Installing Electrical Sockets Uk

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Installing electrical sockets uk. Hi in this video i d like to show you an installation of an electrical socket outlet in uk. How to install an outdoor electrical socket this video shows how any competent person with a reasonable amount of diy skills can easily fit an outdoor socket. Please also see our project on the new wiring and cable colours. Our range of sockets and switches encompasses some of the biggest electrical manufacturers on the market including bg contactum and click scolmore.

Installation of the distribution board which feeds electricity via fuses to the different circuits in the house. This is a one gang 13amp switched socket. Wiring a socket is a straightforward task that is no more complicated than wiring an electrical appliance s power plug. The united kingdom uses a three pin standard for all electrical sockets so you will need to connect the three main wires live neutral and earth to each socket terminal.

In the home our pop up sockets provide you with access points that can be sunk into surfaces and worktops while our usb sockets offer charging versatility and our decorative sockets and switches allow you to customise the. It should be noted that installing plug sockets is not only a fire hazard and a danger to children if installed incorrectly but wrongly. Installing a plug socket is a job that should be left to a qualified professional as there are many risks involved. See our electrical safety project.

If you need extra sockets in a new room or turn an old room into an office it may not be possible to add extra sockets from your existing ring main. Part p of the new building regulations could involve a check on any additional circuitry by qualified electricians when you sell your home. Make sure the power is turned off and any circuits you are working on are completely isolated. Drill holes feed the pipe and electric cable connect inlet pipe fix the cable to the unit fit the cover and rail screw the hose to the handset.

All electrical products must be installed in accordance with local building regulations. Replacing a socket or converting a single socket into a double are simple jobs. Adding a spur to an existing socket. A diyer can add a new socket usually by taking a spur from an existing point one spur per socket.

To complete electrical works you must comply with electrical regulations click here for more information. It s pretty easy just please remember blue wire to n terminal br. Take advice before doing so and always turn off the mains first.