RAll: In my Leviton GFCI product not only is everything mentioned in this video in the printed instructions but the printed instructions contain more information than what's found in this video.
Whew Who!!! I am now a Elect-Trician..! Just Kidding... But I did get my Old GFCI Outlet swapped with a new Unit! And No Fire or Elect-Trocution!!! Thanks for the Video! 😁
Turning off the circuit breaker assumes that you KNOW which one to turn off. I use a label maker (P touch) to put the circuit number ON the breaker. Also, I use it to label what outlets and/or lights the breaker controls. That paper on the door of the power box can fade or isn't labeled. I also label the inside of the cover with the circuit break number. Remove the cover, and you will know the number of its breaker.
I wish you'd been the old owner of the house I bought. My circuit breaker panel is labeled, but it says very general things like "lights," "receptacles," "kitchen" etc. Has only a vague connection to the actual circuits. Numbering inside the switchplate covers is a good idea.
Thank you for the video. It helped me a lot to replace mine. The only different was for some reason i had 3 white and 3 black/grey wires besides the ground one but i put them same way when I took the old one out.
@@queencitysirens8755 safety, there are a few reasons, but the biggest one is if the plug is partially removed, things could fall in between plug and wall. It's a lot safer for them to fall on that safety ground pin than the others.
That's a safety thing that is not necessarily a requirement. The idea is if a 3 prong plug is slightly out of the socket then something metal touches it the ground prong will prevent a short. School I work and actually install this upside down and I'm glad they do because this one area was a fan plugged in find a Shell filled with metal pans.
@@robertknight4672 when the outlet is vertical it is recommended to put the ground up when you are using metal cover plates instead of plastic, if is horizontal then it is recommended to put the neutral up
fun fact! It's actually safer upside down, because if anything thin and conductive (think a butter knife) touched the hot/neutral prongs of something that is plugged int it'll create a short. Putting the ground on top stops that from happening!
I’ve always dealt with white and black wires but I have 4 color wires... gray, white, blue and purple. I have the green light on that they are wired correctly but I can’t get the test button or reset button to work. I’m not sure if it’s called trip or pop) help anyone!
Putting the ground at the top is good practice, if you drop something metal on top of the hot and neutral it would be bad, if you hit the ground not so bad
kbmarines99: I thought the same until I realized that the words "Reset" and "Test" are placed for either way. So, though we are familiar with the ground terminal below the other two, either way is okay.
The information is good, but the presentation is horrendous. I'm sure this Text-To-Speech program was state of the art when you made this video, but it's still pretty obvious that this is TTS.
The NEC doesn't specify which way to orient a receptacle. 99.9 % of electricians install the ground terminal DOWN. The plug for receptacles are shaped for this position. It has been ergonomically- proven it is the best position for thumb and fingers to plug in or unplug.
There is no standard, just a lot of opinions. The manufacturers don't even seem to agree. Leviton literature shows everything ground down. Hubbell shows it ground up. I just got a Hubbell GFCI. While the test and reset buttons are printed both ways, everything else is printed to be read ground up. That includes the stamped writing on the mounting bracket, the molded terminal identification and strip gauge on the back and the glued on UL label. The Leviton GFCI it replaced was just the opposite. This argument has gone on for years. There are all kinds of arguments from reduced shock hazzards to better plug retention to aesthetics but none are code requirements, just opinions.
An electrician told me that many preferred to put the ground terminal up in case children might be attracted as they could "see" a face (eyes and mouth) and could insert things in there, etc.
I was taught it's upside in case an object hanging above the outlet fell on a cable plugged in. If the fallen object popped the cable partially out it would make contact to the ground - not hot - pin.
Best Video on this topic. After watching this I replaced my old one with new GFCI outlet
THIS...should be printed step by step on ALL of your instruction manuals. The instructions that come in your product boxes, absolutely SUCK.
RAll: In my Leviton GFCI product not only is everything mentioned in this video in the printed instructions but the printed instructions contain more information than what's found in this video.
@@lazurm not everyone owns an electron microscope to read the instructions.
I received NO instructions with my outlet…Thanks Amazon🤨 I appreciate these instructions.
This video came just at the right time. I had a call into an electrician but sorted out my mess before the process began. THANK YOU!!!
This was extremely helpful. Thanks for making the video.
Your instructions saved the day. I thought I bought a malfunctional outlet. The malfunction was me!!! Hahaha
This guy's voice is awesome.
Thank you, you saved me so much time and money!
Excellent. Finally I found the issue. Thanks
Ground first!
Whew Who!!!
I am now a Elect-Trician..!
Just Kidding... But I did get my Old GFCI Outlet swapped with a new Unit!
And No Fire or Elect-Trocution!!!
Thanks for the Video!
😁
Thank you sir... save me money and my life!
Thanks so much for this video, made it much easier!
really good explanation but was installed upside down at the end LOL......
Read my NEC answer above: Art. 406-Overlooked requirements
It is allowed in Commercial building applications
Id wrap electrical tape clear around the outlet covering wire connections
That has saved me from having a wire 'bite' me a few times. Great advice for us DIY people.
Turning off the circuit breaker assumes that you KNOW which one to turn off. I use a label maker (P touch) to put the circuit number ON the breaker. Also, I use it to label what outlets and/or lights the breaker controls. That paper on the door of the power box can fade or isn't labeled. I also label the inside of the cover with the circuit break number. Remove the cover, and you will know the number of its breaker.
I wish you'd been the old owner of the house I bought. My circuit breaker panel is labeled, but it says very general things like "lights," "receptacles," "kitchen" etc. Has only a vague connection to the actual circuits. Numbering inside the switchplate covers is a good idea.
Efficient video, thanks!
Thank you for the video. It helped me a lot to replace mine.
The only different was for some reason i had 3 white and 3 black/grey wires besides the ground one but i put them same way when I took the old one out.
I thought it was upside down too!! A pet peeve of mine. I’m not an electrician, but every outlet I’ve looked at has been 180 degrees
yeah its a new thing... its supposed to be safer and as a quick visual cue to indicate a switch-controlled receptacle.
I changed it than I didn't have power. After a couple of hours, realized that I had put the hot wire on the bottom where the load wire goes
Life saver video right here
But it’s upside down.
In some commercial applications, Code requires upside-down installation, something having to do with grounding.
@@queencitysirens8755 safety, there are a few reasons, but the biggest one is if the plug is partially removed, things could fall in between plug and wall. It's a lot safer for them to fall on that safety ground pin than the others.
@@queencitysirens8755
Us too
Thanks for your knowledge you helped me alot
I subscribed to your channel.
Why is the outlet installed upside down?The wiring is ok but the neutral pin or the long pin is usually on the left side,
I think it is allowed in commercial building applictions
That's a safety thing that is not necessarily a requirement. The idea is if a 3 prong plug is slightly out of the socket then something metal touches it the ground prong will prevent a short. School I work and actually install this upside down and I'm glad they do because this one area was a fan plugged in find a Shell filled with metal pans.
@@robertknight4672 when the outlet is vertical it is recommended to put the ground up when you are using metal cover plates instead of plastic, if is horizontal then it is recommended to put the neutral up
Perfect! Thank you!
This video saved me from a mental breakdown
Hi,
Very grateful. My newly installed has the green light but no power is coming out of it, why please?
Thanks
Mohamad Hasan ,Simple,change positon of 2 wires ( black+ white) on the top to the bottom and the bottom to the top!
The indicator lamp briefly turns red but does not turn (or stay) green at 6:32 - the indicator is off, but the outlet is powering the lamp.
Please call 1-800-824-3005 for assistance
That's what I thought
Thank you very much!
Followed it through nice and easy. If I can do it, anyone can. Thx
Ground should be the first termination even if the breaker is off
You put it in upside down !!!!
Glad I wasn't the only one to see that. 😅
I thought the same thing 🤣 makes me question the whole video 😂
fun fact! It's actually safer upside down, because if anything thin and conductive (think a butter knife) touched the hot/neutral prongs of something that is plugged int it'll create a short. Putting the ground on top stops that from happening!
@@magixtwister Doesn't stop something from sliding up underneath.
@@magixtwister how would that happen on accident?
I’ve always dealt with white and black wires but I have 4 color wires... gray, white, blue and purple. I have the green light on that they are wired correctly but I can’t get the test button or reset button to work. I’m not sure if it’s called trip or pop) help anyone!
You connected incorrectly, LINE and LOAD most likely have to be reversed.
Excelente thank you!!
Gracias señor 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Excellent thanks
I’ve got three white and three black wires. Guess I have to call an electrician
Testing the wires with single tester reshot that
Please correct video,he put outlet upside down?
Putting the ground at the top is good practice, if you drop something metal on top of the hot and neutral it would be bad, if you hit the ground not so bad
All that to install it upside down.
You mean ensure not assure look it up please.
Conect ground first
Leviton GFCI not GE
According to the instructions the LED green light says that it has been wired properly
What about stranded wire?
you should not use stranded wire,only solid
Hahaha, theres not a nest of wire in this box like there is in all the others.
Outlet is upside down? Lol
kbmarines99: I thought the same until I realized that the words "Reset" and "Test" are placed for either way. So, though we are familiar with the ground terminal below the other two, either way is okay.
The information is good, but the presentation is horrendous. I'm sure this Text-To-Speech program was state of the art when you made this video, but it's still pretty obvious that this is TTS.
It’s upside down 🤦♂️
Probably OK, but I don't want to waste my time because your attorneys insist we listen to all your disclaimers.
its upside down
The NEC doesn't specify which way to orient a receptacle. 99.9 % of electricians install the ground terminal DOWN. The plug for receptacles are shaped for this position. It has been ergonomically- proven it is the best position for thumb and fingers to plug in or unplug.
There is no standard, just a lot of opinions. The manufacturers don't even seem to agree. Leviton literature shows everything ground down. Hubbell shows it ground up. I just got a Hubbell GFCI. While the test and reset buttons are printed both ways, everything else is printed to be read ground up. That includes the stamped writing on the mounting bracket, the molded terminal identification and strip gauge on the back and the glued on UL label. The Leviton GFCI it replaced was just the opposite. This argument has gone on for years. There are all kinds of arguments from reduced shock hazzards to better plug retention to aesthetics but none are code requirements, just opinions.
An electrician told me that many preferred to put the ground terminal up in case children might be attracted as they could "see" a face (eyes and mouth) and could insert things in there, etc.
I was taught it's upside in case an object hanging above the outlet fell on a cable plugged in. If the fallen object popped the cable partially out it would make contact to the ground - not hot - pin.