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@lemsdarkapprentice2535

3 жыл бұрын

This is really useful and easy to understand. Loads of thanks, I subscribed straight away.

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

3 жыл бұрын

@@lemsdarkapprentice2535 glad you found my video useful and thank you for subscribing 👍🏼

@MoonlightGhxldz

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👍 i recommend a level meter to make sure the socket is level . Other than that this video is great!

@purenkool2011

Жыл бұрын

I will invest in a Multimeter & electrical screwdrivers. 🤓My tool collection is growing. Makitas are my favourite.

I am terrified of electricity, but that video gave me the confidence to replace an old socket where the on/off switch had ceased. Excellent.

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, it's great to know my video gave you confidence and helped you replace your socket yourself. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

@JohnnyZenith

7 ай бұрын

​@@spendtimesavemoneydiyIs there a discord server?

Love the video, not health and safety overload, just proper sensible advice from what sounds like an expert about precautions which could save your life! Really good video pal.

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

3 жыл бұрын

Stay safe, keep it simple and a lot is just common sense. Glad you enjoyed my video. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

I love the practical safe approach. Thanks so much.

Excellent video, thanks - you have given me the confidence to attempt this on my own on a double socket where one of them hasn't worked for ages. Wish me luck :)

Excellent and comprehensive description. Thanks for making the video.

This is a brilliant taskmaster great to see the testing meter before and after disconnections .I have just one improvement suggestions for you to consider . I was always in the habit of earth off last and earth on first. Gives a sound ground through the task

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip 👍🏼

You made this video so so easy for me to follow, I’m going to buy all the safety kit and do this myself I’m a 35 year old woman and really want to learn how to replace my own base plates and ceiling lights. Thanks so much for sharing just about anyone can follow this simple tutorial 👍

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad my video has inspired you to tackle the job yourself. Stay safe. Thanks for watching and be sure to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

Great vid man drunk me decided to fall over and take the plug socket out with all the plugs clean out the wall 🤦‍♂️ life saver man

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching and don't forget to check out my other videos and subscribe to help my channel grow 👍🏼

Great safety advice with the fuse box, voltage tester, and the insulated screwdriver.

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

Жыл бұрын

Can't be too careful with electrics, you only have to get it wrong once. Thanks for watching and please consider subscribing 👍🏼

I live in UK but I love your accent! An American here. Thank you for the video.🤓

Thanks mate! Simplified the fear in minutes and job done, much appreciated!

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped 👍🏼

I need to do this on the weekend…thanks pal 👍🏻

You are an absolute legend mate just so you know, great job

Nice. Clear. Precise. 50% of the time for preparation and checking.

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, more time making sure it's safe than doing the job

Thanks for this video. You made it soo easy to understand. I’m a 63 year old grandma and want to do this for myself. After seeing this I know i CAN do this and won’t kill myself. 😂😂❤😊

Thank you. This was just perfect, keep up the good work mate

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed my video. Thanks for watching and be sure to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

Great video. Worth investing in the kit and doing the job right. Can't be too careful with electricity ⚡

Text book method. Great stuff.

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and be sure to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

Thank you. Very informative and clear instructions (love your accent, btw.)

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed my video and my accent lol. Thanks for watching and be sure to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

Very informative and well described video, thank you! (the audio could have been louder, but I have good speakers so no worries there)

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I struggled with audio as I was new to video making. I have since invested in better microphones so hopefully I've improved it 👍🏼

Thank you just moved home did not know about insulated screwdrivers. Will be swapping a single plug socket to a double in the hallway. Thank you

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, remember to stay safe when working on electrics. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

Brilliant video, great advice, just what I was looking for 👍🏼

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found my video useful. Thanks for watching and don't forget to check out my other videos and subscribe to help my channel grow 👍🏼

Thanks for the video, very thorough and helpful step by step guide!

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and please consider subscribing 👍🏼

Very cool.....Moved to Portugal recently, but was working for LFC....Rock 'n' Roll.........;-)

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and don't forget to check out my other videos and subscribe to help my channel grow 👍🏼

omg this has given me confidence to change mine thank you!!!

This is very helpful, thanks!

Thanks and well done great video.

Your such a trained person but my father will show me how to do electrics really well and safe. Good job your being carful and aware

This guy is a legend. 👍

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment 👍🏼

This helped me realy well . Thanks for this useful video 😍😍😍💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe 👍🏼

Thank you Sir... learnt something today😀

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

3 жыл бұрын

Mohammed Rashid glad I was able to teach you something new. Thanks for watching and be sure to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

Very clean and professional..

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

Жыл бұрын

It has to be when working with electrics. Thanks for watching and please check out my other videos and subscribe to help my channel grow 👍🏼

Good job! Cheers.very clear and precise advise.

Well done 👍. Nicely done

Great video, very informative

im from birkenhead and in college tovbe come an electrician. well made video and very clear :)

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

3 жыл бұрын

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Good work mate 🙏

Brilliant very clear and easy to follow video. I have a quick question - a builder wired my outdoor septic tank pump directly into my living room socket. After many years the pump failed tripping the RCB on my consumer unit. An electrician opened the wall socket and disconnected it for me. I wasn't watching how he did it, but when the new pump is installed, is the wiring basically done the same way as shown here, i.e. connect the pump earth cable to socket earth, live cable to socket live etc?

Great video, how do I know if I have a single or double pole socket?

Thanks a lot sir. You've just help me! 👍🏻

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching and please check out my other videos and subscribe to help my channel grow 👍🏼

Great program

Great explanation sir ❤❤❤❤

I would bag a CED metal socket if they are selling in the local hardware store but if I buy them on EBay I tend to go for the more premium brands like MK, Crabtree, Contactun, Varilight, Click/Scolmore or Volex. In the high street you get whatever they happen to stock but to be honest most hardware stores near me only tend to sell white accessories. B&Q is another great place to buy metal sockets and light switches.

Thank you for the video much appreciated

I appreciate your video thanks 🙏

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed my video! Thanks for watching and be sure to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

Thanks for your help ❤

Great video, thanks

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

3 жыл бұрын

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Excellent instructional video! My back boxes and double sockets in a 2001 built house all have fixing hole centres 120mm apart. All the new polished chrome replacements I look at buying have fixing hole centres 126mm apart. Will they fit the existing back boxes?

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

11 ай бұрын

I think they are a standard size. I've never had one not fit.

Hi, thanks for the video.

very helpful. Thanks

Excellent video. I may yet attempt it..

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed my video. Let me know how you get on with your sockets but stay safe around electrics. Thanks for watching and be sure to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

Excellent video! You made it seem very easy. Thank you!

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

Жыл бұрын

It's easy if you know what you're doing but always stay safe with electrics. I have a scouse accent from Liverpool

@purenkool2011

Жыл бұрын

@@spendtimesavemoneydiy Absolutely! I already electrocuted myself once trying to change an outlet cover. I learned the hard way. 😉

Cool socket 👍

Great video thanks

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and be sure to share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

Cheers mate! Going to give it a go this afternoon. I’m 40 and I’ve never changed a socket before 😳

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

10 ай бұрын

Let me know how you get on 👍🏼

@Inshallowseaswesail

10 ай бұрын

@@spendtimesavemoneydiy Managed to do it! 👍🏻 Great video 🙌🏻 thanks again

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

10 ай бұрын

@@Inshallowseaswesail you're welcome, glad I could help you. If you haven't already would you mind subscribing to my channel to help me out? Thanks 👍🏼

@Inshallowseaswesail

10 ай бұрын

Done 👍🏻

Thanks so helpful

Thank you.

Excellent video. I'm looking to save a bit of money as I have a property that's currently being renovated. It"ll look good when it's finished apart from those awful white plastic switches including the lights! As it's a country home I thought about the brushed victorian style ones. The living room and stairs obviously have 2 way light switches but I think you can use them as one way am I correct?

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

3 жыл бұрын

Yes a 2 way can be used as a 1 way. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe 👍🏼

most useful job 👍️💓

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found my video useful 👍🏼

Love this video very good bro 👏

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed my video. Thanks for watching and please consider subscribing 👍🏼

I would highly reccomend you choose Varilight over CED or just any old generic brand as Varilight are a more reputable brand. Volex are also good but they now only make metal sockets with wide rockers and look similar to Crabtree, another top quality brand if you don't mind wide rockers which is more down to personal preference. MK and Hager are also good brands.

Thanks mate, if 2 terminals on the new socket for earth, are they OK all into 1? Don't need to be split as double socket?

Thank you so much 💗

Hi, my voltage tester (same as yours, Knightsbridge te1) shows RX and POWER LEDs, plus continuous beep, but no voltage, when i test between live and neutral, after i have switched off socket. Same as when i self prove the device. Any idea what this means?

Thank you Simple and Safe .....Just needed to ensure I’d got this correct before I replaced all the sockets in the house .

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

3 жыл бұрын

Hope this helped you. Just always stay safe when working on electrics. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

Great Video, thanks for this. I am trying to do myself and change from plastic to brass plates. But when opening I can see red wires are in the N and black wires in L. Is this correct? I was just going to put the wires as they are now into my new plate but then got nervous because as you mentioned in the video red wire should be in the L slot. Please advise would much appreciate

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

2 жыл бұрын

If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician. Red wires are usually live and black neutral but the person who did the wiring may have done it the other way around. So testing might have to be carried out to make sure it's safe. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like and subscribe to help me out 👍🏼

I like the lockout

Thank you so much.x

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching and be sure to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

Thanks for the vid! Have you got a lot of enemies on building sites or summat? 😂

Ok that's a good work I like it

Literally got charged £50 per socket installed a couple years ago lol on top of the hourly electrician rate, definitely gonna be doing it myself next time

Thanks

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you found my video useful 👍🏼

Thanks.

Very understandable

4:05 Your creation is very nice

Thank you

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like and subscribe to help me out 👍🏼

Hi is this safe because it looks safe to me i added a wall outlet but there was no wirewing so what i did was use an old power strip cable and cut the end off one end will go to an existing wall outlet fittet with a 13 amp fuse and other end will be in wall outlet i wired it up right but it only had one ground so i cut off an old cable and used another green wire and joined them together the wall outlet will only be used for vaccum and telephones so it should be fine right?

Thanks mate

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe 👍🏼

Cheers mate

Under 18th edition, if i change a single socket to a double socket, would that be covered under minor works and would i need to have it certified?

So for the earths you can use either side of the unit ? Also the two sets of wires does that mean it’s on a ring ? Seen that in another video, I thought it was a set for each plug hole in a double socket 😞 Love clarification 👍👍

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

3 жыл бұрын

The earths are connected on the unit so you can use either or both. Two sets of cables doesn't mean it's a ring. Both a ring and a radial circuit will have a cable in and a cable out with the exception of the last socket on the radial. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe 👍🏼

Smashed it

Do all the sockets in your country have individual on/off switches for each plug on the socket?

Thank you very much. Could I ask a question? I see there seems to have two earth slots - one on left and one on right, correct? I also see there are 3 green cables, but you have fixed all three only to one side of the earth. Could you kindly share with us?

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

2 жыл бұрын

The earth terminals are connected to each other on the plate so you can use either or both. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

@shingkwongkwan5700

2 жыл бұрын

​@@spendtimesavemoneydiy. Thank you very much.

@al3xf103

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know thanks!

Unable to fit a plugger in receptacle, can this be fixed or I need to replace it?

Thank you for the video. My wall socket is not working. How can I fix it on my own, diy

Had a cowboy builder put mine in, The cage seems like its gonna come out the wall, And the front face of the socket has a lot of give, The plaster around the wall is basicly talk and powder thats cracking, How much would a job like this cost?

The new socket had two each terminals but you put both earth wires into one of them, is this ok? I want to replace sockets myself (35f) but am worried I'll do something wrong

Ay mate y didn’t the neutral to earth give continuity. Was u making contact with N and E correctly?

Hi. The earth wires only are screwed in on the right side. I thought there was one on d left too.

My outlets were crabtrees 2 gang sockets, can I put the 1 gang on it and just put all 3 wires (earth) into the same terminal?

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

4 жыл бұрын

Kane Owen yes the earth wires can go in one earth terminal. And it is good practice to earth the backbox too. Thanks for watching and be sure to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

Ok lad. Could ye do a video on putting extra sockets in when ye get a chance from a fellow scouser👍👍

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Dunning thanks for your comment. If you take a look at my video about adding a spur socket, you can do one spur off each socket. Here is the link. kzread.info/dash/bejne/p3xhpdeopsfTqbA.html Thanks for watching and be sure to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

@pauldunning413

4 жыл бұрын

Sound lad thanks

so my question is I dont think I can cut the power but I do have my special insulated screw driver do you think its possible to use it to replace the plate? as you said it Rated to 1000 volts

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely not. If you accidentally touch a wire it could be game over. Always cut the power or if you can't call a qualified spark. Stay safe 👍🏼

Didn't explain why you didn't split the 2 earth's into each of the terminals but rather put them both into the same one. A lot of people might not get that abd think they have to put each earth into the separate terminals

Do I have to be trained to do this?

so you dont need a proving unit with some voltage testers? work are looking to buy me a few things after an electrical/ safe isolation course. cheers also i changed my first one today with usb and usb-c port with just a socket tester, i decided to turn off the main circuit breaker as i dont have the voltage meter yet :)

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

2 жыл бұрын

Very wise, if in doubt turn everything off but still test. Thanks for watching and don't forget to check out my other videos and subscribe to help my channel grow 👍🏼

How do you know the screws is aligned with the hole, I want to buy a new switch socket however I'm unsure of whether the screws will be aligned

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

3 жыл бұрын

D3CEPTION they are a standard size so the screws should align. Thanks for watching and be sure to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

@d3ception198

3 жыл бұрын

@@spendtimesavemoneydiy thank you for the quick reply, great video!

Thanks for the video! Can I use a voltage tester pen instead of the voltage tester that you use?

@nigelmatthew8534

4 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure that will work just fine, however, a multimeter with sound feedback will probably work better.

@spendtimesavemoneydiy

3 жыл бұрын

A tester pen will work but by the book you should use a multi meter. Whichever you use be safe and always test the tester. Thanks for watching and be sure to like share and subscribe to help the channel grow 👍🏼

A heavy object fell on mine and ripped it out it works but i need a new case for the socket