How To Wire An Electrical Outlet - EASY Receptacle Wiring STEP BY STEP
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2024
- In this video I will show you how to wire an electrical outlet. In this receptacle wiring tutorial I go step by step in an easy to understand method. I show how to strip wires to installing the receptacle cover. Electrical outlets can be a DIY project with the right instruction.
When wiring an outlet it is very important to consider safety first. Electricity can be very dangerous. This video is for entertainment purposes ONLY!
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Intro 00:00
Safety First 00:38
Receptacle details 00:55
How to remove the jacket/casing from wire 02:25
How to strip wires 03:11
How to make a wire hook using needle nose pliers 03:50
How to secure wires to a receptacle 04:58
How to secure a receptacle to an outlet box 06:43
How to install a receptacle cover 07:41
Outlets box with two wires 8:36
Outlet box with three wires 09:20
GFCI Receptacle wiring explained 10:16
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
Do you call them outlets or receptacles? I placed timestamps below 👇 to help you navigate this video.
Safety First 00:38
Receptacle details 00:55
How to remove the jacket/casing from wire 02:25
How to strip wires 03:11
How to make a wire hook using needle nose pliers 03:50
How to secure wires to a receptacle 04:58
How to secure a receptacle to an outlet box 06:43
How to install a receptacle cover 07:41
Outlets box with two wires 8:36
Outlet box with three wires 09:20
GFCI Receptacle wiring explained 10:16
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Thanks for the refresher
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The fact that you did this whole procedure whilst wearing those rubber gloves in itself is an accomplishment!
This comment made me laugh. Thanks!
yeah especially while installing that small receptacle cover screw... well done!
Yeah cause those gloves are terrible. They stick to everything 🤣
6” not 10”.
For real I want it to be extra safe so I grabbed rubberized garden gloves to do it and I pretty much immediately gave up on that cuz I was like I tested it with a multimeter it's not on
Just wanted to thank you for all your post. You're a great teacher and helped me wire my finished basement.
You’re welcome, David! I’m glad you are finding my channel helpful. Stay tuned for more!
Excellent video. To the point, I also love how you repeated black to the gold and white to the silver. You saved me going back to double check myself.
To ensure breakers have not been mislabeled, check for power on the outlet to be worked on, then throw the breaker and check that the outlet now has no power.
You are a great teacher I'm Hispanic and I still learning inglish,whit you I understand everything thanks Sir so much keep up the great work
I'm a 1st gen citizen in the U.S and Hispanic, I understand the struggle, you can do it👍🏾
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Your way of explaining and going in to detail on your videos is great I'm remodeling a 5th wheel slowly but surely good job.
Fantastic video. Literally covered the three main types of outlet situations.
I try to keep the video says thorough as possible. Thanks for watching!
Am getting ready to wire our new outbuilding (24x36) and between mini splits, propane heaters, switches, lighting, outlets, and cameras, it gets confusing. Have been through many of the "experts" on UA-cam but your channel is easily the best on electrical work and greatly appreciate the well filmed, easy to understand, and comprehensive looks at the various projects DIYers might encounter. Keep it up👍
Thanks for making this video, I’m wiring my solar powered cabin and am doing the receptacles now. Will definitely subscribe because your video was well explained and clear.
Awesome. Straight and to the point.
Awesome as always brother!! We appreciate your step-by-step more than you know. I use your videos constantly as a reference as we build our tiny cabin. And we always have called them Outlets!!!! Thanx again, Be Safe!!
Thank you for the great info. I have enough electrical experience to be confident in doing the job but its always nice to be re assured. I also learned about the wire length slot and the tabs. All i have done is replace existing outlet plugs and dimmer switches so that was all taken care of, but when i decide to tackle the next wiring project i can use this info. Thank you
Thank you again. I finally learned what those metal breakaway tabs are in between the top and bottom of the outlet. Makes sense now.
Thank you for showing the multiple wiring varieties in separate boxes. Very appreciative of your lessons.
thanks for these great videos. Im currently wiring my cabin in northern Wisconsin and its a nice refresher course on wiring.
Josh buddy, I always end up on your channel looking for the info I need. Why didn't I come here first... I just put in a task description in the search and it led me to not what I needed. Thanks man. After 4 videos of wasted time I can friggin get this done.
Got a new subscriber here second year electrician at the age of 37 best thing I did was join this trade and your videos help a lot
I am using your videos for my homeschool, thanks a lot for having clear and kid-friendly content.
Great videos! Quick to the point but great explanations. Thanks so much! I’m the GC on my family’s house build right now and I really think I could at least help my electrician out a lot after watching your videos. It’ll speed things up and maybe save me some money.
It’s just refreshing watching videos like this
I’m glad I could help!
Youre smart as all get out bro keep it going. Enjoy your content thoroughly. God bless you and prosper!
Thank you for this video. It helped me install a new outlet.
We’ll done. One thing I would add would be to screw the empty terminal in all the way so it’s not sticking out. That’s the way I was taught. I doesn’t seem like a big deal but every small safety precaution adds up and one day it could be the difference.
Renovating a home and I could never thank you enough for your information! I watched multiple UA-cam videos but did not feel comfortable doing this until i found your post! You explain well succinctly which i greatly appreciate! Thank you again and yes i subscribed with all the bells! You rock!
Bro- I love these videos 🥳 can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone to your channel for reference, incredibly helpful information and perfectly explained 🍾🙌🏽
That just made my day. Thanks a lot man! I made these videos to be as helpful as they can be for people. I hope your projects are going well. Take care!
Thanks for the details about the outlet, I am an electrical dummy, I appreciated it
Excellent explanations and demos. Thank you!
Thanks, man! for this real good "how to for dummiez" ! Recommend this video!
Thank you Josh! Great presentation!
Outstanding.....thanks a million Josh!
Excellent Video. Keep up the great work!
Good instructional video ,, I always learn in your class .thank you
Thanks for the video! Helped out a lot
Great video for beginners.
Thank you
This was great! So many of these videos are worthless but yours is awesome.
wow thanks so much for this addition to beginning of my electrical studies😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!! Keep up the great videos.😁
Thanks a lot for watching! I will keep the videos coming!
Use of a square #1 bit helps tightening screws without slippage. Game changer for me.
Thank you great explanations did 3 of them and 2 more too go!!!! Thanks again
Another great video 👍. We cut the plugs at the bed wall leaving half as constant power the other half can be switched for like night stand lights /lamps
Hey Joshua! That’s a good idea. I could understand using it for that reason. Never really thought about doing that. Thanks a lot for your input! Thanks a lot for watching as well!
Thank you so much this video explains it all !!
Very helpful, thanks!
Wired one today with both hot and neutral on the silver screws. Woops. Silly HVAC guy 😂 Thanks man lol
I like precise people. You did a great job.
Thank you so much man this is gonna help me out a lot at work
Excellent job my friend! My son-in-law and nephews are all electricians and licensed. This is exactly how he showed me to do this procedure and you demonstrated it beautifully! You have a new subscriber!
Thanks for subscribing and watching. I’m glad you enjoyed the video Diane. Take care!
Great video thanks!🙏
No offense but if you have sons & nephews they can lend a hand to dear old auntie! Instead of show you how to do it.
Very well explained. Thanks.
I appreciate that Larry. You are welcome!
Clear good video. Thanks.
Thank you !!! Great instruction!!
You are welcome. Thanks for the compliment! Good luck on your project!
Thank you very much, this video helped me a lot.
Best video ever! Thank you!
Thank you Paco!
Thanks! You saved me money!
This was so helpful thank you
It looks all good to me so, I think I would buy all of them and have a good collection when I need them.
Great vid. I always like pigtails and always tape the around the perimeter of the plug for ultimate safety. Plastic boxes or not, I still tape. Woohoo. Thanks.
Thanks for watching Dave!
great video you told what i need to know thanks
Thanks so much
Good video sir.watching from phillipine
Great info. One very important item to mention with a GFI is it MUST be the first outlet in the series to provide protection to all the other outlets. Great videos.
Beginner here. Can you explain?
@@Carlos-sy7cvbecause if the GFI outlet at the beginning of the circuit is tripped then it would turn off power to all the other outlets that follow after it.
You are definitely know
your stuff nice job
Very helpful , thanks
Thanks, I just installed an outlet for my refrigerator.
Great job on explaining this it really help alot thank you brotha
I’m glad you like this video. Thanks for watching!
This was a good video thank you
Great video, thank you!!!
Thank you! I’m glad you found the video helpful. Good luck with your project!
thank you for turning the background music down. great explanation!
You are welcome. I’m glad I can help. Take care!
Thank you good job
In my opinion, you have the best home improvement channel on youtube. Very good explanations that are easy to follow! Keep 'em coming!!!!!
Hey John! Your comment means a lot to me and I really appreciate you taking time to tell me that. I mean it!
@@TheExcellentLaborer Live in NC and recently closed in screen porch and have begun to wire inside and then finish it with shiplap. Your wiring suggestions have really helped me.
That’s awesome! I hope one day I can do a screened in porch video too. I’ve been wiring houses for years. Since I was a teenager! Actually like doing. Thanks a lot for watching!
Great work
That was a great video.
Thank you
Like how you explain thanks
Thanks for your videos I really do get a lot out of them . Can you do something on installing different dimmer switches .
Thanks! I can do that sometime. I appreciate you watching!
Thank you 🎉
Thank you for the knowledge, do you have a video on three ways and four ways?
You are amazing !
You can also strip the wires, in a pinch, using the notches on the yolk by the screws, which are used to install onto the box.
If you don’t have a pair of cutters to strip the wire you can always use the outlet to do so, the 45 angles at the top and bottom of the outlet are there for putting your wire in it and it will strip it
Thank you :)
You've got multiple views by me because I've had to refer to the video for my own safety and I could never thank you enough
At 9:20 u might wanna explain why all them wires are in the box in the 1st place because I had alot of ppl ask me why I need all them wires to install 1 outlet! I understand that other outlets/lights are being powered from another outlet/light! Not all ppl get that! BTW Love the channel!!!
ALWAYS Awesome 411 knowledge!!! 👏 Thank you my friend. ⚡Jay🔌
Hey Jay! Man I appreciate your support. It’s interesting how I started these videos for fun and it turns out people like them. I’m still getting used to that LOL. Thanks a lot man!
@@TheExcellentLaborer No problem Josh, the way you take the time to explain in detail is what separates you from the amateurs 😁👍👍
Great video! I have a finished wall with an outlet that’s the main circuit. That outlet is already wired to other outlets going to the left direction of my finished wall. I need to install one outlet going right of the main circuit outlet and I’m looking to get the power from the main outlet I just mentioned, can I add and screw the new outlet going right on the same screws of the outlets going to the left?
Thanks comrade
Great info...it seems like I get the best how to info from ur channel than any other one's...but I'm getting confused on the neutral wires...when do u just put a wire nut n tuck them into the box or wire directly to the outlet...or does it even matter...maybe u can do a video on this ...ty
Recent subscriber, your videos are very user-friendly and approachable. Question, im going to be adding a wall dividing the master bedroom. One side has a light switch, the other will not. When adding the light switch powered by a outlet, when you turn off the light will it turn off the outlets?
Hey Adrian! A light switch powered by an outlet will not turn that outlet on and off. It will only control the light. Hope that helps!
Great video!
Thank you!
Thank you!!
You are welcome!
You made my day
Oh good! Thanks a lot for watching. Stay tuned for more videos to come!
Thank you so much
You are welcome!
thanks
Excellent channel josh
Thank you David!
Goood video
Great video, when wiring outlets in a circuit as shown in your second example, does it matter which terminal each positive or neutral go to? I mean as far as what direction the current flows. Or is matching the colors the only thing you have to worry about? Thanx!
Thank you!!!!!!
You are welcome!
In a box with 2 wires, does it matter In vs out and Top vs bottom screw? (Should you put the ins on the bottom and outs on the top? Do it matter?)
Your videos make me feel like the real Bob the builder! Absolutely great and to the point thanks brother 🙏 👍
Thanks brother you saved me over 10K
Awesome! It’s always nice to know you save money by using your own two hands. I’m glad I can help!
Good instruction Josh. Did I miss crimping of ground wires together? Thank you. @8:49 mark.
Josh good video.How can I tell if a house has been switched over from knob to tubing wiring to modern codes?