What you're calling a plug I thought was an outlet? Is it just a matter of region, or have I been calling it the wrong thing? To me a plug is what I plug into an outlet.
The correct term for them would be "receptacle", but in the field we call them "plugs" mostly to shorten it. You're right about plugging into an outlet, but we would call those "cords"; like an extension cord, we wouldn't call it an extension plug.
@@jordanclayton7913, I've also heard and used "recep(t)/s" to shorten "receptacle/s" but you're correct that all the terms mentioned here are widely used in the field.
In the UK plug is the generic name, same as the plug that is on the appliance - But to use their posh name: Plug Sockets are on the wall and plugs are on the appliance. Never heard them referred to as receptacles in my life (in the UK I mean)
I recently started courses for residential electrician. I found this page while trying to find something to supplement my education. Very happy I found it. Love this series so far (except the mic issues lol). It’s casual and entertaining while being educational. It makes me feel like I’m hanging out with my bro while learning something useful.
Thanks for the video. Just wanted to add that if you chose to put two different circuits on a single outlet and sharing the same neutral, make sure the circuits are on different phases so you don't overload the neutral. Or just bring in two different neutrals.
I'm working my way up your videos. I was wondering about dimmer switches. A suggestion would be to showcase, maybe from a hardware store, all the types of switches, plugs, boxes, conduit, wires, etc, that you as an electrician will be working with to give us newbies an idea. Thanks!
literally how i spend my days off from my current job going down the aisles of hardware stores , lowes and home depot checking out electrical components , and looking at tools but i got all mine in a couple mths
I watched another video showing the internal differences between residential and commercial grade receptacles, and I can say spend the extra money haha
Interesting to me how a loop type system (hot and neutral) constantly flow, but when a switch is turned off, flow terminates at the switch, killing the neutral (not in all cases) not needing a return ? Another example, capping off a live hot conductor with no neutral to carry current back to panel. Any info why this works/ having a hot only doesn't create problems? Maybe the AC component.
Brandon K residential stranded doesn’t make sense unless you’re piping everything in. Commercial I think stranded is easier to pull in pipe but it’s more of a pain in the ass to make joints with. It’s possible just more work. I’m good either way really.
@@ElectricianU I've seen some debate on whether or not the plugs can carry or are rated to or not to carry a 20 amp circuit when using the other connectors to jump plug to plug. Can you break down? When is best to twist all in the box and run individual pig tails out vs just using both sets of screws? Aside from the obvious that twisting in the box and using pig tails allows for a plug to fail or be changed out without losing the down stream plugs as well.
Isnt it also starting to become standard for you to wrap the hots and neutral terminals on the switch or plug with electrical tape to avoid accidental shorts?
What you're calling a plug I thought was an outlet? Is it just a matter of region, or have I been calling it the wrong thing?
To me a plug is what I plug into an outlet.
The correct term for them would be "receptacle", but in the field we call them "plugs" mostly to shorten it. You're right about plugging into an outlet, but we would call those "cords"; like an extension cord, we wouldn't call it an extension plug.
@@jordanclayton7913, I've also heard and used "recep(t)/s" to shorten "receptacle/s" but you're correct that all the terms mentioned here are widely used in the field.
In the UK plug is the generic name, same as the plug that is on the appliance - But to use their posh name: Plug Sockets are on the wall and plugs are on the appliance. Never heard them referred to as receptacles in my life (in the UK I mean)
I recently started courses for residential electrician. I found this page while trying to find something to supplement my education. Very happy I found it. Love this series so far (except the mic issues lol). It’s casual and entertaining while being educational. It makes me feel like I’m hanging out with my bro while learning something useful.
Great video series.
Thanks for the video. Just wanted to add that if you chose to put two different circuits on a single outlet and sharing the same neutral, make sure the circuits are on different phases so you don't overload the neutral. Or just bring in two different neutrals.
I'm working my way up your videos. I was wondering about dimmer switches. A suggestion would be to showcase, maybe from a hardware store, all the types of switches, plugs, boxes, conduit, wires, etc, that you as an electrician will be working with to give us newbies an idea. Thanks!
literally how i spend my days off from my current job going down the aisles of hardware stores , lowes and home depot checking out electrical components , and looking at tools but i got all mine in a couple mths
Very interesting and well done 👊
Love this channel! Is there is an episode 6?
I watched another video showing the internal differences between residential and commercial grade receptacles, and I can say spend the extra money haha
Hey Dustin I am asking about stranded wire how I tied right under the screw because it is hared to screw it ?
Interesting to me how a loop type system (hot and neutral) constantly flow, but when a switch is turned off, flow terminates at the switch, killing the neutral (not in all cases) not needing a return ? Another example, capping off a live hot conductor with no neutral to carry current back to panel. Any info why this works/ having a hot only doesn't create problems? Maybe the AC component.
Thank you!!!
California 3 way? Sounds like something off of Urban Dictionary.
Wow
Thoughts on stranded versus solid wire for use in residential/commercial?
Brandon K residential stranded doesn’t make sense unless you’re piping everything in. Commercial I think stranded is easier to pull in pipe but it’s more of a pain in the ass to make joints with. It’s possible just more work. I’m good either way really.
Brandon K solid as long as not in raceway
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Can you replace a single pole switch with a 3 way switch?....switch died but i have extra 3 way switch?
I remember playing with a standard light switch setting it in the middle where it flickers. Can you explain how bad this is?
if you do it long enough it opens a portal to another dimension. careful my dude cuz....ghosts n shit
With a plug having 2 neutral and 2 hot connectors does that allow you to split off to another outlet or what are those for?
yes, you have one gold and one silver for incoming power, and one of each for outgoing power to another device
@@ElectricianU I've seen some debate on whether or not the plugs can carry or are rated to or not to carry a 20 amp circuit when using the other connectors to jump plug to plug. Can you break down? When is best to twist all in the box and run individual pig tails out vs just using both sets of screws? Aside from the obvious that twisting in the box and using pig tails allows for a plug to fail or be changed out without losing the down stream plugs as well.
What type of metal is inside a switch or a plug?
Isnt it also starting to become standard for you to wrap the hots and neutral terminals on the switch or plug with electrical tape to avoid accidental shorts?
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You guys use the words plug and receptacle interchangeably , you are confusing peeps , please be consistent with the terminology .
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