Hey Team! I like wearing black shirts but boy does it show the saw dust 😂. I placed timestamps below 👇to help you navigate this video. Good luck with your projects! New construction vs old construction 02:20 Safety first 03:33 How to replace an outlet box 04:09 How to run wire from outlet to switch 07:25 How to wire an outlet 09:32 How to set a switch box 13:44 How to wire a switch box 16:27 Final walk through 19:56

I literally just did this. I’ve wanted a light in the coat closet for 40 years. The electrician who rewired the house refused to do it. Claimed no access. I finally realized the light could be a sconce above the left side of the door and not a ceiling light. I found an outlet in the basement just below the closet to pull the power. Drilled a hole inside the wall from below, ran the wire, and now we have another outlet in the dining room as well as a switched light in the closet. Only took me 44 years to get it, but no point in hurrying. 😊

Very well taught my friend. I was always shaky on wiring for a new light but with your video I was able to install three recessed lights from an outlet. So glad I didn't have to pay an electrician for an easy job. Thanks again

Thanks for teaching, you are my favorite teacher who explains everything in such a beautiful way that a dumb like me have no problem understanding it, God bless you

Amazing perfect video for me today I am wiring a small office in my basement and need a switch to a light off an outlet this looks totally doable 🤛

Found your channel by mistake, you have everything I need to know for my basement Reno plus more, glad Canadian code and equipment are very similar. You are freaking awesome, thank you

I appreciate all the hard work and explanations you put into making your videos. You are one of the best and most thorough teachers whose videos I've watched.

This is the third video I watch. I like the detailed way you explain what you do. Thank you!🙂

Excellent content; I am wiring up a HVAC Blower Motor that I am using to build a heat collector for my workshop; I had it wired at 120v so it was running at half speed; which I thought would be enough since it ran an entire two story home in my previous HVAC package; but no joy. I have a lot of sensitive compute electronics that generate a lot of heat; So, my A/C guy suggested building a heat collector since 22 BTU's of A/C could not compete and was overpowered by the heat. I never wired up a 220v switch before; mainly just installed outlets, and some four prong, five wire three phase 240v locking outlets. I picked up a Leviton 3032-21 30a - 120/277 two pole switch; and since the draw is so low for the Blower Motor; I plan to piggyback it off a Metered 30a - 240v outlet; so this video was helpful. The reason I wrote this all out; is incase there is something I am overlooking; or something else I need to consider; since the outlet will be metered, ( and also tracks usage ); I can make sure I stay below 80% load to be safe. As a 90% disabled veteran after 25 years of service; I now work from home; to try and help my wife retire, and building personal data processing systems is something I can do; without have to burden anyone else to get the job done. I have to work with what I have left; since I cannot really use my body to create value these days. Thanks again for the straight forward; no nonsense instruction.

Josh, my man. If I could say I love you long time without it being weird I would like to. I just could not get it until I watched your video. Ty.

Very helpful im learning not to be afraid of doing the work now thanks😊

Your videos have helped me wire my brand new 14x40 shed. Thank you for your help!

Finally someone shows the right way!!! Grate job. Thanks

This looks to be spelled out simply and understandably. Was about to hire someone. Gonna do it try it myself! Thanks!

The Excellent Laborer (Josh) looks like you got yourself some new work gear! (You need to get sponsored. Companies like Carhartt would be great!) Thanks for keeping the channel going and all your do to teach us to build our own houses and save a ton a money. Respect!

Learned a couple more things I did not know before. Thank you sir.

I found your channel by accident. You are awesome to help me some of the questions on doing the wires in the basement :) thank you so much for your channel

thank you so much my friend you saved me a lot of money with your videos

This is great for open walls during construction but not for finished walls.

Your video came up in my feed. I gave you and shot and boy do i love the way that you explain everything so clear. So yup uou got a new subscriber 😁👍👍

Perfect video. Gave me the exact info I was looking for.

You are doing a great job from your videos I have learned a lot thank you josh

God almighty bless you. Your work is second to none simply great may God continue to. Bottom line

These are some of the best construction videos ive seen on you tube!

Super easy to follow. Thanks for your help.

This is a GREAT video. I've rewired the vast majority of my house, and I read a lot of manuals to ensure that I know what I'm doing: Stanley, Home Depot, Black and Decker, and many others. So I have a good point of comparison. This fellow is GREAT. He clarifies everything very well, and makes safety the first issue. Clear and instructions. Well done! One question: Does using 12 with 14 on the same line on a 15 amp service make any difference?

Good explanation, thanks for sharing your experience.

I am enjoying your videos because they are real life situations that people are facing, so it is very informative and enjoyable to me. I have seen an increase of people using Wago style connectors lately but I don't see you using them. I was curious on your thoughts on Wago style connectors over the twist wire connectors and if there is a time to use one over the other? Keep up the great work. Jim

I changed old outlets today for the first time. Your content made it really easy. Thanks

Nice explanation Now I’m going to do some wiring

Hey Josh, thank you so much that was a very good video, that is exactly the info I needed to add a light to a room that I built again thank you so much and have a fantastic day..

HEY👋Josh!! This video couldn't have come at a better time, lol. I'm going to add a light socket over a work bench so I can screw in one of those 10,000 lumen paddle lights. I guess just jumping from the last outlet that the rest of the hanging led lights would be the same. Btw, I turn on my shop lights from two switches on the wall. I love your channel my friend and your detailed explanations!!!👍👍 ☆Jay☆ 😁

Excellent work, well explained! Thank you.

Josh! Like the way you makes splanation on your videos 👌👋👋

Thanks for that information, and thanks for your honesty.. and making this look easy.. 👀

Awesome! Thank you for the video. I want to do exactly this, but my question is, my cables have black, white, ground, AND a red wire. What do I do with the red??

Nice. The only thing I see that I would have done differently is to run the wire through 3/8' hole from the other side :) so I only needed to pull 20"'s or so through instead of most of the cable.

This was the absolute best tutorial for what I have been looking for without exception! New subscriber sir!

Your video is very informative thank you

You finally start at 4:10. I hope that tells you something.

What a good number for you I’m working on a tiny house and need some advise

This is clutch man! I need to power my well pump coming off an outlet and I'd like to be able to turn the pump on and off with a switch. Thanks for the great and timely video.

Thank you sir! Well done.

Thank you , I’m wondering if I can do the same to install a exhaust fan .

Thanks for sharing your talent👍👍

great video...thanks But, people do not forget to put a metal plaque on the studs to protect the cable..

I like how you do that job thanks To share

WAGO connectors would save you a ton of time.

I'd like to add some would also put tape on that breaker with "Do Not Touch" while you're working on it, that way any who see it knows not to turn on without checking with the crew.

Great video! I'll be putting lights in a few closets soon so this is very helpful!

Thanks awesome love your channel very informative

This is what I needed to do my wiring. Good job keep it up. I have 2 questions 1. Can I use wire 14-2 for multiple outlet 2. Can I connect wire 14-2 and wire 12-2 together.

Absolutely excellent video sir. Just what I needed. Thanks

Well done! Thanks for the tips.

Great instructions. Very clear

Bravo well explained

Great video, thank-you! Drywall taper here - let me know when you need those boxes filled with mud. 👍 🤣

I am adding a light switch to my new shed, this video was perfect.

You do not leave any slack at outlets. I know you want to save as much cost as possible, but if there is a problem in the future, you could use some extra wire. You should fold back a little wire. You still have 6” length to staple. That is how they do it in the north east.

excellent Work. if the switch was close to the incoming wire to the first outlet box, what do you recommended ? is it possible to add a junction box first, feed the first outlet box and switch from this new Junction box? in this case we do not need to pigtail the three wires together and feed the Switch from the outlet box.

Thanks brother

Thanks for this

Thankyou good job

Great video thanks!

Thanks!

Very Helpful, Thanks!!

Any videos showing how to install a new ceiling light using existing wall switch that controls a wall outlet. Thanks

Thank you

This has got to be in the states, for plugs and lights we use 14/2 except for the kitchen that's 12/2.

Man, I didn't know those crimp connectors (as you had on the ground) are removable! I still had enough to work with, but I'll know next time to work it free instead of cutting it off.

a lot easier when you're doing the framing. But what about in a house that is finished and you don't want to start a new drywall project?

Nice and easy to follow. Did you do a follow up showing the final hook ups? Followed everything and want yo make sure that I get the switch and outlet wiring right. Thanks

Excellent. Just subscribed!!!

So to confirm, that box is always hot, right? So when you’d turn off the switch, the outlet is still live? I’m working on UN-pigtailing a three way switch in my house to free up a switch so I can add its own lights off of just that switch. I THINK the extra three way switch is wired off of the outlet below it

Great stuff man, thanks!

Great video!

When wired like this the outlets will have constant power on top and bottom right?

I'm trying to change out a light switch to install a combo of light switch with wall plug/socket. And don't know what to do so I won't get shocked. Or burn out the fuse panel lol

Great ! Now , I'm outside replacing std outlet w GFCI . From that I want to power a switch to another outside lite , both gfci & switch in 1 metal 2 gang box - will your procedure be right ?

What do you think about using WAGO connectors? as An upcoming electrician it is being taught in school.

Hi I’m an a situation two outlets power from beaker box and wire going to light everything works but when I turn lights off outlet goes off as well?

Is it okay to use a junction box between outlets to wire a switch/light if it's an older house and no outlet to wire into nearby ? And how many outlet/switch/light combinations can be on a 15 amp breaker circuit safely?

Could you run a 14-3 from the switch to the light? With the 12-2 coming from the receptacle?

Thank you for the video. Why you didn't do pigtails for the switch like you did for the outlet? I thought that all lights switches also required the white wire to be installed.

Gm josh thank you for sharing. I have question. How do you fix light switch?. when i turn it on the light doesn't come on write away

Love the videos! It has helped me out tremendously on various projects 👍🏻. I need input on my application for my shop. I’m needing to add a light switch for four overhead lights. Is it safe to come off of an existing outlet that already has 6 outlets on the same circuit?

I put a switch in a box to run off power to a ceiling light. I didn’t wire it a contractor did. The switch doesn’t go to light but to the outlet below it.

I have a question. I already have light switch controlling a power outlet. What I want to do is take the light switch off the power outlet so its always on and can't be shut off. Than I want to take that light switch and have control a light or possible a fan light. They did not add any ceiling lights in this bed room.

So is it possible to wire up all lights and outlets in a circuit with only 12/2? Or is 12/3 absolutely needed (assuming there are no 3 way switches)?

Scenario: I have a 60W light bulb in the crawl space on the back of house near my water tank. I want to tap that fixture and run a cable under the house and out the front to install an outdoor outlet under my deck front porch. Question: Would that be a good idea and what size cable, 12? I believe the light may be the only fixture on that circuit.

Will this work for using a light switch to add an outlet in a bathroom?

Social Blade has you at 900k views a month? Whats the RPM on building channels? About 4? So in that case you'd be pulling in about $3,600 a month in ad rev? Awesome job by the way, I ran across your channel early and was like....how does he only have a a few hundred subs, this content is gold.

Could this same application work for an exhaust fan?

Awesome Job ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I have 2 wires coming out of one conduit and 3 wires coming out from another conduit the only wire that is hot is the red wire the black wires are not hot. Want to put a new receptacle in the box with the light switch that was installed before how do I wire the switch and the receptacle in the same box that it was installed before. Please help me out. Thank you.

When you turn on the switch on and off does it turn the outlet on and off?

Gracias maistro...

I've got a puzzler for you. (it's puzzling me, you might think it simple) I have one 14/2 coming from the panel, going to a single pole switch, operating a single led outdoor light. I want to add another switch off the same feed, coming from the first existing box, going to another switch (this one is lighted) for an interior light. Same feed, two different switches, two different lights, each operated by one of the switches. How the heck to wire that one up? Thanks!

Do you like the weygos? Or you prefer wire nuts?

Nice video. Have you considered using the Wago lever nuts in place of the old fashioned twist-on wire nuts?