I've watched many videos on this topic but didn't fully understand it feel confident with doing the project until this. You're seriously the man. Appreciate you.
My wife has asked for years to install a light in the basement storage room, used for her holiday decorations. We used battery operated motion lights that were a nuisance. I used YOUR tutorial to the tee, and the project came out perfect. Thank you very much sir!!
You are by far the best UA-cam teacher to instruct new students on how to do 'Electrical Wiring 101'. Your teaching props are the best too. Thanks so muchfor your time putting this video together.
Thank you sparky as a very old drywaller/carpenter I am always a little nervous about getting in over my head, but you really did a great job explaining this and now my new closet and mud room have light. Well done:)
I just did it. It worked! I mounted my flat screen tv above the fireplace and needed an outlet to hide the cable. The video showed me how to add it from an existing outlet.
Thank you for your help. I really appreciate it. I’m 27 years old. Been in the countertop industry for 5 years. Which boosted my love of fixing stuff on my own. Currently I am learning framing and electrical work
Just successfully followed this to tap into the west side of my living room and install a new light fixture above my front door! Saving this to my Homeowner playlist! Thank you so much!
This was a fantastic tutorial. I have watched five this morning to get me an answer, and yours is by far the cleanest and easiest to understand, and I love the visual aid board. The only clarification I would make is when wiring a switch it does matter which black is connected to which post. The only reason it matters is because of how you walk into the room And flip the switch. Most off positions are down in a toggle switch, and if the black is in the wrong position, the toggle switch may be up in that position. Definitely not a big deal since you can rotate the device to achieve that aesthetic goal rather than rewire the device. I also wrap my entire device with electrical tape to conceal or cover the screw heads. But that’s just me.
I’m a high school student who plans on working in the construction industry as an electrician (obviously) and my school has a program where we can learn trades in the industry from certified electricians (and other certified tradesmen; I won’t go into details or else this comment would become an essay). Today in class we started working on a project where we had to wire a receptacle and light switch and all of us were SO confused (there is only about 5-7 of us). We were asking the instructors some questions but we were still having trouble with it, and by the time he was (almost) done explaining it was time for us to leave. I had also just realized what I think I needed to do to complete the wiring. Today was a Friday, so I’ll have to wait til Monday til I can see if I was right or not, but I think this video just confirmed what I needed to do! So I was on the right path, just needed more confirmation that what I was doing was right, and that’s what this video gave me! You’re a very good teacher, sir! You explain things very easily/clearly and effectively. I now plan on coming here whenever I need something electrical explained and don’t have my brother or instructor on hand (though I’m not sure my brother would be too much help anyway 😂). So now I know what to do, and I can help the other guys (I’m the only girl in that group lol, but everything’s good) if they’re still confused, too! It’ll still take me a minute, but I’ll get it with enough tries and questions! Basically, in conclusion, this helped! Thank you!
I thank you for the tutorial I have called an electrician several times and have not gotten a response. I thought the process of connecting a light switch was a simple fix but your video confirmed it for me. I am wanting to connect wiring from my shed to my gazebo light switch and fans.
Recently had to add a light to a closet ....going from an outlet to the new light. THANKYOU so much for this EXCELLENT video/tutorial !!!!! Saved the day for me as I was unsure on how-to get this done. GREAT job....will try to DL this lesson for future use. You are great....clear and easy to understand.
great simple video. had a hard time finding a diagram of constant power to an outlet and power from the outlet going to a light switch. (4 wires on outlet). i already had it drawn out but wanted to confirm my diagram. gave u a thumbs up
Hello and hope you get to read this. I an average home owner diy and not much into electrical but after watching this video not only was i able to install my light into my basement shower that im installing but feel lot more educated on on for the future. Thank a million great job
Just found your channel, you are an awesome teacher ! Subbed and liked ! Off to see the other video you were talking about in this video ( too bad there's no link to it, but I'll go and try to find it ) Love the way you teach, you don't leave any step out, and never *assume* that your viewer knows something, and THAT is the mark of a great teacher. Thank you ! 🙂
Thanks for showing me how to do this. I had a room with only a light, and they wired the power directly to the light fixture box in the attic, then down to the switch. I could not put in an outlet off that switch. I now redid it and configured it according to this video. It all works great. Thanks again.
I did something similar to a house I bought to add a garbage disposal to the kitchen sink. I had an existing outlet and existing light above the sink and I just tapped right into the same box and added a second switch to control the disposal.
I researched Elon. You do know that the soul- lure system is a deception operation. There is no Mars. I'll probably get blocked for saying that by the Author of this video, but let it be known: Just the symbols on NASA's logo show you who they work for. "The most noticeable ones are the serpent's tongue and the Oraoborus. (snake eating its tail.) You won't find the truth in your news or your schools or in your professional sectors. You will only find answers and facts that are engineered to pertain to a specific end. Not truth. NASA is nothing more than a masonic, occult, and deeply satanic deception operation. It was founded by Satanic-worshiping occultists and black magicians. ( also military.) NASA is a Military-Hollywood-Pseudoscience-Satanic Kab·ba·lah Cartel, whose true purpose is to deceive and fleece the masses. Though, in some cases through elaborate trick photography and in most cases mind control hoaxes, they inculcate an atheistic worldview with all of the rote repetition of spinning ball earth in a heliocentric universe that is the diametric opposite of the Biblical truth of the world we live in. They engage in total fraud while they use taxpayer funding to promote and profit by developing and deploying pseudoscience technology and methodology leading the gullible masses to discount the real God of the Bible and His creation. That is their real mission. Like their boss, lucifer, they are liars and thieves. As far as our world weather, it doesn't help the matter when it's being assisted by technology like with Operation Popeye etc. The space lie will march forward, but most people think nasa, space force and Elon are the good guys and believe everything they put out to the masses. Now! You can just go to nasa and there's Unclassified Documents telling you about the shape of our PLANet. Don't be naive to believe that we live on a ball hurling through space. This has been planned long ago.
I AM SO GLAD YOU EXPLAINED EVERYTHING! My grandmother wired her own house (5k sq ft.) about 8-9 years ago. She was teaching me how to do it on my new home I am building (4500 sq ft.) but I needed it explained to me more in depth. I am about to install new lights in my home I live in now and this video was perfect for me! Thank you so much!
I’m Glad it was helpful! But let me explain why you might NOT want to do this. The best practice is to have lighting on separate circuits from outlets. The reason is that appliances plugged into the circuit will cause lights to flicker, especially LED lights. So if at all possible, add your new lights to a lighting circuit, if you have any. Otherwise consider running a new circuit from the panel. If neither of those is an option, then you have no choice. But at least you’re well informed.
Amazing. Thank you! I just needed a light over my kitchen sink and local places wanted $800 for the job (without clean up). I was like, it cannot be that hard. And it wasn't thanks to you! 🤩
Clean up. From an elitist contractor charging triple the cost of parts and $120/hr including the time driving back and forth to the store because they carry nothing in the truck, lol. . Best joke of the day! Thanks! Same here. Save thousands on the simple stuff and learn along the way.
Love how your the ONLY ONE of about maybe 25 videos that finally talk about where to get (Tap into) your power from. Your the only one to state to either tap into an outlet or switch. (Thank you!) I'm not an electrician, just a handy dandy and I was trying to get my power from a single light box to add a separate light and switch and never thought to tap to outlet or switch. tapping to light made it nearly impossible to separate the light switches, if my switch was off then the other light would turn off I wasted two days trying to figure this out. And then I find your video. Thanks for this great video. I was able to tap to my outlet and success!! Thanks a million!!
This is perfect! I have had these led long lights that I've mounted on my garage ceiling to make it brighter and they are only powered by outlet. so I have them attached to one of those smart outlets by the garage opener but this is much better as I can install a specific outlet, connect the wiring to the main garage light. Then just flip the switch and have a more solid light situation
Awesome block of instruction brother. Liked and Subscribed! Wiring shop tomorrow. Love the connector tools you introduced, never seen that, will stop by lowes and look for them as well.
I just found your videos and I am so thankful for your instruction. Your simple step by step guidance is amazing! I was able to wire multiple switches and lights after watching your video. Thanks so much.
You helped me today set up my first new connection from scratch. Brand new switch connection to a brand new light bulb. Thank you again. So clear and straight to the point. Hope you have a wonderful new year 😊
This IS the best explanation that I have seen in a while...I have to add track lighting over my kitchen island...Thank You For This Class 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿✅✅✅👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Such a great tutorial! Do you have further instructions on how you would make two lights from the same switch and power source? I want to add two sconces working off the same switch
This video was so helpful for helping us wire some new switches to new lights without having to do a bunch of stuff! Thank you so much. I love wago nuts too. 😁
Wow! I didn't know you could control half an outlet with a switch! I have only seen a switch controlling the whole outlet. This is the only part I missed & need to review again. Great video! 👍🏽
Using this knowledge to run lights and outlets into the basement, any videos on hooking them up to the breaker or how to tell if I can use an existing romex wire without over loading it?
Great videos, super helpful! But I have a question, in an earlier video you added a switch to an outlet using 14/3 wire but in this video you added a light to a switch but used 14/2 wire….why? What’s the difference? Thank you for the info!!
I have a situation I am trying to fix work with that is similar. If there is a video by all means link me, but heres my scenario. Living room. No ceiling lighting whatsoever. We have the light switch to socket. Bottom socket hot all the time, top works with the switch for a lamp or whatever. I want to make the socket(both) hot like a normal socket all the time and run power up to install some recessed lighting. All the lighting and everything I can do no issues. I just am unsure how torun power from switch to lights I want to install, and make the soicket a normal socket. I fee like the answer is runing the new wire from the switch up, and replaceing the socket because I think that little shunt piece talked about in this video is broken off?
I really like your videos and need help adding a switch and outlet 3' to my other garage door(eliminate reaching to turn on garage lights). It's basically going from 1 switch and outlet to the exact same configuration 3' away thru EMT conduit. Thanks!!
I am trying to wire a eufy motion light and camera onto my garage and I wanted to pull power from an outlet that's powered direct from the breaker. I usually have my father n law here to help direct me with electrical but after this I feel confident in attempting this on my own.
I’ve been searching for a tutorial for my particular project and haven’t found one yet. You are obviously competent so I thought I’d ask you if you don’t mind. I want to add a light over my kitchen sink and replace one of the outlets in a 4-gang with a switch to do that. I know I need to choose the outlet at the end of the run but I’m curious if this setup would work the same if the switch is in the same box as the outlet. Great tutorial!
Great Video! I tried using a Levitron Smart switch that requires a neutral wire and connected the neutral to the two white that were connected together but the switch wouldn't work. So I used a basic switch like the one in the video and it worked. Then I put a 4w candlebra bulb in the sconce I installed and it started to flicker after a few minutes. I swapped out the 4w with a 6w led and it works now. Not sure what happened there. I plan on changing the bulb to a 6w smart bulb so that I can schedule on/off. Hopefully it will work!
So helpful.... thank you!!! But what is more important is the fact that your voice...the tonal range... the inflection... it's a spot-on match for Richard Dryfuss.. circa 1970-something-or-another (Jaws, Close Encounters). I'm guessing you probably cannot make a living doing Richard Dryfuss impressions... but if you could... you would be well positioned to do so. I'm just saying... and thanks for helping me fix the wiring disaster left to me by a drunk electrician!!
Excellent video! Thank you for making my upcoming project easier on me. I do have one question though - Would the wiring be similar for running TWO ceiling lights from an existing outlet to a single switch?
I understand why you connected the ground wire to the switch from the power source, why connect the ground wire going from the switch to the light if you are not using it on the light? Great video, I'm getting ready to wire in some lights in my shop exactly like your demonstration.. thank you
Thanks a lot man I was able to install a light in my room your videos was so helpful and easy to learn compared to others makes things look so difficult
Thank you so much for making these videos, i find them extremely helpful! How should this be done if the outlet is in a middle of a circuit (not the end unit outlet?)
At 1:30 you mentioned if you had a fan or something on all the time you wouldn't need a switch. Would this apply if the light you're installing had a switch of its own? Like an on-off pull cord? Could it always be hot and you would use the pull cord that's a part of the light to operate it?
I've watched many videos on this topic but didn't fully understand it feel confident with doing the project until this. You're seriously the man. Appreciate you.
Glad it was helpful 👍🏻
Agreed! Great explanation
9@@handydadtv
My wife has asked for years to install a light in the basement storage room, used for her holiday decorations. We used battery operated motion lights that were a nuisance. I used YOUR tutorial to the tee, and the project came out perfect. Thank you very much sir!!
Glad it was helpful 👍🏻
You are by far the best UA-cam teacher to instruct new students on how to do 'Electrical Wiring 101'. Your teaching props are the best too. Thanks so muchfor your time putting this video together.
Thanks so much 😊
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👍 agree
Thank you sparky as a very old drywaller/carpenter I am always a little nervous about getting in over my head, but you really did a great job explaining this and now my new closet and mud room have light. Well done:)
Glad it was helpful 👍🏻
Incredible video. Very clear and simple. You don’t overexplain or rush through the process. Thank you so much.
My pleasure! Thanks so much 😊
I just did it. It worked! I mounted my flat screen tv above the fireplace and needed an outlet to hide the cable. The video showed me how to add it from an existing outlet.
Glad it was helpful 👍🏻
Thank you for your help. I really appreciate it. I’m 27 years old. Been in the countertop industry for 5 years. Which boosted my love of fixing stuff on my own. Currently I am learning framing and electrical work
You’ll be an expert in no time. 👍🏻
Finally someone that makes this stuff easy and fool proof. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful 👍🏻
You just saved me $800 on a 5 minute video
Thank you so much
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Just successfully followed this to tap into the west side of my living room and install a new light fixture above my front door! Saving this to my Homeowner playlist! Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful 👍🏻
This was a fantastic tutorial. I have watched five this morning to get me an answer, and yours is by far the cleanest and easiest to understand, and I love the visual aid board. The only clarification I would make is when wiring a switch it does matter which black is connected to which post. The only reason it matters is because of how you walk into the room And flip the switch. Most off positions are down in a toggle switch, and if the black is in the wrong position, the toggle switch may be up in that position. Definitely not a big deal since you can rotate the device to achieve that aesthetic goal rather than rewire the device. I also wrap my entire device with electrical tape to conceal or cover the screw heads. But that’s just me.
Wiring can affect a 3-way switch, but not a regular toggle switch. When on, both wires are connected so it doesn’t matter which one is line vs. load.
I’m a high school student who plans on working in the construction industry as an electrician (obviously) and my school has a program where we can learn trades in the industry from certified electricians (and other certified tradesmen; I won’t go into details or else this comment would become an essay). Today in class we started working on a project where we had to wire a receptacle and light switch and all of us were SO confused (there is only about 5-7 of us). We were asking the instructors some questions but we were still having trouble with it, and by the time he was (almost) done explaining it was time for us to leave. I had also just realized what I think I needed to do to complete the wiring. Today was a Friday, so I’ll have to wait til Monday til I can see if I was right or not, but I think this video just confirmed what I needed to do! So I was on the right path, just needed more confirmation that what I was doing was right, and that’s what this video gave me!
You’re a very good teacher, sir! You explain things very easily/clearly and effectively. I now plan on coming here whenever I need something electrical explained and don’t have my brother or instructor on hand (though I’m not sure my brother would be too much help anyway 😂).
So now I know what to do, and I can help the other guys (I’m the only girl in that group lol, but everything’s good) if they’re still confused, too! It’ll still take me a minute, but I’ll get it with enough tries and questions!
Basically, in conclusion, this helped! Thank you!
Thanks so much 😊
My dad passed years ago and this would've been something I would've asked him for help on. Thank you for this video.
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Haven’t done electrical in a few years but needed to wire a little project. Crazy how fast it comes back with a little nudge from UA-cam! Thanks
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Graduating electrical trade school next week and I learned 3 new things from this videos . Keep posting videos super helpful and informing.😊
Thanks 😊
I thank you for the tutorial I have called an electrician several times and have not gotten a response. I thought the process of connecting a light switch was a simple fix but your video confirmed it for me. I am wanting to connect wiring from my shed to my gazebo light switch and fans.
Outdoor has special considerations. Be sure to follow local codes.
Thank you, today I wired a light in my closet using your video. Best video so far I watched on this and gave me the confidence to do it.
Glad to hear!
From a dad to another dad, thank you! Very well explained, good resource.
Thanks so much 😊
Recently had to add a light to a closet ....going from an outlet to the new light. THANKYOU so much for this EXCELLENT video/tutorial !!!!! Saved the day for me as I was unsure on how-to get this done. GREAT job....will try to DL this lesson for future use. You are great....clear and easy to understand.
Glad it was helpful 👍🏻
BTW, downloading isn’t the answer. Put this video in a private playlist on UA-cam so you can always refer to it.
I love how basic and straight forward you made this… great video!
Thanks 😊
great simple video. had a hard time finding a diagram of constant power to an outlet and power from the outlet going to a light switch. (4 wires on outlet). i already had it drawn out but wanted to confirm my diagram. gave u a thumbs up
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Simple and straight to the point! TY!!!
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Hello and hope you get to read this. I an average home owner diy and not much into electrical but after watching this video not only was i able to install my light into my basement shower that im installing but feel lot more educated on on for the future. Thank a million great job
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BTW, I read every comment. ☺️
Just found your channel, you are an awesome teacher ! Subbed and liked ! Off to see the other video you were talking about in this video ( too bad there's no link to it, but I'll go and try to find it ) Love the way you teach, you don't leave any step out, and never *assume* that your viewer knows something, and THAT is the mark of a great teacher. Thank you ! 🙂
Thanks for subscribing! Welcome to the family!
I always try to link related videos. Which one were your looking for?
Thanks for showing me how to do this. I had a room with only a light, and they wired the power directly to the light fixture box in the attic, then down to the switch. I could not put in an outlet off that switch. I now redid it and configured it according to this video. It all works great. Thanks again.
Glad it was helpful 👍🏻
I did something similar to a house I bought to add a garbage disposal to the kitchen sink. I had an existing outlet and existing light above the sink and I just tapped right into the same box and added a second switch to control the disposal.
That works!
A garbage disposal must be on its own circuit. That’s building code mandated.
Alan, I’m no code expert but I can tell you my 2018 house doesn’t have a dedicated circuit for the disposal.
@@handydadtv ...mine had to according to the state building code and the city's building code. So does the dishwasher.
You must be in Texas
Without a doubt, you are the best 'teacher' when it comes to making sense of wiring. Thank you so much.
Thanks so much 😊
If Elon ever makes it to Mars he's taking you with him.
I’m sure I’ll be too old.
I researched Elon. You do know that the soul- lure system is a deception operation. There is no Mars. I'll probably get blocked for saying that by the Author of this video, but let it be known:
Just the symbols on NASA's logo show you who they work for. "The most noticeable ones are the serpent's tongue and the Oraoborus. (snake eating its tail.) You won't find the truth in your news or your schools or in your professional sectors. You will only find answers and facts that are engineered to pertain to a specific end. Not truth. NASA is nothing more than a masonic, occult, and deeply satanic deception operation. It was founded by Satanic-worshiping occultists and black magicians. ( also military.)
NASA is a Military-Hollywood-Pseudoscience-Satanic Kab·ba·lah Cartel, whose true purpose is to deceive and fleece the masses. Though, in some cases through elaborate trick photography and in most cases mind control hoaxes, they inculcate an atheistic worldview with all of the rote repetition of spinning ball earth in a heliocentric universe that is the diametric opposite of the Biblical truth of the world we live in. They engage in total fraud while they use taxpayer funding to promote and profit by developing and deploying pseudoscience technology and methodology leading the gullible masses to discount the real God of the Bible and His creation. That is their real mission. Like their boss, lucifer, they are liars and thieves. As far as our world weather, it doesn't help the matter when it's being assisted by technology like with Operation Popeye etc.
The space lie will march forward, but most people think nasa, space force and Elon are the good guys and believe everything they put out to the masses. Now! You can just go to nasa and there's Unclassified Documents telling you about the shape of our PLANet. Don't be naive to believe that we live on a ball hurling through space. This has been planned long ago.
@@-themercyseatyou sound like a really fun person.
Elon wants to raise the pride flag on the surface of the moon
Narrator voice: He won't
Did I find this video useful? You damn right I did! Hands down the best instructor I’ve seen.
Thanks so much 😊
I would like to put a outlet off the light
Me also!
Me too
I AM SO GLAD YOU EXPLAINED EVERYTHING! My grandmother wired her own house (5k sq ft.) about 8-9 years ago. She was teaching me how to do it on my new home I am building (4500 sq ft.) but I needed it explained to me more in depth. I am about to install new lights in my home I live in now and this video was perfect for me! Thank you so much!
I’m Glad it was helpful! But let me explain why you might NOT want to do this.
The best practice is to have lighting on separate circuits from outlets. The reason is that appliances plugged into the circuit will cause lights to flicker, especially LED lights. So if at all possible, add your new lights to a lighting circuit, if you have any. Otherwise consider running a new circuit from the panel. If neither of those is an option, then you have no choice. But at least you’re well informed.
Single mom here, limited budget - thanks to this video, I will have a light above my kitchen sink for the first time in 23 years. Thank you!!!
Good job Mom 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Amazing. Thank you! I just needed a light over my kitchen sink and local places wanted $800 for the job (without clean up). I was like, it cannot be that hard. And it wasn't thanks to you! 🤩
Glad it was helpful 👍🏻
Clean up. From an elitist contractor charging triple the cost of parts and $120/hr including the time driving back and forth to the store because they carry nothing in the truck, lol. . Best joke of the day! Thanks! Same here. Save thousands on the simple stuff and learn along the way.
The way you placed them makes it so easy for me to understand ❤ thank you
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I am a 60 years old man ..and I think there is a lot more to learn... thanks brother.. have a great day... Happy holidays....
We’re the same age and I’m still learning too. 👍🏻
I like your teaching because it's easy to understand for us with no experience,like it.
Thanks so much 😊
Your video saved me hours of figuring out what I did wrong. Bravo and cheers my friend
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Finally a step-by-step tutorial that I can follow. Thank you so much! Subscribed.
Thanks for subscribing! Welcome to the family!
Thanks. Your video helped me understand what I was doing as I was putting a light switch past an outlet. Cheers!
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I like the way you teach, and simplified the way to do the job. Thanks to show how to do. For me it's been very useful. God bless.
Thanks so much 😊
You just answered all my questions. I have been researching this for months. Couldn’t get a clear answer. Thank you
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Love how your the ONLY ONE of about maybe 25 videos that finally talk about where to get (Tap into) your power from. Your the only one to state to either tap into an outlet or switch. (Thank you!) I'm not an electrician, just a handy dandy and I was trying to get my power from a single light box to add a separate light and switch and never thought to tap to outlet or switch. tapping to light made it nearly impossible to separate the light switches, if my switch was off then the other light would turn off I wasted two days trying to figure this out. And then I find your video. Thanks for this great video. I was able to tap to my outlet and success!! Thanks a million!!
Thanks. Glad it was helpful. There’s a trick to knowing if you can tap off a switch. I explain that here:
ua-cam.com/video/1JK0-yoNaWo/v-deo.html
This is perfect! I have had these led long lights that I've mounted on my garage ceiling to make it brighter and they are only powered by outlet. so I have them attached to one of those smart outlets by the garage opener but this is much better as I can install a specific outlet, connect the wiring to the main garage light. Then just flip the switch and have a more solid light situation
Good idea!
Thank you for sharing. It was really easy to follow.
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This is so incredibly helpful and informative. Thank you so much
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Awesome block of instruction brother. Liked and Subscribed! Wiring shop tomorrow. Love the connector tools you introduced, never seen that, will stop by lowes and look for them as well.
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Super helpful. I'm about to do this to wire a light in our walk in closet I'm building. Definitely appreciate the awesome guide!
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I just found your videos and I am so thankful for your instruction. Your simple step by step guidance is amazing! I was able to wire multiple switches and lights after watching your video. Thanks so much.
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Thank You for this video really made it very understandable on how it works and goes together
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I love your videos I'm a carpenter and I'm just as descriptive when training apprentices now I am your apprentice XO tho bro bro
My pleasure!
You helped me today set up my first new connection from scratch. Brand new switch connection to a brand new light bulb. Thank you again. So clear and straight to the point. Hope you have a wonderful new year 😊
Thanks so much 😊
Please allow me to participate in understanding and learning about the installation that has been tutorialized 🙏🏿
Thank you. Your explanation are very clear and simple to understand.
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You're an excellent teacher. One of the best tutorial videos I have seen on UA-cam. Glad I found your channel, and I subscribed. Thanks.
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Thanks a ton. I was stressing about how to figure out this problem and your great walkthrough helped me see the solution!
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This IS the best explanation that I have seen in a while...I have to add track lighting over my kitchen island...Thank You For This Class 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿✅✅✅👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
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You just saved me $350! Thank you so much my dude!
My pleasure!
Thank you so much! Perfect explanation. My shed looks bright now.
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Thank you soo much for the clear and concise explanation
My pleasure!
Such a great tutorial! Do you have further instructions on how you would make two lights from the same switch and power source? I want to add two sconces working off the same switch
I don’t have a video for that scenario, but you would wire the second light from the from the first.
Great video. Used this to re-wire my outlet and light in the kitchen. Thanks.
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This video was so helpful for helping us wire some new switches to new lights without having to do a bunch of stuff! Thank you so much. I love wago nuts too. 😁
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Wow! I didn't know you could control half an outlet with a switch! I have only seen a switch controlling the whole outlet. This is the only part I missed & need to review again. Great video! 👍🏽
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Wow I feel so dumb I never knew how simple it was, been complaining needing more lights and out let’s around my barn, very well explained thank you
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The best wiring videos to easily understand
Thanks so much 😊
Using this knowledge to run lights and outlets into the basement, any videos on hooking them up to the breaker or how to tell if I can use an existing romex wire without over loading it?
If it’s an unfinished basement, I would definitely run a new circuit for the outlets and even a second for the lights.
Do you have a video on the wiring of a hall light with two switches? My switches don’t work independently of each other. Thanks.
Such a great video.
How to wire 3-way circuits
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This helped me very much with my lighting project, thank you for your help.
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Thanks so much for the video! I was able to wire the light for my shed.
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Awesome video. You definitely have a gift of teaching
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Exactly the verification I was looking for. Great simple term video. Thank you.
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Thank you. Your tutorial was so easy to follow and informative.
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Super simple and easy to follow. Thanks!
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Great videos, super helpful! But I have a question, in an earlier video you added a switch to an outlet using 14/3 wire but in this video you added a light to a switch but used 14/2 wire….why? What’s the difference?
Thank you for the info!!
14/3 has an extra red conductor. It’s used in 3-way circuits and situations where you want a constant line and a switched line.
🔥 video I learned a lot from your teaching just one question , if the ground wire is bonded to the metal box is it considered dangerous ?
No, not dangerous at all. In fact, you are REQUIRED to bond metal boxes to ground for safety.
Thanks for this info. I added an exterior light today using your exact method. You are the best.
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Thank you for this video
Wondering if the reverse is possible. Going from a light socket to adding an out?
It’s possible, but if the light is controlled by a switch, the outlet may only work when the light is on.
I have a situation I am trying to fix work with that is similar. If there is a video by all means link me, but heres my scenario. Living room. No ceiling lighting whatsoever. We have the light switch to socket. Bottom socket hot all the time, top works with the switch for a lamp or whatever. I want to make the socket(both) hot like a normal socket all the time and run power up to install some recessed lighting. All the lighting and everything I can do no issues. I just am unsure how torun power from switch to lights I want to install, and make the soicket a normal socket. I fee like the answer is runing the new wire from the switch up, and replaceing the socket because I think that little shunt piece talked about in this video is broken off?
Your assumption is correct, but only if there’s a neutral in the switch.
Thank you, I'll return for more direction. Very clear and well shot
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Best instruction video for beginners by far! Thank you!
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I really like your videos and need help adding a switch and outlet 3' to my other garage door(eliminate reaching to turn on garage lights). It's basically going from 1 switch and outlet to the exact same configuration 3' away thru EMT conduit. Thanks!!
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Good explanation. I’d mention running the light on the smaller awg wire does have one circumstance… the breaker size.
Wire size always needs to match (or exceed) the breaker size.
I love UA-cam University!!!! Thanks so much for explaining this in easy to understand terms
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Thank you my friend for your time to teach. You've got a new subscriber 🙏
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thanks for such easy to understand and follow instructions
My pleasure!
Your video is the best, well explained. Thanks for sharing your experience with others.
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wonderful demonstration!
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Your video was EXACTLY what I needed!! Thank you so much 🥰
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I am trying to wire a eufy motion light and camera onto my garage and I wanted to pull power from an outlet that's powered direct from the breaker. I usually have my father n law here to help direct me with electrical but after this I feel confident in attempting this on my own.
How to add an Outdoor Light from Outlet
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I’ve been searching for a tutorial for my particular project and haven’t found one yet. You are obviously competent so I thought I’d ask you if you don’t mind.
I want to add a light over my kitchen sink and replace one of the outlets in a 4-gang with a switch to do that.
I know I need to choose the outlet at the end of the run but I’m curious if this setup would work the same if the switch is in the same box as the outlet.
Great tutorial!
You don’t need to use the end of the run. You can pigtail the wires to branch off the middle.
@@handydadtv Thanks. Think there’s enough room in the box for all those connections?
@tremolo34 I can’t answer that.
@@handydadtv Thanks for your reply. Cheers
You are a true master, thank you so much for your instructions.
Thanks but please don’t say that. It’ll just infuriate the real electricians.
Excelente demostración 👍muchas gracias bendiciones
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Great Video! I tried using a Levitron Smart switch that requires a neutral wire and connected the neutral to the two white that were connected together but the switch wouldn't work. So I used a basic switch like the one in the video and it worked. Then I put a 4w candlebra bulb in the sconce I installed and it started to flicker after a few minutes. I swapped out the 4w with a 6w led and it works now. Not sure what happened there. I plan on changing the bulb to a 6w smart bulb so that I can schedule on/off. Hopefully it will work!
If you’re only looking to control a single light, I always recommend smart bulbs.
So helpful.... thank you!!! But what is more important is the fact that your voice...the tonal range... the inflection... it's a spot-on match for Richard Dryfuss.. circa 1970-something-or-another (Jaws, Close Encounters). I'm guessing you probably cannot make a living doing Richard Dryfuss impressions... but if you could... you would be well positioned to do so. I'm just saying... and thanks for helping me fix the wiring disaster left to me by a drunk electrician!!
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Excellent video! Thank you for making my upcoming project easier on me. I do have one question though - Would the wiring be similar for running TWO ceiling lights from an existing outlet to a single switch?
Just wire the second light off the first.
I understand why you connected the ground wire to the switch from the power source, why connect the ground wire going from the switch to the light if you are not using it on the light?
Great video, I'm getting ready to wire in some lights in my shop exactly like your demonstration.. thank you
You always need a ground even if you don’t need it right away. The next fixture might need it.
Perfect advice. Spot on! Did one today.
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Thanks a lot man I was able to install a light in my room your videos was so helpful and easy to learn compared to others makes things look so difficult
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Thank you so much for making these videos, i find them extremely helpful! How should this be done if the outlet is in a middle of a circuit (not the end unit outlet?)
Like shown in this video: ua-cam.com/video/klL8XhKMNT8/v-deo.html
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I have a similar project for my basement I hope this would be helpful
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At 1:30 you mentioned if you had a fan or something on all the time you wouldn't need a switch. Would this apply if the light you're installing had a switch of its own? Like an on-off pull cord? Could it always be hot and you would use the pull cord that's a part of the light to operate it?
Yes that’s correct.
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