How to Add a Socket to a Wall - Easy Step By Step Guide

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Published 2023-11-25
In this electrical DIY guide i will be showing you how to install a new socket. I will take you through the process step by step so that you can install a new plug socket in your room! We will cover everything from chasing the cable into the wall to wiring up the new socket. 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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All Comments (21)
  • @TheDIYGuy1
    What other electrical jobs do you want to see?
  • I like the fact you explain to a DIY'er like to a DIY'er. Just a wee pointer. When you show items in your videos, don't point them at the camera for a split second and also hold them steady, so we can see them and the branding pre-printed or embossed on these. Just to give you an example, I had to go frame by frame to see the Hager J803 juncton box detailing (in a different video) as you said the name a wee bit too fast to hear properly. I like where you cover the 'kit needed for the job'. I buy my tools off the back of such recommendations. Stuff I never thought I'd need but now do thanks to your superb video guides.
  • Very well explained. If it were me I would also put some sleeving over the old earth wires whilst I was about it.
  • @rihssty
    Another very informative video. I have been looking for this specific one where you have to create a chase. I think the additional video on how to repair the wall is a 5 star tutorial in itself. I must say that the one thing that sets your tutorials apart are the added bonus of showing how to repair walls or ceilings after the work was done. Thank you so much. I'm a happy subscriber.
  • @accessfm
    Your videos are always clear, concise and well explained. Thanks for the content you make. And hi from Ireland!
  • @PeterTangsley
    Really appreciate the effort put into this video. Really helpful, thanks.
  • @Brynben1
    Absolutely top job, love the finish
  • @leojilka
    Mate you make it look so easy thanks for spreading your positive vibes πŸ™πŸΌ
  • @harvymckiernan93
    Loved the video, just watched out of curiosity as I've done this many times before. And I've learned something new. I didn't realise cable zones allowed horizontal placement of cables. My OCD would've got the better of me with the fact that there was no earth sheathing on that existing plug tho :)
  • @chrisjinks5414
    mate that easi fill is such a nice product to work with, great video aswell thank you
  • @user-wn4eu4tb1h
    Loving watching your videos, so clear and easy to follow. cheers mate.
  • @johnr8676
    Great video. I'm confident and competent at installing a few sockets and have been upgrading a few around my house. Some good nuggets of info in this video which will help me improve on my own process. Thanks
  • @ciaranreilly4320
    This is so weird. Last week I followed your ceiling light with joists guide. This weekend I'm tackling plug sockets. Thanks bud great as always!
  • @kevincox5232
    I used quickwire throughout my bungalow Refurb project
  • @Dustii91
    So glad I found your channel mate. Never actually tried DIY in the home, moving home and trying to do everything possible myself. Not incompetent, but very unconfident πŸ˜‚!
  • @Freakybananayo
    This video popped up just as I was considering adding another socket in my home. My job is going to be much harder though because it’s in a hallway and the nearest socket is in one of the bedrooms. Separated by different walls and door frames etc - if you made a video on more tricky situations like this that would be so useful! But thanks for this one, super informative. I didn’t know about ring circuits and radial circuits before