Yep , you’ve convinced me I need a professional in ..Thanks , you’ve probably saved my life lol .
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
4 жыл бұрын
It's funny, some people accuse me of being irresponsible showing such videos, but I've always said I think it gives people a real insight into whats involved, which often deters people from trying themselves which is surely safer! Thanks for watching.
@tomharries6350
6 жыл бұрын
Nice to see a fellow Welshman talking sense . You my boy have now got another subscriber.
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Tom and thanks for the subscription. Good luck!
@paulduggan2
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, 100%, spot on! I bought myself the same Wago clips you had, I followed your instructions to the letter, and YESSS... everything works just right! Honestly, I am very very grateful to you for your time in making this video, I feel I owe you £50 + VAT just for watching :D Your skill, time and clarity in your explanation is very much appreciated. Diolch yn fawr!!
@wward
Жыл бұрын
This is brilliant, exactly what I need to tackle changing all the lights in my new house!
@DaveD56
2 жыл бұрын
Mate, you are an absolute star.
@hc06reh
3 жыл бұрын
I wanted to change an old pendant light to a down light. I was searching high and low for a video to help. Thank goodness I came across this video! I got my self some Wago connectors and a junction box (screw fix) and had it done in about 5 minutes. Thank you so much!!!
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
3 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@richardvenner6254
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video! I've been pondering on what method to use as I had no idea that you could put 2 wires onto one Wago connector hole! Game changer! Before I knew that, I couldn't understand why I couldn't find a Wago box that would fit all of the 5 way connectors needed for 2 daisy chains for downlight plus loop in and out and a switched live that would fit into the ceiling void. Thank you so much!
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
3 жыл бұрын
To be honest it's not recommended. If in doubt just use the Wago 773 connectors which are sold with 4 terminals per connector and are smaller. Link to my review on those here - kzitem.info/news/bejne/pLBo0KCbaWiUpXY. Hope that helps and best of luck with it.
@OrbitTM
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video, I accidently muffed up one of my loop ceiling roses at home but can now get it sorted thanks to your help. Appreciate the hard work that went into this video tremendously
@snotnosedlilkid
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for your videos.Brilliant teacher.
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@stevenswann9638
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video it was most helpful
@roystonrogers2350
2 жыл бұрын
After watching this i think I may call in a professional
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
2 жыл бұрын
If in doubt call an electrician. Thanks for watching.
@nads205
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your video. Your advice helped me swap out a ceiling rose to a light fitting safey.
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
5 жыл бұрын
Glad to have helped.
@aljoneill
11 ай бұрын
Great tutorial. Thanks!
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
11 ай бұрын
No problem.
@BOYZ43
7 жыл бұрын
Many thanks it saved time and money both 4 me.
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
7 жыл бұрын
No problem Mohammed. Glad the video helped. Thanks for watching!
@dragosdalta4317
9 ай бұрын
Hi mate, thanks for a very good explanation of fitting wires and box connections. I was trying to work out if I can do the connections you are showing to a KRUSNATE ceiling light from Ikea, but unfortunately, it seems very difficult to fit that. If you ever have a chance to make a video of connecting KRUNATE to power, I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance again, good luck!
@kirupakaran127
8 ай бұрын
Great 👍 Thanks ❤❤❤
@chrisgates1973
10 ай бұрын
Great video, thank you
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
10 ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@Ploggy.
5 жыл бұрын
Great video mate 👍
@joemorris1282
4 жыл бұрын
You have such great informative videos, thanks Pouse!
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!
@chrishard7616
5 жыл бұрын
Nicely explained. I was wondering how to fit a globe light that appeared to go over the ceiling rose (somehow.... no instructions provided in the kit) and what you have shown with the junction system is a good solution. Thanks for putting the video together and sharing.
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
5 жыл бұрын
No problem.
@adelinakolpaktsi3351
Жыл бұрын
Hi, could you explain how to find out which cable is loop in, loop out and switch cable. Thanks 😊
@pigeonlove
Жыл бұрын
"What colour should we choose for live? " "Brown" "Perfect". The one colour ppl associate with earth...Red and black seem a lot more logical.
@emilywesterman1459
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I love this video but can you tell me what to do if my new metal light fitting doesn't have an earth please?
@muhammadjibreeldilawarali6107
3 жыл бұрын
Would it be possible to show from the light when the wires go into the switch where the switch wire neutral goes into common, L1, L2 etc. Also perhaps a video on wiring 2 way switches, intermediate switches and complicated methods. Its very good insight as I'm a newbie in the electrical work field.
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
3 жыл бұрын
Here are two videos that may help. How to wire a 2 way light. 2 way lighting explained - kzitem.info/news/bejne/rmaa2pd5e4KIaWk. How to wire a ceiling rose - kzitem.info/news/bejne/p6CjqWSnsWOfpYo. In the videos I incorrectly refer to the blue wire as neutral. Blue is commonly used as a neutral but in the example of a switch, it is a live wire which is why we wrap the brown tape around it. Hope that helps.
@CyborgHyperdrive
7 жыл бұрын
Cheers for that. Really helped 👍🏻
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tristan, glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
@Itstinner
3 жыл бұрын
Hi I have a new Crabtree batten lampholder that I want to replace an old one in the bathroom. It's a similar design to the one in your vid. There are only a red and black wires in the ceiling, no neutral. Can I fix this new style light fitting.? The new Crabtree bayonet end has two wires already attached, these would screw into the terminal of the associated Crabtree rose supplied. Would the two old ceiling wires screw into the terminals next to the two mentioned, obviously live next to the live and neutral next to the neutral?
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
3 жыл бұрын
If you have no earth wires then you must have old wiring and should only us a 'double insulated' light fitting. Metal fittings could give you an electric shock if a live touched the metal and it isn't earthed. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
@popadok1
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the super thanks, really appreciate it 👍
@slaanesh12
Жыл бұрын
3:20 I only have a single live a neutral wire coming out of my ceiling. From what I can see all over wires such as the earth are tucked away in the ceiling. I’m looking to install a pendant ceiling rose light fitting. One with the row of connectors. Would it be okay to place my single neutral wire in the neutral connector and the single live wire into the line connector ?
@artandcraft2269
5 жыл бұрын
thanks bro.... I am teaching
@SorayaConroy
3 ай бұрын
Hi, great video thanks. I have an ornate ceiling plaster ceiling rose. The hole in the middle of it. it with the wires coming from it is not big enough to fit a junction box through. Is it okay to just use the wago connectors and have them stored within the space/the metal ceiling rose I am attaching. Thanks
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
2 ай бұрын
It's a bit of a grey area but I would say yes, as long as they are all accessible and visible the moment you remove the light. But a better option would be use the smaller wago connectors (for lighting) and the smaller box, or another option, just cut the hole a bit bigger, as long as it's covered by the light fitting then you'll be ok. Hope that helps.
@anshugarg2727
2 жыл бұрын
Perfect
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 👍
@johnnywilks5971
4 жыл бұрын
Hi,I have a similar light fitting to the one you are demonstrating,but on the back,the brown and blue wires are crimped together with just one end into a plastic box,and on the other end of the box is a plastic black sleeve sticking out,so how is this to be connected once I take the ceiling rose off.it also says no earth needed as it is double insulated,so what do I do with the earth cable in the pendant drop?. Do I just use a twin cable with live and neutral in.
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
4 жыл бұрын
Not entirely sure what you mean with the wires. Live and neutral should be separate. As for the earth, place it into a connector like the Wago connectors. This will safely isolate the wire and if in the future you need to use the earth wire then it's available. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
@johnnywilks5971
4 жыл бұрын
POUSE around the HOUSE hi, There is just one covered block on the back of the light,two of the three light wires are crimped and just one brown and blue into the block,because the others are crimped together,it’s just the opposite end where the light fitting is connected it only has two screws to put the wires from the two wires from the ceiling fitting,no earth and the other end then only has two wire blue and brown to connect to that block on the light,no earth,because it says it don’t need one cause it’s double insulated.
@gaz8760
Жыл бұрын
You made something initially confusing so clear and easy to understand, thanks for the help!
@TheSmokingGunmen
4 жыл бұрын
Do you have any videos on fitting an led light. It's got all the connections built into it but I'm confused. The light stays on no matter if switch is on or off
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have it connected to the permanent live. You need a switched live. Have a look at my electrical playlist on my channel. There maybe a video to help. Thanks for watching.
@EVGHENIIGUTU
5 жыл бұрын
I study english, but how builder who have working many years i put "like" due to easy explanation
@jonnyirwin3843
2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately my wires aren’t labelled… How can I identify the loop in vs the loop out? Thanks!
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
2 жыл бұрын
The loop out won't be live when disconnected but the loop in will as it's a radial circuit so power only coming from side. So testing it is the only way. If in doubt please call an electrician and stay safe. Thanks for watching.
@moedem
4 жыл бұрын
Pouse could you also just snip the pendat and just add an earth to the rose and use it like that on a metal light fitting ?
@AmirKhan-qx2lr
6 жыл бұрын
I hear you now have to have a seperate neutral for smart switches, I guess you use a 3-core and earth cable?. If thats right (2 cores for switch, one neutral and one earth), how would you can the neutral, just a block connector and leave it in the housing for when you do use something that uses the neutral?.
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
6 жыл бұрын
Not quite sure what you're doing but if you need a neutral in the switch then yes you could use 3 core and earth cable, but why would it then need to be left in a connector block if it's already connected to something? Sorry, didn't quite understand the question. Thanks for watching!
@AmirKhan-qx2lr
6 жыл бұрын
POUSE around the HOUSE that's the point. old (dumb) switches don't need a neutral but smart switches require a neutral as they need power. switches like SOnOff require a neutral at the switch. pia as in the UK neutral at the switch isn't common
@chrisnevill7077
7 жыл бұрын
In a downlighter setup should the J501 be secured to the joists above the downlighters or should it be left to be accessible through one of the downlighter holes? (access is good because it's in the attic.)
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, it's up to you. I leave mine loose so I can pull them through the hole which is compliant with the regs but so is attaching it to the joist if you've got access. Hope that helps. Good luck with it and thanks for watching!
@chrisnevill7077
7 жыл бұрын
ok thanks great videos btw :)
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Chris!
@gavinmoran6880
3 жыл бұрын
great video. very helpful. thank you
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@stuartbaxter7494
3 жыл бұрын
Superb got the wago and same light I was fitting saved me £75 for a spark to do it thank you very much a clear video to follow 👍👍👍
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@dpreviews8934
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Really helpful. At the end where you connect your newly wired junction box to the light, did you add a new piece of flex to connect to the light?
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
3 жыл бұрын
I just used some 1.5 mm cable.
@mattybatty1234
6 жыл бұрын
Is this the same principle for a strip/fluorescent light?
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, once you have your live earth and neutral you can connect them straight in. Thanks for watching!
@nomadicsoul34
6 жыл бұрын
Is there any reason why you don't just wire the 3 cables directly into the choc block supplied by the manufacturer?
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
6 жыл бұрын
You need a switched live from a switch. If you did what you said the light would always be on. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
6 жыл бұрын
You need a switched live from a switch. If you did what you said the light would always be on. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!
@mariah4451
7 жыл бұрын
Brilliantly explained. it's much trickier when you're actually up a ladder in need of an extra pair of hands but your video was so helpful and perfectly explained. Thanks for sharing.
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
7 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video Maria. That's why I prefer the Wago connectors. They are so quick to fit to existing cables which is a bonus when your in a tight space. Thanks for your feedback and thanks for watching.
@mariah4451
7 жыл бұрын
POUSE around the HOUSE I'll be getting myself down the local DIY store to stock up, they look so handy. I love your videos because you explain everything so well. fab.
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
7 жыл бұрын
I try my best!
@ianarmitage7589
3 жыл бұрын
Wifes just bought one similar,but there's no earth , and no mention in the very basic instructions any clues ?
@nakshatra_official7839
5 ай бұрын
Hello, my hallway light has two wires...both has two live,two nutral and two erath. However,the new light pendant circuit box has one for each... could you help me with how to connect these?
@S.haaanaa
2 жыл бұрын
I did everything right but my lights don't turn on
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
2 жыл бұрын
If in doubt, call an electrician to do it safely! Best of luck.
@matthewlaverty89
5 жыл бұрын
I am replacing a ceiling light like this (in an old house, I re plastered the Room so old fitting has long been removed) I have the live and neutral from the switch to the ceiling fitting which are red and black cable, but I also have another lighter cable with two red cables inside, I’m stumped as to how to rewire it, I didn’t take a photo before I removed the old fitting, any help would be much appreciated!
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Matthew. Without seeing it I couldn't comment. There are different ways to wire a light so without knowing how yours was done originally, I really don't know. Might be time to call in an electrician! Thanks for watching.
@autumn5852
Жыл бұрын
OMG 😳 I think I need help 😆 I’ll have one more look at mine but what you’re saying sounds like a foreign language to me 🤦🏻♀️ I think maybe my skills stop at changing light fittings 😊👍🏽
@arjunmistry
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great video. Possibly a silly question... why can't you just change the wire coming out the ceiling rose to an earthed 1.5mm ?
@flinticuss
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely excellent tutorial: crystal clear; assured delivery; expertly edited; confidence inspiring. I subscribed immediately after watching.
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Nick, and good luck!
@marksmith989
Жыл бұрын
Loving the tutorials. Ive a 1960's house. Ive noticed the ceiling rose is old too, not like modern ones. Two live feeds (red) one earth (blanked) and two neutrals one each side of the rose fitting. I'm wanting to fit a light with a sensor which has three connections, no room for wago connectors as the light is slim. I'm assuming one of the black cables is the switch live. Any help would be appreciated
@icikle
3 жыл бұрын
I bought a ceiling light from amazon which appears to be american standard fitting, though it was made in china. It has wire nuts which I dont think are permitted in the Uk and the wire material from the light appears to be aluminium and not copper. Is this safe to mount?
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't say. The only way to really know is have it tested by an electrician or to see if it meets british and european standards. Best of luck with it.
@icikle
3 жыл бұрын
@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Thanks, another quick question, when wiring metal light switches, is it sufficient to earth the back of the switch or does the back box also need to be earthed, if so how would i do so with only one earth lead? thanks
@0plumber1
4 жыл бұрын
My extractor fan stopped working a long time ago, it was connected to the ceiling light so no isolation switch, when I checked the ceiling rose, there wasnt one, just a few basic junction connectors wrapped in cellotape, 1 with four neutrals, 1 with four lives, they were all two core with earth, but non of the earths connected to anything, the wire from the extractor fan is a 3 core with earth but I cant see it connected to the existing circuit, I remember it used to work with a pull cord, then replaced by one with a timer. I know I havant explained all the details but any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks.
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
4 жыл бұрын
As you said, from what you've described I can't comment. If it's a bit of a mess and you're unsure please employ an electrician and make it safe. Best of luck and thanks for watching!
@thewilddinkus8026
5 жыл бұрын
I remeber wiring some light with my grandfather. I didnt know if the breaker was off and neither did he so me being very smart was like I'll touch the wires together either the breaker was off or it would be. I go watch this and then watched sparks fly everywhere. Then later on a light we wired (in a different spot) didnt work so I turned the breaker off to check the connections, nothing was disconnected so I flipped the breaker back on started to touch the wires together and I have never seen him move so quick. It didnt spark because of some short I never did find.
@RockandRollExposures
3 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks but I have a question if you can assist please. If you have a light fitting with a metal ceiling rose that has connections for live, neutral and earth and the connection block (already built into that rose upon purchase) actually has two earth wires coming out of it, one of which is already attached at its other end to the metal rose but the other loose where should the loose one be attached to please?
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
3 жыл бұрын
Without looking difficult to say but I think you need to put the loose end of the earth wire into the earth terminal on the connector block along with the earth wire from your lighting. This will make the connection between the earth wires in your lighting circuits and the metal housing on the light. Hope that helps.
@RockandRollExposures
3 жыл бұрын
@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Thanks for your very quick response.Most helpful and confirmed what my own inclination was. Your videos are always informative and easy to understand - even for the D.I.Y. er. Much appreciated.
@arfanjhangir8465
7 жыл бұрын
hi mate great vid. i am going to do this with the wago connectors my question is my downlights don't take an earth, so should i connect the earth in the wagos the earth i am referring to is the white flex replacement.also on each of the downlights what should i do with the earth wires? many thanks
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Arfan, assuming your light definitely doesn't require an earth, then put some earth sheath over the earth wire and put a wago connector over the end of it. That way it's safely isolated from any other cables and if in the future you change the light fitting, you have the cable ready to be used if you require and earth wire. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
@garyedwards5955
7 жыл бұрын
Nice instructive video for a Diyer but please don't use the neon screw driver type tester used here they are potentially dangerous as the only thing stopping you getting a shock is a resistor inside it
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Gary, fair point. Maybe I'll just use the off camera! Good luck and thanks for watching!
@rizzleroo9335
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, one question .. I used the 221 wago connectors and junction box. Anyway, do the earths all need to go into the same wago ? I have 4 earths but can’t fit a 5 way wago 221 in the junction box so put the earths in two different 2 way 221 blocks. Is that ok or should I buy a 4 block ?
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
4 жыл бұрын
4 block. All your earths need to be joined or you will lose earth continuity. You don't have to use wago, you can use another type of connector block if easier. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
@garystewart6351
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Do you have any instructions on using hager j803 junction box for ring main and spur connection ?
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
3 жыл бұрын
I don't sorry but I do have a video on adding a spur using wago connectors - How to wire a spur socket - kzitem.info/news/bejne/rICNrn9vkot6e4o
@homayunj
5 жыл бұрын
I have four wires coming out of my ceiling and all same colours. What would be the fourth one ? Please help as all my lights not working and have to eat at the dark or sockets bulb .
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
5 жыл бұрын
No idea sorry. At least the dim lights give a romantic atmosphere at dinner time! Thanks for watching.
@sakibanjum6860
7 жыл бұрын
hi a quick question. my ceiling light has 2 black wires, 1 earth and 1 switch live. it also has 3 red wires which were in the loop section of my previous light fitting. now i have installed a newer chandelier type light where i've wired the 2 black wires in N, the earth wire in E and the switch live in L. the 3 red wires i have isolated with masking tape as there is nowhere for them to go, and now i don't have any light in half the house, what have i done wrong?
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Sakib, it sounds like you've removed the old light fitting and tried to put the available cables straight into the new light fitting. That is NOT the right way to do it! Follow the video tutorial again. I show three types of connector in the video that you can use to do this. You need to 're-create' the old wiring set up either inside the metal housing of your new chandelier, or in a junction box in the ceiling. The video explains it better than I can over a message. Hope that helps. Let me know how you get on.
@MrRichTBiscuit
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I've just finished the fitting successfully after several hours of thought planning and revision
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
7 жыл бұрын
Nice one Richard, hope it worked out for you. Thanks for watching!
@AbidChoudhury-f6c
5 ай бұрын
Hello, I am currently doing light conversions in my house and one of the ceiling roses have 4 wires coming in 4 red and 4 blue and earth cables can anyone tell me how many switch lives there would be
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
4 ай бұрын
The only way would be to test this properly. If you're unsure please call a qualified electrician and stay safe. Thanks for wacthing.
@AbidChoudhury-f6c
4 ай бұрын
@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE I have sorted it out thank you very much for this video it helped with understanding ceiling roses and what do to for my next conversion
@gilbertjefferies4965
4 жыл бұрын
trying to put in new light in bathroom bur the light is only a class 1 do i need to change the fuse in the consumer unit as it states that a 30ma rcd protector is needed or can i just carry on and fit it as normal and fit the earth to the earth inside the light terminal can you supply a drawing as i can follow you easily thanks
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
4 жыл бұрын
The light can be wired up by connecting the earth as you say, but in addition to this it's saying you need RCD protection which further protects against the risk of electric shock. One way to do this is to have your consumer unit upgraded. This will then protect all circuits with an RCD. If the light fitting is in the bathroom then you need to ensure that the light is not in a zone that requires it to be of a particular IP rating and therefore making it water resistant from potential water sources like shower, bath etc. Hope that helps.
@josearle5981
3 жыл бұрын
Woohoo! Fitted my new kitchen light. I used Wago 221 connectors. They’re awesome! Thank you matey, great instructions. (p.s Girl Power 💁🏼♀️)
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
3 жыл бұрын
You calling me a girl?! Just joking, good work, glad you found the video useful. Plenty more stuff on my channel if DIY is your new past time! Best of luck and thanks for watching.
@Celestial_Frequencies111
5 жыл бұрын
You are brilliant. Been watching videos for the last week and just found yours with great explination. Would love to find you doing metal conduit lol
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
5 жыл бұрын
When I get time, who knows. Currently doing my loft conversion if you fancy watching those?! Thaks for the comment.
@Celestial_Frequencies111
5 жыл бұрын
@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE yes I will watch. Thanks for uploading vids. Cheers
@Aerobob42
7 жыл бұрын
I have a ceiling rose that doesn't take the new large white covers for some reason. Different thread I guess. Anyway, it's been looking untidy for a long time now as I didn't have the confidence to replace the ceiling rose itself. However, after watching your video I think I'm brave enough now to give this a go. You explain things so well and the camera shots are nice and clear. Great video thanks.
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob, glad the video helped. Obviously safety first, remember to turn the power off and if you get stuck call an electrician! Good luck and thanks for watching.
@Feeney20091
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Pouse. I have just bought a house and this has given me the confidence to attempt basic electrical work. I would love to see a video on a full house re wire that would be amaze! subscribed. :)
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
7 жыл бұрын
Glad the videos are useful and it's great that you enjoy them. I'll see what I can do with the full rewire, may be a while as time is tight at the moment but stay tuned! Thanks for watching.
@deepmahil6183
3 жыл бұрын
In toolstation, there is two ampage 24 or 32, which versions of the wago should I use?
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
3 жыл бұрын
24amp is fine for lighting but not for sockets. 32amp for sockets. Best of luck with it.
@comebackking786
4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Great video. Learn something new everday
@TheOneUK1111
6 жыл бұрын
So basically to go into a modern light fitting (a 4 light bar) you need to replicate the ceiling rose? So presumably to use those Wago connector blocks, I'm going to have to make a bigger hole in the ceiling to accommodate them? And presumably have a new short piece of cable to go to my new light fitting? (Which is just a small fitting the same size as a ceiling rose!)
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
6 жыл бұрын
There are several ways to do this, this is just one of them. Best of luck with it ans thanks for watching.
@harriskaren0
4 ай бұрын
How do you fit a metal selling rose that has already got a earth wire in the rose taking a plastic one off
@liamdalley2480
3 жыл бұрын
Great video - using the Wago 222 fittings do you have to store them in the junction box?
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
3 жыл бұрын
Only if they're in the floor or between joists. If they're within your metal light fitting that's fine. Hope that helps.
@madheadmadDAZ
6 жыл бұрын
Dude I'm confused looking both at your diagram and at the light fitting I don't know why finding the switch live should be a problem it can only be one of the wires coming out of the "line" it certainly wont be the wire going to the light so the remaining wire is obviously your switch live?? or am i wrong.
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
6 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Any wire that goes live, then dead after when switch is turned on and off will be switched live, so wire to light is in fact also a switched live. It could potentially be in the wrong place if someone has wired it incorrectly previously, so it may seem obvious to you but isn't always that way. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
@theeja
7 жыл бұрын
Nice vid Pouse! Can you please come round my house and change 4 light fixtures please? I just can't be arsed to do it
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
7 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Unfortunately I have plenty of my own jobs left to do so I'll have to decline on this occasion. Come on you can do it! Let me know how you get on. Good luck and thanks for watching!
@Gravenhex
3 жыл бұрын
Do you just screw straight into the plastboard? Why did I think you need a drill
@fiftydong
5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video managed to follow your video using the Wago system and worked fine. Thank you for the tutorial.
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
5 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@explorewithant
6 жыл бұрын
I haven’t got room for a junction box,,I want to wire my new light in my living room,,I’ve got 4 reds,,3 blacks,and 1 more black on its own and 2 earths in my current ceiling rose but not sure as there is only 3 sockets on my new light
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
6 жыл бұрын
Not sure what you've described there without looking at it sorry. If in doubt, get an electrician in to take a look at it. Best of luck and thanks for watching.
@explorewithant
6 жыл бұрын
POUSE around the HOUSE do you have a Facebook or instagram or a email I can send you a picture as I don’t really want to Spend loads of money on something that might be very easy,,cheers m8
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
6 жыл бұрын
I don't sorry. Just the youtube channel.
@zdrtv2659
5 жыл бұрын
Why do you not wire your switches up with 1.5 twin brown and earth instead of twin and earth
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
5 жыл бұрын
Less widely available and costs more. Thanks for watching.
@evieemaya88
5 жыл бұрын
Great video mate. What's the name the cable that has live earth and neutral inside? Need to buy some to extend my wiring for a flush ceiling light
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
5 жыл бұрын
Twin and earth cable. For lights you can use 1mm or 1.5mm. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
@sohban147
5 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for the video, much appreciated as always. I currently have an old fluorescent fitting which is earthed, however I want to change this to a new pendant type fitting which only has a live and a neutral connector. What should I do with the earth wire...is there a way of connecting it to something or should I change the cable that comes from the junction box to one which only has 2 wires, the live and neutral? Thanks in advance
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
5 жыл бұрын
Hi there, just terminate the earth wire into a suitable connector (like a wago connector). That way it's safely terminated, and if the fitting is changed in the future the earth is still available. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
@cutekanjii
3 жыл бұрын
I'm Like WTF with all those lines on the diagram
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
3 жыл бұрын
They are wires, not lines!
@shaunbeard593
6 жыл бұрын
Hi would the wago system be permitted in a new fit thanks
@shaunbeard593
6 жыл бұрын
Sorry a supplementary question how could this be used in a new fit where there are groups of downlights such as 4 groups of three.
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Shaun, not quite sure what you mean, but if you want to link down lights together operated by the same switch, you can watch my other video, How to install LED downlighters - kzitem.info/news/bejne/paCqqGqFp5ynn3o. If you want several groups of downlights operated by different switches then you need to have several 'light circuits' in one room as shown in the diagram at the start of the video. Hope that helps. Good luck and thanks for watching!
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
6 жыл бұрын
Yes. It known as maintenance free so when used in the junction box, it can be placed in the ceiling out of the way. Thanks for watching!
Hi Gareth, thanks for the great feedback, appreciate it. Always nice to know the videos have helped in some way. Thanks for watching!
@taariqnoor5524
2 жыл бұрын
Nice
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@bradl.l5436
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, I was going to fit the new chandelier from dunelm mill the missus just bought .... I think I’ll get a electrician in ... fuck that 😳😳😂😂
@tellylgeorge
7 жыл бұрын
Great video and very well explained. I've just had a thought for installing 4 down lights in my kitchen. If I use 3 Wago 222 5 pin connectors I can wire the down lights individually with one cable on each and terminate them in the connector leaving the 5th slot for light feed. Instead of the usual loop in and out of each lamp. Do you ever do it this way with these connectors. I'm guessing you could save on cable to.
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Telly, assuming you want all your downlights to come on at the same time then you do what I showed in the above video for your first light in the room. This gives you you length of cable (that you see at the end of the video) coming from the ceiling and that is the hard work done! Then you simply take a length of lighting cable (1.5mm twin and earth) from the connector block on your first light back through the ceiling to your next light. Then another length of cable from this light to the next light and so on. I have done a video to show how to wire downlights and you can watch it by clicking the following link: How to install LED downlighters PART 2 - kzitem.info/news/bejne/paCqqGqFp5ynn3o Hope that helps. Let me know how you get on, good luck and thanks for watching!
@tellylgeorge
7 жыл бұрын
Ah right. I'll be having a go when I get some of these connectors and the down lights. Thanks for the advice and all the good videos. 👍
@1ninjatiger
3 жыл бұрын
Person who did my lights did not mark the switch live. I stupidly disconnected everything and did not mark it..they are now mixed up and for some reason I have 12 wires 4 black, 4 red and four green/yellow earth cables. 🤯
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully you will get it sorted. The extra cable is probably an extra light in the room run off the same switch. Best of luck with it. If in doubt, call an electrician to do it safely.
@1ninjatiger
3 жыл бұрын
@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Got it sorted..trial and error with the black cables. Tried them one by one and of course it would be the last one. All connected now and working perfectly. Wire now wrapped in tape to distinguish it. 👍🏻
@robertjohnstone5869
2 жыл бұрын
I've watched several videos showing how to change a ceiling rose and this is by far the best, very clearly explained. Thanks for taking the time. I'm now ready to give it a go. One question..... if I screw up the wiring what's the worst that can happen when I switch the leccy back on? Burn my house down, shock from the light switch or will the consumer unit simply trip?
@cjalo410
6 жыл бұрын
great vid! I have 2 lights in my kitchen, did one no problem but the second light (worked by separate switch) has 1 x 3 core and earth cable. How would this be wired into the new fitting? is this a left over botch from when it was put in, or intentional? thanks
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
6 жыл бұрын
If it's 3 core and earth it maybe one of 2 switches that operate one light? A bit like a landing setup where 2 switches (one upstairs and one downstairs) operate the landing light. It's called two way switching/lighting. Watch this video - How to wire a 2 way light. 2 way lighting explained - kzitem.info/news/bejne/rmaa2pd5e4KIaWk. If it is no clearer then let me know. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!
@alpachino468
7 жыл бұрын
I wish I had just a fraction of your skill and knowledge.
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
7 жыл бұрын
Knowledge maybe, but skill I'm not so sure! That's why I do the videos so you the viewer can learn how to do this stuff. Hope you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!
@exgren
6 жыл бұрын
Same as that
@Ragnarrok2023
Жыл бұрын
Really useful video thanks a bunch
@ronaldomac4918
3 жыл бұрын
i have connected all the cables in Wago connectors but never put them in a Wago box, hmmm maybe i should go back and disconnect the light fitting and use a Wago box....? Great video :)
@leej8856
6 жыл бұрын
My switched live was never originally marked up, is it illegal to do that?
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Lee. Not really illegal, just really bad practice.
@jordancorey
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot mate, just what I need. I am going to install two wall lights at either side of a chimney breast. Is it ok to just use terminal blocks instead. I am going to hide all the connections inside the studded chimney breast. If so what size terminal blocks do I need and can you use 1mm cable instead of 1.5mm. Thanks
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
7 жыл бұрын
Hi there, yes you can use 1mm cable for lighting circuits but it all depends on the electrical set up in your home. I always use 1.5mm as it doesn't cost much more anyway. You will need 16amp terminal boxes. If you are hiding the boxes (i.e they won't be accessible after the job is finished then you should really use non screw connections under the latest regs, so a push fit or lever like the wago products available. In reality electricians use the old type junction boxes in the floor boards all the time but it's not current best practice. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and good luck!
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
7 жыл бұрын
Hi there, yes you can use 1mm cable for lighting circuits but it all depends on the electrical set up in your home. I always use 1.5mm as it doesn't cost much more anyway. You will need 16amp terminal boxes. If you are hiding the boxes (i.e they won't be accessible after the job is finished then you should really use non screw connections under the latest regs, so a push fit or lever like the wago products available. In reality electricians use the old type junction boxes in the floor boards all the time but it's not current best practice. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and good luck!
@chrisdyson4996
2 жыл бұрын
your not supposed to put two wires into a single wago hole
@andrewmurray9014
3 жыл бұрын
My ceiling light there is know wires going into the loop
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
3 жыл бұрын
The connections maybe in a junction box hidden in the ceiling or they may be within the light switch. If you have no loop in / out then you probably already have the one cable required to fit the new light and someone has already done what I showed in the video?
@JOELHATSWELL
7 жыл бұрын
Great video! Really Helpful. I have a question bout light fittings in conservatories;Got a ceiling light to fit in a conservatory, all cables in places and it will be in the centre of the conservatory roof and will require fixing directly into the UPVC. Is this ok/safe to do in the way you have done here or is there an advisable/best practice route to take with this? I'm studying to become an electrician at present and can find nothing about this in any of my resources! Thanks in advance and I Hope that makes sense!
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Joel. The physical fitting of the light won't come under any regs, more so how the cables are connected and concealed etc. If as you say it is a standard light fitting then you are safe from an electrical point of view. The only issue is whether or not it's going to land on someones head! To be honest uPVC is usually quite strong and provides a good fixing for screws in my experience. The newer stuff is insulated and has what looks like corrugated plastic within the uPVC frames. This is really strong when you screw through it and I've never had any problems (but don't screw through the other side!). So my advice, have a go and go with your gut. If it's solid and you think it's safe then great. If not you may have to make up a bracket to go in the uPVC but I don't think it'll come to that. Good luck with it and let me know how you get on. For regular videos please subscribe, thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!
@JOELHATSWELL
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the swift and helpful reply. Customer still needs to decide on light fitting they actually want but is likely going to be a pendant or flush fit- although I think pendants will be more manageable. I'll have a crack and see how I get on as you say. Already subbed, love the stuff you put out! Thanks again mate :)
@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE
7 жыл бұрын
No problem. Good luck with the training and the light fitting!
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