Try doing this on a brick and plaster wall . It's a different ball game .

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Have done many times. Same process essentially just tougher.

@pipins3616

Жыл бұрын

Easy

@coxyjmz

Жыл бұрын

Not really, it’s a basic sparky job. If you can’t turn a single into a double somethings fundamentally wrong 😅

@Lbm414.Oleg.Kuznetsov.

Жыл бұрын

Buy a conversion plate surface mount back box.10 min job.

@markyates5744

Жыл бұрын

You just need a masonary drill bit, some 8, 10 and 12mm are quite good.

Thanks for this helpful video. I had an electrician out to do exactly this & he left the box sitting proud off the wall. It looks an eyesore. I'm going to attempt to do the job properly now that I've watched this. Thank you so much 👍

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Another good video,I like to use penny washers when securing metal back boxes to the wall as I think it stops the screw head from pulling through the back box if I tighten it too much,I also use them if I've chased the wall for two cables to hold them fast with the screws in the middle of the cables,really enjoy your channel always enjoyable and informative 👍

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Interesting tip. Thanks and I'm glad you like the channel

@jimh4072

Жыл бұрын

Great tip, I will try to remember this one 👍

Always follow and trust your videos. Have helped me out loads! Keep up the excellent work mate!!!

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

super video. extremely well explained . I particularly like the testing elements to make sure the circuit is dead. much appreciated. thanks.

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks

@jasonlee3247

Жыл бұрын

Whilst it’s a useful trick, just remember that a cable could be live even though your multimeter shows zero volts.

Hubby said I couldn’t do it, your video helped me to prove him wrong! Thanks ☺️

A good video. In a stud wall check that there isn't a vertical stud that is going to obstruct positioning the new box. Additionally, particularly with a brick wall, it's best to have some dust protection when drilling. Working in brickwork could be 10 times more difficult than block so drill out at much as you can before using a chisel.

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, good tips for people 👍

Great video, I was thinking about doing this, but couldn't be arsed so just bought a four way and plugged it in.

CRUCIAL TIP: After removing single pattress box, use a torch & inspection mirror to check the cavity for stud locations. Only THEN mark the cut-out section for the double pattress box. Save yourself cutting into studs and some possible grief.

@StorminBriski

Жыл бұрын

This is the comment I was looking for. I used to put my hand in and feel for the studs. You may have to move the back box to the right etc. If you do cut all the way to the stud you'd never get the plastic lugs to work.

Every time I need to do a job this fella has a video! Cheers.

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!!😀

Brilliant channel started to try a few things lately because of you. Easy to follow and clear should be a teacher

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Thank you nicely done, I’m new to your channel but still good to keep up with the new item on the market and ideas that solve the problems 👍

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Appreciate the video fella. very clear and safe instructions.

this was a very useful video because I am going to wiring my house by myself on next week? ???God bless you dude and have a great day. !!

Great video as usual. I would point out that when using a metal back box to use a rubber gasket or grommet in the cable entry hole to prevent the insulation chaffing. Also, any opinions on socket adaptors. I.E. the type that replace the existing single or double socket with single to double or double to triple. quad socket other than the extra surface depth?

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

As the box replacement was demonstrated without any cables present I didn't show this but yes you are correct. Thanks

Thank you gave me the confirmation that I could do it myself all turned out great. Subscribed

Id love to watch a video about how you started learning everything you know. What was the first thing you learnt . What was the most difficult to learn. Have you ever watched other DIY videos to learn. Etc.. at what age did you start learning tools .. etc. That would be very interesting. You could make video like that once you've hit 500k.

@TheDIYGuy1

13 күн бұрын

Thanks for the idea!

Great video , well explained 👍

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Such a good clear explanation. You shouldn't get it wrong using this guide.

@TheDIYGuy1

4 ай бұрын

👍👍

Nice, before you do this pop your fingers in before hand to check if there isn't a joist in the way.

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

👍 good tip for people.

@TheEulerID

Жыл бұрын

The vertical pieces in the wall are called studs (hence stud wall).

Thanks mate, got to do both this and the wire extension as soon as the wire finder arrives. Many thanks.

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

That's the one I've been waiting for Result thanks pal

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like the vid😀

Wow the outlets look different on the other side of the pond…very interesting I do a lot of handy man work and your videos are very interesting on how there is similar and different things…specially tools.

Just moved to a new house and apparently my room has a burnt wall socket. My father is an electrician but I thought it would be better if I watch a video and learn to fix myself. Love the way you teach, love from Malaysia!

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@55north17

Жыл бұрын

@@TheDIYGuy1 Need to check out why the socket burnt out.

Super helpful. Thanks!

Very good, mate. Very helpful. Thank you.

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Very clear and easy to follow vid Thanx .

Very helpful video.

My favourite DIY channel ♥️

@TheDIYGuy1

13 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you!

are multi outlet sockets internally wired for all their outlets?

hi very clean explanation i love it carry on for more thanks

Thanks your videos are really useful and well understandable

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome

Thank You, very helpful

Awesome no waffle straight talking great video.

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

👍 thanks, glad you like it

10:58 Your way of doing things is so creative

As always a great video

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

This just came up while I was searching for something else. Decided to watch it anyway & while I was watching I was hoping that socket was going to be a solid wall with about 4 x 2.5mm cables rammed into it. Also you missed the part to tape up the 2 neutrals cus if touched with the earth wires would still trip the RCD despite breaker being off. One of my favourite ways to turn the individual RCCBO’s off for the correct circuit. 😉

I love your accent singing through, does make me smile

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

😆

Great video, thanks 😊 👍

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Another brilliant video cheers for this one ,must stress not to nick those cables ,any anytime during this operation .

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes don't nick the cables(stealing isnt good 😉)

Thanks, have you got a vid to show how to spur off an existing double socket to make a further double socket on a different wall? I don't mind using conduit to hide the cable rather than chasing it in. Thanks.

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

I don't but I may in the future. Thanks

Question, I have a back box but it's nailed into the stud. What is the best way to remove it without damaging the wall (too much).

Great video.Thanks.

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Nice and easy explanation I have found though that if you let the wires touch each other it tends to pop the breaker in the box, might not, but if everything turns off, you'll know why 👍

@TheRCBiker

Жыл бұрын

neutral and earth touched together will trip the RCD on a split board, yes

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

Try the appleby range of dryline boxes with yellow lugs that's what most of us in the trade use had no end of trouble with the diy range of boxes might be abt 10p more but worth it & if you tape up your earth wires together you won't get pesky tripping on your split load board good vid mate👏

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍. I will check out the appleby boxes 👍

@fabianmckenna8197

Жыл бұрын

Agreed,the cheaper ones are a right pain to secure with the screws. Worthwhile finding some longer screws which help when fitting these boxes blind.

Now I’ve seen you do it I will give it ago great video …thanks

If you convert a single to a double can you then run a 4gang extension lead from each of the sockets safely. Looking to do this for the bedroom as we only have a single socket one side of the bed. Only used for phone charging, lights and fans

i ended up just getting those 1 gang to 2 gang convertors as i do not mind it sticking off the wall a bit and it saves messing about knocking brick out for me

Another interesting video! Look forward to them. I watched another DIY youtuber who said you need to tape each of the coloured wires as if they touch each other they could trip the RCD? Is this correct? I thought there is no power going to the wires so no need.

@gshort4707

Жыл бұрын

That is what I found in my house. If the Live (brown) touches the neutral or earth for even a millisecond then it will trip the main circuit breaker cutting the supply to all other circuits. So, I do as you suggested and tape the Live wires as soon as I've unscrewed them. Maybe it depends on the type of circuit breakers installed.

@ZG0002

Жыл бұрын

It is correct to a point, it's if Neutral and CPC touch it will trip the RCD. Yes even when the circuit is dead.

Love the vids ya do. Ever done heavy duty shelving for in the home? I got a audio amp that's 15kg, I want to mount it on my wall, plasterboard onto brick outside wall. Can't think off best way to do it, amps 15 inches deep.

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot.

If I used a metal backbox and a plastic socket, am I right in saying that the earth link between the backbox and socket would not be required? I always thought these earth links were only needed between metal backboxes and metal socket's or switche's.

@ZG0002

Жыл бұрын

As long as your back box has a fixed lug (this one did) the link between the socket and backbox isn't required but could be considered good practice.

Many thanks for this, all your videos are great. Any chance you could do a video on how to put a new socket in behind an existing TV as in taking it from a low down skirting board up to the TV and chasing it in ect. Many thanks in advance.

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Let me see what I can do for you

@AccountantDoesDIY

Жыл бұрын

Funny you should suggest this as I just did this job DIY myself a few weeks ago. Trickiest bit was easifill and flashing the paint correctly over the hole I had to make for the junction box where I spurred off the ring main.

@peterigrenyi9176

6 ай бұрын

When adding the sockets make sure you have a certificate for the work. Dont just have a go....

Question, I have 2 sockets with really short wires, you can barely get at the connecting screws. There are 3 each of brown, blue and earth, can I connect 3 of one colour to a Wago 222, 5 port and connect a fly cable to the socket, or is this overload??

Very nice

Can you spur a power outlet from a light switch?

For the box, Whether it is plastic or metal is better?

How come a single socket came fitted with six wires?

Your videos are great. Can you do a video that explains the wiring of a bathroom extractor fan?

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

Very helpful vid. I need to change a single into a double, but it needs to be vertical due to having no space for horizontal...haven't found one yet.

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@iantaylor6538

Жыл бұрын

But, with two sockets vertically as you say you need you won't be able to plug anything in to the upper socket if the lower socket is in use as the cable will be impeded by the lower plug. could you mount a double socket vertically and have the cables from the plugs coming out horizontally?

@StorminBriski

Жыл бұрын

Thats because they don't exist. The bottom socket would be fouled by the strain relief of the plug in the socket above. And you can't mount double sockets sideways. The only solution would be to use 2 single sockets with space in between.

hi all, great video many thanks! can I still do this if our cables are only singles? I removed the single socket head, but there's only 1 earth, 1 live and 1 neutral cable. Your has double of them... Can I still replace it to a double socket or it won't take voltage enough? Thank you

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

This is likely due to it being radial circuit or a spur. Yes you can still carry out the work safely

@KraszkoAlmos27

Жыл бұрын

@@TheDIYGuy1 thank you for the quick response! Absolute legend! This is in the kitchen, it was for the washing machine, but we put our dishwasher there and the additional will be used for a water filter system. Hope that still OK. Thanks so much

Quick Question if all rooms in my house is filled with single sockets do i need to do anything to the consumer unit if i change them to double socket

Nice one.

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Just found this channel and wish I'd found it earlier!! Any chance of doing a video on how to add cleaner to a central heating system then draining it and adding inhibitor. Thanks

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

Hi is it possible to make a socket from a switch place??

Very clear. Even I could do it

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👍

I have only one socket for the fridge. Can this be done to have a double socket for fridge + dryer?

This is well and good if the cables come through the back of a galvanised wall box.Chances are they come through the knockouts in the sides.That changes the game completley.

Trying to do the same but converting from a double to a single socket, any help, advice please

Nice video, very instructional and concise 🙂 I particularly like the attention to electrical safety 👍 One thing to note which I may have missed you mentioning in the video is to make sure that converting to a double terminal doesn't add a potential risk to overloading the circuit (not common these days but still worth a mention)

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked the video.

@donlunn792

Жыл бұрын

Andy Guinan surely if you are adding to a ring main which this is surely portraying. It makes no difference to overloading a circuit. But having said this.There are still old Electrical circuits that are not ring main. I would suggest that if someone has no idea what they are doing but think this is easy. Or have an old building that doesn’t have a ring main, consult an Electrician at the very least.

If casing of the wall socket is a plastic, then the other earth outlet no needs to pun any earth wire , right ?

Can you do a vid installing spotlights right to the switch?

Good job from Pakistan

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

One thing I noticed you skipped by was, when screwing the wires into their selected slots, do you then screw them back onto the rubber outer case, or onto the metal wires inside the tube?

How do u replace old metal cases out to change them for a plastic one???? Mine are ancient....so would be interested in seeing how that's done aswell

Is it permissable to use same process to change a double to a triple ? (Stud wall)

When inserting the conductors into the terminals, should they be pushed into the terminal as far as they will go? Is it okay for the conductors to be touching the back of the plastic faceplate?

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Yes they should be.

love your videos, can i suggest that behind the plasterboard is checked for any studs? might have to adjust the siting of the hole to miss them?

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

👍 Absolutely

Could you do a video please on fixing when the screw has threaded on the back box? After decorating I can't get mine back on. Thanks

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

👍 I'll see what I can do

my house has two non-working/broken double sockets, i'll give this a go, wish me luck 😯

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Good luck 😃

Can you do a video on the correct use of a voltage detector or multimeter please.

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

I will see what I can do for you. Thanks

What's the 4th terminal you don't use ? I need to replace a cracked double socket, when I took it off there was 3 terminals, the replacement I bought has 4 likes yours extra one has E on, can I just not use that ? Thanks

Please how did connect the earth terminal of the socket

Love the vids mate, these will really help most/all DIY'ers. As a professional in certain areas, I do enjoy watching these. Look forward to more great content from you this year, deffo a thumbs up.

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks

How do I fix my 3 way light? Downstairs switch now does nothing, as does the upstairs light switch. When we moved in 6 years ago the mid stairs light worked but it's been years the mid stair light stopped working

I see that in this case there are two sets of cables. I assume not every single socket will have two sets coming in. That being the case can you still wire the double socket with a one 3-core cable if you get me?

Don’t forget if you use flat plate fittings you should use a 35mm deep back box for sockets

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

👍 yep

Correct me if I’m wrong, wasn’t your socket tester showing a fault when you plugged it in?

Ah cheers for this,... I'm going to do ours. I don't like taking work away from tradesmen but a quote of £1000 made me choke!... I'll do this myself 😁😉👍

@TheDIYGuy1

9 ай бұрын

Brilliant

@peterigrenyi9176

6 ай бұрын

£1000 for swapping single socket to double? Give over

Half decent video, only one I've seen that advises locking off the supply while working on the circuit. I understand why you didn't, but I'd of liked to see some mention of cable sizes. Seen many sockets wired in undersized cables or a spur off of the socket in 1mm etc.

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

👍

OH if only it was that easy lol ...I've just bought a 2 bed, 35 year old over 55`s apartment and nearly all the sockets were single !! It was very dated and i`ve spend six months (while living in it modernising it ( i`m a young 60 year old ) anyway I digress , all the internal walls are straw ! it`s amazing how much straw (and mess) comes out of making a single into a double . Although not as bad as the exterior walls cavity , which are full of bean bag beans, the hole for the stench pipe ended up as an avalanche , I had to tape it up before the full side of the building contents ended up in my bathroom lol

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks for sharing

Great video. Sorry for the stupid question but if going from a single how are there two wires for each already?

@TheDIYGuy1

2 ай бұрын

This will be because it’s on a ring. The wires don’t represent the number of sockets

@TBTT-sx3ux

2 ай бұрын

@@TheDIYGuy1got you. Thanks for getting back. Think I'm going to stick to a single for now to play it safe anyway as the single I was looking at changing is spurred off a double so wouldn't want to overload.

Can I change all my singles for doubles? Will it trip the fuse board if I do?

@daviniarobbins9298

Жыл бұрын

Most circuits(not kitchen or cooker) are rated for up to about 7kwh worth of electric so be careful if you plug in an electrical heater as you may overload the circuit and trip the electric. I doubt anyone is using more than 7 kilo watts an hour of electric. The circuit in my flat is 32amp which is 7.68kw. Kitchen is usually a 40amp. Cooker is 40amp. Lights are either 8 or 16amps. If you have a power shower this will be on its own 40amp circuit.

@Jannickjay

Жыл бұрын

@@daviniarobbins9298 just curious. Volt in your country? 40 amp is crazy. In dk we have 230 volt 16 amp in kitchen. 10 amp for lights and sockets

New build by the cables colour

Doesn't that depend whether it's a ring main circuit or a radial main circuit?

@bahumbug101

Жыл бұрын

Nope, just 3 ends or 6. Sockets are almost always ring but with the introduction of RCBOs they are moving to radials, at least in commercial settings.

I tried to fit a double socket with one wire (brown, blue and yellow), but tester showing earth is missing when I test it! help please

Made a double into a single THEN made a single into a double just because I saw it in this video!

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

😆 nice one G man

Same process for a single to triple socket?

Would you still need to earth the backbox if the switch is plastic in a metal backbox.

@rodgerq

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@bushtuckertrialsofa6674

Жыл бұрын

No.

@shoudd

Жыл бұрын

Yes and No. Lol

@bushtuckertrialsofa6674

Жыл бұрын

As long as you have one fixed lug on the metal back box there is absolutely no requirement to run a separate fly lead to the back box. The box will be earthed by the socket screw into the fixed lug.

Great video, very clear and easy to follow. Does it matter if there is only the 1 earth wire? I don't mean the separate one from the back box to the socket, but in the video there are 2 earth wires coming out of the wall, and I have a socket where there's only the 1 earth wire. Just wondering if this would still be ok to upgrade from a single to a double. Cheers

@Ihatehelicopters

7 ай бұрын

have same problem did you ever figure it out?

I have 3 wires behind my socket? As in I have 3 live, 3 neutral and 3 earth? Is this an issue?

@TheDIYGuy1

Жыл бұрын

No issue. The process is essentially the same