How To Add An Electrical Outlet Anywhere (2021) Complete Wiring

How To Add An Electrical Outlet Anywhere (2021) Complete Wiring | DIY Tutorial For Beginners!

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On This episode I'll be showing you how to add an electrical outlet anywhere in your home 2021 and 2022 edition! This is a complete wiring tutorial DIY made specifically for beginners! There are 2 methods I will be explaining which is the End-Of-Run receptacle wiring and the middle-of-run receptacle wiring, which consist of using the pigtail method!
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@hayitsj21 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing content as usual. Thanks for the details in between as well!

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend! 🙏🏽😊

@wazup3333 Жыл бұрын

@@FixThisHouse those pig tails only have 3 slots, what if you need 4 slots? Use normal pigtails?

@thomasfinley4199 2 жыл бұрын

well-planned and developed video. Not a rushed presentation. Thanks for pointers on the 'little things" most people might overlook.

@teaberrywmn 2 жыл бұрын

You've got the recipe for a great DIY channel. You get right to the point with great instructions. Thank you.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That really means a lot! 🙏🏽😭

@epic.travel.adventures Жыл бұрын

This is by far the best explanation that I have seen on installing new electrical outlets. Very clear and concise. And you are from Bremerton! 🙌Thanks for the video! 👍

@michellewalker3153 Жыл бұрын

Very impressed with the clarity of instruction!

@sanchezsanchez1134 5 ай бұрын

Excellent job homie appreciate the step by step in your video , I do side jobs sometimes that require electrical ,everything on your videos true help thank you

@RCodyWanner 7 ай бұрын

i just love that we can come to youtube and learn this haha! amazing! thanks so much for this great video - i'm dicing in this afternoon!

@marshafischer2370 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your knowledge and instructions. I will be hiring an electrician but I wanted to do my own research first to better understand my options for adding an additional outlet in my kitchen.

@alyssataylor2338 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! It’s exactly what I was looking for!

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I’m glad to be of help! 🙏🏽😊

@rpasco9352 Жыл бұрын

Kudos ! This is the best video, by far, I've come across. Two small points that need to be made: First, your '5/8' inch is almost one full inch, unless you have really tiny hands, which wasn't apparent; Second, the 'J-bend of the screw terminal wires should be placed under the socket screws such that the short end of the J bend is curled in the clockwise direction, not counter-clockwise as in the first wire that was attached. This is so because when the screw is tightened the wire will tend to continue to curl clockwise around the screw. Otherwise, the wire's curl will tend to open up in the clockwise direction and the elctrical connection from the screw head to the wire underneath will be made poorly. Still, you've made a great tutorial video. Thanks

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback and the love and support my friend! 🙏🏽😊

@philmurphy7487 2 жыл бұрын

I usually ignore warnings, but that warning in the intro hit different; great delivery

@shayinla1942 11 ай бұрын

I have someone coming to install an outlet and I wanted to see exactly what they were gonna do. Thanks for the easy to understand video.

@DBR00 2 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid, I played around the electrical outlet. My dad grounded me. :p

@Sam-rf8yh 2 жыл бұрын

Good one 😆

@sunnyoyes6775 2 жыл бұрын

I like what your doing bro. Keep it coming.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much brother! 🙏🏽😊

@sking3646 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Very detailed explanation of wiring...thank you!!

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽!

@Cantinatollo1 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome instructional video. Thank you for sharing!!!

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much for watching!

@markcranage2651 2 жыл бұрын

Wago connecters are great. Even though the receptacle might fail, connecting two hot wires and two neutral wires to the corresponding terminals on the outlet, the following outlet will still work. I only use the pigtail for the ground wires. On the side of the outlet there is a bridge that connects the corresponding wires .

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽! Yes WAGO are awesome!

@fabochamberneezy6712 2 жыл бұрын

This helped out so much!! Appreciate it man.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

@balanalla7723 2 жыл бұрын

Very clear and clean work.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏽

@user-sk9er8zf1b Жыл бұрын

Thanks you have been very helpful. I watch all your videos.

@Chris.Rhodes 2 жыл бұрын

I quit using wire nuts probably a year and a half ago...i only use Wago connectors now. They literally come in handy for EVERY job I ever do. And pig tailing is so simple with the Wago 221s. Good video brother 👊

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Chris! I totally agree with you on wago vs wire nutes! They are a game changer! Thank you for all the love and support brother! 🙏🏽👊🏽😊

@Chris.Rhodes 2 жыл бұрын

@@FixThisHouse yes sir. I don't miss a video brother 👊

@Chris.Rhodes 2 жыл бұрын

@@dallas5374 i buy them in boxes of 50 and 100...price difference is significantly more compared to the price of a wire nut. I get 50 of the 3 wire Wagos for like $17 on Amazon, and a box of 100 of the 2 wire Wagos on Amazon for like $25. Compared to wire nuts where you can get cheap off brand chineseium ones for like $10 for 250 of them, it's definitely a difference. But the ease of use, reliability, reusablity, and safety are well worth it to me. You can buy a pack of like 2 wire, 3 wire, and 5 wire assortment for like $30 I believe. Or you can buy them individually which is what I do.

@terryt2910 2 жыл бұрын

Good basic video. It is far easier to fish in wires before setting the box.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip! 🙏🏽😊

@mgonzales56 2 жыл бұрын

Well, this is all good, but the main problem I have, and the reason I watched this video, is to see how you get the wire to the outlet in the first place. That, is the hard part. Once the wire is run, the rest of it is gravy. Running the wire is the problem.

@157sk8er Жыл бұрын

Same

@MrMikeCarlson 11 ай бұрын

I'm glad I checked the comments, that's all I wanted to know as well. You ever find out? Is there a clean way to do it through the molding?

@christaylor5996 8 ай бұрын

Use a fiberglass wire snake to run it through walls

@n.j.garger5905 5 ай бұрын

Watched the whole video only to discover the information I need which is how to run the new wire from your power source is not mentioned....merp.

@rob20bc 5 ай бұрын

I used to snake it as far as I could go, make a new hole at that end point , and repeat until I was at the desired location. But it was a lot of work and left a lot of drywall. I came here hoping to learn a more efficient way - but no dice.

@summergilstrap1366 Жыл бұрын

we love your videos!

@josephagallant 2 жыл бұрын

You can also call your cut in box a "remodel box". Also, a quick one minute tutorial on wire gauges wouldn't hurt. This was good for a very basic install without any of the anomalies a beginner might encounter. Lastly, The way you showed the fish tape being attached to the wire to be pulled into the box, definitely wouldn't pass through the allotted opening in the new box.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽! I’ll definitely make a video about wiring info!

@georgecarmona1817 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍 thanks for the info,video was great

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@adonsanth4433 2 жыл бұрын

Very good presentation and good teaching skill

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@1babydario 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video you have yourself a new subscriber to 👍👍 way up.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Mean a lot! 🙏🏽😭

@digantshah1116 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! You got one more subscriber today :)

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@alex-650 2 жыл бұрын

15:23 All the wires are being attached to receptacle screws incorrectly. It's backwards - being installed counter clockwise. The wire should flow around the screw in a clockwise direction, in the direction of the screw tightening, so that wire is drawn in against the screw.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the correction 🙏🏽

@jmarent435 2 жыл бұрын

Well done video. I will have to agree on wrapping the wires around the screws in a clockwise manner though.

@jonnguyen6959 2 жыл бұрын

What happened if you don't wrap the wire clockwise? Will it be hazardous counter clockwise?

@carlmax46 2 жыл бұрын

@@jonnguyen6959 yes counter clockwise is risky. tightening the screw will tend to un-wind the wire; won't be a tight connection.

@josephagallant 2 жыл бұрын

What he said.👍 clockwise.

@davanobelfort6670 2 жыл бұрын

Great Markovia liked it👍

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽

@summergilstrap1366 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful!

@abelgonzalez8618 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for instructions 👏👏🤝✌️🙏🙏

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! 🙏🏽

@LifeSurfingDude 2 жыл бұрын

amazing man! thank you thank you thank you

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support! 🙏🏽😊

@cancerenergy2464 2 жыл бұрын

Great video…. Thanks

@gloriamaiolini9507 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your time with making this video. I have been trying to find a video installing an outlet to an existing ‐------- like this in the basement. Can you make one😊

@CourtandHolly Жыл бұрын

Great video

@faridmoualek2889 2 жыл бұрын

Merci infiniment monsieur good training electrical cours

@thinkingblack4035 4 ай бұрын

EXCELLENT VIDEO

@FixThisHouse 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@Coxfame 2 жыл бұрын

We only use/seen metal boxes in class A and B (commercial) buildings or really old houses (except for ceiling fixtures) down here in the south. Try a magnetic bit next time..

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip! 🙏🏽😊

@Beenthere2xs 2 жыл бұрын

You must use a metal box when the wiring is in metal conduit. That's why it's usually in older homes or commercial buildings.

@safetime100 Жыл бұрын

Thanks please keep going 💕

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@stingk5295 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽!

@michaelharris3296 2 жыл бұрын

There is usually a guide on the back of the receptacle that will show you the correct length to strip the wires so that you do not have exposed wire if installed correctly on the screws. Also, if you are going to use a pigtail, be careful you do not exceed the maximum cubic volume allowed for the box.

@danlake7970 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't think pigtails count toward box fill factor. The calculation I use only account for wires entering or leaving the box. Each 14ga wire requires 2 cu. in., each 12ga wire requires 2.25 cu in, each switch requires 2, and receptacles are 2.25. Then, ALL grounds count as a single wire based on the largest size entering or leaving the box. Obviously though, more pigtails or extra ground runs to each element will make the box more crowded but I don't think the code factors that in. I'm interested in the reference though if it's otherwise. ETA: In his mid-run example, assuming 12ga wires, it would be 6 "wires" (2 on one hole, 2 on another, 1 ground, 1 receptacle). 6x2.25 = 13.5 cu in.

@edrodriguez665 2 жыл бұрын

Pig tails are a must ! But you guys said all the obvious. Best of luck

@surferdude642 2 жыл бұрын

When using a box with the internal screws for mounting to a stud, it helps to drill pilot holes. Hold the box flush with the drywall and drill through the plastic. This should keep the box from sliding in when driving screws at that angle. Obviously, you won't be able to hold the back of the box to prevent it from moving.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you you so much for the tip and advice! Have a great new year! 🙏🏽😊

@jeff427427427 2 жыл бұрын

The box sucking in was my biggest complaint with those smart boxes (ones with internal screws). I will be sure to predrilled next time thanks for the tip!

@YX4zf3 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊

@FrankcallmeniceFelix Жыл бұрын

I like the programing showing me since I cannot afford aelectrician.

@samanimeguy23 6 ай бұрын

Awesome...I've changed light fixtures but never did this😂😂😂

@tb-xy7lg 2 жыл бұрын

What does the other end of the wire connect into? I thought this video would show it being connected to the breaker box.

@laurensbluerose 9 ай бұрын

My question as well

@raymagarie9856 2 жыл бұрын

Your Shepard hooks that attach to the outlet should be installed in the same direction are the screws are tightened

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice! 🙏🏽

@AnimeOtakuDrew Жыл бұрын

This shows how to connect the new outlet to wires for both end of run and middle of run connections, but where's the part that shows how to connect the other end of the wire to the source you're working from? And how can you determine if the circuit you're working on can even handle the load of an additional outlet?

@Leeproeun 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊

@bongobill2000 2 жыл бұрын

I love using the the connectors….too much Romex in the box ….strip it farther for people watching that aren’t familiar

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏽

@joelsalgado5376 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome! 🙏🏽😊 thank you for watching!

@caonguyentinhxanh6676 2 жыл бұрын

So where the end connects to?

@brunorios7223 2 жыл бұрын

That particular metal box does not have to attach to stud. It can be attached to drywall with grip lock straps. I think some old timers call "Cincinnati strips"

@Coxfame 2 жыл бұрын

We call them F clips here down the south

@gman8260 2 жыл бұрын

@@Coxfame I've always heard they were called "battleships" as the two arms look like the funnels on a battleship.

@geniebegins6181 2 жыл бұрын

Your photo pic is showing both black and white cables of the same jackets connected is the same side 🤔

@dylan-nguyen Жыл бұрын

You installed the hot side J hooks backwards You wanna install them clockwise so when you tighten down the screws the J hooks get tighter instead of looser You also wanna use an ECX bit so you can fully torque down those screws. The Phillips won’t be an exact fit

@ivanwill 2 жыл бұрын

I don't need another electrical outlet anywhere. However, this video makes me want to install one, just because. Nice video as always... I will add, the thing I always find challenging, is getting all the wires into the respective box. Often afraid to rough up the wires. LOL

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

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@ivanwill 2 жыл бұрын

@@FixThisHouse this is brilliant, thanks!

@DonzFedora 2 жыл бұрын

you should show them the other end of the wire. Where does it go and it is hooked to get the power at the...

@TJ-kv3fv 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽

@diattydiatty2133 Жыл бұрын

Good job 👍 except the ground (naked) wire is a little too long and could touch either of the other two (hot and neutral) wires in the second case. That would be a short circuit.

@vinnytrieu1216 2 жыл бұрын

Where and how you connect to the main power?

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned! I’ll make a video on how to connect to power soon!

@hungtruong373 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I recently opened a acceptable in my kitchen,because I wanted to install a GFCI but I found Black,White Red wires and one ground had already connected in to the J box .so what is the Red wire for.and the red wire also connected to the hot side as same as black wire.thee

@FrankcallmeniceFelix Жыл бұрын

Can you put a icalled them themetal box on other metal wall or like acoolerwall

@charleszeigler3648 2 жыл бұрын

Can this be a Q&A ?

@Itsmenotyou1718 11 ай бұрын

Question I’m trying to add a new outlet up the wall but my circuit outlet that I want to use has 2 white 2 blacks and 2 ground can I pigtail my 3 wire to that circuit outlet or is it to much of a load that could cause it to burn or I’m I able to use a 5 level wago or wire nuts ?

@Mac3Ent 2 жыл бұрын

Could you please show a way to change a pull chain light to a switch?

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

I most definitely will! Please stay tuned 🙏🏽👍🏽

@ziure916 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video. Thank U it was informative. Can you cover how to add an outlet from an existing outlet. I'd like to understand the wiring on both ends. Much thanks.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Ofcourse! Stay tuned, I’ll make a video for you soon! 🙏🏽👍🏽😊

@peterscozzafava1253 Жыл бұрын

good info,but how do I take a outlet off a light switch?

@keithharrington8715 Жыл бұрын

To all: the National Electrical Code is the minimum requirements. To meet these requirements recepticles must be in certain locations..... To meet these requirements they must be 5 1/2 feet ot less on wall and not more than 18 inches away from the wall in the floor to count. There are spacing rules and wall length rules and more. But I want to mount a TV on the ceiling above my bed. Yes, this is okay, but will not count as far as required recepticles in your house.

@robinpeter145 Жыл бұрын

Make a video on how to convert a switch from 3way to 4way

@mrspeedy1011 2 жыл бұрын

What are key steps to change knob to tube wiring in an older home to get outlets grounded and updated?

@samcarbone4139 Жыл бұрын

Firstly you might have to change your service and panel. And then run all new feeds to the outlets and run new wires from outlet to outlet

@djbynite2806 8 ай бұрын

how do you jump boxes? i want to install an outlet but using the power from another outlet

@ljoehle 8 ай бұрын

Can I actually use the other wire mounts to go to the next outlet and not do that little jumper? That’s ok right?

@chrisscott541 10 ай бұрын

How do I know what receptacle to use coming off panel box?

@geoffreymills9932 2 жыл бұрын

So when local code says you can only have 12 points per 20amp breaker your saying it's OK to add 2 more ??

@user-sk9er8zf1b Жыл бұрын

When you say how many wires can be in a box, do you include the ground as a wire or just the two wire cables.

@surferdude642 11 ай бұрын

The ground wire counts as one allowance, so yes.

@charleszeigler3648 2 жыл бұрын

I have questions about removing a hard wiring with designated breaker to stove. I removed corrugated line with red,white,black,green. But there still those lines in the wall. So is there a way to reuse those lines for a110 outlet. Not sure if the old line is 110 or 220 will test tho. Thanks in advance

@williamwallace9826 Жыл бұрын

Red and black are both hot, white is neutral, green is ground. Either the red and white OR the black and white can be used for a 120-volt circuit. Red and black are 240 volts. If you use it for a 120 volt circuit, you will have to replace the double pole breaker in the panelboard with a single pole breaker.

@zackstrife4771 19 күн бұрын

Mines didn't have a ground I still connected them. Will anything happen

@maxiunboxing5842 2 ай бұрын

What happened if I mix commercial and residential outlets??

@lindifuller9113 2 жыл бұрын

I want to install coach lights on both sides of my garage. Is this something I can do myself?

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Yes most definitely! I made a specific video on this. Here is the link to the video : m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ntxiZL2oq66lfoU.html

@justinpaprzyca7650 5 ай бұрын

Where does the yellow wire originate? I can't just cut open my drywall and expect to find lose wires in there right?

@carlmax46 2 жыл бұрын

some wires incorrectly installed. they should wind clockwise around the screw! never counter-clockwise.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Great catch, thank you 🙏🏽! Was hard wiring looking through camera lens

@Ruthlessbone 2 жыл бұрын

How to properly paint a section that an electrical outlet has been applied to not make it look like new again? May you a do video on that? It seems that if you paint that small electrical outlet area with the same color that matches the wall you can still see like if it was touched up

@Chris.Rhodes 2 жыл бұрын

That all depends on the area. Usually my rule of thumb is, if it's bigger than 12" I'm painting the whole wall. Unless you havw the original paint, it's hard to paint match. You can mix the same paint code 5 different times, and atleast 2 or 3 will be different. You may not notice it, but as soon as you paint it next to old paint, you'll definitely see it. But usually your eyes can't distinguish one wall shade from another when it's a close color, so that's why I take an hour, and just paint the wall. You can always try to tint it to match, and use test pieces and hold them up to the original paint, but honestly, painting the wall is the easiest way to not see it.

@Ruthlessbone 2 жыл бұрын

@@Chris.Rhodes nice! Appreciate it 💯

@Chris.Rhodes 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ruthlessbone Yes sir...good luck!

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being such a great help Chris! You rock man! 😊👊🏽

@Chris.Rhodes 2 жыл бұрын

@@FixThisHouse no problem! I love the community of DIY'ers....if I can learn something, or teach something, it genuinely makes me happy. I love this stuff lol

@rohbari5049 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou brother, I have a living room and beds without lights, I been waiting for my friend supposedly for months, I get tired of promises, so I went to home depot and bought $700 of tools I want to do it my self, I have switches and aoutlits in the living room can I just get the power from the aoutlit and snick it to the sealing or I have to get power from attic box?

@keithharrington4595 2 жыл бұрын

Roh, I want to bring up a third solution. Any one can put a wire under a screw. The trick is to have the knowledge to do it right. In the video, he never pointed out that the wire insulation should not be under the screw. I hope he got it right, did not see. My solution, talk with some electricians in your area. A few dollars, a free meal, or a few beers might get you the knowledge and skills to do it to a safe level all by yourself.

@williamwallace9826 Жыл бұрын

@@keithharrington4595 After he snipped the ends off the wires he just stripped, my guess is that he had insulation under the screw heads. Which, as you mentioned, is not correct.

@williamwallace9826 Жыл бұрын

The steel box you showed is NOT designed for attachment to a stud. It doesn't have any tabs or ears for nailing.

@FKS1994 2 жыл бұрын

I just have a question. Is there a limit to the amount of receptacles you can continue adding under the same circuit?

@williamwallace9826 Жыл бұрын

Yes, except for one- and two-family dwellings. But the rule of thumb for houses is 10 outlets for a 20-amp circuit and 8 outlets for a 15-amp circuit.

@MarthaLopez-jf6hz 2 жыл бұрын

Can you show how to change smoke alarms please

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Ofcourse! Are you looking for battery or hard wire?

@tedmiller9659 11 ай бұрын

show connection from 3 way switch to connect a plug recpt

@hrhlyc329 2 жыл бұрын

There are 2 things didn't do right.1.while cut box hole we need cut to stud first to have correct edge then cut to other side of box. 2. unused screws on outlet, need to tied down.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Good tips! Thank you 🙏🏽

@johnc7321 6 ай бұрын

Huh? How do you connect to the existing line?

@laurensbluerose 9 ай бұрын

Dont know where I'd pull a yellow wire from the wall to connect the power to.

@ashleycarter2890 2 жыл бұрын

Lol damn all this I've been doing the pigtail and then attempt to screw it on. It is so much easier to screw the wires first then attach it to the wago

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

I was doing the same thing before too 😂🙏🏽

@mannyguillen3603 2 жыл бұрын

I probably missed it, but I am assuming you explained this is 20AMP breaker (in your example) and that you are running 12-2 but using a 15AMP receptacle or 15AMP breaker that your using 12-2 wiring?. Its probably okay depending on where you live but my OCD wants to keep wiring and receptacles uniform. I know this video was just for wiring....

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! For 15 amp breaker or power you can only use 14 gauge or 12 gauge . For 20 amp breaker or power you can use 12 or 10 gauge , but not 14 for its possible to overheat

@keithharrington8715 Жыл бұрын

Manny, your OCD may hurt you when learning electrical rules. There are so many exceptions and rules in other parts of the book that it is hard to keep track of everything. A prime example is 2020 Nec 210. 21.(3). Recepticle Rating. This section allows 15 amp recepticles on a 15 Amp breaker. A 20 Amp recepticle on a 20 Amp breaker and 2 or more 15 Amp recepticles on a 20 Amp breaker. Hope that helps.

@keithharrington8715 Жыл бұрын

@@FixThisHouse your statement has just a little error to it. Nec 210.19 demands the voltage at the outlet not drop by more than 3% from panel to recepticle. Yes, wires have a small resistance which uses up a small amount of voltage under Ohm's law. A transformer may be required for long runs, but most fixes simply involve stepping up the wire size. So, a long run, like to a boat dock or a run acrosd a large house may need bigger than 14 wire to make the voltage requirements. 2020 nec 110.14.(A). Points to a limit on screw terminals to no.10 wire. So a boat ramp run might need number 6 on a 15 Amp breaker with a terminal lug and swap to 10 or less in the boathouse.

@robertmungenast4193 2 жыл бұрын

good video but you should tighten down the unused screws

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice 🙏🏽😊

@sylviejenkins3530 2 жыл бұрын

Where did the wire come from that went into the new box?

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

That power is either coming from your breaker or another receptacle.

@aamirshahzad8060 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t have that much jacket inside the box. Against the code.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Great catch! Thank you 🙏🏽

@Cutelycaca 2 жыл бұрын

When I kill the power, I can still feel a charge on my fingers sometimes. Not too bad but it's there

@michaellee8838 2 жыл бұрын

Hi are you a licensed electrician?

@ram43x80 2 жыл бұрын

How or where did u get the power source from?

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! You cna get the power from another outlet or from the breaker. Please Make sure to check for permits and updated code in your area so you don’t exceed the amount you can add to you circuit.