How To Change a Wall Plug/Socket

[radius]

I don't think anyone in the comments is an electrician 😂

[MysticRose]

Why show me how to change it & then tell me to use an electrician? An electrician just charged me R750 to replace the plug😡 & he doesn’t even know about the new wall plugs

[paulg]

Thank you for video.
What kind of electrical sockets are most commonly used in South Africa, type M (BS 546 15 A) or type D (BS 546 5-10 A)?

[sthembilemeyiwa]

This was really helpful 👏 thank you sir!!

[lazyguy]

Can i replace single socket outlet with double outlets?

[macfidelugonwafor]

I just changed my socket my self injured my hand wit a screw driver tho but I’m fine 🎉

[critterallywithjohnernest.]

I'm from the USA and here the black is hot white is neutral and ground is green or bare wire. Also 110 volts. Is this outlet 110? Must be or you would have two hots. Your wire colors are confusing at first sight. Thanks for the video. Cheers!

[andrewyoung]

Very scarey - Make sure you connections are tight. Loose connections vibrate, can generate heat and are a genuine fire risk. Also do not switch the mains off at the earth leakage but on the master switch. Light fittings are probably not wired to earth leakage. Even if changing a light switch isolating just the lights may not be enough. I have had current across a ground wire even with the isolator switched off. Use an electrician or at least get one to check your work afterwards.

[emmanuelramakgolo]

Do I need to check the voltage even if it's load shedding?

[viranthibyrde]

There's two wires together where the L is concerned. N wire is okay, earth wire okay, with the red wire there's another wire?

[gaminglikeaproallthetime]

My plug is low down in my bedroom. Its so annoying. Is there anyway i can just... idk move it and the wires in the wall higher up near my desk so i can put my phone on the desk instead of the floor 😂.

[WolfmanFoxtrot]

Id rather do it myself, as a wall plug could already cost about R120 and a Qualified Electrician would charge you like R350 to change it
Edit: I do own a live wire tester so its easy

[the_i.t_guy]

Lol what if the sockets are in series and you find 6 wires instead😂should have did more explaining for those that are not aware.

[boetteegboet]

Sorry but this is misleading.
You have shown a live earth and neutral connected to only one socket in the plug box. But there are other plugs in the box where you have to put jumper wires across to get them to work also.

[doni]

Wait why do you need a USB in a wall socket

[mr.d]

Diabolical. That wouldn't even pass as botch by UK standards.