How To Install a USB C Outlet: The Quick & Easy Way
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Install a USB-C outlet. USB is being replaced with USB type C chargers. Easy outlet project and makes your life a lot convenient. This is an easy install for a new DIY'ers or a pros. Give it a try, I'm sure you will be pleased with it.
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You need to cut off complete bent ends and re strip. It is safer so the wire does not break and makes it easier to slip in slot.
Restrip the wires.
Thank you for posting this great video. As others have noted, it might be easier to cut off the bent wires, strip new copper, and put those in the slots. Also I would have scraped paint off the ground wire so there is plenty of exposed copper before connecting it to the outlet. Just to be quite sure of getting good solid connections all around. I also want to mention that there are outlets which offer fast (65 watt) USB-C charging, and at least one brand is Underwriters Laboratories listed. The 65 watt charging capability makes a big difference when you want to quickly charge an iPhone or other USB-C device.
Thank you for watching. You sure know your stuff. I have been wanting to make an updated video with the new fast charging USBC outlets for sure...they will be the future.
Here in NYC I have a metal box, not plastic like yours. And also we use BX wire in all residential homes. The BX wire doesn't come with a grounding wire, it only comes with a hot and a neutral. What would be the solution to upgrade to a USB Type C receptacle if I don't a grounding wire? Hope my question is clear
Yes, your questions clear. You would have to label the new outlet has no equipment ground. These tiny little stickers come in the GFI outlet box kits. Or you can order them online or probably pick them up in any electrical department. Your new USB-C outlet will not have grounding. But I don’t believe they make a safety GFI outlet (great for no grounding) with USB C..But I’ll search online maybe they do
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So you can legally install a GFI USB outlet in an ungrounded situation and you will be just fine 🛠️🛠️
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If you have no idea what you're doing, why make a video??????
Would these be safe for a camper trailer?
Yes. I think that’s smart.
can you just pigtail them wires instead putting 2 wires in 1 screws?thanks
You can always install a pigtail if you would like. This particular outlet has the receiver holes for two wires each side.
@@HomeRapidRepair thanks for quicked reply ill try this out
I feel like he struggled a little more than he needed too
I agree with you. Good eyes 👀
Does it matter which hot wires goes on the top or bottom and which neutral wire goes on top or bottom?
No, not at all. These type of outlets are called duplex outlets. The tops and the bottoms are shared / connected so it doesn’t matter which one you use.
What about a red wire I have for a switch? Can that be combined with the two black wires?
@@MrGoblue85 if you want the outlet switchable then go ahead and use it. However 99% of outlets are wired to be on / live all the time.
If you aren’t going to use the red wire just cap it with a wire nut and fold it into the box 🛠️😊
I would have cut the ends off & put them in plus cleaned the paint off the ground wire but that's me
100% That’s all great feedback 🛠️🛠️
Plug something into the outlets and then show how to plug into the USB ports at the same time.
Are you sharing that multiple plugs 🔌 don’t fit because they are too large?
@@HomeRapidRepair yes, can you send a pic of grounded plugs and the USB’s connected at the same time.
@@wadehunt1216 they probably won’t fit all at the same time. I’ll check later and post on my community tab.
Yeah, that is my problem with these - why even have the outlets if you can’t use them while using the chargers. The design is disappointing. I found on mine - you couldn’t use either outlet and the USB charger.
@@wadehunt1216 that’s fair. we have a few of these in my house. What I like about them is you don’t need the charger bricks anymore. Just a USB cable and you’re good to go.
What pliers are you using?
CRAFTSMAN Linesman Pliers, 8-Inch (CMHT81648) a.co/d/5mLe974
Something similar to this
Thank you for posting the outlet
Well thank you for watching my friend 🛠️
What type of outlet did you use?Thanks.
This is what you want
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Let me know if you like it 🛠️🛠️
Thsnks!Is it ok to use the 20amp?
@@Dave-ld3dr yes 100%. Enjoy 🛠️🛠️
That was all WRONG never use the push in wire, recut the wire and wrap the wire around the screws and the same with the green 12-14-22
I have 2 whites, 1 black, 1 red, and one ground. What is the red wire for? The red and black are both connected on the brass side. Are they both considered black even though one is red?
Yes, you’ve figured it out on your own. The red wire is “hot” just like the black wire. 🛠️🛠️
@@HomeRapidRepair after doing a little bit more research I figured out it was a split outlet. The top plug is for like lamps that are powered by the wall switch. Too bad cause I wanted to install a usb outlet but I don’t see a way to split it, so I have to go and get a regular one.
@@chrisdavid4017 true no way to split a GFCI outlet. You could cap the red wire if you don’t care about the wall switch 🤔
What exactly is the benefit of this? Products are constantly changing charging ports. This being the case, if you install one or more of these, you'll have to change them over in the future. Using a charging brick is really not an issue. I asked my electrician about these when we recently had him here installing a 20 amp circuit and he said he loved them because they have a habit of having internal issues and he makes more money fixing the situation. Even if issues never happen, you're still stuck charging your products in the location of the outlet to justify installing this. I dunno it just doesn't make sense for me. Sorry....
Thanks for sharing