How To Install A USB Socket

[@artisanelectrics]

Klein USB Socket Tester: amzn.to/3j8PG5B

[@cjhification]

It's like physics in 2 or 3rd year of high school from my time, for the kids of today, that no longer get tought about wiring a plug and socket. Really great that you are educating people in these basics as most qualified people seem really hesitant to do videos of how-to's, I applaud you.

[@UKsystems]

it is currently taught in schools

[@TheChipmunk2008]

Love that you are making this type of video mate. Teaching how to do stuff right is important. DIY is going to happen, as you say here, it's legal to do minor stuff like this, but even if it was illegal... it'd still happen. I'd prefer the DIYer knew the pitfalls rather than not. Very well explained. You didn't miss a single point that I could see.

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks a lot!

[@slimski]

@@artisanelectrics I don’t think I missed it, but I didn’t notice you urging caution not to touch the CPC and neutral together as it will take out a whole bank of circuits, assuming there’s an RCD

[@mathman0101]

Good post on a simple DIY trick. Some people might say DIYers should not be doing this. All of us live with electricity teaching someone about electricity is essential so they can detect what is safe and what is not and when they can do something themselves safely and correctly compared to when they need to call a professional electrician in. Nice job very clearly explained for those that may not know.

[@pjelectrical4223]

Good video. One thing you missed is stating not to touch the neutrals and CPC’s together because it could cause the RCD to trip. Done that a few times accidentally back when I was learning and taken half the house out!

[@artisanelectrics]

Good tip thanks!

[@joetheprogrammer0]

What's your opinion of these permanently wired USB sockets? I feel like any active electronics should be easy and quick to isolate so I prefer stuff that plugs in or has it's own dedicated circuit. Also electronics standards change every few years, so I wouldn't be surprised if the standards soon will just be U to C rather than A to C, and perhaps a completely new standard will come out soon, and that's much easier with pluggable chargers. As for running out of sockets, my solution is chargers with 5 USB ports on each.

[@JackRegan]

One issue I've had with these is that some of the USB sockets go a little further back into the wall box than the non-usb ones and this can cause a problem with older/ crapper wall boxes, so I have to get creative with mounting surrounds (not sure of the exact term) and longer screws and so on. Love them though. Total game-changer!!

[@artisanelectrics]

Yeah very true!

[@Cjrelectrical]

Just a point to add not sure if you mentioned it Jordan they require a minimum of 35mm back box.

[@tobysherring1369]

Looked to me as if the MK was nowhere near as deep as some I've seen.

[@Cjrelectrical]

Toby Sherring yeah they are shallow but it’s for the heat dissipation

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks Chris good point, I didn’t spot that in the instructions. Will have to check again. Annoying to have to change all the back boxes...

[@JasonShowell]

@@artisanelectrics That is why the good sockets have a spacer that fits behind the socket face plate so that the socket sits off the wall a bit if the back box is not deep enough.

[@tobysherring1369]

@@Cjrelectrical I need to check what my kitchen fitters did...I have a feeling they didn't use the right back box.

[@MrKarlPrince]

The circuit details on the wall haven't been updated to reflect the EV charging circuit addition, and the increase of one for all the other circuit positions.

[@stewyj2893]

I blame the sparky that installed the ev charger.. wonder who that was 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@rayroulstone3565]

@@stewyj2893 bloody DIY electricians :-)

[@rayroulstone3565]

@@r.h.8754 LOL, It was a Joke off the back of Stewy J comment.

[@rayroulstone3565]

Fantastic video. Nice to see you helping out the DIY community to do a better job. Gold star for you.

[@applanateearth586]

The back box should be earthed regardless with a separate cpc lead...good practice.

[@richardsandwell2285]

I thought that but code may have changed, I recently moved a socket and I put on the additional Earth to the backbox, but being a dreaded DIYer I might have just been being too cautious and thinking about old regulations. But I am an Earthing nutter anyway with several Earth electrodes solid pure copper and one is driven in 2 metres deep for my lightning conductor system.

[@sparkatron9334]

Great video and my comment is not aimed specifically at you but anyone who fits these sockets. We are told to unplug phone chargers when not being used (as they still use a micro amount of power), because with umpteen thousands of chargers left in this is an unneccessary electrical load and waste energy. So how do these continuously connected sockets get passed. Why are they not switched by the socket switch, which would also help when meggering circuits at fusebox.

[@richardwhitear1570]

Very interesting video, and anyone planning on changing a socket should watch it, it was very, very informative. I find my plug in socket tester very useful. Might well get a USB tester, as it might be useful to test USB power packs.

[@adeytecnic]

Very well explained and clear and concise. I know it's easy to sit back and be an 'arm chair critic'. I really don't want to be one but, I would of liked to see about 10mm of outer sheath cominh through the grommet. Only saw the singles. Small thing but hay....

[@stephenwilshaw3052]

Nice demonstration Jordan. I think others have mentioned that while these MK USB sockets claim on the packet to fit in a 25mm back box, a 35mm is far more preferable. I would also have mentioned for the DIY-er to to keep the neutral and CPC conductors away from each other while working - as they will crap themselves if they touch and the RCD trips switching off half the house. Oh BTW did I see the outer cable sheaths disappear out through the grommet and into the wall void when you pushed that new socket into place?

[@TheChipmunk2008]

Indeed.... we always fit a 35mm box if USB is specified. if the customer is umming and ahhing about where they want usb vs normal, it all gets 35mm. The cost difference is cheaper than the time trying to jam a USB into a 25mm box lol

[@mbak7801]

The only way the inner conductors are going to chafe through the rubber grommet and cause a short is if there were multiple 9 (Moment Magnitude scale) earthquakes. There would be no house left standing. Yes it is nice to see a grommet there (a very rare sight indeed) but if the outer sheath ends up in the wall I would not worry for a moment.

[@IAmThe_RA]

Isn't the voltage across CPC and neutral normally supposed to be zero?

[@robfarrand4491]

You have got to stop introducing new tools my kids have to eat😂

[@mbak7801]

I am not alone in having my credit card hammered as and when a new tool is presented.Sometimes I already have a similar one but must have another.

[@johnfenlon458]

Nice Klein Tools ET910 USB Tester. Make sure 2.1A to up on both USB. Better fast charge on any mobile, Tablet, Ipad or Iphone. THUMB UP! Cheer!

[@markgilder9990]

Crabtree new range Instinct have a 2 gang socket that turns off the usb when the item has charged and turned off when not in use. All great stuff.

[@fijtips112]

At last! Have never understood why this isn't standard on all of them, I know the consumption in 'standby' is tiny, but still...

[@Richardincancale]

I was going to ask if they existed... Seems dumb not to just wire the USB power supply after the power switch. That would avoid the 24/7 power consumption but also more importantly avoid the premature failure due to the electrolytic capacitors drying out.

[@fijtips112]

@@Richardincancale Or give them their own mechanical switch e.g. a little door like on a phone socket.

[@edc1569]

Honestly I’d love to have a bunch of these around my home but until someone brings one out that can be switched off or isolated I won’t be installing more than one

[@ianwarren]

Ian tester has an output socket on the bottom so can probably be used to check the load when in use passing through the current so you can diagnose issues with USB devices that don’t appear to work as well as the outlet itself. Guessing the Mode button might be used in this scenario! Reading the instructions might help lol.

[@mbak7801]

A 'qualified' electrician fitted some sockets to a friends house. They were all at visibly different heights and at different angles on the wall. I thought my friend was lucky that proper screws were used at all (I have seen wood screws used) let alone have the notches aligned.

[@Gamep1ng]

Nice Video 14:53 just look Ground,dent cable... Another tip try creat a circle when installing a socket, inside of a box ,so it can prevent cables from damage...

[@MrWeddingPhotography]

Shouldn’t you update your wall circuit chart as it’s incorrect, possibly after installing your vehicle charger?

[@TheChipmunk2008]

Grin, are you an NICEIC inspector. kidding... but good point

[@MJB9559]

Lesson 1 should be to update your circuit info list when you’ve fitted an Ev Charger and moved all the circuit breakers along one position 🙄

[@busman2000]

Jordon, can you tell me why it is the where there are two conductors coming into the same point in a socket, that they are not twisted together. Which is standard practice here in New Zealand. As we feel it makes for much better mechanical security and improved conductivity. Is there a section in your reg's about it?

[@stephenwilshaw3052]

Not twisting makes testing much easier if you need to separate parts of a circuit to nail down a fault. They never twist back together as well the second time around. I agree though, properly twisted conductors make a mechanically sounder joint with much less chance of a lone conductor coming out.

[@richardsandwell2285]

Great detail there, we are all told to unplug the wall plug type chargers when not in use because of their quiescent current consumption, I am sure I read somewhere that the MK brand USBs have a zero quiescent current when unloaded, however, cheaper brands may consume power even when not in use.

[@peterrobinson850]

Hi Jordan, A nice clear concise demo, I know some will say encouraging DIY change, but in my experience they will dabble anyway so best to explain and demonstrate how to safely isolate and an install correctly. A picture is worth a thousand words. I wish the sockets could have a switch for the USB outlets also, finite life in any electronic circuits. Great video, good sound also.

[@steved2136]

One thing is that the person fitting it should always check the rules concerning diy replacements where they live, some allow it, others don't, some need an check afterwards by a sparky, others don't, the rules vary enormously from place to place

[@raver1481]

Since usb interfears with testing,would a separate usb specific socket been best to use? within a new zone.

[@adejupe8308]

I'm in two minds on this video Jordan. We all constantly cringe when we come across DIY bodges - and this video just opens up a can of worms IMHO. What if the t&e is disturbed against a backbox with no grommet? What if one conductor of the ring isn't secured correctly so it breaks. What if the CPC isn't reconnected properly? What if another member on the household reenergises that circuit whilst it's being worked on? What if it's a 25mm backbox so they just stick the USB socket in with longer pattress screws and leave a finger-sized gap? What if someone gets injured and/or killed and it transpires they watched your video prior to doing this? To us mate, it's just changing a socket. To the family of someone who attempts this, it could be changing their lives. Food for thought?

[@alhughes9698]

I'd guess hes after views which is fair enough, the how to videos will constantly gain views all year round so its a money grab video

[@pdken3081]

On the other hand, DIYers who were going to bodge it might now do a better job having watched this video. We were all bodgers once.

[@_akuma06]

Seriously, I (and a lot of friends, family, ...) have changed a lot of switch or plugs in my life and never been an electrician. You don't need to be one for this and a lot of people are and have been actually doing it. Having a video that explains how to securely do it is therefore better. People that have never intended to do jobs like this would never do it (because they are afraid or don't want to bother to spend time doing it) and people that intended to do it would have done it with or without the video.

[@TheChipmunk2008]

@@pdken3081 YES, what you said. That is what I think Jordan's idea was here.And I totally agree with the style of video. And no, mr hughes, it's not a money grab video. KZbin ad revenue is nothing compared to being a qualified electrician. Jordan does these videos because he's enthusiastic about his trade and wants to share information. No different than the videos aimed at other sparks.

[@gibbo9089]

Just what I was looking for. Need to change some of mine over.

[@TheChipmunk2008]

Ignore the naysayers on this video.... if your stuff looks like Jordan's ... go for it... but if you find anything you're unsure of... most decent electricians won't charge more than the cost of a pint or 2 to swap a socket in 10 mins :)

[@CurdinGees74]

That is really a great video Jordan, I haven't seen USB-Built-in into Socketcovers at all yet here in Switzerland. I wonder how can this be done without the fear of building up too much heat? The regular USB-Power-Adapters usually do not stay cold.

[@ThePa1ch]

It's slightly silly to say a homeowner cant change a light fitting or add a socket if they can change a socket on a ring. Rings are dangerous to let someone incompetent play with. If you get it wrong and connect a leg badly the resulting radial will be overloaded and you won't know - it will still work. Part P says a home owner can do most things not in the bathroom, adding a circuit to a CU or changing a CU. They just need to protect from fire and injury. A home owner doesn't need to issue a minor works certificate to change a light fitting. That's just silly. You criticise all the other electricians work anyway - saying it's dangerous or 'not great'. So why bother employing one. Also your own circuit labels have the potential to cause injury as you didn't update them.

[@Tselectricals]

Excellent tutorial sir, like it ❤❤❤❤

[@DICEGEORGE]

No earth wire to back box ?

[@mda5003]

I don't think adding an additional socket such as a spur needs a works certificate and as regards the screws I just fit the supplied screw caps which fit flush with the socket.

[@mbak7801]

As a non sparkie I think it does. You could always fit everything and just plug into an existing ring which would make your addition an appliance and get around the regs. Just make certain that you do everything as properly as you can.

[@alanjones3873]

Well presented but had several devices recently that wont work from the 2A sockets I fitted. I have to use OE plug unit. I wont use cheap online supplier chargers but now have a stock of units that are not powerful enough for modern devices. Even my Samsung phone charges quicker using OE charger plug (Wall warts for USA)

[@Sinedd11]

Your videos are getting better and better, very professional!

[@hardave17]

The entire beginning of the video was out of focus and poor lighting...

[@MrWeddingPhotography]

The only thing I’d point out is to not buy any usb socket as some have deeper internals than others. If it’s a standard 25mm galv back box, the new usb socket needs to have slimline internals or match the depth of the socket been removed. For usb sockets with deeper internals, the galv back box would need to be replaced with a 35mm one and this could involve much more work as in some instances the wall would have to be chased deeper.

[@MrWeddingPhotography]

@@gadgetman36 thanks didn’t know they existed 👍

[@fst1775]

Great video and neat install!

[@p4ult1]

You leaving the screws horizontally is not doing my OCD any good. As you started tightening them I was waiting for you to stop them vertically 😩😂

[@bernardgarrett3897]

I agree all screws for all electrical or wood accessories should be left vertical. 😱😱😱😱

[@c8bbr]

Agreed I was pulled on a hospital job once for not leaving screws vertical as horizontal helps collect dust and hinders cleaning. Never done it since and I pull it on any job I run now

[@nusermane1076]

Great video and many details, love this!!! When you do the safe isolation procedure you test line to neutral. How does it come that this is shown as continuity / short? The breaker will break the circuit, but it doesn’t short it to neutral, right?

[@paullefur6213]

Not a sparky matey but I always make sure the screws on any switch or socket facing the same way.

[@Kettlen92]

Keep in mind the back box needs to be a 35mm most of the time, can have problems if you unscrew that socket outlet to find a 25mm fixed in there

[@nntpdump]

Thanks a lot for this. I definitely am a competent DIYer and got a lot of extra value from this video. For example, I learnt something about the sort of better qualitiy tools/testers to look out for when they go on sale at offer prices.

[@keithg1xfl]

Quite Straightforward Jordon, BUT it would have been better to show trying to get a USB socket into a dry ling Box, Impossible to do unless you Modify slightly the Dry Lining Box, it Simply WON'T Fit

[@tobysherring1369]

I thought the 2.1A 5V output on my BG Nexus was a bit low for an iPad if you want to use both USBs. They're supplied with a 2.1A charger plug. 3.1A version costs quite a bit more but copes better as you have 1A spare for a phone. 2A from MK seems a bit mean, and costs much more.

[@fabianmckenna8197]

Agreed, my wife's new iPad charges quickly using one of the twin 2.1A 5V USB sockets but I actually installed three of these USB enabled twin sockets around the breakfast bar so no problems with charging variety of tablets and phones.

[@ggbalze06]

Going to blow some DIY viewers mind when they see black and red cables in their sockets

[@fijtips112]

Think it might be more of an age thing than a pro/DIY thing 😉

[@vikingofengland]

Not me, my house is a mixture, mainly blue / brown where I have been gradually rewiring as I gradually rip out rooms and floors.

[@demoniack81]

Italy here. My apartment had literally every single color you can think of. Brown, blue, black, grey, red, white, and transparent gold - mostly transparent gold, which I gather is the original '55 cabling. *All* of them used interchangeably and some wires started one color and ended up another at their destination with no junction boxes inbetween. It's been an absolute nightmare to work out what goes where. Charred cables and burnt junctions were in literally every single junction box. Knowing that this is likely more or less the situation for all old buildings it's a damn miracle that there aren't fires everywhere all the time, and I'm pretty sure it's just down to the fact that we don't do wooden walls. So far I've replaced all the wiring, but the road to a decent electrical system is gonna be _long._ The original '55 system had all the rooms daisy chained together and there is only one breaker that turns off everything, and the conduits aren't large enough to fit any more cables (they're 12mm diameter) so I'm having to tear open all of the (brick) walls to put new conduits in, which is an absolute pain (I know they make external ducts but I hate them, they're unsightly). Also while I'm doing all this I figured I might as well set up a three phase system and get a three phase feed in the future for bragging rights, but I've found the building's main bus only carries two phases and a neutral, despite the fact that all of the boxes in the stairwell are fitted with stuff that was clearly designed to support 3 phases + neutral. The third phase only makes it from the main feed to the first box in the basement and then dies there. I'm not sure if that can be solved without spending God knows how much. Oh, right, I found this out because I was looking for a main earth bus. As far as I can work out, there isn't one. (edit: I found the earth! It was inside the telephone distribution box. _Obviously._ )

[@TheChipmunk2008]

@@demoniack81 Dang and I thought the UK was messed up with older properties .... never fun is it :(

[@demoniack81]

​@@TheChipmunk2008 Eh, it is what it is. On the other hand though, newer ('80s onwards) installations are significantly easier to work on than what you have in the UK, since everything is in conduits - none of that "cable clipped to studs behind the drywall" nonsense. Also there are some things in the UK I find astounding, like the lack of a main isolator on your meters - ours had isolator buttons even in ancient times... also stuff like the tails coming from the meter just running around unprotected all over the place including under the kitchen sink which here would be unthinkable. Basically the system I had here turned to crap because of 70 years of neglect and shoddy bodges, but back in the day, when it was new, it would have been _way_ safer than a lot of the stuff I've seen on this channel, though not as functional/convenient (there was only one socket per room, near the light switch).

[@garethwilliams1923]

You do not need mwc to change a light fitting!

[@arniewheeler4673]

i was always taught to put the socket back to the wall and ease forward a little and recheck the connections, additionally, shouldn't the outer sheath/insulation still be within the back box? as opposed to being pushed back beyond the grommet?

[@andypaddon690]

Good video - keep up the good work. Any chance of an explanation of multi-switch lighting ccts?

[@davidclarke2513]

The idea of having 2 cpc terminals on socket outlets on a ring main circuit is that if you lose connection on one of the earth cables then you still have a working cpc ,its a safety feature which you should really use.

[@billsbasementworkshop1902]

I agree fully with you David.

[@acelectricalsecurity]

think its about time a manufacturer brought one out where the usb sockets can be isolated, as they are always on.

[@g.williamswilliams8442]

Excellent video.. I need one of those Klein testers

[@marcb8934]

I been doing repairs since 1996, and I done lights, sockets, cooker points. Not new circuits. Only replace what's there for same type.

[@5rgs17]

Should the metal backing box not have been earthed (c.p.c.)?

[@ETB9090]

does the power switches need to be on to use the usb slots?

[@bernardgarrett3897]

Excellent and very clear video.. Thank you As this was a video for “ non professional” Electricians, I would have explained why there were 2 sets of conductors coming into the back of the metal box. No criticism intended of your great videos.

[@fabianmckenna8197]

Perhaps, although the newbies minds might have been blown when they found only one set of red, black and earth wires feeding a spur rather than the ring set up fed with new brown, blue and earth wires! 🤯

[@elminster8149]

A lot of USB Sockets don't provide enough amperage for powering/charging modern USB devices. You want to be looking at at least 2A per port (not 1A as is often the case!)

[@fabianmckenna8197]

No problem charging iPad, two tablets and four phones but then I installed three twin 2.1A 5V USB sockets!

[@anthonybragg]

What people don't realize is that all this test equipment costs money. All the customer thinks is it costs £££ from Screwfix. The only comment I would make is when installing back boxes metal or fast is come through the side/top/bottom knockouts as when you push the socket back the cable sheath pushes out of the enclosure.

[@landroverlandyman]

Nice little tester to keep in the toolbag.

[@r7915]

How about a video showing how to change a ceiling rose in a new build for a light fixture? Or should you use a sparky for that ?

[@fabianmckenna8197]

Plenty of online videos about ceiling rose replacement but it's simple enough . Firstly remember to isolate the lighting circuit at the fuse box since merely switching off at the light switch will only kill you and not the power supply! Take a photo of the original rose installation with your phone so you can always check back on it.

[@mrfixit0273]

Just as well there was a grommet in the metal box as the outer insulation of both cables was pushed right through when the socket was offered up.

[@eric4709]

I Always do a "second check" of terminal tightness BEFORE refitting faceplate. You'll be surprised !!

[@pauljones908]

More toys to get 😂 I just wish MK did a USB C version? 🤔

[@fijtips112]

They will....in about 10 years time!

[@8squared563]

are the USB outlets permanently live or switched via the socket on/off switch?

[@stephenwilshaw3052]

Permanently live. How much easier would IR testing be if you could switch out the USBs [sighs]

[@davidstone921]

On most units available, the USB switch-mode- power supply is permanently on, not good! Also be aware that these units can be responsible for injecting noise onto the power line, especially some of the cheaper imported units which don't always have RFI filtering on the input.

[@djb774]

Jason going for 30k by targeting the DIY market. Bundy’s going for the flexicon market!😂

[@nathanhedgeley8016]

Jason? 😂

[@stevedewsbury]

There should be a earth wire for the back box for extra safety

[@artisanelectrics]

It's kind of a belt and braces type thing and not really needed but good practise if you can do it.

[@jayktee96]

Your labelling on the chart does not match the sequence on the CU... Bad boy!!!

[@michellefoster1020]

Congratulations Jorden on your potential EMF situation crossover neutral and lives

[@cjhification]

Does putting in a spur now required a minor works certificate? Also if a single length of cable is damaged can you replace that without need for certification?

[@natoyle]

I didn't think it did or even adding on to existing ring main

[@artisanelectrics]

Replacing one thing like for like doesn’t require a minor works cert but any alteration or additions do require a certificate

[@natoyle]

@@artisanelectrics cheers 👍

[@harryjohnson615]

How to install usb socket. #1 open packaging #2 open the bin #3 throw in the bin #4 congratulate yourself on a successful job

[@artisanelectrics]

😅👏

[@AndyK.1]

I would recommend MK usb socket as other brands can have the L and N terminals very close together.

[@acelectricalsecurity]

my friend fitted two mk usb sockets, within a week one of the sockets only had one usb socket working.

[@JezCunningham]

@@acelectricalsecurity I tried to fit an MK but the Neutral screw was seized. £19 for rubbish

[@kierantvyoutube3591]

hopefully mk electric will be the first to start making usb c sockets from a reputuble brand with the beloved logic plus look

[@daydream605]

Just buy a 8 port USB hub? With added wireless charging. Though I do see the appeal for other sockets in the house when you're in a pinch.

[@michielderomijn]

I think unswitched USB sockets are horrible. The electronics are powered permanently, so they'll be fried in a couple of years. And if they aren't, the maximum charging current will be outdated anyway.

[@marknugent9797]

How is it you are getting continuity beeping when testing for voltage at the socket terminals across live & earth with your tester?

[@Mainly_Electrical]

Load on cct , pme earthing arrangement, neutral still connected

[@Marcel_Germann]

I suppose there are appliances connected to the circuit...

[@joshstephenson8979]

You must put a lot of time and effort into these videos mate I’m a spark and think you explain things really well tbf mate

[@fijtips112]

Is this going to encourage people to DIY who would normally get an electrician in? No. The people who are likely to DIY will do it regardless but at least videos like this might get them thinking a bit more about safety 👍 Also, many homeowners struggle to find anyone for small jobs...and this is a very small job! (I suppose they might get lucky and find someone starting out or doing work next door or someone hoping it'll lead to more work etc) Homeowners would, depending on how it's priced (Cambridge rates?! 😜) think it's disproportionately expensive to get a spark in for a £15 accessory swap.

[@demoniack81]

I'm not an electrician, but my advice for someone who doesn't necessarily know what they're doing would be to just turn off everything. Here we have a main isolator integrated in the power meter, not sure if it's the same in the UK. Unless there's some power stealing fuckery going on (in which case you'd hopefully at least know) if you turn that off you can be 100% sure that everything's dead.

[@fijtips112]

@@demoniack81 I'd still want to 'prove dead'.

[@applanateearth586]

Now I just need a proving proving unit to check my proving unit is proven....so now just stick my tongue on the terminals.........

[@Lacking_something]

Is there a reason the CPC wires were doubled over but not the live and neutral?

[@fijtips112]

CPCs are smaller, I suppose.

[@BrianG61UK]

I don't think I ever want one of these USB sockets in my wall. I've seen USB chargers misbehave too much, everything up to letting the magic smoke out in one case. I just doesn't feel right to have something like that permanently connected to the mains. Plus too many things now need something special like Qualcomm quick charge or USB Power Delivery.

[@Ironbuket]

Would a plug tester, like the one shown in this video, have picked up the fault in the more recent ‘Nearly KILLED by a CRAZY fault’ video?

[@djmattc1978]

Well I bought the "tester" from the link provided and it's just a USB multimeter :(

[@fijtips112]

Habit would have caused me to fit a fly lead 😉

[@flyingwhiteindian]

Why is that a better choice? Doesnt that put more cables in a cramped area ?

[@fijtips112]

@@flyingwhiteindian "Habit" isn't the same as "choice". 😉 Backbox is earthed whilst the screws are touching it, if they're removed then it isn't. Picture someone removing the screws entirely then wrapping their fingers round the accessory to pull it forwards - still happy that they're safe? And it really doesn't take up much space!

[@flyingwhiteindian]

@@fijtips112 Hey thanks for that, yeah I can imagine whats going on. Do you fly lead all 3 L,N,E or just E ? Cheers

[@fijtips112]

@@flyingwhiteindian Just earth. You'd have the fly lead from the lug on the back box going to one of the earth terminals on the accessory. Where would you connect the two ends of line/neutral fly leads to?! (and why?!?!)

[@andyhorobin1605]

Is it me or is anyone else so frustrated he didn't take the neutrals under the live cables so they would be aligned not crossed over into the back of the socket.

[@callumBee]

For a like for like replacement these sockets are crap. 2A over two USB sockets?! Might get lucky and trickle charge a phone but anything like a tablet might as well not bother charging it. They really need to produce something proper for these imo.

[@Madness832]

Watching from the left side of the pond, I'd assume that it doesn't, normally, take a UK electrician 25 minutes to change an outlet?

[@artisanelectrics]

Hi! No obviously as I was filming I had to go through this methodically and detail every step but normally it’s a 5 minute job.

[@ScottMcD91]

We don’t bother with a spirit level Jordan?😂

[@gmeadowcroft84]

I like that Klien USB tester

[@robinmyman]

Some USB sockets require a deeper box and require a spacer to aid installation.

[@anthonycampbell9807]

It’s a pain you can’t IR L+N with the usb sockets. Nice tool you got to check the usb side

[@electricery]

Anthony Campbell when you say “nice tool “ were you referring to the equipment or the installer?

[@anthonycampbell9807]

@@electricery the usb tester to test the load side of the usb.

[@Steve-ho4pq]

You forgot to mention USB sockets will show 0.5 on an insulation resistance test between L- CPC.

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks

[@sjefpeet1]

Maybe also a consumer unit change?

[@stewyj2893]

This is Jordans own house that is a rental, I'm sure his landlord knows the condition of the wiring 😉

[@tomturner4590]

A consumer unit change needs to be done by a qualified electrician. Not a good idea to do works like that if you're not fully qualified...

[@nw5835]

@@tomturner4590 sounds like your suggesting Jordan is not qualified, or is that tongue in cheek.

[@tomturner4590]

I'm suggesting that its not a good idea to show non qualified people how to do a job that needs to be done by a qualified electrician. A board change is one of these jobs

[@nw5835]

@@tomturner4590 Agreed Mr Tom but I fear it is too late as the 6 or so Electricians that I follow on KZbin have all done many detailed videos of changing a CU, even showing how to relocate one so I'm sure there are one or two DIYers out there that may attempt it, lets hope they stay safe. Regards.

[@bartman58]

Legally speaking the home owner can perform and electric task apart from a new circuit, a new consumer unit and anything in zone one in a bathroom which all fall under part P of the building regulations👍 I obviously don't condone this btw

[@jeremybarker7577]

Anyone can do the things that need Part P certification but would need to have a Building Regs inspection. However, the cost of inspection will often be more than the cost of employing a professional electrician.

[@leonblittle226]

Commence broken ring circuits in 3, 2, 1 --- trip

[@myglaren]

May be worth noting that Big Clive has checked some of these USB sockets and found them to be very poor and in some instances dangerous.

[@jonathanbignall1198]

These USB outlets are handy, I have one in my kitchen. I would be cautious about cheap off brand outlets that you see as they can have poor quality USB power supplies which are prone to failure. Given that the USB outlets are live 24/7, if they develop a fault they could be merrily overheating and cooking away inside the wall; there's no way to isolate them without shutting off the whole ring final circuit!😕 Stick to quality brands and avoid the cheap Chinese stuff.

[@nf5416]

Its not rocket science to change a socket , and usb sockets are usually under powered and shite , they say 2 Amps but when tested usually less than 1 Amp

[@MrJohnexp]

You didn’t check the switches in the new unit. I have found one time a faulty switch. Regards

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks for the tip

[@heriothandyman3148]

Ooh gloves are off.. this is going to be a Sub booster! 😂

[@AndyK.1]

And there was me thinking the neutral should be isolated too