very nice big up ruth mose electrician from kajiado liked this video i have replaced two gang two way switch, sockets , lampholders, after i have learn it from you and keep up the same spirit big up ! big up ! ruth! am so impressed in learning on electrical installation student in buruuj college in kajiado shukran
This looks good. Question..how do I resolve the issue of the ON being the switch pressed in and not pressed/positioned out. Is my plug socket just upside down...
Thanks for this, it's really helpful. Does anyone have any tips for when the new screws are not long enough but the old screws are so battered and ugly they are the main reason you wanted to change the light switch in the first place? Is it just a case of sourcing new screws that are long enough and the right size or are there any other tips?
Useful video. One thing about Woodie's that is unfortunate is their ridiculously strict policy about returning things. If you have a choice, go to B&Q, a store that doesn't go mafia when you want to return something.
It seems to be difficult too find the colour combination in my house built in 99, I have Two red, one brown and one blue. I am guessing that the Blue is Neutral, the brown is live but what are the two red wires? No sleeves on the wire too indicate a different colour code. Cheers for the upload 🍻
This was one of the better step by step instructions available online. Thanks so much! Would you be able to do a video on installing a dimmer switch, pretty please? :)
My new plastic light switch has a com and l1 line, but my old switch has earth, live, neutral and a wire connected to the box 😭 I have no idea what to do.
Thankyou for this useful video. I understand that “gang” basically means the number of switch buttons. But when we went to buy our switches from B&Q, they were also labelled single and double pole. We weren’t sure, so left it. Any tips?
Hello, I followed instructions and house burnt down, My cat is now homeless and the refugees whom were hiding in my attic got toasted browner than when they came first. Is this normal?
Great video! But you might want to say that you are working in the UK. I say this as the wiring colors are different in the UK than in the US. Likewise all those electrical DIY TH-camrs in the states should indicate not only that they are working in the US, but where in the US (Chicago area for instance).Furthermore, indicating where you are working should be stated at the beginning of the video. Other than that, keep up the good work!
Marshall Curtis I think this is an Irish channel though ...wire colours might be the same within Europe according to laws... but your'e right it's always better to comment about the country 'cause some things still differ slightly at least :)
I have blue, red and yellow wires, plus earth. If I assume red is still Live and blue is neutral, I don't know what the yellow is. Plus the new switch has a lot more places to put wires into than the old one. In addition, the original wiring has the wrong light being controlled by each switch, so I wouldn't necessarily want to put the wires in exactly the same place.
What colour is the switch live? What about testing by a competant person? What about a minor works cert'? Your house insurance will be invalid if you do as this bint says and your house burns down. Very irresponsible Woodies.
The switch live is usually a neutral wire (blue or black), except it is not connected to neutral. It has red or brown sleeving over it to identify it as a live conductor when the switch is turned on
TD gets an electrician to give him a certificate every time he changes a plug. When he goes swimming he stops at 25m because that's all his swimming badge says he can do.
In the UK the wires are given names which have been used for decades. Those names are 'Live', 'Neutral', and 'Earth'. Live used to be red, and is now brown. Neutral used to be black, and is now blue. Earth used to be green, and is now green and yellow. It's the fault of the bloody EU again. Just like the colours of Fire Extinguishers which were different colours depending on their contents. Now they are all required to be red! Really sensible...
@@thetraveller869 Referring to a cable as "Live" implies that the circuit is electrified. Any competent electrician I have ever worked with have referred to the brown conductor as Line when in an installation context.
So refreshing to see a lady sparky. Brilliant will check out your other videos. This was so well done, thanks.
Thank you for this. It took me 8 years in our house, to build up the courage to change a light switch myself, without the aid of a 'leccy'.
I’m still too nervous to change a light bulb!!
very nice big up ruth mose electrician from kajiado liked this video i have replaced two gang two way switch, sockets , lampholders, after i have learn it from you and keep up the same spirit big up ! big up ! ruth! am so impressed in learning on electrical installation
student in buruuj college in kajiado shukran
Love the way the wires have old paint on them, gives it some realism!
This helped me change my kitchen switch. Thank you.
This looks good.
Question..how do I resolve the issue of the ON being the switch pressed in and not pressed/positioned out.
Is my plug socket just upside down...
Thanks for this, it's really helpful. Does anyone have any tips for when the new screws are not long enough but the old screws are so battered and ugly they are the main reason you wanted to change the light switch in the first place? Is it just a case of sourcing new screws that are long enough and the right size or are there any other tips?
Fantastic simple video very well done.
Now i need a video to show me how to make a 2 button switch replaced with a 3 button
Excellently presented.
Thank you, very clear and straightforward!
Useful video.
One thing about Woodie's that is unfortunate is their ridiculously strict policy about returning things. If you have a choice, go to B&Q, a store that doesn't go mafia when you want to return something.
I changed a pull cord light switch. It had 3 wires. (Not including the earth wire) 2 in to the common & 1 in to L1. Why is this?
its ok if the new switch your replacing is exactly the same as your old but the newer models have different numbers etc on them but confusing
It seems to be difficult too find the colour combination in my house built in 99, I have Two red, one brown and one blue.
I am guessing that the Blue is Neutral, the brown is live but what are the two red wires? No sleeves on the wire too indicate a different colour code.
Cheers for the upload 🍻
This was one of the better step by step instructions available online. Thanks so much! Would you be able to do a video on installing a dimmer switch, pretty please? :)
My new plastic light switch has a com and l1 line, but my old switch has earth, live, neutral and a wire connected to the box 😭 I have no idea what to do.
Wow, so many EXPERTS. Just changed 5 2 gang switches this Morning and they were all like these, Jan 2019.
What if one of the cables has 4 wires?
Will this work the same with a double dimmer switch?
Wondering this myself, I've a double dimmer switch and a double light switch beside each other. Still can't get it sorted.
love this channel, to the point and make it so simple, move over b&q.... is that switch a polished chrome or brushed chrome?
Thankyou for this useful video. I understand that “gang” basically means the number of switch buttons. But when we went to buy our switches from B&Q, they were also labelled single and double pole. We weren’t sure, so left it. Any tips?
probably means same as 1 way and 2 way
Blue is switched live on switches unless it is a link threw.
My new switch is different to the old one,,,old switch doesn’t have com and the old switch has L3 and the new switch doesn’t,,,can you help thanks 👍
Thanks so much For guides
Thank you for this video!
Hello, I followed instructions and house burnt down, My cat is now homeless and the refugees whom were hiding in my attic got toasted browner than when they came first. Is this normal?
foxdmulder 🙊🙊🙊🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Why r u commenting this when your homeless?.?
Internet cafe? Smartphone? Tablet?
Do keep up!
Winner. Thank you sir!
@@matthewmashford3212 r/woooosh
very clear. Thank you
Great video! But you might want to say that you are working in the UK. I say this as the wiring colors are different in the UK than in the US. Likewise all those electrical DIY TH-camrs in the states should indicate not only that they are working in the US, but where in the US (Chicago area for instance).Furthermore, indicating where you are working should be stated at the beginning of the video. Other than that, keep up the good work!
Marshall Curtis I think this is an Irish channel though ...wire colours might be the same within Europe according to laws... but your'e right it's always better to comment about the country 'cause some things still differ slightly at least :)
That earth 'fly lead' is stranded which is not allowed, it should be a solid copper conductor.
Where in bs7671 does it say this,what reg please. Ta
I think it's just been doubled over rather than stranded.
Why do you not reply when people ask you questions
I have blue, red and yellow wires, plus earth. If I assume red is still Live and blue is neutral, I don't know what the yellow is. Plus the new switch has a lot more places to put wires into than the old one. In addition, the original wiring has the wrong light being controlled by each switch, so I wouldn't necessarily want to put the wires in exactly the same place.
Should take out the 63 amp fuse if you are going to just leave it open
I could not see all the wires in all the holes
What colour is the switch live? What about testing by a competant person? What about a minor works cert'? Your house insurance will be invalid if you do as this bint says and your house burns down. Very irresponsible Woodies.
The switch live is usually a neutral wire (blue or black), except it is not connected to neutral. It has red or brown sleeving over it to identify it as a live conductor when the switch is turned on
TD gets an electrician to give him a certificate every time he changes a plug. When he goes swimming he stops at 25m because that's all his swimming badge says he can do.
Wonderful
Thank you
You turn my switch on x
Yeah but what about when you have 3 switches in the bathroom for lights and fans, then you buy a new switch and the inside is completely different...
I got your woodies right here me lassie! Aye!
demmit! all ma wires are red!
Who's cooking the dinner if this fine lady is busy changing the light switch 🤔
In my case, your mum
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You could see here the Spanish version with English subtitles: th-cam.com/video/ITEKupyJWCA/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=LuisMasci
All you said is great but i would of love to see you wearing insulated gloves for safety even when electricity is off....
My shitty switch are all l1 l2 l3 and no commons 😭
Not good enough to explain which wire is which one
Brown is not live, it is line.
In the UK the wires are given names which have been used for decades. Those names are 'Live', 'Neutral', and 'Earth'. Live used to be red, and is now brown. Neutral used to be black, and is now blue. Earth used to be green, and is now green and yellow.
It's the fault of the bloody EU again. Just like the colours of Fire Extinguishers which were different colours depending on their contents. Now they are all required to be red! Really sensible...
Live & line are one & same in this context.
@@thetraveller869 Referring to a cable as "Live" implies that the circuit is electrified. Any competent electrician I have ever worked with have referred to the brown conductor as Line when in an installation context.
Not applicable for Canada.
Nice.............
I wonder what a two gang switch is...
Lol my wires are all black.