The BIGGEST Mistakes DIYers Don't Know They Are Making When Wiring Receptacles | How To
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- In this video I show you some of the most common mistakes that are made when installing receptacles. Some of these are not done by just DIYers, I have seen professionals make some of the same mistakes. Hopefully this will help with some things I have found to look out for or at the very least, a good reminder!
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So these are some of the most common mistakes I have observed and even been guilty of in the past. Which ones did you find helpful and are there any that you think could be added to this list? Thanks!
I always check to put the hot on the same side as the smaller opening on front of receptacle. Modern receptacles have a larger opening on the neutral side and smaller on hot side.
Yes you cannot use the device as a splice or land the incoming wire on one screw and the outgoing wire on the other screw. The only reason there are 2 screws on each side is if you are making the top and bottom being fed with 2 different circuits at which time you break the jumper between the screws to separate them.
Also the code says when you land a wire under a screw the wire must be at least 75% around the screw.
@@lawrence7dyer865 or if your making half switched receptacle
Thank you from a plumber in North Carolina
Do you realize how rare it is to post a diy video and not get a bunch of "experts" to rip you a new one? Well, this guy pulled it off. Gives valuable info. Oh, and I too am glad you don't have obnoxious nor any music in the background. Not needed. The info is the star of the show.
Really glad to hear you liked it so much. Thanks a lot for the feedback! It is very much appreciated!
@OldiesandOldschool I pay a licensing fee monthly to use a bunch of royalty free music. However, I haven’t used any songs in a year or 2 in my videos because they can be distracting. So no itch 😎
@@HowToHomeDIY I think you mean royalty free music
You got this!!
I'm a retired electrician (40 years) and I found this video excellent. Well done and well worth it for anyone including electricians to watch
Found out my 17 year old house is wired with aluminum main wires from the junction box through the house.
Is it worth rewiring with copper if I can get better gauge than residential code?
I live near the Texas border so I can get it in Nuevo Laredo cheap.
I already have one short in the kitchen.
I can do the rewiring and get an electrician to finish the box.
I did about 25 years of journeyman work, and if I'd been able to make a video back in the day, it would have included all of this. As you can probably verify, I can't begin to count all of the partially burnt-up wires (usually the neutral) that I've easily yanked out of (or snapped right off) those godawful "back-stab" connection terminals. Then there were the loose neutrals that actually caught fire and severely tested the fireproof characteristics of a cut-in box. Those were usually Joe Homeowner's handiwork. 😱
Just that little tip near the start about the gauge on the back of the outlet… immediate thumbs up. No one yet has mentioned that, and I surely would have missed it
Thank you for good, solid information without all the blah, blah, blah.
Great demonstration. No junk music, no bleating or blathering; straight to the point and focused. Thank you.
Great job might tell them best way to install outlet top side.
I really appreciate the efficient use of time - every minute was necessary, no unnecessary chatting, straight to business. If I miss something, I can back up. Valuable information for a DIYer. One shouldn't have to call an electrician for something this small and you wrap up the important safety issues.
BRAVO on efficient use Of time !
I am so busy I sometimes think I’m going nuts,
but your information is spot on in time management and stress-relief
for me, and that is something you don’t
see too often here.
Thank you
Justin will get ⚃ in a 🕖 and a couple times in a row and 🕖 is not in
I’ve been changing out all my outlets and switches. They were more than 30yrs old and brittle. I’ve seen some crazy things. This is a great reminder to do things the right way. Thanks for your video.
I always praise people like this for taking the time to show us these educational videos...I've learned so much and saved so much money over the years, that I can't give this guy enough compliments. Thank you!
You need to demonstrate what a “pigtail” is for multiple wires hooking to a receptacle! Good video!
Thanks for the simple explanations with good visuals to understand what you are explaining. I would feel confident as a diy'er to take on a project that I am not familiar with. Keep up the good videos and solutions for the average person who is not formally trained.
I love this. Yes. This would help. I immediately went to google to look this up as I didn’t know and have now ordered some to fix a previously installed outlet without them 😂
Easier to remember that the two B’s go together: “black to brass”. Then everything else falls into place. Anyone that doesn’t know the screw that is literally coloured green is for the ground wire has no business touching anything electrical.
when working with receptacles, you should also remember, "right will bite" as it helps remember which side of the receptacle is supposed to be the hot side while testing.
That’s how I was originally taught way way back in 1981
you know, I was taught way back when the polarized plugs with only two wires were coming out that the letter W uses more ink than the letter B so therefore the slots in the front are longer for the white wire..lol.. never learned the difference in the screws before..
Wow, simple, but I’ve never thought of it that way. Thanks for sharing “black to brass” I’ll have to remember that one!
Yup black to brass and white to bright
Very good information. As an electrician for over 35 years and electricla instructor for over 20 years, this video is very accurate and provides good information. The only caveat I would add is usung the word "short" in my experience there were more "opens" than shorts, meaning a bad connection will open the circuit, not allowing for the flow of current. Great video!
Just wondering why do manufactures continue to make outlets with backstabbing holes if it's so bad? Have you personally seen those things cause problems. The outlets are UL certified think if it was that bad they would not be certified. Short circuit is what you want so it trips the breaker open is worse someone could get shocked if a metal J-box, or conduit is not grounded.
@@Mike-01234 The only reason I can possibly understand that the backstab is still allowed is that it is an Approved and Listed application. I have seen many Approved and Listed items not work optimally, however, the Authority having jurisdiction, may decide to not allow the backstab method in their jurisdiction, as it is an improvement and not a lowering of the Approving and Listing authority. I never allowed it nor did any of my employers when I was working in the field. I have seen too many instances where the wire would, due to heating and cooling of the conductor, cause the spring tension of the quick connect to lose integrity and allow the conductor to have intermittent contact with the termination on the backstab. In my experience, the neutral wire was the culprit. I hope this helps explain the reason.
@@stanleyo7140 What do you think of those receptacles have the lever connection like a Wago.
@@Mike-01234 If you mean the type that use a clamp mechanism internal to the device, I have found those to provide an adequate mechanical connection, they seem to work better if two wires are inserted side by side so that the clamping mechanism is not at an angle with just one wire. Thanks for the question.
I was an electrician for 35 years and this is a very good video I will be sharing this with my grandson !
That measurement tool on the receptacle is 🤯 I audibly gasped, haha. So glad you mentioned it! My shop teacher in high school taught me to use my pinky from the top of the nail to the first knuckle but this is much more useful. Your videos are always so well explained without any useless chatter. Thank you for your time and effort!
I am not a professional electrician but have done a lot of electrical work myself due to not having the finances to pay a professional. I always research and make sure that I'm doing it the right way. Years ago I had to read the books that I still own and would make sure everything was done right. Today having the ability to see videos like this is an amazing thing. The learning process is far faster when seeing visuals. I have a quick project today and was just refreshing myself; so thanks!
@@jayhaines1792 what do you mean feed through. The one where he was complaining that two wires were attached to one screw?
@@universalask yeah jay haines is right.
I’m a 22 year electrical contractor and concur with him.
I like to use large wiring boxes and bring all the wires together with scotch-lock or wire nut so only one set of wires go to the receptacle. If you have to change a receptacle or switch, you don’t open circuit and have power possible on the any neutral or uncontrolled hot.
@@jayhaines1792 I look at residential wiring as the worst possible chance of problems. Even if the power is turned off, someone could be using the neutral as a return for power else where. Funny, it was my dad who pointed it out and proved it while remodeling a house. So always take care when breaking neutrals and test wires, unless the main breaker is shut down.
@@jayhaines1792 I agree your experienced and licensed. My comment was for those who trust that a turned off breaker is safe. It is never totally safe. Respect the power and treat all wiring as hot unless it is ground clustered and tested.
I've been doing DIY electrical for years. The house hasn't burned down thank goodness. No injuries. But I know I've committed every sin on your list and in one of your companion videos. I found your videos today before embarking on adding a new wall plug because I thought I should get some tips. I followed several of yours, particularly the ones regarding how to correctly twist wires and use wire nuts. I feel so much better knowing I did it right. Worked first time too 😊 Thank you for your clear instructions!
Great tips! It's amazing learning these little details to really make the process much safer and easier (strip gauge on back of outlet, different screw tips, clockwise wire curling, etc.). I thought before the video that there wasn't much else to learn about installing outlets but I was proven wrong. Thank you.
I have always been a DIYer but have no formal training. These videos you have taken the time to make are awesome for me.. I would like to change out my receptacles (they are 51 yrs old). Now I have a good idea what to buy and the proper install. AND... Thank all you commenters. I have learned from you also with your great questions and comments. The cameraman rocks!!!! Thank you again👍👍
Hope you have copper/instead of Aluminum/ wire in your house. Let me tell you how (not) fun it is to change outlets in that situation!
@@kurtvanluven9351
You can use CO/ALR, CU-AL, or AL-CU stamped and approved devices instead of pig tailing everything right? If you have aluminum wiring.
@@kurtvanluven9351 guess I will have to investigate this further. Things May be different here in so. Florida. Thank you for your reply. 👍
@@johnbagewll2321 thank you for your reply and comment. Will investigate further. Things May be different here in So. Florida. 👍
Very helpful videos. I would suggest one step prior to wiring or replacing receptacles. That step is to use a polarity tested on the circuit before making any changes. Years ago, I had to replace a receptacle with a damaged plastic face. I removed the receptacle and rewired it according to code, as you have shown. When I was done, I checked the polarity and was surprised when it showed reversed. I double checked the wiring on my new outlet and the black and white wires were correct. I then used a voltmeter to check the wiring and found that the WHITE wire was hot and the black was neutral. Long story short- I traced the problem to the electrical panel. The white wire was wrapped with a piece of black tape and connected to the hot side of the breaker; the black wire wrapped with a white tape.
I talked to the City Building Inspector who told me that if the black wire is compromised during construction, it was permissible to reverse the wires for that circuit as long as all of the connections in the house also were marked with white/black tape. I went through the house and checked all outlets on that circuit for tape and only about half were actually marked. Assuming that the existing wiring is correct was my first mistake!!
So much for the validity of Building Inspectors.
@@tommybotts Where it would have taken little time and been easier to switch the white and black instead of going to every outlet and marking it with black and white tape... Some people just take the lazy way out. And electricians have to be licensed. So let us assume the house never had a DIYer doing the work prior to this. That becomes scary as to how many homes that particular electrician did. Once the wall is closed, they can get away with anything and you never know what is behind the plate unless you do the inspection yourself.
Wow that is eye opening reminder! I will definitely buy polarity tester. It is like we must not take face value of anything and everything indeed! Glad read comments down this far and kudos 2 U sharing with us spine chilling Infor that any house can be burn down with things like totally irresponsible house builder and wiring person(s) failed stated or post on circuit breaker panel! Dam on them!
Ys spine chilling or house can be burn down! So many despicable ahols out there, among other ahols!@@chrisowen2925
My house was a convent and built in 1925. The prior owner had replaced the knob and tube and did new wiring, but as I've been changing old 2 prong outlets for 3 prong, and I've noticed the white wire is hot and connected to the brass side. Now I'm concerned that it might be more than just connecting to the right side of the outlet, and I should really get an electrician in here to make sure there's not a fire waiting to happen. I've heard bussing on the walls, and the bathroom light (which still has the push bottom switch) comes on when it wants to a well as the lights and ceiling fan in my living room, and the AC trips because there seems to be too much on one circuit. 😢 I've been trying to save money doing a few things myself, but it might be time for a pro to make sure my family is safe.😮
Great job, Adam. Keep 'em coming. I know nothing about any of it but I find myself at a place in life where everything seems to need repair and there's no one to do it but me and little resources. You're helping tremendously. Thanks so much.
Great details and close-up, step by step videos! Thank you! So many DIY videos don't show enough close-ups!!!
You are very welcome! Really glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback John!
Great video! As a rookie DIYer, videos like this are absolutely invaluable! Thanks!
Great video. There's newer outlets I've installed recently with a version of the speed wiring inserts where you also tighten the screws to fasten them in that clamps with a much higher connector contact area.
You do a great job of explaining wiring mistakes and showing it in a way that makes it easy to understand! Great stuff!
One of the best electrical videos I’ve watched. Your examples go right down to the point. I knew most of these but watching your video definitely!
I’ve seen a lot of these mistakes around my house changing the receptacles. As for myself doing the replacements, this video of the explanation of doing it right and safely replacing them, had helped me a lot better.
Excellent training and reminders for young and old DIYers. Thank you.
I would never consider doing my own electrical work, but your videos are incredibly helpful for demonstrating when things haven’t been f do one correctly and what the consequences could be. Many thanks for taking the time to share your expertise and for explaining things so well.
Great video! Hugely helpful for a newb such as myself that wants to do some basic stuff around the house. Informative and very easy to follow and understand. Thank you!
Great video, learned a couple things, I don't see many DIY channels explain things as clearly or with the details you include. Well done!
I didn't think I was going to learn anything, just looking for refreshers. But I need to go out and get some of those bits. Thank you for sharing.
So great to listen and learn from an individual that delivers an easily understood tutorial !
I just purchased a receptacle looking very much like yours and I learned a couple of new things and I thank you for bringing this to all of our attention out here who are do it yourself installers in our own homes and that I really appreciate.
Man this video was SO helpful! Didn’t even realize the things I’d been doing wrong. Thanks so much my man! Thorough but succinct, and very informative. Props 🙌🏼
Long ago a man told me, black people wear gold, and white people wear silver. I’ve never forgotten it.
That's a really smart way to remember it😂
@@BigHeadGreg say what you want about it, but that was 30 years ago and there is some truth to it.
Army rules ......line in /load out
@@johncamp7679 I'm saying I like it
@@BigHeadGreg I know, I was just saying I know it’s not PC today, not that I care but it works.
I like your video because you are calm, clear and concise. The explanations are thorough so the viewer fully understands why these common mistakes happen and how to correct them.
I stay away from electrical because I always thought it was dangerous but this video makes me feel confident to tackle installing new outlets and switches in my home!!🙂
As an old technical writer, I am impressed by how well you demonstrate your points. Very nicely done!
A very professional and to the point video and I appreciate the information you gave because I just purchased a receptacle very similar to what you're showing and I have to install it this week and your advice was to the point and very helpful.
I love this! I was preparing to replace two duplex receptacles in my bedroom, after they had failed following a substandard installation by a 'jack of all trades' type. My suspicions were correct as to the cause of the failures, and now I am confident I can safely and effectively replace both with the desired results.
Thank you!
Thanks for teaching the common person what should be taught in schools….any resident should know about these important functions
Amazing. Been doing home projects for a few decades and I’ve learned a massive amounts of better techniques huge help. Thank you so much. Also, this is one of the most professional videos I’ve seen in terms of actual close-ups in focus, and the voiceover demonstrating precisely what you’re doing.
I am by no means a licensed electrician but I have most definitely done a lot of my own wiring and electrical work in the past. And I got to say there's a couple things in here that I had no clue about so I appreciate that! Thank you very much
I have to replace an outlet in my kitchen. Never done it before. This video is hugely helpful specifically the strands of wire/stiff single wire demonstration as well as the direction of the hook. Now I hopefully know what to expect /correct when I attempt it this week. Wish me luck!
Truly one of.. if not the best intro to DIY electric work I’ve seen! Thank you!
I went on Amazon and bought those Klein combination bits immediately. In my whole life I don't think I've ever gone from not knowing something exists to buying it so quickly. I've done a lot of electrical work and that bit looks amazing!
@@mft760 I just used these bits today. Worth every cent!
Just like you, I went from not knowing about the bit to wanting one immediately.
Imagine my frustration when Amazon told me they were sold out. Home Depot says the same. Guess I'll just have to wait until they're back in stock somewhere.
Heading to Amazon right now!
A Robertson works great too but most Americans don't know it exists. It was developed by a Canadian in the early 1900's.
FYI they Irwin makes an extendable nut/screwdriver goes out to approximately 11 plus the base that love too in addition to the one you mentioned.
Explained nicely in a efficient concise manner. Good video shooting as well as verbal explanations. I pretty much knew all this info but your presentation, concise treatment of info, and the efficient videography is all very impressive. Thanks. I REALLY especially liked the simple but extremely illustrative example of the clockwise tightening on the clockwise bend. Just fixed a DIYers circuit where the dude tightened all the connections and you could tell it was random the way the DIYer placed all the bends or hooks. The guy was a self professed "expert" but had no clue that a counterclockwise bend would spread out or widen upon tightening. ...... and I'm a DIYer, but someone taught me early on that the direction of bend matters.
Thanks for the video. Popped up in my feed just as I was getting ready to replace a bunch of outlets around the house. Excellent timing!
I learned more in these few moments than I did after years of working at a hardware store! So easy to understand. I have the confidence to replace my problem outlet, thank you!
I don’t know everything but I was aware of all of this content.
However it took years to figure all these little details out. I always want to learn more, and fear I may have been doing something wrong. Great video. Many people who are paying attention are avoiding a long hard learning curve. Definitely a High value video.
Great job man.
Keep them coming.
Just want to say thank you for taking the time to make this video. I'm hardcore about learning everything I can to be self-sufficient. I I can seldom afford to pay a professional. On behalf of everyone else in a similar situation I would like to express my gratitude and convey my most sincere thank you for showing us how to be safe with this stuff
Thank you so much about the different bits to use
Very well done! Your work was fully visible, and your explanations were clear and complete. Basics are so important. Thanks!
Really excellent video. Adam is a great teacher--he shows you a common error, invites you to speculate what might be the problem, and shows/explains the potential consequences of poor practices. Only then does he demonstrate proper technique. This is what good teachers do, and it's why I'll remember these lessons years from now when I take on these kinds of tasks.
This is what I was coming to say. Fantastic instruction, close up, slow enough to take everything in but not so slow that you mentally wander off. Perfect instruction style.
Always appreciative of the folks that take the time to make these helpful videos. Special shoutout to you for the stellar camera positioning, lighting and angle. You made sure we could see every thing you were talking about with perfect clarity. Well done!
No offense, but the folk takes the time to make these the videos primarily in the hope to make a living out of it 😉
Why can't it be both to help DIYers and also to make some money? I have seen plenty of videos that were made only to make money and did not explain EVERYTHING in detail like this gentleman does. This video is really thorough.
Trying to tackle some home projects glad I ran into your post. Thanks for the needed info.
Learned two additional pieces of information about the outlets today. The guage marks on the outlets and how the rear connections are found to be unstable. Thanks.
The combo bits in the video were cool! I figured such a tool must exist, but you just confirmed it! Excellent hands-on demonstration of the wrong and right ways to wire up outlets!
Yeah they are really helpful! Really glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback Bryan!
The screwheads on the outlets were specifically designed to be tightened with either a Philips or a slotted screwdriver, for convenience. They were not designed to require a special bit. For the DIYer, it is my opinion that a special bit may be nicer to use, but it is not necessary. A Philips bit in GOOD CONDITION is, however, necessary. I also think the combination screwheads are a stupid idea and that simply using a standard Philips screwhead would have given the best results since the combo screwhead is not a *perfect* fit for either Philips or slotted.
I have an insulated set. They have red rubber on them.
I enjoy your easy to follow instructions, your knowledge and the direct approach you use in your videos. I also love your organized tools. Makes my OCD very happy.
Really glad to hear you are finding value in the channel. I too have touch of OCD haha Thanks a lot for the feedback!
Really appreciate how clear and thoughtful your directions are. Thank you.
Your teaching is electrifying! Good stuff! The information connects right to the mental receptacle! Less chance of a short mental circuit that may cause a bad connection and possible information flow failure! There you have it! From Pst. MBJR. 2-3-24 at 10:48 A.M. Oregon Time. Get plugged in.....
Just stumbled upon your channel. Excellent job on this video! As a Master Electrician for about twenty years I can’t think of anything you missed on this specific topic. Only thing I would have added would be the rationale: poor mechanical connection = arc = heat = fire.
I especially despise the backstabbing technique (wish they would stop making it). I live near the coast, the humidity here exacerbates the corrosion of the tab that makes contact with the wire in a backstabbed receptacle. I can’t even guess how many I’ve replaced with a beautiful little smoke trail on the wall above them!
Again, great job! Looking forward to checking out the rest of your content.
WHAT ABOUT USING DEVICE AS A SPLICING MEANS ( ONLY ONE GROUNDED WIRE ON DEVICE)
Hey brother. Thanks for the video. One other common receptacle mistake I have encountered while helping others out is the 'split receptacle' found in most Canadian kitchens. I had a neighbour come over in a panic asking me to help with a wiring issue. It seems that her husband had switched all of the old style receptacles in the kitchen to Decora models and failed to break the tab between the upper and lower receptacle openings so her toaster was now getting 240v. It was hysterical because the ceiling was glowing red when you pressed the toaster lever. I am sure that some of your viewers are not familiar with split receptacles. (I have not had the opportunity to see if this is addressed in another vid.) Lastly, a common issue that I encounter is that electricians have installed the receptacles using one screw and then leave the other screw extended instead of turning it in so that there is less chance of contact with the ground wire or the box. Best practice would be to tighten all screws.
Using a split receptacle clearly marking the wires in the box, on the plate, and in the panel. Still not a good idea as a person not an electrician they can be severely harmed, dead or potentially cause a fire. That box split now has the potential of 240v. My advise, add the extra box and separate the circuits that way. Oh, and yes I have been an Electrician for over 45 years, residential, commercial, and industrial. We don't leave things, ( it could happen) we leave things so it can't happen.
Very good tips. To the point. No hash, music, or other distractions.
Keep up the good videos.
Thank you 🙏🏼
Great video. Years ago I updated my home outlets to more modern versions and was not aware of “reverse polarity” (AC isn’t polarized, right?). I discovered my error when I recently failed the home inspection when selling my home. As probability theory would predict, I had to go through and rework about half my outlets! I wish I had been able to watch this video back then!
Great and informative video. I have DIY books but your posted video that is clear, concise with pros/cons and buying guides are just phenomenal. Bought the SCX bits immediately for a project next weekend. Immediately subscribed. Thank you for your hard work and time behind the scenes to get this valuable information out to the general public.
Love those ECX and combination bits. Had no idea they existed until now. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. ✌️
You are very welcome. Really glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback!
I have replaced the duplexes many times in the various places where I have lived. I think I did it right, but I truly like your clear instructions. Thank you.
You are very welcome! Really glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback Mark!
I'm in the middle of replacing all of my receptacles in my 1987 home. This video helps a lot. Thanks
Haven’t seen those combo bits before. Got to get me some of those.
Adam, I'm truly grateful. Your videos have not only made my home electrical projects more enjoyable and safe but have also given me a deeper understanding of the processes involved. Thank you!
You are very welcome. Really glad to hear you are finding value in the channel. Thanks a lot for the feedback!
@@HowToHomeDIY Adam, Do you have a video that shows how you wire receptacles in a series, Like home run comes to first one then you have another wire to next and so on? Thank-you in advance for all you do.
Great information.thanks for sharing.
I have seen different configurations of Phillips head drivers. Some will fit the screw snugly while others, being of a larger or smaller tip, or more tapered, will easily slide out. I always match up a given driver to the screws it will be turning. Concise presentation with very good video quality and best of all no cheesy "music" overlay. 🙂👍 ...The specialty drivers shown at the end are really neat.
Even though I'm an electrician. I'm happy there is someone like you who cares enough to explain to DIYers. The do's an don'ts. You're doing a really go job on explaining. With your illustrations.
Glad you liked it. Thanks for the feedback!
@@spinnymathingy3149 I've seen some better work by unqualified people than some Electricians to the point where I'd say. "NO"
@@spinnymathingy3149 You have no idea what i have seen in my lifetime I have to defend some of these DIYers seriously.
@@spinnymathingy3149 This is exactly why I had to fire a lot of my so call ticketed or red sealed skilled trades men. And started selected training my own contractors. From scratch all 60 of them until they changed the law that had to be certified. and being under my company at the time. they were fully qualified. I didn't have near the stress.
Very informative. I like that you went over what not to do. I'm a 54 yo disabled woman and a new home owner. I'm tired of depending on my brother or brother in law. And I have the patience of a walnut. I hate having to wait. With these CZcams videos, I can rewind and watch it over and over until I get it right. Thank you for taking the time to teach people how to do things correctly. And not have to pay an arm and a leg to an electrician. Thanks again. I'm going to go replace my wall plug. Wish me luck.
I’m sure it went fine, but walnuts kinda seem pretty patient to me 😂
Thanks for providing really good information. As a DIY'er, I am always looking to do things the proper way. Your info is really helpful!
Wow! Finally, someone who can make an extremely efficient & to the point video. Nice job ! Best I've seen in a while.
Really helpful, I have always done these things instinctively (getting the stripped length correct and the hook in the right direction). I'm unfamiliar with US receptacles, so it was helpful to have a guide to the wiring layout and attachment, too. Thank you for this clear and helpful guide!
You are very welcome. Glad you liked it. Assuming you are in Europe somewhere?
@@HowToHomeDIY no, I am from New Zealand, recently moved to the USA and doing some home reno, so learning how they are set up is useful :)
Super simple stuff- other than the double stack I’ve still caught myself doing all the other mistakes! Not good when you risk burning down your house, maybe with your family and yourself in it. Thanks for your videos, I’ll be checking through them time to time for instruction or reference before I get into projects👍🏻 I’ve learned the hard way 2 bazillion times that a quick second to watch and be sure I’m prepared can save some brutal headaches.
Your are welcome. Really glad to hear when a video is able to help folks. Thanks a lot for the feedback!
And don't think insurance investigators aren't trained to sniff out things like that to deny claim. That's why I hired a union master electrician that works on the side to wire my basement. Cheaper than an actual company, but covered by his license. The other reason is that amount of electric work is beyond my skill level.
Great information. I'm about to wire three outlets, so nice to have some expert advice on how to do it right.
These are the best DIY instructional videos on YT...very detailed and thorough. Thanks.
I pretty much knew or had assumed all of that but that combo bit was amazing! A long time ago when I was in my mid teens a friend from church who had been a contractor all his life was helping me build a patio cover at my house and he had these odly shaped phylips bits that fit the drywall type screws so well it almost never slipped but I haven't been able to find bits like that ever since. They worked even better than the bits with the little ridges or teeth at the tip.
Do you mean the difference between Phillips and posidrive? Two different but similar looking bits. Edication is key to everifink what you do eh? 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
I was aware of the mistakes you pointed out, there's one more that could go on your list that I'm aware of, if only one wire is going on the hot and neutral terminals, always be sure to tighten the screws that are not being used so the heads are not sticking out where a person could accidentally touch them or contact a ground wire when pushed into the box .
Was not aware of the different screwdrivers for tightening the screws, will pick one up.
Thanks!
I watched this very informative video today.
I am not a professional electrician and really don't like playing with electricity.
You taught me some very important points about installing receptacles that I never knew.
Thank you for what you are doing for us layman.
I have a shop attached to my garage and I just re-did all the electrical and for the first few outlet boxes I just pushed the wire in the back of the outlet, but I wasn't real comfortable with that and ended up taking them all out and hooking the wire to the side screws of the outlet like you showed. This video makes me feel like the effort was worth it
Great video! I'm in property management and do a lot of side work of all kinds. My rule is plumbing or electric inside the wall is done by pro's. A good friend of mine is a master and taught me the basics that you showed. Never hurts to have a refresher though! Thanks.
In ground work is harder than simple in wall work.
It's nice that you take the time to thoroughly explain things in this video. You do go into detail and you do cover all the bases I appreciate that. It makes me feel sure that I understand what you're saying. There's too many people that assume everybody knows these little details. Thanks again.
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I certainly understand the use of Pigtails in many more ways than I ever did before which was I didn't really at all LOL.
It was also especially helpful when you talked about the different types of drill bits.
Pigtail, always Pigtail, if not outlets down the line will not have juice
Your video was great. I love that I didn’t hear of a single ummmm.
Thanks mate, In the HVAC and this is a great reminder of things... Thanks for what you do, keep it going. I'm looking at changing a ceiling fan and also at time point if i do it might as well do upgrades to all in some areas to make it usb capable. 9:55 use the right tools is key......
Thanks for the hints....I was just wiring up an outlet and it was nice to get some further confirmation that I was doing it right.
I didn’t even know about those “ECX” bits. Good info! Tom
Great tutorial, dude. I've been doing this stuff for years and it's amazing the wiring blunders that I've seen. You explain it very well for the home DIYer. (Who shouldn't be doing it in the first place). But, they do and you have made the basics very understandable. Thanks.
Great info, especially the screwdriver type tip.
BTW, you can also tell proper polarity by looking at the smaller plug side - smaller one is hot and the larger side the neutral (left side when ground plug on bottom.)
Glad you didn’t stab your palm when demonstrating - many do this when using the wrong bit 😊
thanks for the great video I had no idea about the square bit changing out my outlets in kitchen and this helped very much!! thank you again
Everything you have teaches in this video is spot on,I am not a professional electrician but have been working with electrical for a long time off and on and it's still useful for even me to have this brush up on how to.thanks so much and look forward to seeing more
Glad you liked it. Thanks for the feedback!
One of the best electrical tips videos on CZcams! Thank you.
Great instruction . Really made me comfortable to do something I was afraid to do.
I found this video very informative. I am not an electrician but an absolute DIYer and have changed out my share of electrical outlets. The most eye-opening for me where the new bits available for this type of project! Running out to the home improvement store right now!
Glad you liked it. Thanks for the feedback!
I've never done any electrical work. It always sounded simple but scared the crap out of me. And now I can see I was smart not to touch it. It's more complicated than I thought it was. So Props to all the people who know what they're doing. You're appreciated.
Everything is more complicated than you think it is. There is a reason for permitting, inspections, and requiring licenses.
Same! But isn't it so crazy clever that they molded a stripping gauge right into the back of the receptacle so you know exactly how much insulation to strip from your wire? Absolutely freaking brilliant!
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Thank you for the refresher 101, straightforward to the point and clear explanation
Great advice for avoiding what may be costly mistakes! Thanks you!
You are very welcome! Really glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback David!
Great video. My dad was an electrician and electrical maintenance foreman for Westinghouse Electric's East Pittsburgh plant. He taught my brothers and I all of this stuff. I thought I would watch to see if I could leave a snarky comment about what you missed LOL. You did a great job and taught me something with those bits that you use to tighten terminals etc. I don't think dad even knew that one.