DIY Bathroom Wiring | How To Run Electrical

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  • In this video I will run all new electrical service to my bathroom. I will show you how to run and secure wire to pass inspection for heated flooring, pot lights, towel warmer, exhaust fan, GFCI and more. Cheers! Electrical basics, running wire and installing electrical runs are easy when you know how to do it and have the right tools.
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    0:00 Intro
    0:29 Planning & Permits
    3:06 Running Wire & Staples
    5:38 The Switch Box
    14:03 Wiring The Fan
    18:03 Wiring The Lights
    27:14 Second Power Feed
    33:40 Wiring The Heated Floor
    35:27 Heated Towel Rack
    44:17 Outro
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  • @HomeRenoVisionDIY
    @HomeRenoVisionDIY  Před 5 lety +129

    Let me know where you live and what type of wire the code requires where you live. Cheers!

    • @andrewcarr2431
      @andrewcarr2431 Před 5 lety +11

      Originally UK where we have "real" power, not your mickey mouse 110v stuff :-) Now Atlantic Canada, so pretty much same as Ont.

    • @Stevej2013
      @Stevej2013 Před 5 lety +4

      I am in Australia. Also, I am not quite up to your level, just a beginner @ DIY.

    • @ChuckWack
      @ChuckWack Před 5 lety +7

      In Québec, its pretty the same, but here we NEVER fixe a box by the outside, unless we need too, like when we need to shime the box 1’’ and more. Because as you said customer always change mind. Really easy to add a gang box when you can remove the box without damaging the drywall.

    • @haroldobrien8550
      @haroldobrien8550 Před 5 lety +12

      Ontario. Doing a basement bathroom now. It was suggested to me that I bring power in from panel to GFI then run to switch then run to fixtures. That way GFI acts as a breaker. Sound good.?

    • @mariellamirande3954
      @mariellamirande3954 Před 5 lety +3

      Il am in France but love so much your videos

  • @philipgardner5171
    @philipgardner5171 Před 5 lety +637

    I’m not even doing renovations. This dude is just so interesting I’ve spent a few hours to watch him hang drywall and run his electricity.

    • @HomeRenoVisionDIY
      @HomeRenoVisionDIY  Před 5 lety +24

      Cheers Philip!

    • @DannyH77
      @DannyH77 Před 4 lety +3

      I agree!!

    • @sharonhigdon8072
      @sharonhigdon8072 Před 4 lety +1

      Danny h h

    • @roadsailor1221
      @roadsailor1221 Před 4 lety +6

      I want to be a homeowner because of your series. I feel like even I could do this now!

    • @jonaslara5837
      @jonaslara5837 Před 4 lety +3

      Same here, such a clear cut way of showing how to do stuff with a cool attitude. I watch some of these even if I’m not working on whatever the videos about. Good stuff

  • @KD-ix1xx
    @KD-ix1xx Před 3 lety +144

    when a craftsman shares his 'tips and tricks' that is such a gift to DIY'ers. Your vids are great and you do make it look easy. Thanks!

  • @jamalkhalid
    @jamalkhalid Před 3 lety +33

    I’m a first time home owner and have an unfinished basement. Your videos give me so much confidence to tackle it on my own (minus the floor - your advice). You sir are doing a great service to all us DIYers. Can’t thank you enough.

  • @TheTerminator1919
    @TheTerminator1919 Před 4 lety +245

    Jeff you sure do get a lot of praise but I think we all need to sit back and give thanks to the camera person too! In every video they are spot on.

    • @jesseyparisien8058
      @jesseyparisien8058 Před 3 lety +7

      This guy is so interesting to watch. I love the way that he is organized and full of good ideas. Well done!!👌

  • @markknight4669
    @markknight4669 Před 3 lety +14

    Jeff, I have said it before and I will say it again; I am so impressed that you don't edit out your little mistakes, we all make them. I have yet to find a CZcams contractor that I respect more than you. Your teaching skills are just what most people need and I for one have been the beneficiary of those skills many times. It seems every time I am about to do a project, I check with you first and you already have a video on it. Please Keep up the good... Excellent Work.

  • @jonesgang
    @jonesgang Před 3 lety +18

    Every time you ran your knife down the wire it gave me the shivers. People do not realize how easy it is to cut the insulation on the individual wires inside. A lot of the troubleshooting I do for a tripping breaker is because of a skinned wire. Do yourself a huge favor and only cut about 2 inches from the end and peal the jacket then cut off.
    PS Sharpen that bit so you do not have to put the drill in reverse to get it out!
    Rock On!!

    • @cuchanu
      @cuchanu Před 3 lety +1

      I see people use their utility knife all the time and I assume the same thing but never knew for sure if people were damaging the insulation or not

    • @reapsgrimley
      @reapsgrimley Před 3 lety

      amen brother

    • @michaelmckesson6997
      @michaelmckesson6997 Před 3 lety +2

      Or buy a Klein romex stripper. Tho they are a little pricey.

  • @jefmise2520
    @jefmise2520 Před 4 lety +2

    Not sure what it is but I could listen to this guy talk about paint drying and I'd be engaged + this guy has saved me so much $ by giving great direction on numerous jobs

  • @lcook0825
    @lcook0825 Před 5 lety +4

    Although I'm 71 years old and don't Invision doing a bathroom I find listening and watching you a pleasure. And might be able to use your tips in other diy stuff that pops up. Thanks so much.

    • @HomeRenoVisionDIY
      @HomeRenoVisionDIY  Před 5 lety +2

      Cheers Larry, all knowledge lends itself to other disciplines.

    • @WhiteFox011
      @WhiteFox011 Před 5 lety +2

      @@HomeRenoVisionDIY I will be 74 in the fall, and I really enjoy your approach to work. Your use of "common sense", is refreshing.

  • @sheppard19851
    @sheppard19851 Před 4 lety +6

    Thanks for helping me turn a house built in 67 into my wifes dream home. You sir are the best!

  • @oliverr.5167
    @oliverr.5167 Před 5 lety +57

    like a study! Respect how everything is explained by you, priceless, with so much attention to detail, unbelievably good and your job as a builder!!!

  • @girlmastergeneral
    @girlmastergeneral Před 5 lety +51

    I like that you actually didn't edit out your forgotten wire mistake, Happens to us all. Especially when video taping and trying to educate others. A+ video for newbies.

  • @HomeRenoVisionDIY
    @HomeRenoVisionDIY  Před 5 lety +72

    This video is designed to take the mystique out if doing your own electrical. always consult the code for electrical in your area before beginning any work to ensure you are code compliant., Cheers!

    • @Skylane2005
      @Skylane2005 Před 5 lety

      That's a poor excuse to put up a video giving advice that's LESS than mediocre.

    • @ImaITman
      @ImaITman Před 5 lety +21

      @@Skylane2005 Care to explain the issues you're seeing. I've found in my career the guys that don't know much are the one's who say "I can't believe you did it that way." While the guys who know what they're doing will say "I've found this method works best and here's why." Be a teacher instead of an excuse maker, it'll change your life.

    • @jRising
      @jRising Před 5 lety +4

      I appreciate the video. These "by the book" guys will always get ya on the details, even if you left 30 disclaimers throughout the video.

    • @burrhannon6081
      @burrhannon6081 Před 3 lety

      If I’m doing it myself on my own house using CZcams as a guide... even with you as a Sensei? Good enough for me;
      prob not code compliant.

    • @esigman1
      @esigman1 Před 3 lety

      People are usually shocked when they find out I’m not a good electrician.

  • @mrharlemike28
    @mrharlemike28 Před 5 lety +13

    I never thought of that concept with lighting. Keeping it balanced to avoid strain on the eyes. GREAT TIP! But then you ALWAYS have great tips!

  • @silvergypsylady
    @silvergypsylady Před 5 lety +10

    I learn so much from your videos. Thank you for making them. I doubt I'll be doing my own electric in my bathroom but I'll know enough to make sure whoever does it does it right.

    • @HomeRenoVisionDIY
      @HomeRenoVisionDIY  Před 5 lety +5

      That is the other side of why we do what we do. Consumer protection. Cheers!

  • @Chris-ey6rn
    @Chris-ey6rn Před 5 lety +18

    Love this. I started my bathroom remodel myself , heated floor, drop in place of stock tub with a jacuzzi (that will need electric ) and bigger shower . This is perfect. Cheers

  • @mikezimmerman2786
    @mikezimmerman2786 Před 3 lety

    I was 22 when I started to learn residential wiring as a helper that was 50 years ago. I got some good tips from this video. Never stop learning.

  • @Stanco1919
    @Stanco1919 Před 3 lety +5

    In the US, the bathroom GFCI need to be on a 20A circuit so you need to use 12/2 for that.

  • @RonaldStJames
    @RonaldStJames Před 5 lety +11

    I just spent more time reading the comments than this video took... ugh !
    He said at the beginning that code is different everywhere ,he pulled a permit and it 'll be inspected by the ( ESA )
    the Electrical Safety Authority. Nice work Jeff .

    • @rnyestrada5922
      @rnyestrada5922 Před 4 lety +1

      Its called the national electrical code its supposed to be the same everywhere inside the US

    • @bradx2333
      @bradx2333 Před 4 lety +5

      @@rnyestrada5922 He's in Canada.

    • @jasongrace6259
      @jasongrace6259 Před 4 lety

      @@rnyestrada5922 DOH!

  • @willthomas9549
    @willthomas9549 Před 4 lety +11

    i do all the same stuff for a living as our good friend here an must say im loving this channel.. have never subscribed to one before but think this ones worth it. An I have learned a bunch of tricks that made my life easier. Thanks a bunch an will be learning alot more from you. In New York here most buildings are 100+ years old.. lol

    • @baltazar0007
      @baltazar0007 Před 3 lety

      is it really legal for non electricians in the usa to make this kind of work themself ? dont you need special license. ?? thx from denmark

  • @sandycz8127
    @sandycz8127 Před 3 lety +3

    I'm a female watching your videos, they are awesome, I've learned a whole lot. You are SO right about makeup lighting thank you for mentioning that. Shadows are horrible and lighting is extremely important.

  • @pharoahakhenaten6630
    @pharoahakhenaten6630 Před 5 lety +6

    Your Awesome Jeff. Very easy to understand. You know enough to not try to speak to everyone like they are a general contractor. Best CZcams channel
    Cheers Chris

    • @HomeRenoVisionDIY
      @HomeRenoVisionDIY  Před 5 lety +1

      Cheers Chris, just tryion gto give out some information that can be helpful to the Diy world.

  • @lisakukla459
    @lisakukla459 Před 3 lety +12

    I love this channel. Every time, I leave thinking, "Yeah, I can do that." It's like having someone do the first one for you.
    I'm buying a place that has the beginnings of a tiny house, just the shell and some insulation. It's largely because of this channel that I feel confident enough to take on such a project with no prior experience (and almost no money, if I'm being honest). It's a little daunting, but also massively empowering. Thank you for that. 🤗

  • @samforbes9055
    @samforbes9055 Před 4 lety +1

    Jeff, at 42:19 your face says it all! "..you realize you forgot the wiring!". So classic.

  • @beeski2922
    @beeski2922 Před 3 lety

    Man, you are a god send to anyone doing any kind of home project. I don't even look for other videos anymore. Anytime I'm starting a new project, the first thing i do is search your library of videos. Thank you for all that you do!

  • @brenthubner9521
    @brenthubner9521 Před 4 lety +7

    you can have the switch within reach of the shower, but it would also have to be on a GFI. Also if you already have a GFI breaker you don't need any more GFI outlets. Love the videos

  • @apacalyptic1freelancevideo823

    This guy actually is teaching me without having to make it a rocket scientist job

  • @Engineerboy100
    @Engineerboy100 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow, just wow, what a wealth of information! I'm currently working on a 5 part series on how I installed a back up generator but not to this level of detail. I really enjoyed and learned a lot watching this, I'll have to watch it a couple more times to get it all to soak in. Thank you for posting!

  • @robertochavez8196
    @robertochavez8196 Před 3 lety +1

    There no doubt that being from a country really define us. My boss was from Vietnam and never wanted to cut the wire extra longer. Look at this Canadian guy , he is great!! He cuts extra longer and won't care about a couple of cents of wire wasted. Viva Canada and america!!??

  • @jakerawlins4698
    @jakerawlins4698 Před 4 lety +4

    I’m in the Detroit area and while finishing my basement I’ve watched a few videos and enjoyed the information you’ve given. When I ran my wire I put my roll of wire by the breaker panel and ran it to my farthest outlet or switch then connected everything. It helped not having a ton of extra wire to clean up. Plus if I needed more I just pulled some more down the line.

  • @HammeredMiller
    @HammeredMiller Před 4 lety +3

    I love his consideration for future remodel. Consideration for others is awesome. Think big!

  • @2010williethomas
    @2010williethomas Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks Jeff! Great tutorial as always, appreciate all you do for the community, thank you 😁

  • @eyeswideshut2800
    @eyeswideshut2800 Před 4 lety +1

    I was about to order my electrical in my cabin but these videos are making me want to do it myself, the 10yr old boy in me is getting excited.

  • @bamhm182
    @bamhm182 Před 4 lety +11

    Great video! Just wanted to learn a little about running wire and learned a whole lot. I'm usually got a huge fan of long videos, but I found all parts to be pretty quick to the chase and relevant. Looking forward to watching more by you!

  • @corey2242
    @corey2242 Před 5 lety +9

    Love this channel only 16 but still love to learn .

    • @HomeRenoVisionDIY
      @HomeRenoVisionDIY  Před 5 lety +2

      Great time to learn. Cheers!

    • @girlmastergeneral
      @girlmastergeneral Před 5 lety +3

      Keep it up! Not everyone needs a college degree for a desk job. The trades pay great! We have a massive shortage of helpers/journey men etc in the electric field.

  • @coreygrua3271
    @coreygrua3271 Před 5 lety

    To me, a PhD represents a very large body of knowledge in a particular field. Hence, Dr. Thorman and his doctorate in all things building wise. When I really got the DIY bug, Jeff was there to humorously explain my road ahead in practical, intelligent terms. I’m creating a bathroom downstairs right now and this good man is right there with his CZcamss to save me time and frustration. What a library he is a building using some of the Internet’s best videography. These are gems.

  • @msimbo93
    @msimbo93 Před 3 lety +2

    Great videos! Detailed but not too boring, real life applications and really good, solid advice to keep you out of trouble. Thanks for sharing this stuff!

  • @Jeff-xy7fv
    @Jeff-xy7fv Před 5 lety +93

    At 1:26 - Actually, the Code requires a separate 20A circuit (with 12-2 wire) for the receptacle outlets. And they must be GFI-protected. Also, 14-3 is used for the exhaust fan if it contains a built-in light. Black powers the fan motor, red powers the light.

    • @fd3871
      @fd3871 Před 5 lety +21

      you should have listened further, indeed 210-11(c)(3) applies, but there is the exception "Exception: Where the 20-ampere circuit supplies a single bathroom,
      outlets for other equipment within the same bathroom shall be permitted to be supplied in accordance with 210.23(A)(1) and (A)(2)." So as long as the 20 amp breaker that supplies the GFCI doesn't supply any other bathrooms he is good to go using it for other items in the bathroom.

    • @pgalatioto
      @pgalatioto Před 5 lety +21

      Jeff not sure why you are being attacked, everything you said is accurate and stated politely

    • @russrockino-rr0864
      @russrockino-rr0864 Před 5 lety +5

      ​@@fd3871ou are absolutely correct FD. I have an extra 20 amp GFCI protected circuit for the floor heat in my master bathroom, but that is just me. Everything I do in my own house is better than code. I am not trying to make a living when I am working on my own house. Russ-Journeyman Electrician.

    • @Jeff-xy7fv
      @Jeff-xy7fv Před 5 lety +17

      @@fd3871 Yes, that's true. But my point was that the entire bathroom CANNOT be wired with just 14-2 wire, as the guy was aiming to do. Only the lights can, as well as a basic exhaust fan without a light.

    • @TheRealTonyCastillo
      @TheRealTonyCastillo Před 5 lety +5

      @@fd3871 It seems however that he is using 2 14-2 circuits in the bathroom, one for lighting and 1 for the gfci and floor heat. The exception only applies if he is running 1 20 amp circuit to the bathroom and all lighting in addition to the gfci are all on a 20 amp homerun for only the bathroom. With him running a 14-2 home run then it is required to run a 20 amp circuit for the gfci on the vanity and no other outlets on that circuit. In most cases that I have seen the floor heating manufacture requires a second circuit to feed just the floor heat and be gfci protected. I also thought any lighting inside of a bathtub had to be gfci protected as well.

  • @aaronjacobson6957
    @aaronjacobson6957 Před 4 lety +3

    Hello. I've been an electrician for 20 years. This guy really does have a ton of knowledge. I like his better safe than sorry mentality known to the rest of the world as common sense.
    Granted, the codes are different in the great space of Canada, but all in all dude really knows his stuff.
    Keep up the awesome work !!
    BTW your 18 tips for drywalling video is AMAZING!!!!!!

  • @chrisvardeman7047
    @chrisvardeman7047 Před 3 lety

    Great explanation of pot light spacing. I have been struggling with this on my remodel and it just solved all my problems.

  • @brittanycarter2083
    @brittanycarter2083 Před 3 lety

    Thank u so much for talking about how far apart the lights have to be for the dark spots. I found out light will sometimes affect my vertigo we just ran new lights in our bathroom and couldn't figure out what was going on every time I would walk in it had never been an issue in the past. This explains everything thank you, it might be a pain to go back up there to add a couple more lights but to save me a headace down the road itll be easy

  • @nameyourchannel7844
    @nameyourchannel7844 Před 5 lety +7

    Haha.. Awesome. The whole time he was sealing up the box, I was wondering what his plan was for the wiring..? Lol
    But hey, as a fellow Canadian in Alberta, I do appreciate the videos and information about code and whatnot. Good videos!

  • @teh60
    @teh60 Před 5 lety +3

    Really like your wiring rough in. Also, I think the Tuck Tape is awesome stuff. Nice job.

  • @joekind1
    @joekind1 Před 4 lety

    I like the way that you strip the wires before placing them in the box and the way you twist the wires together.

  • @looksgoodtous
    @looksgoodtous Před 3 lety +2

    Finally coming back to this after initially watching because I'm doing my first switch and wiring in my wife's new sewing room! Taking all the notes in my DIY notebook hehehe

  • @ChristoefurQ
    @ChristoefurQ Před 5 lety +4

    So fun to watch. Wish I could spend a day with you. That knowledge is priceless.

  • @AdamEarl2
    @AdamEarl2 Před 5 lety +8

    Good video Jeff. I am under the assumption that stapling the wire to the bottom of the joists is a no-go, even with strapping before drywall. If the drywall is up, it would be no problem to fish through that area. Maybe depends on what the inspector sees in his 5min rough inspection, and if you have the ceiling boarded up by then :)

    • @HomeRenoVisionDIY
      @HomeRenoVisionDIY  Před 5 lety +2

      no problem running wire to the joist. That is done all the time. The strapping does not even need to be installed at inspection.Cheers!

    • @johnanderson8865
      @johnanderson8865 Před 4 lety

      @@HomeRenoVisionDIY I saw you run the wire to the bottom of the joists and wondered if you would pass inspection. Then I saw something about your strapping.... Will you pass inspection that way? Or will the wire clear your strapping for the drywall?

    • @marcfinkelstein4132
      @marcfinkelstein4132 Před 4 lety +2

      @@HomeRenoVisionDIY Hi Jeff. I love all your videos! I've been reamed out by a master electrician for attaching wire beneath a joist because the drywall supposedly pinches it and risks it being screwed into on drywall attachment. I understand this latter argument. Why not make holes in the joists like we do in studs?

  • @Bubbabraindead
    @Bubbabraindead Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the vid. I am over in Thailand just getting to the electrical stage of my house. They do things a little different over here and no codes to follow. I want to be as lose as I can to code. I have alot of aluminium aerated block walls and full on steel stud walls that they are not use to. This was a big help. Thanks.

  • @poolmotorrepairguyFL
    @poolmotorrepairguyFL Před 4 lety +1

    The Florida pool pump motor repair guy approved ! that was good info

  • @Kalithecontractor
    @Kalithecontractor Před 4 lety +12

    Jeff, your content is so well done, and I love how you have a solution for everything a DIYer may come across. I'm renovating my first home (built in the 1950's) to save some money and I've been binge watching all of your videos. They're incredibly invaluable. Thank you for sharing what you do.

  • @leimdog
    @leimdog Před 4 lety +5

    Dude, you are a genius!! I watched one of your videos last night and subscribed! This is the second one and I love it. You're quick, but thorough and explain everything. You keep a good pace in your videos and explain everything that laymen homeowners like me need to know, even if they've got previous experience but might be missing some details.

  • @johnhunt2388
    @johnhunt2388 Před 3 lety +1

    I'm in NZ and I enjoyed learning your way of setting your wire up as it was well thought out.

  • @bones549
    @bones549 Před 5 lety +14

    Great vid, two things, I noticed when you pulled your wire into the metal wall box through the knocked out tabs you did not put in any twin screw clamps? Is it not required to have that or some kind of grommet to protect against chafing? Second, dude throw on some safety glasses. Watching you drill overhead like that gave me the heebie-jeebies. Many moons ago got a piece of metal in my eye by being careless almost lost sight. Cheers!

  • @mikkelnashville5204
    @mikkelnashville5204 Před 4 lety +3

    I believe all plugs are ran on 12- 2 the yellow sleeve and for lighting 14 you know the white sleeved ones. If you create too much heat using incorrect wiring you'll burn the house down so 12-2 for plugs and 14 for wiring you can look at gauge chart it will tell you what plugs and what wiring to use and you won't be spending that much more for the correct wiring.

  • @kimberlydeprey
    @kimberlydeprey Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for providing this valuable information for free to your fans :)

  • @craigtalbot607
    @craigtalbot607 Před 4 lety

    LOVE your habit of light switch first - then fan. I also do this with ceiling fans!

    • @garychandler4296
      @garychandler4296 Před 3 lety

      Think; do you ever reach further in to find the light? Closest is just natural.

  • @TheRealTonyCastillo
    @TheRealTonyCastillo Před 5 lety +9

    Those are some goofy staples, never seen them here in the US like that. At $20.00-$40.00 a pop for good lineman's I prefer to use a harbor freight $5.00 hammer than my lineman's..just saying.. :-) I would be happy to send you a box of cheep hammers if you need them...hehe.. We generally run some type of conduit down to the floor to make it easier to fish the load wire from the floor heat into the box with the thermostat in it. I like your patience in dealing with us electricians and non electrician comments. Looking forward to your next video.

    • @mycats7321
      @mycats7321 Před 5 lety

      Conduit is a good idea as well.

    • @aaron74
      @aaron74 Před 5 lety +2

      Those staples are used in Canada, and they are excellent. They have "stops" on them so you can gauge how deep to pound them in. They're also metal so they won't break like the plastic ones in cold climates. I wish Thomas & Betts distributed them here in the USA, but they're only CSA approved, not UL approved.

    • @gm-lb9oe
      @gm-lb9oe Před 3 lety

      I have a set of line man pliers, and the top and bottom of the jaws are actually knurled , sort of like a framing hammer that's knurled, so the pliers don't slip when you are hitting the nail of the staple

  • @cainKuri
    @cainKuri Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you. I learned a lot with this video.

  • @cdgregOG
    @cdgregOG Před 3 lety +1

    Great video, seems really straight forward once you know what you're doing and have successfully run electrical a number of times.

  • @rpsloss
    @rpsloss Před 3 lety

    I freaking love this dude. Single-handedly *almost* makes me want to be Canadian

  • @mikebono6082
    @mikebono6082 Před 5 lety +6

    Thank you sir. I like your videos and the way you explain. Keep up the good work.

  • @brentroberts9979
    @brentroberts9979 Před 3 lety +7

    You also want to remember that NEC states that you have to have a minimum of 6 inches of workable conductor from the face of the box and not the back. The best way to determine this is to use the length of your wire cutters to determine the length of the wire. I also like the idea of leaving a service loop in the wall for future electrical replacements.

  • @dariusjones4635
    @dariusjones4635 Před 5 lety +2

    One day I want to be an electrician, Great Video!!

  • @Hitmandan
    @Hitmandan Před 5 lety +2

    Great video as always! I started looking into investing in real estate which led me to wanting videos to know how to know how to properly assess the condition of a house and what repairs are needed. I've started practicing myself and your videos helped me feel comfortable in replacing my own sink and PVC piping that was leaking in my bathroom and it was a great success! Much of what you are saying here is a little over my head, but I don't necessarily see a problem with that. Take in what I know and Google what I don't. Thank you for your wealth of information!

  • @TheAfterShowbutLater
    @TheAfterShowbutLater Před 4 lety +6

    I've been in construction for a few years now. Next to This Old house, you're my favorite channel for construction tips.

  • @Naught_This_Time
    @Naught_This_Time Před 5 lety +3

    A beautifully made and edited video. Well done.

  • @chrise.321
    @chrise.321 Před 3 lety

    😉 us shorter people are always thinking of ways to accommodate ourselves to get the job done. Thanks for mentioning that.

  • @wascallywabbit8940
    @wascallywabbit8940 Před 3 lety

    I like those Gang boxes. Those big ground screws in the back are HANDY!!

  • @choiceblade
    @choiceblade Před 4 lety +8

    You got my Sub on "...and then you're gonna realize...I forgot to run the wire...". Great job, and notwithstanding this omission you clearly know a shit ton about doing this work. Thanks!

  • @jeffreywilt4758
    @jeffreywilt4758 Před 5 lety +24

    Love your videos. I watch them everyday, and sometimes I even watch the same video over and over again. Keep the uploads coming!!!

  • @phillipkanealy9427
    @phillipkanealy9427 Před 5 lety

    I am literally in the middle of a complete bathroom remodel of a century farm house. Love this channel and I use it for all my remodeling now and forever!

    • @HomeRenoVisionDIY
      @HomeRenoVisionDIY  Před 5 lety

      Cheers Philip. Looking forward to hearing from you about your specific challenges.

    • @phillipkanealy9427
      @phillipkanealy9427 Před 5 lety

      Main problems I've had are weird double layer drywall 18"x4' nailed every 3 inches. Demo was horrible. Plus the old corner bead they used in the day was a wire netting, super annoying!

  • @843292
    @843292 Před 4 lety

    Jeff, this was a great video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!

  • @lamasheen4808
    @lamasheen4808 Před 3 lety +3

    If this dude was in the United States, I would hire him just because he seems so likable..

    • @burrhannon6081
      @burrhannon6081 Před 3 lety +1

      I too am going through the gambit of his videos often just because I love him. He makes me feel like I can do anything.

  • @theooogirl3495
    @theooogirl3495 Před 4 lety +3

    Love your videos im binge watching them. Id love to see a video about the top 10 things a electrical inspector looks for when looking at a residential rough in inspection.
    You seem to know what codes there are and are very educated.

  • @user-lu2wi2tv8w
    @user-lu2wi2tv8w Před 3 lety

    This video will help with an upcoming home renovation im doing

  • @thomasbechard
    @thomasbechard Před 3 lety +1

    Haven't seen this kind of box. I love the ground wire connections at the back of the box. Here they all have to be tied together with a wire nut. This is way better.

  • @redKheld
    @redKheld Před 5 lety +7

    Man, looking at all these videos, being the perfectionist I am I wish I had the time and money to just build my house from scratch.

  • @jeftex8875
    @jeftex8875 Před 5 lety +3

    Excellent point about blocking out for wall switch beside the door.
    I do it regardless of size trim.
    I had an "electrician" tell me, You can't put that there, I've got to put my switch box there"....
    Ok....it's the same kind of lumber as the king stud, be my guest.😉😁

    • @mrromantimothy
      @mrromantimothy Před 4 lety

      If he would have used a 4-inch square box with brackets he could have just ran what would be a fire block and put the Box anywhere he wanted to with a two gang mud ring . Also 54 inches is too high + 42" or 46" to the top is the ADA Compliant height, I never put my boxes on the nearest stud that is cheesy , this guy makes excuses for everything, I don't make excuses my shit works and I've never failed inspection

  • @redtech4455
    @redtech4455 Před 4 lety

    Great Video,
    Make sure you have 2" clearance from wire run and drywall, (ceiling on the wire between the straps).
    Also if your box is more than 4", then you need support.
    And last thing, NEW CODE , sure you run the heated floors wire and sensor wire though core line ( flexible plastic pipe)

  • @419gates
    @419gates Před 4 lety +1

    Great video....I've been an electrician for 13 years and I have confidence in your install! My only suggestion is to wire up your junction boxes before the drywall goes on. Make all your joints, install all your little tails and marettes, then carefully coil the wiring to be connected to the device just behind where the device is to go. This is essential when you have many cables coming into a box, and have too many tasks on the go to try remember what is what. Also, this method will allow anyone to install devices without having completed the rough in themselves. Not necessary when you are doing a small job by yourself but still a good habit. This will eliminate most mistakes that could be made, speed up your install and help to keep the painted drywall clean since you have much less work to do to install the devices. I don't know how many times I've gotten the call to come wire someones house, only to get there to find rats nests of wiring coming out of multibanks of switches, and all the drywall installed. Then they give me the "You're the electrician" line. When a homeowner says: "I'll wire it, you just hook it up for me", never take the job.Thanks for the great vid....I can tell by the way you work that this is not your first barbeque.....but I won't tell ESA that lol.

    • @Anticlockman
      @Anticlockman Před 4 lety

      419gates I am an electrician as well and I am not confident in this guys install

  • @rickastley8421
    @rickastley8421 Před 3 lety +3

    remember, when doing the ground wire, hook it up clockwise so that it moves with the driver

  • @markmckinley5989
    @markmckinley5989 Před 5 lety +12

    Must be a Canadian thing. Required to run 12 gauge here, and be within 36 inches of sink for outlet.

    • @HomeRenoVisionDIY
      @HomeRenoVisionDIY  Před 5 lety +2

      Even if it is GFCI!

    • @markmckinley5989
      @markmckinley5989 Před 5 lety +4

      @@HomeRenoVisionDIY Pretty everything has to be ground fault or arc fault now. I just run the breakers that do both. The 20A breaker is because many ladies have lots of electric hair appliances.

    • @mycats7321
      @mycats7321 Před 5 lety +1

      @@HomeRenoVisionDIY Yeah, you want a larger wire for more load for things like hair dryers & according to the IRC (International Residential Code) you need to have a GFI outlet within 36 inches of the lavatory. It's so people can plug in their shavers, electric toothbrushes, hair dryers, & whatever other appliances people use.

    • @thetapper61
      @thetapper61 Před 4 lety

      Here in USA 12g is for Outlets, 14g for Lighting.

  • @arrosconpollo1
    @arrosconpollo1 Před 3 lety

    Outstanding video. I am interested in adding the new 1/2 inch can lights in my laundry room. I have no experience with 14/2, 14/3 wire at all. Electric work scares me, though I can solder and do some small project stuff like that. This video really helps me understand. Thank you. Wishing you much success!

  • @mrharlemike28
    @mrharlemike28 Před 5 lety +2

    "..fan over the toilet is EFFECTIVE." 🤣😂 I agree!

  • @VikingBagsYT
    @VikingBagsYT Před 4 lety +8

    Your channel was recommended by a friend, great content!

  • @LazyBoyZR1
    @LazyBoyZR1 Před 5 lety +5

    44:07 Towel warmer not tile warmer. Love your video's btw. Keep them coming!

  • @AboutAHalfHour
    @AboutAHalfHour Před 3 lety

    Really appreciate the tricks and tips, for roughing in. I really saw myself, when you had the moment, "And .... I forgot to run the wire".

  • @doomaster4
    @doomaster4 Před 5 lety +1

    Utah its required for 12gage 20Amp circuit dedicated plug GFCI. Ive run a 12-3 up to the exhaust fan in case I want to change out the fan to a fan and light combo. Used some scrap 2x10 sideways between studs with pocket screws around towel bar height to give me more options and something solid to screw into.

  • @BradKempeny
    @BradKempeny Před 4 lety +7

    "...don't know too many cases where you would use 14/3 in a bathroom..." What about running the fan exhaust and light on separate switches. Is that not common?

    • @parsineo
      @parsineo Před 4 lety +4

      He’s obviously never wired a jack and Jill bathroom before where it’s a shared bath between two bedroom doors. Admittedly, he isn’t an electrician but his work in this video is laughable. Canada’s code is supposed to be better than the US, but this workmanship wouldn’t get you a job anywhere in the states.

  • @thehutchttu
    @thehutchttu Před 5 lety +4

    Don't forget you need a nail plate to protect your wire running through a stud from future screws. Cheers! 🍻

    • @squigglyphrank9348
      @squigglyphrank9348 Před 4 lety

      Calm down Karen

    • @darrenwoloshyn
      @darrenwoloshyn Před 4 lety

      You only need a plate if the hole is not drilled in the Center of the stud. If it’s at least 32mm from the edge of the stud, you are good.

  • @stophelscorner5130
    @stophelscorner5130 Před 3 lety

    Another outstanding video! I can't tell you much I appreciate you teaching so much and so well.

  • @delekham1863
    @delekham1863 Před 5 lety

    I live in Medicine Hat Alberta. The codes are very similar to Ontario if not the same, if I remember 30 yrs ago stuff and things. I got lost on a few things you were doing, so that means I have to watch again to point them out. No it wasn't the floor heating. That was something I never worked with. So Thanks for that info!
    Great video once again.

  • @markg454
    @markg454 Před 4 lety +3

    "... and then you realize, you forgot to run the wire ... lovely" -- even the dogs in the house put their paws to their foreheads ... classic Jeff

  • @matthewbowman8305
    @matthewbowman8305 Před 4 lety +7

    You should always pull your home run in 12/2 along with receptacles . 14 gauge wire should only be used for lighting .

    • @danielz722
      @danielz722 Před 4 lety

      A nine month necro, but the only thing I use 14 gauge wire for are surround sound speakers.

    • @fedfreds832
      @fedfreds832 Před 4 lety

      matthew bowman eh 14 wire should really only be used in small applications. If you plan on having multiple fixtures and or plugs on the same circuit just spend the lil extra and run 12 with 20 amps instead of 15

  • @thriftyelf3845
    @thriftyelf3845 Před 3 lety

    This is an awesome video! Get tips that will save me from making mistakes. You could have edited out your mistake, but the fact that you didn’t created another reachable moment that showed your viewers not to panic - it’s totally fixable! Awesome Sensei!

  • @Stevej2013
    @Stevej2013 Před 5 lety +1

    Again, you give great advice. I just love your videos. Thank you.

  • @markg454
    @markg454 Před 4 lety +5

    "You can't throw a box in the middle of plastic, can you?" -- classic Jeff

  • @alexill
    @alexill Před 5 lety +234

    The only reason I became an electrician is so I could work with strippers #cheers
    “Switches be trippin’” #gary

  • @jackriley5974
    @jackriley5974 Před 5 lety +2

    At least he strips the sheathing before securing it in the box. One of my pet peeves is to see the boxes stuffed, then have an electrician reach into a box with a utility knife to strip the wire.

    • @HomeRenoVisionDIY
      @HomeRenoVisionDIY  Před 5 lety

      Thanks Jack, I passed inspection so I must know what I am doing!

  • @jeffkinser737
    @jeffkinser737 Před 3 lety

    very important detail at 6: 50!!!! good to know, thank you Jeff