@@maheshkknot sure what you mean. Most outlets don't have their own breaker. Usually it's a room or two of lights/outlets that are on a circuit that share a breaker. Adding an outlet like she did is totally fine, unless you plan on running something that will overload the circuit.
GFCI "load" versus "line." I was taught that the "line" is connected to the source of the power to the outlet, and that "load" was for any additional outlets added downstream from the outlet. Now that I watched it again and listened more carefully, this is actually exactly what April said. But is so easy to get these confused, so pay heed, grasshopper, to the lady in the ARIAT threads. She knows of what she speaks.
I had remembered seeing this video shortly after you posted it. & now I’m viewing it because I’m going to install my own. Don’t worry my dad was an electrician for 44 years
As always, love the video. I put a heat pad in the expensive doghouse I built for my two golden retrievers. One morning, heard the radio say it was 5 degrees. Looked out and my retrievers were blissfully asleep on the concrete patio, ignoring the dog house with warm pad. :-)
Hi April, I have a few things. 1. Is the Gfci needs to weather resistant. 2. Today you need to ARC Fault the whole circuit now that you added off an existing circuit. 3. You must have at least 6-8” of wire from the back of the box for splices. All of these are in the NEC code book
1) Tamper resistant as well 2) Not required. There is an exemption for when a branch circuit is not extended more than 6ft. 3) 6" of free conductor with at least 3" being able to extend outside the opening.
Yeah I was thinking of that as well, probably not a good thing to promote something as a how to that goes against code since most people following won't know.
hopefully her inspector isn't a subscriber so wouldn't know it's not original :) and um, this isn't the first time she's added on her electrical. "Oh yeah that was there before 2002" and stick with it.
I’m no electrician but what I read is that arc fault circuit breakers are required in most spaces in a dwelling so it is likely a fairly recently built home already has arc fault protection.
One concern for summer (if TX is anything like GA), wasps! They seem to love one of my outdoor outlets; it gets a lot of sun (the untouched ones do not get any Sun). Once they move in, it's hard to open it to hit them with wasp/hornet spray, but you don't have to. Spray the clear plastic shell & let it run around & down. This "gases" them enough to make them fall out. Another dose finishes them off fast. Before the wasps move in: open the lid & stick a bit of packing tape over the hole the wire comes through @7:00. I leave it sticky side out/down and use clear tape; they haven't figured this out & around it yet. You'll have to remove it to use the plug again, but this works. I've thought about 3d printing a stopper or even trying golf ball or something. Tape + months of Sun = goo. Well done as always. Enjoy the work you do.
I've done a few of those myself over the years, and not only did I do them pretty much the same way you did, I've also done a couple that were connected to an existing GFCI on the inside. I've also done a couple where I was able to add a new circuit to power them and for those I decided the best thing was install the GFCI in the power panel. Along those lines you can also add something called 'arc fault protection' which in some cases will often trip even faster than traditional GFCI's. Something else I learned along the way was to use some painter's tape on the outside wall so you'll have a place to make any marks you need without actually writing on the wall.
Thanks. April, I got it done. Took quite a bit longer than 1 hour. Your video didn’t include working around Tyvek and insulation, and the possibility of a stud getting in the way. Our cat helped too!
@ I thought I was over far enough to miss any studs, but once I cut my hole, there was a bit of a stud in the way. I just sort of shaved and chiseled away enough of the stud so that my old work box would fit in the hole.
Excellent content topic April. Just two comments. Current electrical code in my area requires that the GFCI outlet on an open porch also be weather resistant. These will be marked WR or TWR. Also, I would break off the 4 "ears" on the outlet yolk before installing it in the box so that it will recess nicely. You can see in your video that they bend outward slightly. This would just give you a nicer, more professional installation.
After having several outdoor gfci outlets catch fire after years of water intrusion my advice would be to move the gfci outlet inside and then use the screws to make the outside outlet also protected. Or use a gfci circuit breaker for the circuit in your circuit breaker box. But they cost more money than a typical gfci outlet.
This particular cover can also use the mounting screws for the outlet. Before tightening the outlet screws, slip the cover on using the slotted holes. Also, I would have caulked around the box for an extra air seal.
Hi April, if you put the GFCI outlet on the inside wall, it will protect the wires feeding the outside outlet (non-GFCI), as well as the outside outlet circuit. This way, if the wires get wet or go bad to the outside outlet, everything is still protected.
Frigginpos, That is true but she will find out that the inside box is to small for all the wires and the GFCI outlet. My question is how did she end up with a 20 amp outlet......it's not a dedicated 20amp circuit. If I was to see that outlet it indicates that it is a 20amp. circuit dedicated. The circuit she connected the outlet to is a kitchen/ dinning room 20 amp. circuit. Yellow NM cable=20 amp. Also April next time you install an duplex outlet in and old work box (the one you used outside) break the 4 little ears off the corners and the outlet will not hold the cover off the wall, the box screw location is recessed for this. Great job young lady.
Great Video !!! Not an electrician so "grain of salt": 1) Attached your pigtails to the outlet first and then into the connectors inside the walls. It is easier to connect the pigtails onto the outlet in your hand than after the pigtails are already connected. 2) Only on the INNITIAL installation of he GFCI outlet, you MUST "Trip & Reset" the GFCI button to "SET" the outlet in the (LIVE) position. The GFCI outlets come factory set in the UN-set (OFF) position. 3) ALWAYS use a GFCI tester ($10 or less) after adding, replacing or working on ANY outlet. (Wires/ outlets can break, come lose or be wired incorrectly) It also verifies if you properly wired the outlets AND if the "TRIP" function on a GFCI on the outlet is working. Again NOT and electrician, but have done hundreds of electrical receptacles and switches. Hope this helps !
Quick tip, use a multi tool to make the cutout. Less chance of damaging any wires. I know the siding will wear out blades quicker but the multi tool is great for that rope of work.
Always nice to have an outdoor outlet. The outlet itself is nice and weather proof, but the extension cord doesn't look outdoor and is positioned with the outlets facing up (so rain might be able to get into). Looking forward to your projects!
Awesome video! Quick tip: skip a step by using screws that come with the receptacles to attach the box cover the slot below where you screwed it in. Leave the screws slightly loose (or remove) slide the box into the larger diameter of the double slotted holes above and below and tighten into the smaller side 👌🏼
Excellent video, April. Your cat reminds me of mine - always wanting to help with any project! Hope you have a wonderful 2022 filled with many blessings and abundance! Thanks for all you do!
In our area the electrical code requires that outside GFCI outlets be on their own breaker. This may be different from state-to-state or province-to-province. Always check your local codes.
Very clear instructions! Not sure I totally agree with proceeding to plug in a non-weatherized extension cord and stuff it behind the doghouse, conductor slots facing up, but at least you've got that gfci.
I know that your porch is sheltered but I noticed that you have your dog heat pads plugged into a non weatherproof extension cable, which is then plugged into your new weatherproof box...... which kind of defeats the purpose of the weatherproof box in the first place. I have seen weatherproof extension cable boxes that you could put the extension cable into which would give more protection to you and your dogs. Otherwise it's a really nicely done job. Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year 👍👍👍
@@bacillus9 is that not what she did? I mean you said they are for attaching the cover using the receptacle screws. She attached the cover just added screws lol I use the keyholes for installing bubble covers. Way quicker and nothing wrong with it.
@@justinwalker4506 Ok. My mistake. She drilled the holes in the siding because the screws used to attach the in-use cover are so long that they would run into the siding. Alternatives to drilling into the siding would be to cut a slightly larger hole for the cut in box so the screws won't hit the siding, or cut the screws down to a shorter size. And as mentioned in other comments, definitely clip the receptacle ears off before installing it in the box so the GFI will sit flush against the box.
@@bacillus9 I wasny trying to be rude or call you out. It's just I always use the keyhole holes for attaching outside covers like these. Didn't know if that was not plausible or what
Thanks for the video April, very helpful. I bought a house built in the 80’s with just one outlet for the raised deck. Just one outlet for the 10’x30’ deck. And of course it’s near the door. I just finished enlarging the deck to 24’x30’ and with my OCD I thought, “You know what the deck needs now? Multiple outlets, in more accessible locations!” (Phone charging, speakers, a place when my dad shows up with his electric ice cream churn, etc.) I’m going to follow your video, add at least 3 GCFI covered outlets, run the romex under the deck with schedule 80 pvc, and 90 degree up through the deck to the 6”x6” posts. Long story short, I want to go from the existing outlet, following what you did and continue from outlet to outlet 3 times. (Unless you tell me different. LOL!)
You can cut the measuring by using an aircraft (long) drill bit and drilling thru the back of the indoor device box to the outside, bingo - outside box location done.
Avoid using an impact to tighten the screws on the receptacle. Or at least go behind with a regular screwdriver. I've found that no matter how many ugga duggas i give, the screw is almost always able to be hand tightened a little bit more. Loose connections can cause issues down the road. Otherwise good job. Only other note would be if you put both probes into the tamper resistant receptacle at the same time it'll actually insert into it. But either way works.
Everybody has to give there NEC code tips. This is an existing, not new construction job. It is gfci protected. It is her house. She did an amazing job. That's my input. Thanks
@@bacillus9 They really can't. They have incredible grip strength (both the 221/222-lever series, as well as the 273-series push-in connector for solid wire). You'd need an exorbitant amount of force to remove a conductor that has been properly stripped and pushed into the connector. They've been the standard in Germany (and most of mainland Europe) since the 1970s/1980s and very rarely cause any issues - and all those issues can be marked up to user error.
Awesome video, you did a great job. Excellent step by step video. Watching how you work... you have good skills. Only cringed when you trimmed the wires in that receptacle box. Keep them no less than 6 inches from back of the box per NEC.
I wish you a happy new year 2022, may all your wishes and dreams come true, may God protect you and your family, with best regards Ernst from Augsburg / Germany
I'm going to replace an outside outlet in the spring with a GFCI outlet, and likely add at least one other to the back of the house, but in the meantime I found out you can buy a GFCI adapter! It just plugs into the outlet (one plug, but it's big enough to cover the entire outlet) and gives you the test and reset buttons right there, with a short cord to plug an extension cord into. I'm using it for a roof de-icing cable and to plug my car in on super cold days.
Thank you for sharing this insightful video April. Wishing you and your family a blessed new year. It’s wonderful seeing your cat trying to help you with the wiring. It’s nice getting your furry kids involved in the family business. Greetings from NE Ohio near the southern shore of the Great Swamp Erie. Cheers
April, I had a question about your inside wiring. I wasn't clear on which wires went to load and which went to line after you had installed the outside outlet. It looked like you spliced all three blacks then ran another black wire to load. How does that work with the original black line wire? I hope that made sense.
WAy to GO with using connectors per code instead of trying wiring all those loose ends into the outlet. Just a note for others that might mount the box horizontally they need to have the hinged side on the top.
As an extra step it would be good to seal around the outlet before putting on the cover even though it has a foam back especially for those in the country in cold weather.
The knockout style is only supposed to be used with new work, not old work (retrofit). A single gang box (only single gang) does not need an added clamp or an integral clamp if you can attach the wire to the stud (as you can with new work). Since you cannot get to the stud to fasten the cable with this retrofit work, then you need to provide a box clamp. I would say this rarely happens, but that is the code and the right way to do it.
April, I have been watching your you tube channel for a few years now. Their are Hundreds and Hundreds of You Tubers and Video's of a lot of the products and projects you have video's of too. But I always enjoy viewing your videos much more especially when it is something I am online trying to refresh my memory on or learning for myself not only because you are such a Beautiful woman but also because I can relate to the way that you explain in the video what it is you are doing . I think you do an excellent job of not only showing what you are working on or with well in the videos but also how well you can relate/ explain what and why you are doing it. The Being Beautiful part is a Bonus . Thank you-Laterz Leland
I see your cat likes to Inspect your work as you go along. it's probably just making sure you are following all the state Catcodes along with the regular codes. :) Happy New Year April!
I moved into a house last year, has an outlet setup just like yours, an outside outlet by the porch with its inside partner where I plug in my tv and a lamp. My problem is I'd like to use the outside outlet for Christmas lights but there is no inside off-switch. I have to I step out at night to plug it in and unplug it, which sucks. I could by an expensive outside timer but isn't there a way to install an inside switch for it?
If I already have a gfi up stream, I still need a gfci outlet for outdoors correct? Any difference in wiring when there are two gfci outlets on the same circuit?
I agree with Brian Pimental's and Marcus Olsson 's observations and would like to add one more. You used an extension cord to plug in your heater. The cord had 3 sockets to plug into. I would not recommend using this outdoors. Moisture can corrode or even short out the outlet. Sometimes the short will not trip a circuit breaker and water will actually boil and overheat the outlet. Single ended extension cords are safer outdoors.
Interesting bit of info on the push connectors, all my outlets are shoved full of wiring…pain in the ***…guess I’ll go back room by room and do them again. The screw caps ALWAYS come off whenever I shove the wiring back in the box…thanx
Looks good! up here in the great white north frozen tundra of C ND< (-24F last weekend)I would never never never cut a hole to put an outlet into an outside wall just due to the cold and frost bleeding through the wall and leaks/cold/into the interior ,But that is just me.
FYI code requires the wires in a box to be at least 3" past the face of the box. It appears that April cut the wires too short. Also, it is not required to use a 20 amp receptacle on 20 amp circuit.
yeah, she did so well right up until she cut those wires. I get the plan, but it wasn't code, maybe in her area, I'm not familiar with that, but in general no.
Did you have to add wire for length? what if you cant go exactly across from the interior to the exterior.??. Do u have to run all new wire or can u add wire to the existing ? How do u add wire for more length???
The other style tab "from the outside only" can be pulled in from the box. Just remove the outlet and pull from the inside, they have a T shape to the tabs, the "fin" can be grabbed with pliers and or you can pry them inwards.
-To test a tamperproof receptacle you just have to evenly push the leads in together -Get yourself an oscillating tool -There was no need to use the extra screws to secure the box. If the hole was cut correctly the tabs work great
Great video April. Very professional job adding the new plug on the outside of the house. You also did a good job of explaining what kind of plug to use and why.
As a licensed electrical contractor, this is almost exactly what I do to add outside outlets. Great job!
You must be from Texas too??
@@jackriley5974 Actually the other side of the country, Washington state.
Curious, is it OK for multiple outlets to be on same breaker? How would we know if we over using inside and outside outlet at same time?
@maheshkk if you know how the circuit is ran, the magic number is 12 outlets per circuit max.
@@maheshkknot sure what you mean. Most outlets don't have their own breaker. Usually it's a room or two of lights/outlets that are on a circuit that share a breaker. Adding an outlet like she did is totally fine, unless you plan on running something that will overload the circuit.
GFCI "load" versus "line." I was taught that the "line" is connected to the source of the power to the outlet, and that "load" was for any additional outlets added downstream from the outlet. Now that I watched it again and listened more carefully, this is actually exactly what April said. But is so easy to get these confused, so pay heed, grasshopper, to the lady in the ARIAT threads. She knows of what she speaks.
I had remembered seeing this video shortly after you posted it. & now I’m viewing it because I’m going to install my own. Don’t worry my dad was an electrician for 44 years
Makes a big difference having a power source close by on the inside! Made your project easier!!!!
Absolutely! Thanks for watching.
I love the electrical inspection cat
Sgt Sparky on duty
Mr Manx
As always, love the video. I put a heat pad in the expensive doghouse I built for my two golden retrievers. One morning, heard the radio say it was 5 degrees. Looked out and my retrievers were blissfully asleep on the concrete patio, ignoring the dog house with warm pad. :-)
Our Golden will go outside when it's 10 below and nap in a snowbank. Not sure how they make it through summer sometimes but best dogs ever👍
Dogs being dogs...haha 😁
Hi April,
I have a few things.
1. Is the Gfci needs to weather resistant.
2. Today you need to ARC Fault the whole circuit now that you added off an existing circuit.
3. You must have at least 6-8” of wire from the back of the box for splices.
All of these are in the NEC code book
1) Tamper resistant as well
2) Not required. There is an exemption for when a branch circuit is not extended more than 6ft.
3) 6" of free conductor with at least 3" being able to extend outside the opening.
Yeah I was thinking of that as well, probably not a good thing to promote something as a how to that goes against code since most people following won't know.
hopefully her inspector isn't a subscriber so wouldn't know it's not original :) and um, this isn't the first time she's added on her electrical. "Oh yeah that was there before 2002" and stick with it.
I’m no electrician but what I read is that arc fault circuit breakers are required in most spaces in a dwelling so it is likely a fairly recently built home already has arc fault protection.
@@markconger8049 you are correct but, this rule took a long time to be adopted but states. Some states still have not adopted this in full.
It seems the hardest part of this job was keeping your kitty out of the middle of things. Great video April.
It really is! Thanks for watching. :)
One concern for summer (if TX is anything like GA), wasps! They seem to love one of my outdoor outlets; it gets a lot of sun (the untouched ones do not get any Sun). Once they move in, it's hard to open it to hit them with wasp/hornet spray, but you don't have to. Spray the clear plastic shell & let it run around & down. This "gases" them enough to make them fall out. Another dose finishes them off fast.
Before the wasps move in: open the lid & stick a bit of packing tape over the hole the wire comes through @7:00. I leave it sticky side out/down and use clear tape; they haven't figured this out & around it yet. You'll have to remove it to use the plug again, but this works. I've thought about 3d printing a stopper or even trying golf ball or something. Tape + months of Sun = goo.
Well done as always. Enjoy the work you do.
Good to see the 'Inspector' checking your work.
Yes, I have to watch it. She is ruthless about infractions. :)
I've done a few of those myself over the years, and not only did I do them pretty much the same way you did, I've also done a couple that were connected to an existing GFCI on the inside. I've also done a couple where I was able to add a new circuit to power them and for those I decided the best thing was install the GFCI in the power panel. Along those lines you can also add something called 'arc fault protection' which in some cases will often trip even faster than traditional GFCI's. Something else I learned along the way was to use some painter's tape on the outside wall so you'll have a place to make any marks you need without actually writing on the wall.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing and for watching.
Nice - I would pay attention to air sealing with spray foam in a can. These exterior electrical outlets are major air leak culprits.
AND BUGS!
What about that power strip ?....probably better use a cord grip and wire straight from the outlet box to the inside of the dog house
Thanks. April, I got it done. Took quite a bit longer than 1 hour. Your video didn’t include working around Tyvek and insulation, and the possibility of a stud getting in the way. Our cat helped too!
How did you handle the stud that got in the way?
@ I thought I was over far enough to miss any studs, but once I cut my hole, there was a bit of a stud in the way. I just sort of shaved and chiseled away enough of the stud so that my old work box would fit in the hole.
One way to avoid the risk of hitting the romex with the drill and saw would be to use an oscillating multitool.
Agree, it is the safest tool ever.
I was thinking the same. Such a handy tool!
@@MyClutteredGarage ,the first time I saw one of those, I thought it was a complete joke. Didn't take long to make a believer out of me.
@@tractortalkwithgary1271 me too!
sorry, I couldn't hear you over the sound of my oscillating multi tool. Whadya say?
This is great. What's the best way to finish waterproofing and air sealing it?
Expanding foam + caulk?
Excellent content topic April. Just two comments. Current electrical code in my area requires that the GFCI outlet on an open porch also be weather resistant. These will be marked WR or TWR. Also, I would break off the 4 "ears" on the outlet yolk before installing it in the box so that it will recess nicely. You can see in your video that they bend outward slightly. This would just give you a nicer, more professional installation.
Yea but funny to then plug what looks to be a cheap indoor extension into it.
I wanted to mention removing the ears, but Fritz Wang beat me to it.
After having several outdoor gfci outlets catch fire after years of water intrusion my advice would be to move the gfci outlet inside and then use the screws to make the outside outlet also protected. Or use a gfci circuit breaker for the circuit in your circuit breaker box. But they cost more money than a typical gfci outlet.
@@fauxque5057 Fire?! That may be why my area now requires all exterior GFCI outlets to be weather resistant (WR).
This particular cover can also use the mounting screws for the outlet. Before tightening the outlet screws, slip the cover on using the slotted holes. Also, I would have caulked around the box for an extra air seal.
Hi April, if you put the GFCI outlet on the inside wall, it will protect the wires feeding the outside outlet (non-GFCI), as well as the outside outlet circuit. This way, if the wires get wet or go bad to the outside outlet, everything is still protected.
Frigginpos, That is true but she will find out that the inside box is to small for all the wires and the GFCI outlet. My question is how did she end up
with a 20 amp outlet......it's not a dedicated 20amp circuit. If I was to see that outlet it indicates that it is a 20amp. circuit dedicated. The circuit she connected the outlet to is a kitchen/ dinning room 20 amp. circuit. Yellow NM cable=20 amp.
Also April next time you install an duplex outlet in and old work box (the one you used outside) break the 4 little ears off the corners and the outlet
will not hold the cover off the wall, the box screw location is recessed for this. Great job young lady.
Great Video !!!
Not an electrician so "grain of salt":
1) Attached your pigtails to the outlet first and then into the connectors inside the walls.
It is easier to connect the pigtails onto the outlet in your hand than after the pigtails are already connected.
2) Only on the INNITIAL installation of he GFCI outlet, you MUST "Trip & Reset" the GFCI button to "SET" the outlet in the (LIVE) position.
The GFCI outlets come factory set in the UN-set (OFF) position.
3) ALWAYS use a GFCI tester ($10 or less) after adding, replacing or working on ANY outlet.
(Wires/ outlets can break, come lose or be wired incorrectly)
It also verifies if you properly wired the outlets AND if the "TRIP" function on a GFCI on the outlet is working.
Again NOT and electrician, but have done hundreds of electrical receptacles and switches.
Hope this helps !
Quick tip, use a multi tool to make the cutout. Less chance of damaging any wires. I know the siding will wear out blades quicker but the multi tool is great for that rope of work.
And blades aren't that expensive
I order my blades from Amazon you can get them for a out $1 each
Nicely done. I kind of hate those “gate type” boxes. You can, however, open them from the inside with pliers if they have a fin. Happy dog. 😄
Happy New Year , April
And to all the viewers 🍾 🍾 🎉 🎉
Happy New Year to you too! Thanks for watching.
Always nice to have an outdoor outlet.
The outlet itself is nice and weather proof, but the extension cord doesn't look outdoor and is positioned with the outlets facing up (so rain might be able to get into).
Looking forward to your projects!
your cat assistant is my favourite part!
I always have mad respect for a lady that wears work gear and is savvy with power tools and with a electrical meter in here pocket.
Awesome video!
Quick tip: skip a step by using screws that come with the receptacles to attach the box cover the slot below where you screwed it in.
Leave the screws slightly loose (or remove) slide the box into the larger diameter of the double slotted holes above and below and tighten into the smaller side 👌🏼
Excellent video, April. Your cat reminds me of mine - always wanting to help with any project! Hope you have a wonderful 2022 filled with many blessings and abundance! Thanks for all you do!
Thank you! You too!
In our area the electrical code requires that outside GFCI outlets be on their own breaker. This may be different from state-to-state or province-to-province. Always check your local codes.
Phil, your city has to have an ordinance in place to justify the need for a breaker on outside GFCI outlets.
@@jimzimmerman5288 Actually it's the whole province of BC, no exceptions, I just went through an electrical inspection.
Lucky 🐕 Dog - heated pads!
By far this was the best video that I found , thank you for the posting.
Thanks! I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.
Ahh the mandatory cat scan. You might want to invest in a non contact power
detector really handy.
nice job. reading all the comments of course everyone does things different. it's adding a plug & it works that's all she needed it to do.
Thanks. :)
Every job needs a supervisor/inspector. :) Thanks for posting. Happy New Year.
Great job. You can always use more outlets outside. Thanks 😊 🙏
You can never have enough!
Great video. Thank you for giving your ideas.
I see your playful little kitty is your helper.
My cat(s) also help me with any projects I do.
Yes, Walker is quite the Supervisor. Has to be in the middle of everything. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
This is fantastic. I think you just changed my life.
Great job April nice to see you again🙂
Very clear instructions! Not sure I totally agree with proceeding to plug in a non-weatherized extension cord and stuff it behind the doghouse, conductor slots facing up, but at least you've got that gfci.
Good to see you back April. I’ve missed your normal day to day jobs. Happy New Years to you and your family
I know that your porch is sheltered but I noticed that you have your dog heat pads plugged into a non weatherproof extension cable, which is then plugged into your new weatherproof box...... which kind of defeats the purpose of the weatherproof box in the first place. I have seen weatherproof extension cable boxes that you could put the extension cable into which would give more protection to you and your dogs. Otherwise it's a really nicely done job.
Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year 👍👍👍
Nice work April. Thank you for sharing. Have a great and safe 2022.
Didn’t have one so I put one in today so we can have Xmas lights in the front of the house. Great tutorial!
Awesome! Glad you found the video useful. Thanks for watching.
Why did you drill holes in your siding rather than using the keyhole slot provided in the weatherproof box?
The keyhole slots are only for attaching the cover to the receptacle via the screws used to mount the receptacle to the cut in box.
@@bacillus9 is that not what she did? I mean you said they are for attaching the cover using the receptacle screws. She attached the cover just added screws lol I use the keyholes for installing bubble covers. Way quicker and nothing wrong with it.
@@justinwalker4506 Ok. My mistake. She drilled the holes in the siding because the screws used to attach the in-use cover are so long that they would run into the siding. Alternatives to drilling into the siding would be to cut a slightly larger hole for the cut in box so the screws won't hit the siding, or cut the screws down to a shorter size. And as mentioned in other comments, definitely clip the receptacle ears off before installing it in the box so the GFI will sit flush against the box.
@@bacillus9 I wasny trying to be rude or call you out. It's just I always use the keyhole holes for attaching outside covers like these. Didn't know if that was not plausible or what
Thanks for the video April, very helpful. I bought a house built in the 80’s with just one outlet for the raised deck. Just one outlet for the 10’x30’ deck. And of course it’s near the door. I just finished enlarging the deck to 24’x30’ and with my OCD I thought, “You know what the deck needs now? Multiple outlets, in more accessible locations!” (Phone charging, speakers, a place when my dad shows up with his electric ice cream churn, etc.)
I’m going to follow your video, add at least 3 GCFI covered outlets, run the romex under the deck with schedule 80 pvc, and 90 degree up through the deck to the 6”x6” posts.
Long story short, I want to go from the existing outlet, following what you did and continue from outlet to outlet 3 times. (Unless you tell me different. LOL!)
You can cut the measuring by using an aircraft (long) drill bit and drilling thru the back of the indoor device box to the outside, bingo - outside box location done.
I need ariat shoes Aprile... And for my husband... Happy New year!!!!
Avoid using an impact to tighten the screws on the receptacle. Or at least go behind with a regular screwdriver. I've found that no matter how many ugga duggas i give, the screw is almost always able to be hand tightened a little bit more. Loose connections can cause issues down the road. Otherwise good job. Only other note would be if you put both probes into the tamper resistant receptacle at the same time it'll actually insert into it. But either way works.
Everybody has to give there NEC code tips. This is an existing, not new construction job. It is gfci protected. It is her house. She did an amazing job. That's my input. Thanks
The push connectors are something new to me. Seems like I always learn something new from your videos April! Thanks! 😃
Wago connectors are fast and easy but the wires can easily be pulled out/become loose and cause an arc, which is a bad thing.
Many places, those are against code...and i was taught - they are a big NO
@@bacillus9 They really can't. They have incredible grip strength (both the 221/222-lever series, as well as the 273-series push-in connector for solid wire). You'd need an exorbitant amount of force to remove a conductor that has been properly stripped and pushed into the connector. They've been the standard in Germany (and most of mainland Europe) since the 1970s/1980s and very rarely cause any issues - and all those issues can be marked up to user error.
Better than videos I seen of dudes installing outdoor outlets. Nice job.
Well done,April...and a shout out to your furry four-legged assistant, he/she's the cats whiskers
Thanks! She was a ruthless supervisor! A real stickler for details. :)
Nice...it also reduces the need for extension cords for your holiday lights and much safer!
Yes indeed! Thanks for watching.
Have a wonderful 2022!
Keep your nice work & smile 😊!
Thanks of sharing your thoughts & projects!
Awesome video, you did a great job. Excellent step by step video. Watching how you work... you have good skills. Only cringed when you trimmed the wires in that receptacle box. Keep them no less than 6 inches from back of the box per NEC.
Finally, the dogs are getting TV !!! ;-)
Love you so much . Thank you for all your help over the years .
I wish you a happy new year 2022, may all your wishes and dreams come true, may God protect you and your family, with best regards Ernst from Augsburg / Germany
I'm going to replace an outside outlet in the spring with a GFCI outlet, and likely add at least one other to the back of the house, but in the meantime I found out you can buy a GFCI adapter!
It just plugs into the outlet (one plug, but it's big enough to cover the entire outlet) and gives you the test and reset buttons right there, with a short cord to plug an extension cord into. I'm using it for a roof de-icing cable and to plug my car in on super cold days.
Good Job, Would you say silicon is needed on the backside to seal that connection up?
As a cat owner, this is almost exactly what my cat does when I try to add outside outlets.
Yes, they certainly love being Supervisors! Thanks for watching.
Thank you for sharing this insightful video April. Wishing you and your family a blessed new year. It’s wonderful seeing your cat trying to help you with the wiring. It’s nice getting your furry kids involved in the family business. Greetings from NE Ohio near the southern shore of the Great Swamp Erie. Cheers
Thank you so much! Same to you!
April, I had a question about your inside wiring. I wasn't clear on which wires went to load and which went to line after you had installed the outside outlet. It looked like you spliced all three blacks then ran another black wire to load. How does that work with the original black line wire? I hope that made sense.
WAy to GO with using connectors per code instead of trying wiring all those loose ends into the outlet. Just a note for others that might mount the box horizontally they need to have the hinged side on the top.
As an extra step it would be good to seal around the outlet before putting on the cover even though it has a foam back especially for those in the country in cold weather.
Clear and concise video that's straight to the point.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
Thanks. I've been thinking of putting an outlet on my shed for my chop saw. Been feeding the cord through the window. Lol
happy new year to you and yours
Nice little project. I really like those push pin connectors compared to those pain in the ass wire nuts!
Your Cat love’s you!!!!!! Lucky pups!!!
Another great video April, I can't wait to see what you have in store for us in 2022!
Thanks so much!!
How cool is that! Thanks April and "Happy New Year"!
Thank you so much for such a simple video. After watching this I’m confident I’m able able to do this exact installation. 👍🏻👍🏻
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.
The "gate" style box isn't actually supposed to be knocked out. They are there to grip onto the Romex.
Integral clamp
The knockout style is only supposed to be used with new work, not old work (retrofit). A single gang box (only single gang) does not need an added clamp or an integral clamp if you can attach the wire to the stud (as you can with new work). Since you cannot get to the stud to fasten the cable with this retrofit work, then you need to provide a box clamp. I would say this rarely happens, but that is the code and the right way to do it.
April, I have been watching your you tube channel for a few years now. Their are Hundreds and Hundreds of You Tubers and Video's of a lot of the products and projects you have video's of too. But I always enjoy viewing your videos much more especially when it is something I am online trying to refresh my memory on or learning for myself not only because you are such a Beautiful woman but also because I can relate to the way that you explain in the video what it is you are doing . I think you do an excellent job of not only showing what you are working on or with well in the videos but also how well you can relate/ explain what and why you are doing it. The Being Beautiful part is a Bonus . Thank you-Laterz Leland
I see your cat likes to Inspect your work as you go along. it's probably just making sure you are following all the state Catcodes along with the regular codes. :) Happy New Year April!
I moved into a house last year, has an outlet setup just like yours, an outside outlet by the porch with its inside partner where I plug in my tv and a lamp. My problem is I'd like to use the outside outlet for Christmas lights but there is no inside off-switch. I have to I step out at night to plug it in and unplug it, which sucks. I could by an expensive outside timer but isn't there a way to install an inside switch for it?
happy new year April Wilkerson
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If I already have a gfi up stream, I still need a gfci outlet for outdoors correct? Any difference in wiring when there are two gfci outlets on the same circuit?
And happy new year April
That cat....LOL it really wanted to help!
I agree with Brian Pimental's and Marcus Olsson
's observations and would like to add one more. You used an extension cord to plug in your heater. The cord had 3 sockets to plug into. I would not recommend using this outdoors. Moisture can corrode or even short out the outlet. Sometimes the short will not trip a circuit breaker and water will actually boil and overheat the outlet. Single ended extension cords are safer outdoors.
Great video thanks for sharing..what is the black mask called
You make it look so easy, thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
Love the name on the dog house Thanks for this video
Glad you enjoyed it. :)
Interesting bit of info on the push connectors, all my outlets are shoved full of wiring…pain in the ***…guess I’ll go back room by room and do them again. The screw caps ALWAYS come off whenever I shove the wiring back in the box…thanx
You are well deserved Wood Working Royalty! Keep up the awesome content.
Thank you for your kind words but I'm really not Woodworking Royalty. :) Thanks for watching.
Looks good!
up here in the great white north frozen tundra of C ND< (-24F last weekend)I would never never never cut a hole to put an outlet into an outside wall just due to the cold and frost bleeding through the wall and leaks/cold/into the interior ,But that is just me.
Yes, things are certainly different in other areas. Here in Central Texas we thankfully don't get the weather ND does. Thanks for watching.
@@AprilWilkerson Shhh not so loud, remember last year?🌨️🥶🤣
I luv your signature wave
Thanks! :)
That cat is a star! 😀
Absolutely! And a mess to boot! :) Thanks for watching.
Do you need to silicon the outside box that touches the house as a water seal?
Very nice video. I have a few spots I want to put outside outlets, and this will be very helpful. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
FYI code requires the wires in a box to be at least 3" past the face of the box. It appears that April cut the wires too short. Also, it is not required to use a 20 amp receptacle on 20 amp circuit.
yeah, she did so well right up until she cut those wires. I get the plan, but it wasn't code, maybe in her area, I'm not familiar with that, but in general no.
That’s why she said at the end to hire a professional because she’s not a professional.
Did you have to add wire for length? what if you cant go exactly across from the interior to the exterior.??. Do u have to run all new wire or can u add wire to the existing ? How do u add wire for more length???
The other style tab "from the outside only" can be pulled in from the box. Just remove the outlet and pull from the inside, they have a T shape to the tabs, the "fin" can be grabbed with pliers and or you can pry them inwards.
-To test a tamperproof receptacle you just have to evenly push the leads in together
-Get yourself an oscillating tool
-There was no need to use the extra screws to secure the box. If the hole was cut correctly the tabs work great
Awesome 👍🏻...easier than I thought. Thanks 🙏🏻
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching.
Great video. Nicely done. Nice detail
Thank you very much! Thanks for watching.
is the heating pad outdoor rated? I dont see a ground plug on that unit. Also Id turn the extension on its side to avoid water infiltration.
I did this for my daughter so she could work outside on her back patio. Easy-peasy too
Awesome! Thanks for sharing and also for watching.
Great video April. Very professional job adding the new plug on the outside of the house. You also did a good job of explaining what kind of plug to use and why.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for sharing with us April, Happy New Year ! Fred.
Happy New Year! Same to you and yours.