Again another useful and insightful how-to video. I love the pace you go at. And you break it all down in a very simple to understand method. Just watching these videos give me confidence when I'm needing to troubleshoot a wiring problem. Thank you so much for sharing.
Great explanation! You make it very easy to understand by the way you explain step by step! You should upload more videos about different things, you’re a great teacher!
Exelente video y esplicacion maestro, me gusta este oficio de elrctricista aunque se muy poco me gusta aprender. Gracias y saludos desde Edinburg Texas USA.
Thanks you rock, great tutorial and can't wait to wire up some stuff, I either missed something or that was exactly how it goes and I'm in the US and annoyed by the math.
Confusion about wrapping the ground wires around the metal screws in the metal box: In the video you're wrapping the wires clockwise around the screw but you say to wrap them CCW. Make more videos on these topics demonstrating the present Code - it's good to know ! Thanks Sam.
Thank you very much. I like all your videos and how detail you are. I hope you continue to make more videos. Now for my question, can I run wires from the box that's all metal but it haves four holes on each side that you could put BX wires through and to a outlet or light switch? BX wires are out of code in my city but lots of homes still have them for the low cost and they are easier to work with. I hope you can help me. The house I have is very old.
+Alexander B If the light switch controls the receptacle then you need to make your light connection to the wire that controls the receptacle. need more info to make correct answer.
NEC "requires at least 6" of free conductor, measured from the point where the conductor emerges from the cable sheath or raceway, and also the conductors must extend at least 3" from the opening in the box, if any dimension of the opening is less than 8". Note that the 6" is not measured from the front of the box. Any more wire sticking out of the box, is a personal preference.
+Damian Garcia Herrera Damian I would first like to point out that the 6 inches is a requirement for Canadian code . Secondly, Can you back up your comments with a NEC rule please. I find it highly unlikely the only 3 inches is required to make a connection of switches or receptacles for NEC. The NEC and CEC rules are very much alike and find it hard to believe the big difference . With only three inches of free conductor from the drywall you would be marking up the wall with your dirty fingers and tools try to fasten the devices. looking forward to seeing the rule that supports your comment. Thanks
+Damian Garcia Herrera Thanks Damian for providing the info for everyone in the USA to know your NEC rule is as you mentioned only requires a minimum of 3 inches of free conductor. In Canada we use 6 inches. Your rule as you also mentioned would allow more then 3 inches if you wish. I believe this will make installation easier. Thanks again for your feed back and comments
Hello Sam, I am interested in the electrical program. I already got an admission at kwantlen University in BC for the electrical foundation program but the program is really expensive because i intend to pay my tuition my self reason been i already have a student loan from my previous program (Marketing Diploma). So the advisor at the school told me i could look for a company to train me but most of the companies request basic knowledge like reading a blueprint among other requirements. Whats your advice and please could you post a video on BLUEPRINT reading. Thanks
+Oluwatomi Rhodes I don't know if it still applies but if it does, there is a book called "Electrical Wiring Residential" published by Cengage Learning (18th edition, based on 2014 code -- Check to see if the code is due to change to know if you need the next edition). It comes with blue prints, and shows how to read them, and includes blank ones, that you fill out. It's actually very very simplified. Once you see how they look, you'll be thinking the same (Wow this really is simple!). As with anything of course it's easier once you know, but in this case you'll see it's very simple even to learn. We use this in residential wiring courses where I live. Our instructor is the City Inspector, he said the book is written pretty poorly in a lot of areas, so sometimes difficult to understand. Others don't have much of a problem. Some chapters were very obnoxious in this scene yes. But for the most part it serves its purpose. A good idea would be to check your local community college for Residential Wiring programs. They will be much more practical application then theory (as most Universities concentrate on theory -- Kwantlen could be different!). So the most import part aside from knowing the code and blueprint reading and safety, is actually doing some wiring. Hope this helps. I'm not an Electrician. I'm a super bottom end armature who is in her 5th week of a program. So I can't really say much beyond this (after all, I'm watching this to get a better idea of some things!) =)
Other videos say power goes to BOTTOM wire...so far your video is the only one saying TOP. One other guy said it doesn't matter! so what is the way it SHOULD be done????
Nice video however all your codes mean nothing to me Im in the states and all your outlets etc are completely different .. wire is same thats about it and you got funny names for screwdrivers
More of these videos would be highly appreciated. 3 ways, 2 ways, wire sizing, 30 amps, 50 amps etc
Who else stopped part 2 and immediately did what he said and came here?...just me
Me lol 😂
Thank you, Sam. This was probably the best instructional video on wiring conventions that I have every viewed. Thank you!
Thank you so much for making these videos. Easy to understand and best articulated I've found.
One of the very best videos on home electrical wiring. Thanks Sam... you made it easy for average joes like me to understand.
Again another useful and insightful how-to video. I love the pace you go at. And you break it all down in a very simple to understand method. Just watching these videos give me confidence when I'm needing to troubleshoot a wiring problem. Thank you so much for sharing.
Great explanation! You make it very easy to understand by the way you explain step by step! You should upload more videos about different things, you’re a great teacher!
currently doing this program at humber and these videos are great resources
Great instructional video, very clean and clear lecture with great use of the graphics. Thanks for posting this.
Thank you for taking the time to create these well thought out well delivered and simple to understand instructional videos.
Best video with details. Thank you. Please if you can post videos of multiple lights wiring . Thanks and God bless you
Jeezs! I looked around for more than an hour for this information. Finally!
Thank you. You are a good teacher. I learnt a lot from this video. This is exactly the video for the beginner like myself.
What nincompoop could dislike this. Outstanding presentation and demonstration.
Exelente video y esplicacion maestro, me gusta este oficio de elrctricista aunque se muy poco me gusta aprender. Gracias y saludos desde Edinburg Texas USA.
You are a great teacher. Thanks for the videos
you are a real teacher thanks for this video
Thanks you rock, great tutorial and can't wait to wire up some stuff, I either missed something or that was exactly how it goes and I'm in the US and annoyed by the math.
You are a great teacher! I learned so much today. thank you!
the best video i have seen please do one for a bedroom one switch, one light and 3 receptacles thanks
Sam you are the Master, thanks for your videos.
Great videos, very informative, thorough and easy to understand. Thumbs Up!!
I do electrical service amazing video show it to my new employees thanks great video
Very good and informative video. Keep up the good work. Thanks
Thank you so much for posting these!
Thanks sam! you made it simple to understand
another good video, thanks Sam. You should have kept it up.
Confusion about wrapping the ground wires around the metal screws in the metal box: In the video you're wrapping the wires clockwise around the screw but you say to wrap them CCW.
Make more videos on these topics demonstrating the present Code - it's good to know ! Thanks Sam.
Thank you very much. I like all your videos and how detail you are. I hope you continue to make more videos. Now for my question, can I run wires from the box that's all metal but it haves four holes on each side that you could put BX wires through and to a outlet or light switch? BX wires are out of code in my city but lots of homes still have them for the low cost and they are easier to work with. I hope you can help me. The house I have is very old.
Best instructional video out there
Saw first video and this and i feel like i can do something like this no problem at my tiny house
Great video! Thanks for posting.
Sam, Great video.
WHY do you connect power to the top screw of a light switch and load to the bottom screw?
That's one I'd never heard before.
Excellent detailed video, thank you.
Fantastic videos - excellent instruction. Thank you for making these! How do you deal with uncommon thicknesses of drywall?
Awesome. Easy way to learn
Amazing video, thank you good sir.
Your awesome. Thanks for the video. :)
Thank you so much 👍
if u had the black wire from the light fixture on bottom of switch wouldn't it not turn on when you turn on switch(in up position)?
tHANK YOU MR. SAM THUMBS UP FOR YOU
Good job
Thanks! You really explain well :D
Thank you.
Hi Sam great video. I have a question for you to hook up a new light can I run a wire from existing receptacle? the receptacle turns on by the switch
+Alexander B If the light switch controls the receptacle then you need to make your light connection to the wire that controls the receptacle. need more info to make correct answer.
Excellent
Great video
Sam,Can I hook up a double switch of a single pole switch too hook up a light and fan.
Thanks Sam
Bom conteúdo, aprendi muito
Thanks 🙏
Thanks, great tutorial!
Can I wire from an existing switch instead of panel? because my panel is too far away.Thanks!.
Thanks for this videos
do you have a video where the power is coming from the plug?
Bravisimo
Sam are you teaching Canadian electrical code too? Please let me know.
Thank you
Thank you :)
Hi Sam what type of application would call for 14/3 cable?
Three way switch , split plug in a kitchen , 240 receptacles are just a few where 14/3 can be used for 15 amps and under.
Where are you located Sam
excellent.. obviously done by a pro ...
Bond wire belongs to James ? BOND ? James Bond ?is the Neutral wire the DOE wire ? as in Janes ? JANE DOE ?
NEC "requires at least 6" of free conductor, measured from the point where the conductor emerges from the cable sheath or raceway, and also the conductors must extend at least 3" from the opening in the box, if any dimension of the opening is less than 8". Note that the 6" is not measured from the front of the box. Any more wire sticking out of the box, is a personal preference.
+Damian Garcia Herrera
Damian I would first like to point out that the 6 inches is a requirement for Canadian code . Secondly, Can you back up your comments with a NEC rule please. I find it highly unlikely the only 3 inches is required to make a connection of switches or receptacles for NEC. The NEC and CEC rules are very much alike and find it hard to believe the big difference . With only three inches of free conductor from the drywall you would be marking up the wall with your dirty fingers and tools try to fasten the devices.
looking forward to seeing the rule that supports your comment.
Thanks
+Sam Maltese Of course,NEC Article 300.14
+Damian Garcia Herrera
Thanks Damian for providing the info for everyone in the USA to know your NEC rule is as you mentioned only requires a minimum of 3 inches of free conductor. In Canada we use 6 inches.
Your rule as you also mentioned would allow more then 3 inches if you wish. I believe this will make installation easier.
Thanks again for your feed back and comments
canada EVERYTHING is better - lineman.
Hello Sam, I am interested in the electrical program. I already got an admission at kwantlen University in BC for the electrical foundation program but the program is really expensive because i intend to pay my tuition my self reason been i already have a student loan from my previous program (Marketing Diploma). So the advisor at the school told me i could look for a company to train me but most of the companies request basic knowledge like reading a blueprint among other requirements. Whats your advice and please could you post a video on BLUEPRINT reading. Thanks
+Oluwatomi Rhodes I don't know if it still applies but if it does, there is a book called "Electrical Wiring Residential" published by Cengage Learning (18th edition, based on 2014 code -- Check to see if the code is due to change to know if you need the next edition). It comes with blue prints, and shows how to read them, and includes blank ones, that you fill out.
It's actually very very simplified. Once you see how they look, you'll be thinking the same (Wow this really is simple!). As with anything of course it's easier once you know, but in this case you'll see it's very simple even to learn.
We use this in residential wiring courses where I live. Our instructor is the City Inspector, he said the book is written pretty poorly in a lot of areas, so sometimes difficult to understand. Others don't have much of a problem. Some chapters were very obnoxious in this scene yes. But for the most part it serves its purpose.
A good idea would be to check your local community college for Residential Wiring programs. They will be much more practical application then theory (as most Universities concentrate on theory -- Kwantlen could be different!). So the most import part aside from knowing the code and blueprint reading and safety, is actually doing some wiring.
Hope this helps. I'm not an Electrician. I'm a super bottom end armature who is in her 5th week of a program. So I can't really say much beyond this (after all, I'm watching this to get a better idea of some things!) =)
So he keeps saying counter-clockwise, but isn't he winding it in a clockwise fashion?
Other videos say power goes to BOTTOM wire...so far your video is the only one saying TOP. One other guy said it doesn't matter! so what is the way it SHOULD be done????
It doesn't matter is the correct answer.
Nice video however all your codes mean nothing to me Im in the states and all your outlets etc are completely different .. wire is same thats about it and you got funny names for screwdrivers