LOVE my combination bit driver. NO ONE touches that baby. Too many hacks who’ll screw up good tools in the blink of an eye.

You're the second person that said something smart!! Now you The.. first Person. That's Smart!!!😮

I have literally watched thousands of videos online and have been working on Electrical stuff for over 25 years. I admit that I have learnt quite a few things from this video than from most of them. You just gained a new subscriber.

Wow, that video was really good! Thank you so much!

This is one of the most informative videos I've seen .. great work ! thank you for making it

One of the best videos for DIY enthusiasts. Agree with one of the suggestions to include links to tools used.

Great video! One thing that I do that I know some others do as well. Put ground up on switched outlets and outlets that have a metal cover. I put ground down on all other applications.

This video changed my life... incredible.

I'm so happy home owners like me are allowed to work on their own things. I do most work by myself.

Thanks for preparing the beautiful video. It’s truly informative and educational, only thing which I feel could be done to go a little slower. Again, thanks for the educational material.

2:08 i trust this method more than relying on screw color, I've ran into incorrect screw placement on receptacles straight out of the box.

Holy cow, great video and covers a lot.

This video was very informative. Simple, safe and simply explained. Thank you

Thanx. Excellent video!

Very good video. Easy explanations, great illustrations and good information.

Great video. Very well done. You should make more!

Absolutely helpful video!!!!! Thank you so much! Iam officially educated. Thank you electrical Teacher!

Great video with lots of amazing facts and information! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

Using proper tools have proven to be safer; however it was indicated that some may cut corners by using inadequate tools. Our staff at Mr. Electric will not cut corners to lessen cost. I learned that by never leaving screws loose can also increase your safety. The entire video was very helpful and explained to simplicty. Good jobi

in like to mention. ive used wire on top and bottom by curling each spare or extra wire to help make the box flush with drywall without those spacers for outlet like a coil-springs to fill the gap with the jacket left on wire its really good to know incase boxes are not set properly and cant be moved due to dry-wall being finished. dont want any angry drywallers coming after your boxes

very helpful thank you

Thank You so much I have been trying to crack it since 2 days.. Finally it worked.. thanks

I found out that some wire strippers actually cut into the insulation of the wires when trimming the sheathing. That's why I now use electrical tape to wrap the ends of the sheathing. I even started color coding them: red for power in, black for wires to another outlet or J-box, blue for light or switch for light.

Awesome video, thanks

thanks

Very good video!! Never seen that bit, or at least if I did, I didnt know what it was for. What's that bit called again? I also really like those wago connectors.

I do love a wago, they make life so much simpler.

Nice tips lods and share this video new fan of your channel

Ok ( 1 ) you forgeting some outlets the slots are same size ! 2) some outlets have 4 slots on both haves of the outlet ! 3) some outlets are modular design , it has no scew terminals ; and two tabs that hold it in the wall like a " draywall box " ! 4) some outlets have " 1 vertical slot and 1 horizontal slot "!

On number 16 you showed how to use the sheathing stripping tool from Ideal to assist in tightening the wire nuts. I have that tool and tried what you did and it works great for a variety of wirenut sizes. Much easier on the hands, thanks. I like to pre strip the sheathing about 9 or 10 inches before placing the cable in the box. I use a Klein wire stripper with a 14/2 and 12/2 sheathing stripper. For a pro it's probably not the best because it may be slower, but as a diy'er where speed is of no concern, I find it to be a good method.

To be honest, using the right Hole, applies to many different situations.

Thank you. Only possible in USA. In Australia don't have all these easy thing available. Often they don't have ckt box. Just inside the dry wall, screw with stud.

Great video. Now preparing for my first wiring (a shed), I'll need to watch it a few more times.

In vertically mounted receptacle why is the ground slot below the power slot? I would think that its better on top so that if anything drop in the gap (if there's any) it isi safe.

#26 Referring to receptacles as outlets.

Outstanding video! I'm a licensed electrician just fishing for something incorrect I could not find anything wrong. Good job!

Whenever I install outlets , I always use the commercial grade , Even though it's back wired but what's great is you put the wire in the back and tighten the side screws because commercial grade outlets have a pressure plate that clamps onto the wire and you know you have a good connection Another thing I definitely do is that if the outlet is in a metal box or a plastic box , I'll wrap the side screws with some splicing tape first and then give it a final wrap with electrical tape to prevent the side terminals from grounding out and helps reduce the risk of electrical shock , Keep in mind that when using splicing tape is be sure to stretch it a little bit as you apply it The splicing tape does a great job insulating exposed terminals and also keeps the final wrap of electrical tape from coming loose I use only one brand of electrical tape and that's Scotch because those cheaper tapes eventually will peel away over time Also when I put on wire nuts , I'll wrap them with splicing tape first but you have to stretch it a little bit as you apply it , The splicing tape does excellent in keeping wire nuts secure , Then final wrap them with electrical tape , You only need just enough final wrap to cover the splicing tape The final wrap keeps both the splicing tape secure and keeps the electrical tape from peeling away over time Splicing tape is excellent to use for insulating and securing wire nuts but be sure to give it a final wrap with regular electrical tape to keep it in place , The final wrap with regular electrical tape also sticks much better to the splicing tape than anything else and because of how great it sticks to the splicing tape , It'll never peel away over time

Excellent. Although ground up as has started to become code much to the smiley faces demise. That rubber band looking things neat I've never seen that before although I bet it's more expensive than tape. Stranded wire and electrical caps can protrude a little bit.

Do they make 4 wire wago levers?

Use a level when you’re installing the outlet since your box may not be level. Just looks better when you’re close to a baseboard or backsplash or tile lines

Not a electrician but I have to assume the current is traveling back to a continuous loop? So what would happen if this same scenario was used but the other electrical box had lights. Would they turn on or trip the breaker?

Can I properly insulate a outlet plug this current cold front we had a lot of cold air coming in from the plugs?

I agree with most of the items you mention. But... UL may disagree with you on how to wire outlets. The push in wire connections on the back of the outlet is UL approved for 14 gauge wire ONLY. #12 wires have to be wrapped around the screw. Also, although if you have multiple #14 wires in a box, pigtailing them is much better like you said. But UL allows four wires on the outlet. And some other things UL allows. So the point is. What you have taught DIYers in your video is good. But If the product and techniques used, are UL listed and "approved for the purpose".... you are allowed to legally do it.

I’m on for doing things right with torquing the screws in your outlet receptacle isn’t one of them . And as far as the ground hole on your receptacle, if it’s down, it’s correct if it’s at the top it’s stupid, but either way works.

Nice job… 👍🏼 I’m a retired commercial electrical contractor (& volunteer firefighter / paramedic and later on.. fire inspector / countywide AHJ) and have long been worried about DIY electrical work . With modern sources of information like KZfaq, at least the DIY’er can obtain solid info and tips to make their work as safe as possible. This video was excellent in that regard. Possibly include links to the tools and accessories featured in the presentation?? (precisely how many viewers are familiar with the different types of screwdriver bits available?.. probably a low number..?) Oh well.. Thanks again.

7:43 I twist the solid wires first with Klines then screw on the wire nut the correct direction those clips are the same as straps on the back of the outlet. Pigtails made with wire nuts is a better condition. One wire per screw

I checked my breaker for one of the outlets in my kitchen, it says 20 amps but I see the wiring leading to that 15 amps receptacle is 14/2. I'm so confused. I plan to diy adding a new outlet in the cabinet for my hood range fan but this is throwing me off...

In my state code is insulation has to be inch of insulation inside box

Another tip. Don't assume there are only black and white wires and green for ground as in your video. Mine have blue and red ones mixed in as well. So you really need to figure out which one is the hot one and which one is the neutral without relying on color.

What is the screw driver bit called, where do I get that and the copper attachments that look like fuses?

I'm 63 and wish I'd seen this video when I was 23 . Thank you . By the way I like to 3M electrical tape wire nuts after checking wire security . I've seen both taped and not taped - are there guidelines whether to tape or not ?

black gold, white silver

Very Good!... #68 ✝ {12-3-2022}

The last comment: This gets into grounding vs. grounded. If a conductive surface falls against the hot and neutral, you have a problem. "Last to make/first to break." Put the single pin at the top. That is also why the 'hot' is the shortest of the three. Neutral is the middle. Grounding is the longest.

As a brit... that ending clip hit too hard... I literally felt it >

Can I replace my 15A breakers and change my outlets to 20 amps

You should correct where you say it's not ok to put a 20 amp outlet on a 15 amp circuit, but is ok to put a 15 amp outlet on a 30 amp circuit, you have it backwards, the 20 amp outlet doesn't matter on a 15 app circuit. And The 12 gauge 20 amp circuit is to much for a 15 amp outlet.

Just like flip lever outlets and wagos these cause the same issues.

gfi gotta be white to silver black to brass. or no can do.

#11 you said not to run the wire the "wrong way".... What is the wrong way I would think it would be counterclockwise because when you tighten the screw you're going to be tightening it clockwise and you want the wire to run clockwise as well I would think...

Why do you ground a metal box if it’s not connected to conduit

I have my own electrical training system that only uses a few batteries

Wa'da'ya mean pull the breaker. If you do that the lights all go out. And it's only 110 - just a little, "OH, don't touch that" reminder. In the '60s I worked in a lab where all the extension cords had a plug on one end, and alligator clips on the other end. 110 = Ack don't touch that. 220 = DON'T TOUCH THAT. 440 = religiously don't touch that. Old electrician replacing dad's fuse box with circuit breakers just touched the various circuits with thumb and index finger. "Uh 110. 110. 220. 110." (licks his fingers) "220. 110" My skin isn't that tough, but 110 isn't all that bad.

I do not get Nr. 8, in Europe all modern outlets do not even have screw terminals, only push in connectors, never heard of problems with them.

These "mistakes" are also very common among professional electricians.

All outlets have the stripper and looper built onto the outlet

Here in the UK we are told to never really loop around anything, to know all your outlets are like this gives me the chills lol. The outlets in the US just seem so flimsy, the ones here are so much more sturdier.

why solid wire to use gruond ;;;; stranded safety to box ;;

B.S. #3 has been use for many years. Only a rookie would say don't use... #7 only would be suggested by a rookie. #8, has been done for over 50 years. Myself never a problem. #15 never had a torque driver, they were not invented until just a few years ago. #16 that's all the old timers used, always make sure wires are twisted before wire nut, didn't have the other.. #19 most old wiring jobs already have metal boxes, always ground the box. granted, I'm an unlimited journeyman electrician. with over 48+ years experience. Electricians like myself, are the reason for code books...

Some of these are not “mistakes” but fall under best practice. You stated opinions as if they are fact. If in doubt, check with your local inspector.

Why measure torque on screws? The correct torque is about 1/8 turn before it strips.

Looks very dangerous those metal boxes with a little tape to not make the screws touch it😂 I don't understand why that's even allowed. Also those pigtail screws is just screaming to fail. Europe stuff looking way more solid.

Overall, good video. But NO-ONE here in Canada would consider wrapping a receptacle with electricians tape. That's the sign of an amateur. My inspector would roll his eyes. I'm a retired building systems professional with electrical ticket.

Dont assume the white wire is a neutral ,especially in switches.People use the white for a hot and dont put black tape on the wire.

Too two technical after you said spec respect and lupine a ground wire to what where help

Why is ground up safer?

If we can't backstab an outlet, why do they make it an option?

I don't believe those wagu quick connects are csa approved for Canada

Since when are there more than 2 wires on a plug?

I thought you couldn't put 15amp plug on 20amp breaker but u could put a 20amp plug on a 15amp breaker! Did you say that backwards?

trouble shooting the lamp idea wasn’t such a big issue issue just plug it in another socket to see if lampworks. and if big appliance then test the socket by plugging in a phone charger. The cons for me is the size of phone chargers on British sockets especially while travelling due to the shape of the 3 pins there is no easy way to pack it , imagine carrying few cables or chargers (laptop , phone , camera , hair dryer or trimmer chargers ). Apple now has got this foldable charger which folds 3 pins nicely to form a squarer shape when folded. before that I just buy the US pin charger for everything (240v ofcos) and carry one traveller converter socket all cuz its hard to fit these into a carry luggage.

CANNOT USE A DAM GFCI WITHOUT A GROUND!

For maximum safety, have the ground at the top.

Don't show people to just twist a wire nut onto 2 wires being held together. You have to twist the wires together with your pliers so they will stay together even if the wire nut fell off in the box. that's the code rule

For maximum safety, always remembered, something, no wait whatchamacallit, dammit. I forgot.

I don't understand why you green/groundwater to the box, then pigtailed. Why not just ground around the ground screw and leave 6 inches after..same result.

Whats wrong with back wiring its made to be used

on number 16, you used a wago. as simple and easy they are, they are NOT good connections. they’re about the same as backstabbing an outlet. i’ve seen them burn up and fail. (also kind of annoys me you didn’t pretwist before you stuck the wire nut on, but that’s also coming from somebody who works in the field.)

One thing I don't under stand Is how come they place outlets so close to the floor where children and people can get hurt A lot easier. Did you ever notice that the top outlet always wears out first? If you want to plug something in, The damn outlet is always behind something which makes it hard to work with. They should make outlets at least three feet off the floor. One, so an adult can get to it, and two so a child Can't get at it. And the outlets will wear evenly.

Having all these safety GFI, GFCI, AF/CFIFBICIA has all but eliminated wildfires in California, from outer space, at night, looks like North Korea

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25 ways, how many ways are there to wire an outlet? LOL

It is not DIY or licensed electrician. I have seen licensed electrician work so dangerous. I am fixing them , and I am diy person. This is matter of who cares and don't care.

I can't say your wrong but alot of these aren't actual mistakes but just nitpicking

Number 26...not using conduit for all wiring. Friends don't allow friends to use Romex.

Do civilised countries still use those useless 2 pin sockets and plugs?

It's slower than using a desheather, but if you take a sharp knife or blade and cut outward from the loose end (just under the edge of the sheathing already exposed) you can nick it and peel it back by hand without risking the wire insulation in a pinch. Just don't take the blade back further than the exposed edge. You can clean up the rough edge of the sheathe but you can't add insulation to the wire without manufacturing equipment or special tools I definitely don't know how to use.

Simple DIY is not correct all electrical work should be carried out by a qualified electrician

# Effin 8 people. Freaking shops with fire under their ass do this. Never Back stab the damn device. You hear me you scuzzy or untaught electricians!!!