A Guide To How To Wire A Plug & A Plug Socket

Wiring a plug is not the toughest of jobs but needs to be done correctly as a large number of people always seem to get it wrong. If you are uncertain then follow the instructions below!

Step 1:

• Unscrew the back of the plug, some simply click in and out of place.
• Take off the exterior cable sheathing to reveal the insulated wires.

Step 2:

• Remove the covering on each wire leaving about 1cm of exposed metal on each wire.
• Twist the strands of wire together.

Step 3:

• Make sure the wiring is set to the right terminals. For example, the brown live wirte joins the terminal marked L, the blue neutral wire joins the terminal marked N and the earth wire (green and yellow) joins at the top marked E.

Step 4:

• Fit the exposed metal of each wirte through or around the terminal and screw the back on the plug tightly.

Also remember, sometimes the fuse would need replacing too!

How To Wire A Plug Socket

It is amazing how many people don't know how to wire plug sockets as it is a minor task! However, if done wrong, it can turn out to be a more complex job than first thought. Firstly, you need to turn off the breaker that gives power to that particular socket. Remember to check you have done this correctly first by plugging something in and making sure it isn't live and only go ahead when you are 100% sure that there is no power running through it!

Firstly, you need to remove the screws out of the faceplate meaning you can then take the faceplate off the wall then drag the socket out as far as it will come out but remember to be careful not to damage any of the loose wires. Next, you should take note of where the wires are connected to the socket as you will need to reconnect these as a later stage. The wires are usually colour coded as they are when re-wiring a plug. Undo the wires from the old socket and reconnect them in the new socket tightening the screws aswell making sure that no wires with another colour are touching each other. Making sure the wires are fastened into place, push the socket back in and screw it in then replace the face plate and turn your power back on and see if it works!