How to Install a 30A Outdoor Outlet
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- Welcome back guys, today we’re installing a 30 amp outlet for a pressure washer! This is how I install an outdoor outlet, let me know what you guys wanna see next ! 🤟 #femaleelectrician #electrician #construction #lextheelectrician #bluecollar #milwaukeetools #electrican #commercialelectrician #electricianlife #fypシ
I'm a 30 year electrician with a daughter. She loves your videos.
if you had to do it again would you pick being a electrician, im 26 i jut had a daughter last year. currently a firefighter but i did electrical before and hold a state license. Only reason im considering changing careers is because i work shift work and don't make much and i really want my daughter to have a good life.
That's gross.
Nice work, Lexi. And I am glad to hear you note the difference in grounding/bonding between that main panel and a sub-panel!
First year here, Really enjoyed the long form content on CZcams, especially with a more step by step approach. I’m not here for an install guide, but i enjoyed seeing the method and maybe a new way of doing things.
I agree!
Hey brother, as far as the electrical install, she did great work. Okay, I can question if this needs a GFCI under 210.8, but remember what 90.4 allows.
I would ask you to stay hungry and ask why. She did these right, just did not explain them.
Why connect ground, then, neutral, then hots.
Why connect the receptacle before the panel.
EMT counts as a ground, so the box is grounded and the EGC connected to the receptacle grounds the receptacle. This meets all the code requirements without a grounding pigtail.
Jw's often get involved in the work and the explanations are often not stated. Yeah, me too.
I'm a General Contractor and do pretty much everything including plumbing and electrical. I once finished a large basement and had to install a 80A subpanel, and run all the wiring through the whole basement. Inspector gave me an A+ which really made me feel good! You do awesome work!
Nothing like clearing the bare minimum...
I love your videos its really awesome to see other women in a trade ... as a woman in construction i find theres always an angry dude somewhere close waiting to shit on you and tell your not doing something right. Your a inspiration.
That's sad to hear.. keep doing your thing 🤟
Just found your channel and I’ve been in HVAC/R for the past 2 and half years now, and your content is actually solid. I have a little sister now and I hope I can teach her to have a work ethic like yours. It’s awesome seeing someone showing the trades the RIGHT way. Hate how some of these guys get taught bad habits and pass those down. Good shit fr 👏👍🏼.
Excellent video! Complete and thorough, with easy to understand commentary.
Lexi, a whole lot to discuss here:
First: ALL GOOD. YOU ARE DOING VERY WELL AND I APPRECIATE YOU SHARING YOUR WORK AND JOURNEY. I've been watching you for the past year and I'm going to make some remarks. Please remember, the information I'm providing is from experience and I only want you to be the best electrician possible. (side note: loved watching you learn about D10 :))
Nice job on the Rhode Mic and editing.
The 4 square w/ duplex below the loadcenter....KO the back and install close nipple / EMT stub through the wall unless the exisitng 1/2" EMT needs to be derated too much for the existing current carrying conductors, (it appears there are only a pair of #12's in the video). Otherwise, install your #10 into the existing J-box and raceway already terminated to the loadcenter to save time and money to the customer.
Garage should have GFCI protected devices. The duplex below the loadcenter should be a WR/TR GFCI duplex. I know you are not there for that, but 10 minutes and $20.00 could save someone's life. If my daughters were working in this environment, you can bet I would want GFCI protection installed even if the customer didn't ask for it. I would eat the cost if the customer doesn't understand. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20- ampere receptacles installed in the locations specified in 210.8(A)(1) through (10) shall have ground-fault circuit interrupter protection for personnel.
Not ALL work needs to be minimum Code compliant; you can extend your experiences and knowledge just a bit further without extra cost to your customers. A perfect example is you using Duct Seal for the 2Gang WP box, Code doesn't require it....but it makes your work better.
Drill out the holes and install the grounding pigtail within the WP box before you install to the finished surface.
Install 3/4" EMT as minimum for commercial applications and pull the neutral conductor for a 240V circuit. No, it's not code. Just do it, you'll thank me in 25 years.
The 2023 NEC is going to be enforced in 2024. I understand you are only installing a branch circuit feeder, but I would like to remind you to start looking at and practicing in your mind to seperate the grounding and grounded conductors at the service; don't forget the receptacle and TVSS also required when you work on the service.
Wear gloves! I'm not talking about hot gloves. Protect your skin when handling NEW EMT. Get a pipe reamer for your EMT cuts. Cheap, light, fast & clean. Yes, linesmans work well for 3/4", but not nearly as good as a reamer for 1/2" EMT.
Did you verify the neutral bar is bonded to the enclosure? Just a reminider everytime you are at a service to check everything especially if YOU didn't previously install it.
Wrap thermal insulated adhesive (electrical tape, 33+, etc.) around the exposed screws on the receptacle. When someone services the device, it will help protect them if they didn't lock out the circuit. It can also help if a strand of THHN isn't properly set in the wire terminal and prevents a dead short to ground.
Cycle the OCPD (breaker) and test voltage BEFORE you terminate conductors/ load to it. Verify your voltage at the beginning of the circuit. New circuit breakers DO NOT always work properly.
Once you tighten the terminal screw to any new conductor, back it off a quarter turn and retighten. Also remember the Authority Having Juristiction (AHJ) can inquire about the torque wrench you used and the ft./lbs. settings you applied. It isn't used often, but it can be a conversation piece to be sure.
You installed a GE THQL circuit breaker. Did you provide the documentation for UL listed equipment between GE and the Murray loadcenter? Leave the approval rating pamphlet in the loadcenter.
You changed the phase colors within the loadcenter. It was Phase A Black/ Phase B Red and you changed to Black/Black, then back to Red.
You had 126V on one leg and 116V on the other leg. Did you look into that further? Is there a heavy load on 1 phase @ 120V somewhere? Is the 1-1/4" riser properly bonded and have a have a bonding bushing? Is the loadcenter grounded to building steel? Doesn't appear to have ground rods. Did you recommend to the customer?
Never look directly at the OCPD and energize. Use your non-dominant hand to operate the handle and look away from the OCPD before energizing. But first, TRIPLE CHECK EVERYTHING and have an exit strategy before closing the circuit at every job you are visiting.
Good job identifying the circuits!
While the panel cover is off, spend 1 minute and check all the terminal screws within the loadcenter are properly tightened.
Does your new 2-Pole circuit to exterior receptacle need to be GFCI protected? I'm not telling you it does, just asking what YOU think?
You are doing wonderfully. I wish you all the best and would hire you in a second.
Happy Holidays and keep up the great work!
Lol
gezus bro u got way too much free time to be typing out essays on here, she probably wont read this
Nice description I can see where you’re coming from, some good information here. Hope more people take the time to read it. Not putting anyone down just showing good knowledge and asking questions. That’s what trades are all about.
@@Lewdacris916 I'm here to learn; it's a dangerous occupation.
Imagine this guy at a gathering.
Excellent video. I love that you took us along on your thought process. Super helpful. Thanks for sharing.
Why do I have this feeling they will have you back at some point to install a larger breaker panel, a building of that size with that few a circuits and the panel is full, leaving zero room for expansion. But I also know how it is, things cost dearly these days to go and do a complete electrical upgrade. By the way your mic is fantastic, its like you are sitting right beside your audience.
I actually already spoke to the customer about it haha that’s coming
Omg it's a subpanel. There's probably plenty of panels in that building.😂
@@lextheelectrician A work in progress as they say and no doubt they want to get their ducks in a row to know what they want and need for the future use of that building. Aside from that, you have some mad skills to have lined up/drilled the hole like you did relative to the other components, that was beyond impressive. And you took the extra step of using sealing putty on a horizontal run to prevent a water issue, which brings back an electrical issue mess we had on the farm not long after the job had been done by an electrician as it was lights mounted high up on a grain bin and weather proof cover style light switches at chest level ... only they ran the wire out of the top of the switch box up to the lights rather than out the bottom and looping around up to the lights and so the water ran down the wire and into the switch box drowning the switch in water ( what a mess, corroded and fried the switches ) ... they came back and put massive amounts of putty around the fittings on top of the switch boxes and junction boxes to mask their poorly executed wiring job ... ironically that putty held the water out for many years until it dried out from direct sun exposure and cracked up some and let in a bit of water and I had to reseal and replace the switches again at that point. Had they wired it with the right theme of components and techniques like you did in this video, I would never have had a problem and they would not have had to come back to mask over their mess. I bet you've been called to redo someone else's wiring mess more times then you can count by now, not all electricians are created equal, that is a fact !
@@billnewberry1462actually that one is a main panel. But you are correct. I am sure there is other panels in the building.
I would marry you right away❤❤❤
I’m hoping to you used a tape measure at some point to determine where the drill. Why would you drill from outside to inside when you have a live panel and equipment on the wall. And again, where is your PPE? You do look good And you have good skills. That Bell box comes with mounting clips so you don’t deviate the 3R rating of the box
13:26 THaTz WHaT SHE SaiD :P
I’m fascinated watching you do electrical work! I’m retired. Wish you were my co worker. Keep up the good work.
I could watch you all day.
I love your videos, but I don’t watch for a “how-to”. I like to see why you make your decisions during the install and hearing your thoughts during the process. You’re very COOL!!!❤
Im not sure which code cycle you're on but from 2017 on 210.8(B) requires all outside receptacles rated 150v phase to ground and fused less than 50 amps to be gfci protected. Just something to keep in mind.
Is that for dwelling units?
I think you hold the keys to my heart. As a fellow sparky from New Mexico I commend your intelligence and strength. As an inspiring business owner I respect that
Looks really good
Those safety glasses are great protection for the top of your head 😂
she NEVER wears eye protection, bugs me so much
She uses the safety squint.
She needs to tie her hair up
After a couple drinks I just found thr best electrician in the world thanks
My first foreman told me to always stand to the side when flipping a new breaker. Always stayed in my head and good practice. ❤
Agreed, that safe practice gets more important as the voltage and amperage increases.
Lexi, as a project manager it's dope to watch and learn things from you. Keep up the dope info and quality work!
Dope comment man
When you heard the bird an seriously stopped 😆 been there....😌 that breaker shelf 🤤. 😏 I knew I made the right choice subscribing to your channel.. when I saw the truck of the electrician they had me working with one week.. he had four shelf's of breaker all messy every time we needed a breaker I'd organize them by the end of the day he had a noticable section of his truck looking so good did stuff like that with all them a few more weeks with that company I would have had ever truck looking like someone with ocd ran through it.... 🤔I don't believe I have that but I channel whatever is wrong with me into trying to improve things 🤷win win situation go go go energy an stay on whats needed to be done enjoyed this one had me remembering that one time 😂 bright bay electrical great crew great people running the crew
Great video it's good to see how fast and easy this can be when you have experience I'm an automotive technician so my electrical experience is mainly 12v even though I used to work construction I was never an electrician I'm glad to have found your channel as I appreciate your detailed instructions and thought process
I like your video. One gig i have is when you say at 11:08 that since it's the first means of disconnect the ground bar and neutral can be the same. I know you were searching for words. But to be clear the bus bar MUST be bonded to ground. It is not a choice. All sub panels after the first means of disconnect the neutral bus bar must NOT be bonded to ground.
I cant sleep and its 3 am but this video was nice and calming lol thank you 😂
"Gonna get a little zappy zaps" 😂 love it. That's some shit I'd say.
3:15 I'm not here to criticize, but why didn't you do it from the inside out first?
Electrician Ron channel is a real pro work😁
Interesting video. I live in New Zealand (and like to watch videos like these despite not being an electrician) so it's interesting to see the differences. I had no idea rigid metal conduit was mandatory, here rigid plastic conduit is often used. I've seen other videos where flexible metal conduit is used, in my mind it seems incredibly overkill but it's probably required by regulation.
Most houses are single phase (commercial buildings are three phase) so pretty much every cable is 2 or 3 core, I don't think I've ever seen the individual conductors being pulled through (though I believe for 3 phase sockets it's easier to pull five individual wires). I am surprised though the supply panel for the building is not 3 phase.
Also interested in the outdoor socket, not sure if it's required by regulation or not but here most (if not all) outdoor 32A sockets have a spring loaded door covering them with a seal, and often the mounting block points downward. To access, the customer just pulls the door open and plugs in. There is also sometimes a switch that has a padlock point in the off position, probably to deter use if it's installed in a public place. I bring this up because the holes in the bottom of the mounting box make it look like a perfect place for bugs to live in (though I suppose that's less of an issue if it's being used frequently).
Videos like this certainly illustrate the differences between NEC and AS/NZS 3000. Here (Australia) every socket has active, neutral and earth, and single phase is 240V. That socket was effectively a 2-phase socket (two 180° opposed 120V phases balanced around earth) and it's interesting that there's no need for a neutral.
The colour codes are something else. 😊 On one job we relocated some US-built gear. Everything inside the cabinet was NEC colours. I warned our techs to check the connections between the 3-phase wiring coming from the 415/240V-208/120V transformer just in case the Australian sparkie had matched up the wire colours not realising the cabinet was wired per NEC. Well, they didn't follow my advice ... powered up the cabinet and blew up a stack of 120V gear inside which suddenly had 208V across it instead. 🤔
Its Stone Age electrical the US Is like a hundred years behind it’s bizarre watching these videos
@@vk2ig Yep, I believe the transmission lines are similar to most of the world (three phase high voltage) until they reach a transformer that's centre tapped. I think there's also a connector that supplies L1, L2, neutral and earth, so that some circuits can use 120v and perhaps for other purposes (power factor/balancing?). Either way, would hurt my head as an electrician over there as I am so used to three phase being distributed as single phase with everything requiring 240v!
@@usagold8 I know a sparkie who holds dual citizenship and is licenced in the USA and Australia. He corrected me when I referred to the 240V (±120V) supply as a 2-phase supply (where the phases are separated by 180°), as apparently that term is used for supplies where the phases differ by 90° and the line to line voltage is 1.41 (or √2) times the line-to-neutral or line-to-earth voltage.
Another aspect of there vs here is the additional copper needed for the current at 120V compared to half that at 240V for the same load. E.g. a 1.2kW bar heater draws 10A at 120V compared to 5A at 240V. Assuming the same IR drop is tolerable (and it may be that a lower drop is mandated for the lower voltage supply) then that means all the conductors need to have a cross-sectional area greater by a factor of 1.41 (√2 again).
@@vk2ig That's still not quite correct. In the US, the phases are 120° offset, not 90°, to run a split phase delta Y configuration. That's what you'll see in 99% of US homes and most commercial. Industrial will essentially run whatever the hell they want or need. They may get 240 3 phase, 480 3 phase, 13kv to their own transformer to make it whatever they need after, or if they're big enough might even get their own 161kv feed (think steel mill, not assembly lines) capable of 2000 amps.
In some super old houses and apartments in the US (the 1% left out of the above), you may still be able to find some really exotic stuff like panels designed for 96V DC that gets converted back and forth because it was built and wired long before the country had a standard. Those may all be gone and rewired by now, but a decade or so ago a handful still existed. We're oddly going back to that without even thinking about it. Local DC generation converting to the 120V split phase and back as needed with the number of solar panels people are putting on houses. We just have a standard now that's nation wide rather than whatever a cluster of apartments next door to each other agree to.
Here in australia its 240V standard but we use double insulated wire,RCD's and for us its a Active,Neutral and Earth so no 2 phase to get what we need ;)
Smart! Yeap! I have lost a screw that was just right there! Merry Christmas
Lexi, can you show a video on ev home charging station installation? Keep up the good work. 👍
It is incredible what you do. I would like to hire you to fix and upgrade my electrical system. You are a keeper!
Way to go Lexi your getting close to 100000🎉😊
New Mexico is highly regulated guys you have to be licensed in each field of work you do , so if you are doing electrical work for example you have to have two licenses one for the contractor or bidders license and the second one for actually doing the work which we call a journey person license also aka journeyman license
Tou do some great work much respect
👍 great videos. Would love to see the panels up close when you’re making the connections.
Nema 6-30R outlet looks like it is making a "Meh" face. Excellent tutorial. Thanks for sharing, keep up the good work!
You are quite skilled. Watching highly skilled people do what they do is one of my favorite pastimes. Thanks for the video!
So funny to see the difference between europe and America. Thank god that i live in the Netherlands! So much easier here. We have pvc tubes what is much easier to bend and its safe because its pvc and not metal so no chances of electric shocks.
Keep up the good work youre doing!
Congratulations on 100k!
A always seem to have a pair of my favourite safety glsses, that I tie wrap a pair of flashlights to along the arms, and look very sneaker pimp when doing a job where I need more light. And really, always a great idea to wear safety glasses when working in a panel.
Good work... thought for sure I was gonna critique this like I do every electrical "how to" video lol but this was pretty solid. Not bad at all.
Fantastic job as always Lex always doin fire work n making the best content ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Love your work ethic.... and your freckles...Great Job!
I live in Germany and due to language barrier i didn't understand much when you used the technical words. Also what you do there seems a bit different from what i know, but i don't have much experience in the field. I'm a civil engineer who have some years of experience (and just graduated), but i don't have much idea about electrics and wires 😅
Enjoyed watching this. Nice work.
You're very awesome at your job. The freckles are really cool
This was so cool! I look forward to future videos
Great Video. Thank you for sharing. Have a nice weekend
All sockets in the UK need our version of a GFCI. We also generally have a neutral to a socket too. Mad really
Im a licensed plumber, ive been doing plumbing for over 15 years now, also a registered hospice nurse, lol im on both ends of the spectrum, normally plumber and electricians dont get along 😂but i could work alongside you all day long with no issues lol, its awesome seeing a woman getting into a trade instaed of the typical daycare worker, your the best
Awesome video, getting us through the thought process is really helpful
New to the channel, it's nice to see young women in the trades!👍
Two questions. If I'm not mistaken, if you put a 1/2" emt connector on the conduit coming through the exterior wall, I would assume you would have threaded the connector to the back side of the W.P. box. It seems that the corrugated wall would have prevented you from doing that.
Secondly, even though you used emt, shouldn't you have bonded the W.P. box along with grounding the outlet?
Also use a liquid tight connector at exterior wall
Got this one for you.
The hole was drilled big enough through the wall, that the connector was on the box and slipped through the hole when she mounted the box.
Grounding:
the receptacle was grounded with the ground wire.
The box was grounded with the metal connections of the EMT to the panel.
This meets the NEC requirements. Also, the NEC allows building departs (authority having jurisdiction ) to keep, throw out, or modify any code rules.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
Love and respect from India 🇮🇳… ❤️✌️
You are great at explaining. Keep it up
Why wouldn't she drill a hole from the inside with a long, small diameter drill bit to make sure you start from the outside at exactly the right spot?
I'd guess because she may have ended up with a hole on a rib of the outside steel siding, then the electrical box wouldn't fit flush.
@@gregkahle9046this answered my question on this also. Thanks.
I would love to see more of your live tutorial of the work you are doing. And more lights because your camera videos looks dark anyway keep up the excellent work. ❤❤❤❤
Road to 1 million.
Always leave it better than you found it. Bread crumbs to help the next person is awesome
Just started watching ... Love your work but i have two concerns... 1st) Please ponytail your hair when drilling I would hate to see a live haircut and 2nd) once you expose the panel put your safety glasses on. Yes after 40+ yrs I tend to be cautious. Keep up the great workmanship, it is as important as getting the job done.
"Label is absolute trash!" 18:29 😅🤣 Yuhhhhh!
yo. it must feel real fucking good to build that shit with your own two hands. that feeling is something I'm missing in my life right now. I need to learn a trade, or something similar. you're inspiring me. congrats.
"Hopefully this is perfect ", could be last words written on the tomb stone.
Great job Lexi. Question for you. Any reason why you choose EMT instead of liquid tight or flexible metal conduit. Keep up the good work.
I’d say doesn’t deteriorate as rapidly as flex
I love those work pants on you look fit as well great look and great job on the project 🤙🏽
Love the videos love the vibe. Continued Success Lexi!!!
Hey huge fan here! Can you please do a tool tour? Everyday tools you carry? Starting to get into the trade and need some advice haha Thankyou in advice!😊
Missing bushing on the 1/2 emt? Also I notice you call insulation the romex? Instant subscriber as of a couple of months ago. Thanks for sharing
Lexi, you do nice neat work , ( And ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure)
If you do work in New Mexico you want to have both EE98 and EE98J meaning commercial,residential,industrial work like a general electrical license
Great job, thanks for sharing, Just some constructive criticism, tie up your hair when working with drills or twisting tools, or if you are in open areas where
there are drafts, your hair could cause an electrical arc if the wind blows it into the panel. Safety First
Hi, UK electrician here 🙋♂️ over here our single phase (1-wire) is 240v AC, we also use 3 phase which is 415v AC but we rarely if not never use 2 wire for anything. Do you use 3 phase in the US or is 2 wire the most?
Loving the videos! Keep it up 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸 ⚡️
Three phases are common in industrial applications in the US
Uk quoted voltages are 230 and 400 since Harmonised Standards. Can’t actually remember exact date but colours changed in 2008 and I think voltage was around 2001.
“Hopefully that’s perfect”-me every time I drill lol
I’m guessing you’re a journeyman electrician so would you ever take on female apprentices?
Just curious.
yeah, saw a podcast with her on. She mentioned she's a journeymen with 7 or 8 years in.
You’re looking good lexi
im in love with
Hi Lexi ,
First of all, congratulation for all of your hard works and commitment that you are put into this trade. Very valuable .
However, I have watch some of your video and base on always safety is first, I was wondering per OSHA you need to protect your beautiful eyes my friend. Please, wear goggle. You have already doing an amazing job and sharing with so many great people like yourself. I am learning from you too and does not matter how long you are going to do this . “No one knows everything but everyone knows everything “ this is my attitude and I am practicing it everyday.
So please wear goggle for your own safety beside even OSHA. Once again thanks for your great contents .
Also as one of the people commented how you used emt for the outside portion that will not flush surface.???
Also has to be GFCi protected.
In KY you can’t use emt for the outside portion even and has to be GFCI protected outlet.
God bless you
Happy New Year and wish you nothing but Happiness and prosperity for all the years to come 🙏🙏💙💙💗💗🙏🙏👌👌💡💡💡
Lexi awesome video thanks for sharing be safe
I ask because usually general contractors can’t do other trades because you have to be licensed in each one in New Mexico unless you are combo certified like me GB ,MM,EE
Nice job. Sort of seems like a small panel for that building and whatever they are doing there (welding, pressure washing, etc)
GFCI breaker for the outdoor/wet location? You make everything look easy.
Great job Lexi...😃😉😎
Im A JourneyMan Lineman(High Voltage) with a C-10 and I love watching your Channel. It’s always fun watching these lil projects from someone else. Not too mention someone Hot lol. Anyway keep up the Good Work…. And BTW wouldn’t it been easier to drill from the inside to the outside so you didnt have to “Hope” it went well? But I think you were just showing off! Another reason I love your channel. 🤙🏻
Quick question is the reason why you didn't bond the box is because the screws from the 30 amp outlet bonds the box. Just wondering
You would make a great instructor, you make it interesting.👍
Great Video and just wanted to wish You a Merry Christmas 🎄🎄
I mean , Aheemm , I have never admired carhartt as much as I do after watching your videos. Sorry, not sorry. I actually really like your content and delivery too.
Tech Skills class, we worked with 600A circuits. You gotta go what you are doing.
Why not use the bonding screw in the bell box? I understand you still have an effective ground fault path through the EMT back to the panel and it’s all code compliant. But redundant grounds are never a bad thing.
We all need good electricians. As a GC, carpenter, I hate it when the lights are not lined up straight.
The reason you only bond at the 1st means of disconnect usually is never explained as to why. The reason is because often times the grounding conductor going to a sub panel can, by code, be sized smaller. If anything happened to the neutral, if it was also bonded at the sub panel, then the grounding conductor would become the neutral and would possibly be a fire hazard. Keeping them isolated would create a situation where nothing would work because there would be no potential. Hope this makes sense. Knowing the "WHY" is always better than just learning you're supposed to do it because it's code. Hope this helps someone.
I am so impressed you are amazing
The termination of wire is so Missy 😊
I like a twist lock outlet and receptacle
In the 2020 code an outside 220 plug would have to be GFCI protected in less the state amends the code
i am your big fan