How to Connect Sockets and Wires
Dealing with broken wires or exposed copper strands on socket extension boards is a common challenge in our daily lives. Today, I'll guide you through the process of solving these issues in the most cost-effective and eco-friendly manner possible. Follow these steps to tackle these problems with ease!
Step One: Preparation
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screws on the back of the socket.
- Peel off a bit of the outer insulation of the wire, approximately 9 millimeters.
- Use a voltage tester to identify the live wire, neutral wire, and ground wire inside the cable.
- Switch off the power supply to the room.
Step Two: Connecting the Wires to the Terminals
- Connect the wires to the terminals according to the nearby labeling letters.
- Connect the red wire to the terminal marked with the letter L, which is the live wire.
- Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked with the letter N, which is the neutral wire.
- Connect the yellow-green dual-color wire to the terminal marked with the letter E, which is the ground wire.
Step Three: Installing the Socket
- Carefully tug on the wires to ensure a secure connection that won't come loose.
- Install the socket into the socket base.
- Secure the screws with a screwdriver.
- Attach the socket's faceplate onto the socket. Remember to remove the protective film from the surface of the socket faceplate to ensure proper operation.
Notes:
- When connecting the socket wiring, be careful not to reverse the neutral and ground wires. Otherwise, connecting appliances to the socket may cause tripping issues, affecting the normal operation of electrical appliances.
- Under normal circumstances, when connecting socket wires, the neutral wire should be on the left, the live wire on the right, and the ground wire typically at the top.