Garage Receptacle Wiring - How To Wire A Garage For Electricity
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- In this video I will show you garage receptacle wiring. How to wire a garage for electricity is a DIY project for someone with some general wiring experience. I will be wiring new outlets in this garage. The outlet circuit will be GFCI protected and 20 AMP. Hope this video helps you!
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Timestamps
Intro: 00:00
Garage wiring 101 00:22
Pre wiring walkthrough 04:18
How to use Wire stackers 04:32
Height to place outlets 05:40
Electrical box size for garage reciprocals: 07:00
How to anchor outlet boxes: 07:24
Height to drill holes for wires: 08:27
How to drill a hole for wires: 09:05
How to run electrical wire: 09:37
How to place wire in an outlet box: 09:50
How to staple wires: 10:55
How to rough in wire a switch box: 12:06
How to GFCI protect a circuit: 14:33
Final walkthrough: 15:16
Disclaimer: This video is all based on my personal opinion and is for entertainment purposes ONLY. I am not a financial advisor, CPA, attorney, tax advisor, electrician, plumber, housing contractor, designer, or any type of profession to give advice. I am just a consumer sharing my experiences and research. If you do need knowledge for those types of things, I will advise you to seek help for those professionals. - Навчання та стиль
I paid $160 per roll for 250’ of 12/2 wire. It was $70 per roll just a couple years ago! Timestamps below to help navigate the video 👇
Garage wiring 101 00:22
Pre wiring walkthrough 04:18
How to use Wire stackers 04:32
Height to place outlets 05:40
Electrical box size for garage reciprocals: 07:00
How to anchor outlet boxes: 07:24
Height to drill holes for wires: 08:27
How to drill a hole for wires: 09:05
How to run electrical wire: 09:37
How to place wire in an outlet box: 09:50
How to staple wires: 10:55
How to rough in wire a switch box: 12:06
How to GFCI protect a circuit: 14:33
Final walkthrough: 15:16
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When I started this channel my goal was always to keep my videos simple and easy to understand. I agree with you, I would watch videos from other places and realized they leave a lot out. I appreciate you watching my video. Take care. Cheers!
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Thanks a lot! I’m so glad I can help you out. I try to keep my videos simple and easy to understand. I appreciate your comment!
My understanding is that the tabs on plastic boxes are "push-in" not "push-out". I think you will not need to smash your pliers through the tabs if you use them this way. I am referring to 10:17 in your video. I believe the idea is that once installed you don't want someone inadvertently pulling on a cable to be able to pull the cable out of the box. If you push the romex into the box from the outside, then the tab will pinch the sheathing if you try to pull it back out again, as per design. If you punch the tabs through you are turning them inside out and defeating this design.
thank you for putting your time into this. extremely helpful! love the way you explain everything and I love the way you are so organized about your processes. what a pleasure to see a true professional. You know there is a famous saying in the Eastern part of the world: 'One can never get tired watching fire burn, water flow and other man work'. Whoever came up with that saying most likely meant you as 'other man at work' :-)
Thank you for these videos. I will be building my house soon and been working with 12v, 24v, and now 48v off grid systems. Most of the wiring is going to be 120v and 240v in the house and shop. I will most definitely be visiting your Amazon store soon. Thanks again.
Yep.
You were soooo great at explaining each step in laymen terms. I’m 80 and I think I capfuls wire my garage after watching you. Thank you so much
I’m so glad I could help you! I appreciate you taking time and commenting. Good luck on your project!
Best channel on YT for DIY’ers I just built my entire garage followed a lot of your tutorials…passed final instruction today! Thanks man!
I’ve watched countless videos to make sure I had the right setup and man I wish I watched yours first to save me the time. I basically NEVER sub to anyone ever but u got my sub u earned it
Love your videos my man! Just bought a house with an old barn I’m going to fix up for my new workshop! These are awesome for tips and tricks thanks a lot!
Knowledge bombs, engaging and never gets boring. Thank you
Everything was going great till you pop the clamp the wrong way I think 🤔 it supposed to be open from the outside in so that when you run the wire in it can’t come back out so easily 10:17
Thanks so very much. Did not know: 1.) Garage outlets & lights can't be same circuit. 2.) Power from panel is 2 wire, 3 wire is for smoke & three way switch. 3.) Can stack 2 & 3 wire with 3/4" staple. 4.) Joining grounds require wire tie or crimp. Thanks
Key tip home improvers: if you use a paddle bit for your holes, have one hand on the grip and trigger, and the other hand on the battery for stabilization. Be firm with it. Confidently go straight thru. That torque will turn you into a pretzel.
But what if you just really wanted to dislocate both thumbs?
You are excellent of explaining with Code of NEC.
Thank you! I try to keep all my videos. Very informative. Thanks for watching!
Amazing information. Thank you.
Good job, everything well explained step by step.
Love to hear that your child is telling you how to wire your garage ..... :) U R a a good teacher , Mite .
As someone that does a lot of work in my garage, I like the electrical outlets higher. About 48 inches. If you install cabinets or worktable the outlet is just above worksurface. Much more convenient. A 220v outlet is nice have as well. Nice video. Thanks for sharing. Is that Baltimore accent am I hearing? Maybe Philly? LOL
Much appreciated. Much needed, thanks -Tom
Thanks again Tom! I appreciate you watching my videos. Take care!
6:40 - I always place garage outlets 42" from the floor to the bottom of the box. 21" seems a lot lower than usual in a garage.
It all depends on what you are going to put in your garage. If I was going to have countertop against the wall I would put them 48 inches. Thanks a lot for watching!
It should be a minimum of 42” I’ve got 50 years in they need to be GFCI and I set them at 46”
Minimum of 18” from grade. I set them 46” to top
Thanks for making it very easy to understand
You are welcome!
Great, informative video. Thanks
really nice video! thank you for your time. i need fix some thing in my garage now. but at least now i know. also im in an area where i have to run conduit all day everyday. im aloud no more than 2 foot runs of bx cable. also might i suggest just making two wire leveling marks and snapping a chalk line. might be easier on the knees lol. have a good one and be safe. thanks again.
Chicago?
Good job, i also like to use kick plates over the 2x4 studs, where you drilled through for your romex run.
That’s not a kick plate
Thanks so much for making these informative videos! The best on YT!
Just want to say that I love your videos they are extremely helpful to a lot of people. I was just wondering where are you at and what version of the code do you use. Where I want to build is so far out in the boondocks that I dont think I even have to deal with inspections but I want quality in my home. Thanks again for all the great videos and tips
lots of great tips thanks! subbed
Great video Josh, thanks 👍🏻
Thank you and thanks a lot for watching!
Thanks
When we built our house the electrician recommended putting the garage receptacles four feet from the floor. No bending over and I love them! Many people put their extra refrigerator in the garage. Ours was on a gfi circuit and it would kicking out during an electrical thunderstorm. Nothing is more sickening than throwing away forty quarts of thawed sweet corn.
That's a great idea!
I think that's code in my area for basements and garages
thanks
Great video! I just found your channel and this was the first video I've seen. Great job on explaining things. I was impressed with the quality of the video as well. As someone that doesn't have much experience, I'll be watching more videos.
One thing, I was hoping to see was a demonstration how to wire the receptacle with 2 wires coming in the box. I'm assuming there is a right and wrong way. :)
Great job Josh! It’s coming along buddy!!
Hey Tim! It’s coming along slowly but surely. I appreciate you watching! Take care friend!
Converting shed to home and your videos are our go to for instruction. I have seen people leave a slack loop by box is that the practice?
Thank you 👍👍
You’re welcome, Chris!
Great video!
Aren’t there conventions for multi-switch boxes regarding which switch is which?
GREAT VIDEO. I appreciate the walk through. If I were putting an RV outlet on the exterior and a refrigerator in the garage. Do they have to separated circuits? What amperage breakers should I put in the panel?
I ❤ your all your videos. Thank you.
Thank you! In appreciate your support. Take care!
Again, excellent, Josh.
I appreciate that Rick!
Awesome
Thanks Jeff!
Nice
Question regarding your outside light. At 15:30 during your final walkthrough, you showed the wire stubbed thru the wall and the mounting block out side. Did you use a junction box inside or is the wire just pushed thrust the sheathing?
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What's the depth of the boxes when you mount them. Here in my state when I did my garage I had them close to 5/8 out from the stud. Code here for garages and kitchens the drywall has to be 5/8 thick. Every where else it's 1/2 drywall?
Your electrical videos are giving me the knowledge and confidence to wire my new home that I am building. The amount electricians are charging in my area is insane, I'm talking like $40,000 is the average bid I am getting. When I calculate the materials, I'm estimating $9,000 and that's with ALOT of extra built in (20%) THANK YOU!
Hey Paul! You are welcome! Be sure to check to make sure you can do your own electrical work where you live and what the building codes are. In my area I can even though I am not a licensed electrician as long as I get the proper permits and inspections. You are right that is why I do my own work because it is so expensive. $40k is insane! If you don’t mind me asking how big of a house?
@@TheExcellentLaborer I live in an unincorporated county and they do allow a homeowner to do their own electrical. The house is 7,500 sqft but I am not finishing the basement in the beginning. Upstairs 2 floors are roughly 5,500sqft. I have about 170 LED can lights and basic electrical. I also just put in my 300/300/300/300 4 UGD line to the main. I've wired a little in my current home with no issues but my main concern would be more about wiring up the Main panel correctly and load capacities per breaker. Wiring up outlets and switches is pretty easy but the panel and load calculations is where I would need to do more homework.
Wow that is a huge house you are building! That is good, it sounds like you can do your own work if you want. The service I have to prepare for is 200 amp. I have my panel box video halfway complete and will be putting out in the next couple weeks. You may get some ideas from that video when I release it. Stay tuned!
@@TheExcellentLaborer Right on! Can't wait for the video. Thank you.
thats ridiculous, what are you building a 10,000 square foot house?
Nicely done. Many hacks don’t take the time to wire garages correctly.
Thanks Gavin! Always try to do my best with a Projects. Thanks for watching!
Great Video thank you!
Question: You mentioned that the receptacles and the lights must be on SEPARATE circuits. Does this mean that you had two separate wires running from the main power line or you had two garage breakers one for the lights and one for the receptacles. Hope my question make sense? Thanks
if its a detacted garage with unfinished walls do I have to run the Romex thru conduant or can I just use staples to secure it to the studs ?
Zero Bulls#it 100% to the point great video thanks
Thanks!
Great vid!
I appreciate that Mark!
Every time I have encountered a GFCI breaker, they are too sensitive, they blow every time we run the vacuum cleaner. A GFCI receptacle, however always works just fine.
Do you have a video on briefly explaining how you run these outlets and switches in series as you have set up here?
hello, can you used regular circuit breaker on a gfi/afi receptacle?
I am redoing my hole house electrical.
In my kitchen i will have 4 outlets.
I want to remove the jumper on the outlet and wire each outlet for seperate 20 amp service.
4 outlets but 8 20 amp plugs.
Would i use 12/3 wire to each box.
If you could demonstarte that would be great.
Thanks!
Any advantage disadvantage of having both GFCI breaker and the GFCI outlets. I am adding two outlets in unfinished garage before I drywall
Thank you! I would do one or the other. Both might cause the circuit to be too sensitive and kick the breaker. I hope that helps!
When when building an attached garage in my area code requires a double layer of drywall on interior walls attached to living quarters. This is called a firewall. Any receptacles mounted on these walls would have to be adjusted for the extra drywall for box to be flush.
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Hi..maybe you could help me find an answer. My outside plugs (protected) along with all plugs on inside garage blew the circuit. I think it happened because of a possible cut in extension cord I was using and left plugged in when a torrential rain storm suddenly appeared. None of my circuit breakers flipped off so I can’t find exactly where the problem started so I can hopefully fix it. I would appreciate any help you can give. Thanks. Great channel BTW.
Very glad I stumbled across this video. Very easy to follow along and understand what you are doing. I do have one question about the wall outlets. How many can you put on one 20 amp circuit? Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge with others. Also I'm glad to learn that there are wire stackers out there. I too like to keep the job looking clean and neat.
There is no maximum
Theoretical there is no maximum of power outlets. It is better to be not too long far away from the CU with the power cable if it a big garage.
But do not forget that every device how you stick into the outlets consumed power current from this. If you know do you want use a work bench or some electrical accu charging devices make another extra line same for the light. Some people like to make two power cable for outlet 1 and some inches far outlet 2 all around or make middle to left and middle to right. Look at your local installation papers.
In the time where cable was cheap my friend install many outlets but not use later all. Some are blind behind the boxes at the wall. If the decorate change he can change the outlets too. It is cheaper as later change the position of the used outlets.
@@OldLordSpeedy Thank you for the reply. Very good info and I appreciate it.
Hey Josh got a video on how to run wire from breaker box to garage I just got a house with no power to the garage and I’m a huge car junkie I love fixing em and hate working in the dark with a flashlight
Hey great video,
Question: I have a 20amp circuit coming from the breaker box in my garage going to the attic to a receptacle outlet and then Back into the garage to a simplex receptacle for my sprinkler controller.
Can I splice in between the 2 receptacles to power a security/ floodlight camera?
Would a 20 amp and 12-2 run tools and dust collection simultaneously, or would I need to beef it up to a 30 and 10 gauge?
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Thanks for adding time stamps. Lol
Hey Marcus! I am actually working in the timestamps for the soffit and fascia video right now. I didn’t forget about you! Thanks for watching!
How do u rough wire in furnace and hot water heater in new construction home?
Do you know if in Texas, can the builder install garage outlet on same circuit as the outdoor circuit? We noticed our backyard outdoor outlet is on same circuit as the garage circuit.
Those stops on the side of the receptacles are for 1/2” drywall though, right? I have to have 5/8” drywall in my garage per code. Is there an easy way to set them quickly for that depth?
Personally I do not like lots of outlets strung off one GFCI outlet. If one outlet blows the entire string of outlets goes out at the same time. I put in multiple GFCi outlets in the string or sometimes in each outlet and wire them to minimize the number of outlets effected if any specific one blows.
I am running 3 new receptacle outlets to my non-drywalled garage, starting at a light switch receptacle, over the door frame, and to the 3 new outlets on my back wall. I will add a GFCI outlet starting at my first outlet box and daisy chain them from there to the other two outlets. Is the GFCI outlet overkill, or is it better to be safe than sorry to protect the 3 added outlets? Thanks for your video. I saw how you ran the wire over the door frame to the outlet box next to the door. That was my other question since I didn't want to have to run the wire from the attic of the garage back down to the first outlet. I have seen metal barrel sleeves that you can install in the studs to run the wires through to protect the wires running through the studs. I have 2X4' studs so I don't know if that would be recommended over metal stud plates. What do you think?
Great video!! Do you normally run 12-2 for your lights?
Great question! I'm looking at 15 amp vs 20 amp switches on a lighting circut along with number of lights and switches per circuit. No UA-cam videos on this!
I just watched your video after running my own garage circuit (then I sheetrocked the garage after the wiring was in place). Couple things I'd like to question - can an outlet be that low? Isn't there any concern of water/moisture getting to it? I'm from Minnesota so snow is a main concern. Do you put those cable protector plates on each stud that the wire is going through? I installed an outlet at roughly 85 inches off the ground so I had an outlet on top of my work bench so I can have plug-in lights and a stereo up top. I'll have to look into my local code and see if there's anything against it. It's wired in already so I'm not undoing it lol.
Lastly, I've noticed that a couple times now the GFCI outlet that I installed has tripped on it's own (nothing plugged into it at all). Any ideas what could be causing that?
Hey Jake! I do not use nail stop plates for every stud. Only studs that have the wire within range of a drywall screw. You could try replacing the GFCI and see if it fixes the issue. I’m not sure what else could be the problem. Hope that helps and be sure to subscribe!
I put the outlets a 5'. Way too many things get stacked against a garage wall and when they are low it is a pain to get to them. It also gets them above 4'x8' sheets you may lay against a wall.
I put mine at 50 inches. I'll lift my bottom row of sheathing up against the bottom of the box leaving a 2" gap at the bottom covered with trim. I'll only have to cut the second row of sheathing for the box.
Good videos. I’m surprised you mention safety gloves while working with electricity. Please do a video on safety.
What’s you’re idea on back feeding you’re main panel on a 100A double pole breaker when you have a power outage ? It’s a home line box , an inverter is where the source of electricity is coming from 230V 1 Phase 76A for 3KVA ?
Pretty dangerous unless you know what you're doing and use the proper equipment. Simply connecting a generator to your panel is not acceptable.
Man if I ever was doing anything new construction with wide open studs, I'd be using metal 4 square boxes all day. In 20+ year old houses when I'm dealing with these plastic boxes, they get brittle and break. Only would use them when it's old work on drywall. I think the cost isn't that different, in fact I believe the plastic is more expensive these days because of the material shortages...
Hey Mr.G! That is an interesting concept to use metal electrical boxes in new construction. All the houses I have ever built with my father has been with plastic boxes for several years. Thanks a lot for sharing your experiences!
I done alot of remodeling on some older home the old orange looking plastic boxes does get brittle and break ,but so far never had the blue plastic boxes get brittle not saying they want just never had it happen its a different compound.
But who knows I've only been remodeling since late 80's
Question: The electrical outlet boxes you're using, you remove the cable cover. Most of these boxes are designed to hold the cable in place so it doesn't move outside of the box. With the tab being pried open, don't you lose the capability of ensuring the cable doesn't move at all? With metal boxes you use an actual clamp to ensure it doesn't move.
10:50 - The NEC states (paraphrasing from memory) that the wire needs to be stapled within 8" of the box. That covers him even if he broke off the 1-way door that's on the box.
Great video! U da man. Appreciate the detailed explanation
Great I’m glad you liked it! Stay tuned for more!
Nice vid. However, just (1) breaker for the entire garage receptacles and openers??? I would do at least 2 breakers.
Kinda late to the party but ... I always install tracks for OHDs ahead of the drywall. And no issues during drywall work.
Instead of plastic boxes, wouldn't it be better to use 4x4 metal boxes with a mud ring? I understand that it's a little bit more time consuming and expensive, but I'm wondering if there are any other reasons?
What about additional receptacles bench hight and a charge manifold hub… Is there a max number. Do you calculate by amps or what?
No max
Can use GFI outlet and a GFI breaker for extra safety they won’t have conflict with each other?
Short: No.
Long: It is not needed or more saved all things. I prefer GFI breaker then it is more easy to handling it.
Is it okay to place a GFCI instead of a regular outlet for a room.
Greetings EL - Keep in mind that in the 2020 National Electrical Code you would not be permitted to supply the receptacles in the ceiling with the receptacles that are serving the vehicle bays. This was not prohibited in the 2017 NEC but is now clarified in the 2020 NEC. Now, nothing prohibits the installer from running additional 15A or 20A branch circuits into the garage, say for those garage door opener receptacles, in addition to the required minimum of (1) 20 amp branch circuit per 210.12(C)(4) that is dedicated to supplying the receptacles outlets per 210.52(G)(1). AT ~11:14 you state your area requires you to secure those cables within 6" when in reality it is within 8" per 314.17(B)(2) Exception but sure seems like your local AHJ likes to make up code rules...that's a shame. - Now, I will tell you, it is much easier to strip off the sheathing prior to inserting into the device boxes, just make sure you strip out so you have at least 6" of free conductor from the emergence of the conductors out the cable per 300.14 but to each their own. Now, most AHJ's will want you to make up the EGCs prior to the gypsum board going on since they wont make another visit until final inspection so verifying the connections in the box for your grounding/bonding is important.
When using a wall board thicker than dry wall do you need to move the box out some? I’m using 3/4 ship lap and don’t want my outlets/switches recessed too deep. Any suggestions?
Yes boxes should be flush with the wood in your case.
why did you use 12/2 for the light switches instead of 14/2?
great video!!! what area are your projects are?
I’m in the USA!
What about exposed wires? Do you have to close in the walls?
Hello i wanted to know ifni can have like 6 outlets together like in a box in the battic
That sounds like something I would not do. I would separate them in different box. Hope that helps!
First, nice video. But I have to admit there may be problems. Do you need a permit?, Do the receptacles require ARC fault protection? I believe the boxes you are using limit 1 wire per slot, never pound the tab up, it is designed to hold the wire like a regular box connector. Push tab down a bit only
QUESTION!!! 50 amp 240v circuit going about 125 feet which wire size do I need?
I was going by the wire chart which says 2 gauge and I don't think im looking at the correct chart please help
Definitely not 2. It depends on the load. #6 should do
u can fit 3 12 gauge in 1 staple ? i thought it was only 2 per code
You know it’s always been an interesting question. When I build, I have never had a problem with inspections due to 3 wires under a staple. I did some research on the topic and found that 2-3 is probably max. I always use 3/4” staples if I do have 3 wires under it. Check your local building codes to get the right answer for you. Thanks for watching and great question!
You won’t find any code references about that.
You didn't cover the usage of nail plates in the video to protect the wires. did you use them?
I touched on that in my panel box video. Thanks for watching!
i'm electracist in Brazil. my dream is to work in the USA a day.
I hope your dreams come true Keslei! Thanks for watching!
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A GFCI receptacle will only protect other devices down the line if you wire through the GFCI and continue from the load side of the GFCI. If you pigtail the GFCI and run the remaining circuit from the line side, the other receptacles will not be groung fault protected.
3:00 - Do you know what the NEC Code says for running wires in a detached garage that does not have dry wall?
I spoke with an electrician (he's retired now and not taking on new work) that told me there is a minimum height for running the wires but I cant find it in the NEC codes.
The logic being that when the wires are run low, people tend to put things behind them and they are more prone to being damaged.
Did you ever come across something like that?
where do the lights get power from? is it off the panel just like the outlets?
Off a switch
If you staple all the wires to the wall studs how do you pull new wires thru every where if you want to change the wires?😢