How to wire a garage. Garage electrics installation. Sockets, lighting, conduit, consumer unit!

In this video I show you my garage wiring installation in full detail. I install a 3 way garage consumer unit with radial socket circuit, radial lighting circuit, fit and fix it in plastic conduit and explain the process throughout.

All domestic electrical work in the UK must meet the requirements of the Part P regulations. If attempting any electrical work yourself you must consult with your local authority building control department to ensure the work is carried out safely and checked by an approved inspector or electrician following completion.

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[bigpouse]

I can tell you aren't a real electrician. You cleaned up after yourself 😂

[petew]

I am so pleased I discovered your channel. During most of this video I assumed you were a qualified electrician. I can see you do everything as far as I am concerned "to the book" or the 18th edition regs as is now. I am just like yourself, I adore doing domestic electrical work ( for my self .in my personal property ), and have a good guy who knows my work and will test and certify it. Most electricians will fire abuse at people for doing this and I can understand it when most "DIYers" will end up with a dangerous situation when they attempt this kind of work However, there are a few of us that actually love to do this work for ourselves, are passionate about everything done properly and closely follow detailed info to keep to the regs. I have books on the past editions and also the 18th and always ask my qualified friend about any detail I want clarifying.
Thank you for showing me that there are others like yourself that undertake this work to a professional standard whilst not actually being qualified, I have always felt a little guilty and would never mention it to other electricians for fear of their reaction. Any way, as you stated at the end though it is critical you get the work professionally tested and certified. That is a

[chrisdavidson]

Great stuff! I think I followed one of your previous videos years ago to convert some old gas light fittings with an electrical installation. It took ages, but i was super careful. I got my local, very experienced sparky in and he signed all my work off no problem and was happy with the work. It gave me confidence to do simple wiring, and I was able to have a good discussion with the electrician about the job I had done. Many thanks indeed!

[lesbailey]

I’m no electrician but you have made this job look extremely simple. I have now decide to change my own garage consumer unit and adding more sockets. I am lucky enough to have 2 friends who will check my work through out the job.

[adamhaslam]

A long but informative and engaging video. Easy to be a keyboard warrior but it takes time, skill and patience to put it all together and these things are often overlooked. Yes, others may be better at it but similarly, many are here because they want the help - including me!

Thank you for your efforts.

I’ll undertake this project soon to add power and lighting to a detached outbuilding.✌️

[robbutcher]

Awesome video, super detailed and answered all my questions. Even small things like the good camera setup meant I could zoom and see what’s wired to what. Thank you 🙌

[fongy]

Thanks Pouse. I have just instaled a 3 way unit in my 16ft workshop. Just wanted to make sure i had done it correctly. And i have. You'd have been a god send if i hadn't got a clue though. Nice tidy job. Thanks for sharing.

[LS-tddz]

Your just like me. I like to do things myself, lots of research and take my time. The problem is these days the so called time served tradespeople including electricians have no pride in there work. I should know i worked along side of them for years. Most of them bodge. Nothing wrong with doing it yourself and getting it tested afterwards. Good video.

[StuffIMade]

This video was a massive help! Thanks so much!!!

[brianhume]

See all the keyboard sparkys are on here again, enjoyed the video just sayin from north of Newcastle 👍👍🍺

[tauraigatsi]

Thank you for explaining each and every bit step by step. You are a good instructor.

[shaun--mgzs]

Tidy work mate, keep it up . I wired up my garage/workshop back in 1999, when it was ok to do your home electrics I saw my self as a competent person. I buried 6mm cable under the garden to a metal consumer unit an old Crabtree C50 box. I fitted 10, 5ft fluorescent lights and 12 MK double sockets on a ring main. But I won't do electrical jobs now, I will change a single to a double socket or fit a new light but no big electrical work, I will do the basics . great video, you done a good job mate take care👍

[jchidley]

If you do nothing else I suggest you buy, read and use the IET's on-site guide. It's relatively small, cheap and the easiest reference book to understand. All electrical work has to meet the wiring regulations.

[APSuk]

The casing on the consumer unit was already earthed, you can see the silver bus bar in the first screw terminal on the left on the earth bar which is then connected to the case with the screw holding the earth & neutral bars in place.

Why do you need an FCU for your outside socket? If you are just extending the radial you can just connect the outdoor socket straight to your end of line socket.

Unless you want to be able to isolate the socket? Could just get an isolator without the fuse.

[TheRoybeasley]

When drilling into brickwork I just tape an old envelope or plastic bag to the wall directly under the hole being drilled to catch the brick dust. Far easier than trying to hold a vacuum cleaner nozzle with one hand while controlling the drill with the other (single) hand.

[cjmillsnun]

One suggestion, and it's part of the regs. You need some metal fixings for the conduit, particularly the bit that runs through the roof space. It's to do with entanglement in the event of a fire.

[cyberlizardcouk]

love listening to your kid - very sweet.

[mictaylor]

Awesome video mate - thanks 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🍺👌🏻

[jamieosh]

Good quality video that lets you see what you are explaining and a good explanation. Really found this useful.

[Bari_Khan_CEng_CMarEng]

Great guidance. The best lart of the video was seeong the 26" Maxxis MTB tyres. The good old days!