal socket did you use and what are they specifically called? I assume that is the only type of design socket that will accommodate for a spurred outside socket?

@turnerm87 Ай бұрын

So how exactly would you install an outdoor socket if you don't have an existing socket on the wall ajacine to the outside wall you wish to put the socket on? For example, I only have sockets on the side walls which are joint to an neighbor either side.

@raypeasley 3 ай бұрын

nice vid but you forgot to drill out the 5mm drain hole and silicone the side and top pushouts!!

@tonywatson1412 Ай бұрын

4 mm. Max for drainage hole

@paulhart7352 Ай бұрын

What size mcb was it at the consumer unit?

@markyd2633 Ай бұрын

Additional socket to circuit.....Rcd needs upgrading to Type A

@CarsonTap 7 ай бұрын

How come you didn't earth the metal backbox?

@user-np4oc9qc8g Жыл бұрын

cool

@mikebolt9753 Жыл бұрын

Cheers

@user-lv9zh3yr9j Ай бұрын

I have the same one

@mikebolt9753 Ай бұрын

@Zemla 9 күн бұрын

What about condensation. Rapid temperature change = condensation...?

@mikebolt9753 8 күн бұрын

Not had any issues

@Nyle95 10 ай бұрын

What size earth sleeving is required? Cheers.

@mikebolt9753 10 ай бұрын

1.5mm

@Nyle95 10 ай бұрын

@@mikebolt9753 Thanks.

@Nyle95 10 ай бұрын

@@mikebolt9753 Is this the same size required for most DIY applications or would I need to buy a range? Thinking mostly lighting, including outdoor light and sockets

@mikebolt9753 10 ай бұрын

Yeah 1.5mm should have you covered.@@Nyle95

@Nyle95 10 ай бұрын

@@mikebolt9753 Thanks. Ordered some last night. Would you do a video showing your top tools for electrical work please? Would be good to see what yoh recommend for someone building a tool kit and interested in electrical jobs.

@waynesimpson2074 10 ай бұрын

I'm not questioning the handywork in this video but the legality as I thought that the only electrical task a non-qualified DIYer could carry out would require the supply cable to be fitted with a 13 A 3-pin UK plug and be plugged into the 3-pin socket? If the power supply is hard-wired into the back of the double socket , as shown here, then a qualified electrician is required for the task? 18th Edition-er asking.

@mikebolt9753 10 ай бұрын

Yes. You are correct in what you are saying. My intention is to show people how it is done safely as there are plenty of people out there that will try this regardless of the legality, I suppose the intention of this video is to help them do it safely.

@Nyle95 10 ай бұрын

🤫😂