Hey Team! I placed timestamps below 👇 to help you navigate the video. Hope it helps! Safety First 02:02 How to wire a single pole switch in a single gang box 02:18 How to strip the casing/jacket from a wire 02:26 How to tie ground wires together 03:17 How to strip wires 04:16 How to use needle nose pliers to make the hook on a wire 04:45 How to tie neutral wires together 05:12 How to connect wires to a switch 05:55 How to install a switch in a switch box 08:08 How to wire two single pole switches in a two gang box 09:17 How to make pig tails 12:10
Currently in trade school and none of my instructors explain anything as thorough and well put as you do. I appreciate the videos man, they’re helping me a lot! God bless!
Hey Andrew! I’m glad you are finding value in my content. I like making video that help people understand construction topics. Good luck with trade school!
Excellent laborer. I watched all of your electrical videos. Multiple times actually. And you explain everything really well. I felt confident enough after watching your videos to do my own wiring in my storage building and I now have power to my shed. That's a project I been wanting to do for a couple of years now.
Your a excellent instructor and knowledgeable I was remodeling my basement and needed some confirmation on my skills and your instructions got me back on track thanks a lot for being there…
Very nice video. A suggestion for making your wire nut connections more reliable. Strip the wires longer, twist them together, cut off any excess, and install the wire nut.
I've started wiring my workshop. I've used your channel to put up my vinyl siding, soffits, and aluminum fascia. I really appreciate your videos! Thanks very much
I remember learning from my father growing up and how lucky I felt to have someone show me how to do those things. I’m so thankful to have this opportunity to show others. Thanks for watching!
@@TheExcellentLaborer just wanted to add my thankfulness man! Very helpful, straight forward, and well done! Have to say I also love your accent! ;) Thanks again man!
Just wanted to say thank you for your help. Your video helped me solve a light switch issue at my new home. The switch was wired wrong and your video helped me fix this issue.
Really appreciate your very clear explanation, I bought a house, fixing it myself, but don't know anything about electricity, now I'm ready with your valuable help. God bless you brother.
Why you need 2+2 black cables in the pigtail for the two switches? Is just power black + 2 extensions black cables enough? I want to install 3 switches in one box and don't have much space so plan to try one power and 3 extension, hope it will work
Thank you. I’ve done this before, but I don’t do it often enough to know beyond the shadow of a doubt that I’m doing it right every time. I appreciate you taking the time to make this, and I appreciate you respecting my time by getting to the point quickly. I would recommend this video.
What does neutral wires do? What does white wires do? What does black wires do? What does ground wires do? What does copper wires do? Why do you need to rewire the lights and power for the fan separately? Thanks so much Josh for you help and services.
Thank you.. very, very helpful !! I'm hoping we'll see 👀 a video 📹 on rerouting a couple of receptacles from under an ..almost.. door size window 🪟 from under the window to over the window header when the drywall has already been installed..
This young men give great and detail information thank you very much for all you videos very helpful, I’m trying to get back in electrical so these videos help me refresh my memory
Thanks so much! Your comment on breaking off the small brass tab fix my problem. It allowed me to have one outlet hot and to turn off and on the other side.
When twisting cables I nearly every time navigate towards using Wago 221. They are a little more expensive but worth every penny. Makes pigtails much easier.
Thank you so much for your time! We're in the middle of an addition we are doing ourselves & everytime we're unsure of something, we head straight to your channel! Incredibly helpful & well put together! 👏🏼
Great video man. I had to rewatch the pigtails because I didn't realize you had one coming in and one continuing. Lol. Makes sense now. I definitely feel comfortable doing it now.
I have 2 questions. 1. How are the receptacles powered after the light switch? Like how does the power get to the electrical outlets for devices? 2. The pigtail concept, why do you need it? It seems to just extend the live wires. If they're already long enough what benefit comes from the pig tails?
Thank you very much! This video helped me undo a half hot and switch over the it’s light switch to the fan switch 🤗 Love your channel. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for your videos I had learned a lot from you my friend so now I know how to fix mine switch and outlet from my bathroom which I did successfully…they helped me how to figuring out… god bless you
It's one thing to know how to do something... It's another to be able to tell someone how to do it.. Youre able to do both..makes you a good teacher. I appreciate your step-by-step (and why )..way of teaching.. Thanks, Josh Now go back to work Jajaja ...Most RespectfullY Andrew Allen
Thanks buddy. I will be wiring two separate light switches to a bank of lights. I’ll be going through your videos to see if you’ve already done a video in this situation.
Hey Marcus! Sounds like you are doing a 3-Way switch to me. I do cover some of that information on my channel. Be sure to check out my Electrical playlist. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Very informative. When I bought my house I noticed the previous homeowner installed a GFI receptacle in one of the bathrooms. Is that ok or I should replace it with regular outlet? Thank you and keep up the good work.
On the blue single pole switch, you will notice there are "notches" next to the ears, those are actually wire strippers as well, one end is for 12 ga and the other end is smaller for 14 ga wire. Just in case you don't have wire strippers. or don't want to use a knife just insert the wire and spin the switch it'll cut the coatings.
What was the purpose in putting the pig tails? Just want you to know, I'm in the process of building a small home for me and my wife, and so far, all of your videos have helped me out tremendously! Thank you,God bless
The newer switches & receptacles both the hook and the straight-in slot and then tighten down. I prefer the prefer the slots because they are easier to slide-in & tighten down. These cannot be pulled out! And there even better ones that have locking-snaps. I haven’t seen them in stores yet, but I am looking for them!
I appreciate your comment Leonel! I do not know everything about electrical but I know enough to wire my own house. I’m glad you are enjoying my content. Thanks for watching!
@@TheExcellentLaborer Hey thanks for the great videos! Question….Check me on this please……I want to put in a 20amp breaker, then run 12/2 with ground to a first three way switch. Then from this switch run 12/3 with ground to the next switch on the other side of the room. From this switch go back to 12/2 with ground to each can recessed light which would be 8 lights. Does this sound correct???
3:30 - I only use those copper sleeves when joining ground wires in multiple-gang boxes, then I will have a free ground wire to attach to each device in the box. But for single boxes, I just use a green wirenut. They have a hole at the top designed to poke one wire through to connect to the device. That one wire should be kept long while all the rest be cut to about 6" from the back of the box. Place the wirenut over the long wire, then onto the rest of them. Twist tight like any other wirenut.
Hey Jeff! In my “How To Wire A Room” video I showed how to use the green wire nut. They are nice but I find crimp sleeves to be a more affordable option and just as effective. I appreciate you watching my videos and giving helpful feedback. Take care!
@@TheExcellentLaborer Those sleeves flop all over the place every time you put them on. They either do a terrible job of holding the wires together, or you just suck at putting them on. The wire nuts work much better and are much more secure.
Excellent video brother! Bought a Bluetooth ceiling fan and was absolutely lost on how to wire it. I'm 39 years old n I had to call my daddy to hold my hand thru the entire wiring. Nothing makes you feel less of a man than having to calling a real man for help lol. After watching this video I feel like a dumbass bc of how simple it really is. Great tutorial! You got yourself a new subscriber.
I found great tips from this video and also was unsure about outlet power. I am assuming outlets stay hot with continuous power even when switches are off. I was hoping you could clarified, if this is the case. .
Can you do, what wiring is needed for and how to wire smart switches? In another video I saw a home run of 12/2, but I don’t think that would work for having smart switches? How do you do a home run of 12/3?? Where’s the extra wire go in panel?
Hey Celia! Build houses from the ground up and record how I do it. I am glad you were finding my contact helpful. Be sure to subscribe for more DIY videos!
As an electrician i just have one critique. Respectively, aside from the ground, don't twist any potential current carrying wires like that with your pliers. For one you're creating weak/failure spots with all the scratches and gashes where the teeth of your pliers are digging in. The wire nut will do all the twisting for you if you choose to continue using them. All the other critiques ive got are just preference.
I know nothing. I’ve seen UA-cam vids debating the wisdom as whether to twist or not to twist to the point it makes you want to shout! To twist or not to twist that is the perennial inquiry going back to pre-Hellion philosophers…or Shakespeare at least. Shake it, shake it a baby now, twist all night.
Thank you Josh for this channel! It is amazing and I learned so much. Apologies for asking this question as i'm eagerly learning this. So why did you do a pig tail to the double gang box ? Could the two black wires go directly onto the switches? Thanks
The two wires he is holding one is the feed in and the other one is a feed out to another box so he ties those together plus two pigtails and that is what feeds each switch.
Thx for the good video. just a suggestion, if you can put a side video explain why all neutral wires are grouped together,rather than Live wires in theory, that will help a lot of DIY people. also, I noticed you have the gloves on in the recent video, I guess it is for electrician work, maybe you can give it a simple explain in your future video also. cheers
Hi I wanna thank you for all these videos very well explained, I don't have a license for it but I am doing a lot ⚡. your comments are very handy. Good job
Wow good one bro you methods are quite different from ours but thank I really enjoy learning more and new methods it’s adding to my knowledge here GOd bless
Good job I just need to add concern that to use black tape for safety because when u put switches back the ground can touch the hot wires and cause problems thanks
I like this video Josh, good information. One correction though, I think that strip gauge is for the back stab connection, (never use) not for side wiring. Backstabbing is only for 14 gauge and strip gauge is 5/8". The wire's should be stripped to 3/4", anything less could risk pinching the insulation under the screw heads.
@@TheExcellentLaborer OK, maybe you're right. I'm not an electrician either, but a diy guy. You clearly have more experience. I usually prefer the higher grade receptacles and switches, they sometimes have strip gauge for side wiring and back wiring (not backstabbing). Back wiring is 1/2" and side wiring is 3/4".
@@surferdude642 His dismissal of your valid information is unfortunate. Hopefully he’ll learn. Strip Gage (Gauge) This marking identifies a convenient measuring gauge that shows you how much wire to strip from the individual wire conductors for connection to the screw terminals. There may be two such gauges on the switch body: one for screw terminals, one for push-in fittings.
Should show the audience all the wire nut alternatives today. Wago lever nuts and the push style ideal connectors. Dont know if they are spec'ed in your local code, but I personally dont know any electricians that still use wire nuts.
Hey Team! I placed timestamps below 👇 to help you navigate the video. Hope it helps!
Safety First 02:02
How to wire a single pole switch in a single gang box 02:18
How to strip the casing/jacket from a wire 02:26
How to tie ground wires together 03:17
How to strip wires 04:16
How to use needle nose pliers to make the hook on a wire 04:45
How to tie neutral wires together 05:12
How to connect wires to a switch 05:55
How to install a switch in a switch box 08:08
How to wire two single pole switches in a two gang box 09:17
How to make pig tails 12:10
Whe do you install a junction box
Excellent. TYVM. Enjoying videos learning electrician work.
@@legacy7114222 believe that's first. Then your lines.
2:56 3: 3: 3:39
2:34
Currently in trade school and none of my instructors explain anything as thorough and well put as you do. I appreciate the videos man, they’re helping me a lot! God bless!
Hey Andrew! I’m glad you are finding value in my content. I like making video that help people understand construction topics. Good luck with trade school!
Same here man ! Thanks for the videos !
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Excellent laborer. I watched all of your electrical videos. Multiple times actually. And you explain everything really well. I felt confident enough after watching your videos to do my own wiring in my storage building and I now have power to my shed. That's a project I been wanting to do for a couple of years now.
hell yeah
You just made me want to change professions. I'm a network engineer and now I want to build my own house lol...you're amazing my man...
Your a excellent instructor and knowledgeable I was remodeling my basement and needed some confirmation on my skills and your instructions got me back on track thanks a lot for being there…
Very nice video. A suggestion for making your wire nut connections more reliable. Strip the wires longer, twist them together, cut off any excess, and install the wire nut.
Thank you sir. Im just a diy homeowner. Its been about ten years since I've done any wiring.
Awesome...easy to understand...loved how you went over the wiring once all switches were connected.
Dude, you are an EXCELLENT instructor. Thank you for sharing. God bless you!
I've started wiring my workshop. I've used your channel to put up my vinyl siding, soffits, and aluminum fascia. I really appreciate your videos! Thanks very much
I remember learning from my father growing up and how lucky I felt to have someone show me how to do those things. I’m so thankful to have this opportunity to show others. Thanks for watching!
@@TheExcellentLaborer just wanted to add my thankfulness man! Very helpful, straight forward, and well done! Have to say I also love your accent! ;) Thanks again man!
Just wanted to say thank you for your help. Your video helped me solve a light switch issue at my new home. The switch was wired wrong and your video helped me fix this issue.
Really appreciate your very clear explanation, I bought a house, fixing it myself, but don't know anything about electricity, now I'm ready with your valuable help. God bless you brother.
Why you need 2+2 black cables in the pigtail for the two switches? Is just power black + 2 extensions black cables enough? I want to install 3 switches in one box and don't have much space so plan to try one power and 3 extension, hope it will work
Thank you. I’ve done this before, but I don’t do it often enough to know beyond the shadow of a doubt that I’m doing it right every time. I appreciate you taking the time to make this, and I appreciate you respecting my time by getting to the point quickly. I would recommend this video.
What does neutral wires do?
What does white wires do?
What does black wires do?
What does ground wires do?
What does copper wires do?
Why do you need to rewire the lights and power for the fan separately?
Thanks so much Josh for you help and services.
You make it very easy to watch and you are always talking which keeps me listening and paying attention
Just used your genius mind to wire my shed. New outlet with a switch connect. Thank God and momma for you. I really mean that.
Glad I could help. I appreciate your comment. Stay tuned for more videos to come Dwight! 🔨
@@TheExcellentLaborer most definitely. Happy holidays to you and the fam.
Thank you.. very, very helpful !!
I'm hoping we'll see 👀 a video 📹 on rerouting a couple of receptacles from under an ..almost.. door size window 🪟 from under the window to over the window header when the drywall has already been installed..
This young men give great and detail information thank you very much for all you videos very helpful, I’m trying to get back in electrical so these videos help me refresh my memory
Way to go Josh !!!!!! Keep them coming 👊🏻👊🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👊🏻👊🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🔥🔥🔥🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you! I appreciate you being the first to comment 💪🏻. Hope you enjoy the channel!
Thanks so much!
Your comment on breaking off the small brass tab fix my problem. It allowed me to have one outlet hot and to turn off and on the other side.
Thanks for all the hard work you do to help alot of us Josh may God continue to bless you 👀👌👍🙏
Thanks you Patrick! God bless you too friend. I appreciate your support!
When twisting cables I nearly every time navigate towards using Wago 221. They are a little more expensive but worth every penny. Makes pigtails much easier.
Thank you so much for your time! We're in the middle of an addition we are doing ourselves & everytime we're unsure of something, we head straight to your channel! Incredibly helpful & well put together! 👏🏼
SAME!!
Great video man. I had to rewatch the pigtails because I didn't realize you had one coming in and one continuing. Lol. Makes sense now. I definitely feel comfortable doing it now.
Wonderful videos. Great teacher, very thorough and clear! Thanks, Josh!
Thank you Chris!
I have 2 questions.
1. How are the receptacles powered after the light switch? Like how does the power get to the electrical outlets for devices?
2. The pigtail concept, why do you need it? It seems to just extend the live wires. If they're already long enough what benefit comes from the pig tails?
Thank you very much! This video helped me undo a half hot and switch over the it’s light switch to the fan switch 🤗
Love your channel. Keep up the great work.
Thank you Mark! I will be making lots of content. Stay tuned for more!
I like to keep all my receptacles off my lighting circuit. I'll use 14 2 wire on 15amp circuit, makes stuffing a light box a lot easier.
Thanks for your videos I had learned a lot from you my friend so now I know how to fix mine switch and outlet from my bathroom which I did successfully…they helped me how to figuring out… god bless you
I’m glad I can help you out Jose. Good luck with the rest of your projects. Thanks for watching!
Great video! Really refreshed my training and will help excel my garage project!
It's one thing to know how to do something...
It's another to be able to tell someone how to do it.. Youre able to do both..makes you a good teacher.
I appreciate your step-by-step (and why )..way of teaching.. Thanks, Josh Now go back to work Jajaja ...Most RespectfullY Andrew Allen
I my own opinion your videos Ae the best for electrical work, lots of talent .
Thanks buddy. I will be wiring two separate light switches to a bank of lights. I’ll be going through your videos to see if you’ve already done a video in this situation.
Hey Marcus! Sounds like you are doing a 3-Way switch to me. I do cover some of that information on my channel. Be sure to check out my Electrical playlist. Good luck and thanks for watching!
You are a life saver brother!! Thanks so much for sharing all your expertise!
You’re videos are still the best information videos on UA-cam
I appreciate that! I like to keep my content informative. Thanks for watching!
Excellent job!! I use a green wire nut for the grounds but your way definitely saves a little space in the box.
Yep I went over how to use the green nut in a video before and I like them too. Thanks!
Lol good try
Very informative. When I bought my house I noticed the previous homeowner installed a GFI receptacle in one of the bathrooms. Is that ok or I should replace it with regular outlet? Thank you and keep up the good work.
On the blue single pole switch, you will notice there are "notches" next to the ears, those are actually wire strippers as well, one end is for 12 ga and the other end is smaller for 14 ga wire. Just in case you don't have wire strippers. or don't want to use a knife just insert the wire and spin the switch it'll cut the coatings.
What was the purpose in putting the pig tails?
Just want you to know, I'm in the process of building a small home for me and my wife,
and so far, all of your videos have helped me out tremendously!
Thank you,God bless
You make things very simple and understandable. Great presentation!
I’m glad I could help you!
I Really appreciate YOU for helping me learn this I done it
Can YOU say money save. Thanks again
Thank you for letting me know how much I appreciated the video. Thank you for watching. Good luck on your project!
Thanks man you are a awesome teacher! O was able to do mine! U saved me a ton of money!!!! I love your channel thank you for sharing! God bless 🙏...
Love how simple u make it look I am coranley learning how to be a electrician
11/13/23 Thanks Josh, Couldn’t have done it without this video!
Thankyou good explanation, you're a good teacher
Thank you Jean. Good luck with your project!
Thank you for making this look easy made me more confident in what I'm doing
The newer switches & receptacles both the hook and the straight-in slot and then tighten down. I prefer the prefer the slots because they are easier to slide-in & tighten down. These cannot be pulled out! And there even better ones that have locking-snaps. I haven’t seen them in stores yet, but I am looking for them!
That was an awesome explanation.
Thank-you for the vid, question :
1) Black = hot
2) White = neutral
3) copper = ground
4) what does RED = ?
Thank you.
I found your channel about a month a go , i am enjoying them , keep up the great job .
Awesome Robert! I’m glad you are finding value in my channel. Stay tuned for more!
I love those Klein Tools wire strippers. You should work more on your splicing. You shouldn't have air gaps showing between the spliced wires.
The best demonstrations, very thorough, doesn’t get better nothing left out or skipped. How do I order off your Amazon??
Appreciate your skills, and patient. Great demonstration on how to do it right
Good instructions.
Great video I only know the basic of electrical . you explaining things so easy thanks for sharing 👍
I appreciate your comment Leonel! I do not know everything about electrical but I know enough to wire my own house. I’m glad you are enjoying my content. Thanks for watching!
Watching how to wire single pole light switch. Very informative?could I use a jumper from hot instead of 12/3 wire??
I'm a Journeyman Carpenter and light electrical I'm still learning and your videos teach me alot. May I ask what area are you from?
Hey! I am glad you found value here. Thanks for watching!
@@TheExcellentLaborer Hey thanks for the great videos! Question….Check me on this please……I want to put in a 20amp breaker, then run 12/2 with ground to a first three way switch. Then from this switch run 12/3 with ground to the next switch on the other side of the room. From this switch go back to 12/2 with ground to each can recessed light which would be 8 lights. Does this sound correct???
Thanks for taking your time to share
You are welcome Albert!
❤you are best teacher,thank you ,keep it up, God bless!
3:30 - I only use those copper sleeves when joining ground wires in multiple-gang boxes, then I will have a free ground wire to attach to each device in the box. But for single boxes, I just use a green wirenut. They have a hole at the top designed to poke one wire through to connect to the device. That one wire should be kept long while all the rest be cut to about 6" from the back of the box. Place the wirenut over the long wire, then onto the rest of them. Twist tight like any other wirenut.
Hey Jeff! In my “How To Wire A Room” video I showed how to use the green wire nut. They are nice but I find crimp sleeves to be a more affordable option and just as effective. I appreciate you watching my videos and giving helpful feedback. Take care!
@@TheExcellentLaborer OK, that's cool! I haven't seen that video yet.
@@TheExcellentLaborer Those sleeves flop all over the place every time you put them on. They either do a terrible job of holding the wires together, or you just suck at putting them on. The wire nuts work much better and are much more secure.
Pretty straight forward explanation thank you
The only thing was missing is how to apply those wires to the light fixture?
I love your videos brother,
May God always bless you.
Thank you for letting me know. I appreciate you watching!
thank you very much, i really enjoy and learn alot in a very simple way.
Man I learned so much from your videos. Thanks for the easy explanation
Thank you Brotha!!! You just made me Money!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great to hear! Good luck with your project!
Very helpful!
Im glad I could help!
@TheExcellentLaborer
Big time!!
Really appreciate what you do and always learning from you!!
Excellent, you are welcome! Stay tuned for lots of more videos to come!
I like that bond wire crimp.
Excellent video brother! Bought a Bluetooth ceiling fan and was absolutely lost on how to wire it. I'm 39 years old n I had to call my daddy to hold my hand thru the entire wiring. Nothing makes you feel less of a man than having to calling a real man for help lol. After watching this video I feel like a dumbass bc of how simple it really is. Great tutorial! You got yourself a new subscriber.
Hey Jack I have only a 2 wire set up, can you hook up 2 other switches from the one switch. Thank you
I really love these videos and I really need a training for these
Great to hear. Thanks for watching my videos! If you keep practicing he will get better with each job. Good luck with your project!
Thank all people like you for help and teach
Yes, very helpful. Easy to follow.
I found great tips from this video and also was unsure about outlet power. I am assuming outlets stay hot with continuous power even when switches are off. I was hoping you could clarified, if this is the case. .
Can you do, what wiring is needed for and how to wire smart switches? In another video I saw a home run of 12/2, but I don’t think that would work for having smart switches? How do you do a home run of 12/3?? Where’s the extra wire go in panel?
Hi Josh! I just came across your channel. I'm glad I found you . You're informative and video is great. You've addressed my question. Thank you!
Hey Celia! Build houses from the ground up and record how I do it. I am glad you were finding my contact helpful. Be sure to subscribe for more DIY videos!
As an electrician i just have one critique. Respectively, aside from the ground, don't twist any potential current carrying wires like that with your pliers. For one you're creating weak/failure spots with all the scratches and gashes where the teeth of your pliers are digging in. The wire nut will do all the twisting for you if you choose to continue using them. All the other critiques ive got are just preference.
I love the way you said this. So many people in trades just go balls crazy with why they think people are wrong
As someone who doesn't like using grammar as a weapon. Respectfully, respectively means happening in the order mentioned.
Good job.
@@ders972respectfully, nobody gives a fuck
I know nothing. I’ve seen UA-cam vids debating the wisdom as whether to twist or not to twist to the point it makes you want to shout! To twist or not to twist that is the perennial inquiry going back to pre-Hellion philosophers…or Shakespeare at least. Shake it, shake it a baby now, twist all night.
Great job instructing, thanks a bunch 👌🏾
I need to wire new lights in my kitchen and bathroom. Your videos are so clear and provided exactly the information I need. Thank you!
Great to hear from you Cat! Oh it is not too complicated after you see the big picture of wiring a kitchen. Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned!
Thank you Josh for this channel! It is amazing and I learned so much. Apologies for asking this question as i'm eagerly learning this. So why did you do a pig tail to the double gang box ? Could the two black wires go directly onto the switches? Thanks
The two wires he is holding one is the feed in and the other one is a feed out to another box so he ties those together plus two pigtails and that is what feeds each switch.
I love your videos. Just wondering, why is this lighting circuit on 12/2 and not 14/2? Seems a bit overkill
Thx for the good video. just a suggestion, if you can put a side video explain why all neutral wires are grouped together,rather than Live wires in theory, that will help a lot of DIY people. also, I noticed you have the gloves on in the recent video, I guess it is for electrician work, maybe you can give it a simple explain in your future video also. cheers
Thanks Josh this video and all your videos are very helpful. Thanks
Nice explanation, very clear and accurate.. it makes me able to DIY it.. Th X
Great job man.. appreciate the info. I have a kitchen rebuild I'm not looking forward to at all.. lol..
Thanks
Hi I wanna thank you for all these videos very well explained, I don't have a license for it but I am doing a lot ⚡. your comments are very handy. Good job
Great job 👏 and it’s a great learning tool
Thank you! Awesome! I hope it helps you.
Nice keep going 👏 👍 always the powe or hot going down of switch if you have 2 switches
Wow good one bro you methods are quite different from ours but thank I really enjoy learning more and new methods it’s adding to my knowledge here GOd bless
Good job I just need to add concern that to use black tape for safety because when u put switches back the ground can touch the hot wires and cause problems thanks
Thank you again Josh👍
Thanks for watching!
Thanks brother
Awesome video. Thanks a million. 👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐
50k subs.. congratulations 👍🏻
Thank you so much 😀 I still can't believe it! I appreciate you watching!
I like this video Josh, good information. One correction though, I think that strip gauge is for the back stab connection, (never use) not for side wiring. Backstabbing is only for 14 gauge and strip gauge is 5/8". The wire's should be stripped to 3/4", anything less could risk pinching the insulation under the screw heads.
Hey Ted! I have always used the gauge that way and it works perfect for me every time. Thanks for watching!
@@TheExcellentLaborer OK, maybe you're right. I'm not an electrician either, but a diy guy. You clearly have more experience. I usually prefer the higher grade receptacles and switches, they sometimes have strip gauge for side wiring and back wiring (not backstabbing). Back wiring is 1/2" and side wiring is 3/4".
@@surferdude642 His dismissal of your valid information is unfortunate. Hopefully he’ll learn.
Strip Gage (Gauge)
This marking identifies a convenient measuring gauge that shows you how much wire to strip from the individual wire conductors for connection to the screw terminals. There may be two such gauges on the switch body: one for screw terminals, one for push-in fittings.
Excellent,you explain excellent.
thanks man i just started not too long ago
Thank you, Josh
Should show the audience all the wire nut alternatives today. Wago lever nuts and the push style ideal connectors. Dont know if they are spec'ed in your local code, but I personally dont know any electricians that still use wire nuts.
I don’t know an electrician that doesn’t use wire nuts
@@aron6998 I'll bet you they're union or paid hourly!
@@beachboardfan9544 most electricians are paid hourly... Unless u only do resi and get paid by the house
Great video answered all my confusion. What if you only have only three sets of 12-2 romex coming into box? Do you wir differently?