How to Wire Multiple Outlets & Switches in 1 Box

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How to wire multiple switches and outlets in one electrical box. BE SURE ALL POWER IS OFF BEFORE DOING ANY ELECTRICAL PROJECT!
This 3 gang electrical box example (2 switches and one outlet) will show you how I brought power from an electrical panel, ran it into a 3 gang electrical box and then out to ceiling lights, can lights and 2 receptacles.
I am not a licensed electrician but I hope this will give you some basic practical information that will help you understand how I wired my barn.
If you are not comfortable working with electricity I encourage you to hire a licensed electrician to do your work. Electricity can be very dangerous to work with!
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Disclaimer:
Although I have been following these procedures for many years; I assume no liability for any damage that may occur to any person or property as a result of the information provided in this video. I take necessary precautions (that I am aware of) when working on these projects but that in no way implies or creates any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any kind of particular result. Any injury, damage or loss of any kind to anyone or their property or anything related to information in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Helping U Online (this video).

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@jamesr.dubose6469 2 ай бұрын

This was one of the most through and comprehensive KZfaq videos. I really enjoyed it.

@patricialawrence4868 5 ай бұрын

Thank you I finally can finish the electric in my bathroom.

@helpinguonline 5 ай бұрын

Great job!

@brandonguild1666 Ай бұрын

Thanks man. I followed your exact directions and it turned out perfectly. Edit: it’s hard to splice 5 wires together but I made it happen by just cutting off the ends and making them even.

@MsCindy2012 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was exactly what I needed to know to correct some wiring I found in my house.

@helpinguonline 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@ElseAyala 4 ай бұрын

Ok, thank u very much for this very informative and complete instruction. I had almost the same set up but in my kitchen. I must have stopped and restarted parts multiple times. But it kept it organized!🎉

@rosslawrence1806 5 ай бұрын

Thank you sir. Very well explained. Simple! Like KZfaq university should be 😉

@saltycreole2673 2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank God you made this video. I have to do exactly the same thing for two lights and an outlet on both sides of the kitchen.

@robertgomez5251 Жыл бұрын

Great video , You took all the mystery out of wiring two switches and an outlet into a 3 gang electrical box . Keep your videos coming .

@helpinguonline Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@hectoraparicio9106 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your Tutorial, I didn’t have a clue of how to install and wire a 3 game box. But thanks to you I did it Successfully!!! See you next time, God Bless!!!🙏

@helpinguonline 2 жыл бұрын

God Bless you too!

@josemendez613 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I’m currently on an electrician program of 12 weeks and your videos are so helpful I like how you explain step by step and go on codes 👍

@user-kx8zv4iv5k Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Really helped me wire my Barn. 😊

@helpinguonline Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@enriquetrillo520 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video you helped me out so much, I felt defeated until I saw your video, you explained it so well and you helped me hook up my bathroom. I appreciate you so much. Thank you again

@helpinguonline 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@christinafinch7377 2 жыл бұрын

you helped me so much!! thank you!!!

@raymond3722 2 жыл бұрын

Done very patiently thank you.

@helpinguonline 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for the visit

@jamesthompson8778 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I am adding the exact same thing in my girlfriend's basement.

@lawrencebechtel2759 2 жыл бұрын

Well done! Thank you. You make it look easy-👍

@helpinguonline 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@montamang837 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial , thanks

@2502860 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Let's say u have another outlet or outlet and light combo switch instead of 2 light switches. What should u do. I'm assuming need another white connected to those, like the first outlet u connected

@MarkRatermann Жыл бұрын

Pretty good. Running NM or Romex in a conduit is not the way to go. Clean job on the wiring though. I prefer a crimp on the ground wires, no pigtails needed that way. I do like that you pigtail the connections as opposed to connecting on the back of an outlet. I would run a deep metal box and plaster ring as opposed to the plastic box designed for Romex type wire.

@jeanfrancois7470 Жыл бұрын

Good job

@magalirodriguez7830 6 ай бұрын

So let’s say I would like one switch only to power these lights would I need a two toggle switch? Or just wire differently?

@rhondakendrick2563 Жыл бұрын

nice job thank u for in for

@sazuberi87 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Great video. Thanks for sharing. Is the same procedure possible with 3 switches and one outlet as well? (2 ceiling lights and one LED under cabinet lights switch).

@helpinguonline 2 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@helpinguonline 2 жыл бұрын

... and make sure the power is turned off before you begin any electrical work!

@jt4125 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Are ground wires necessary inside a plastic box? Also, I'm confused as to why so many pigtails were used here. For example, couldn't the grounds wires have just been as easily attached to each individual unit? I've never wired a box before, so I hope I can get an answer. Thanks.

@keithharrington4595 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you could loop the grounds around the individual terminals. It would be far easier to pigtail. It would be very difficult to stuff all those wires into the box. It would be very likely that one would touch a hot wire on the switch next to it. You would not find it until you test or apply power and the breaker never resets.

@changeyourenergy708 Жыл бұрын

Best one. Exactly what I needed to see. And that's all off of one 15 amp circuit?

@helpinguonline Жыл бұрын

correct

@markwoten6679 2 жыл бұрын

Would you have to have a GFCI instead of a basic outlet in that building?

@helpinguonline 2 жыл бұрын

Check with you local building inspection office (if you have one). Most areas require GFCI protection in outbuildings and garages. They will help protect you if there is any chance of moisture in your building.

@wesleywideman7185 2 жыл бұрын

Is this really accurate with all these pigtails? That just seems much more dangerous than just doing jumpers but I'm no electrician.

@keithharrington4595 2 жыл бұрын

The "pigtails" are jumpers. In this case they allow easier wire management to fit everything into the box.

@jimmcgrady4333 Жыл бұрын

Could you use a duplex switch instead of two separate switches?

@helpinguonline Жыл бұрын

sure

@montamang837 Жыл бұрын

Can we bring power from light fixture instead of bringing power from electrical panel?

@seabcarolan Жыл бұрын

Yes, assuming the power from the light fixture is not already controlled by a switch and the number of total outlets, lights and devices etc. on that breaker does not exceed 80% it's rating, i.e. 15 amp breaker total load must be less than 12 amps.

@MultiMaverix 2 жыл бұрын

And since the neutrals are pig tailed and going to the lights directly you don't need them on the switch as that's over kill?

@keithharrington4595 2 жыл бұрын

There are zero neutral terminals on the switch. The NEC prohibits switching the neutral. The only device that got a neutral was the recepticle. The grounds are required on each strap, each device.

@xringeagle Жыл бұрын

Why connect all the grounds together and then pigtail to the switches rather than connecting the grounds from each line directly to the switches?

@Ken-zn2bp 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried WAGO nuts?

@helpinguonline 2 жыл бұрын

Not to date... my sense is the old twisting of wires with a wire nut provide a better and more secure connection... not to say I wouldn't use them in the future though. The push in nuts sure look quick and easy

@lisasmith1850 Жыл бұрын

I find it confusing. Why does each wire need to be labelled? Aren't they all the same type?

@blakewright2000 2 жыл бұрын

Isn’t it against code to mess with a boxes fire rating? Drilling a hole completely throws away its rating

@kateconroy9060 2 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure that could be done without pigtailing.

@usmilitarytags194 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone else confused by all the damn pig tails? You have to be some kind of miracle worker to stuff all that wire into one box.

@UNCLERAJI 2 жыл бұрын

@MarkRatermann Жыл бұрын

@johndespard3477 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a bit confused about the grounds. Why splice 3 grounds, to one pigtail, then split it back into essentially the same original 3 wires? Why can't you just ground the 3 on the switches/receptacle to begin with?

@vero0992 2 жыл бұрын

I just had to do this today so it's fresh. You need to ground the switches for your lights/etc to the line ground, AND ground each Romex line going back out to each light/fan/whatever device to the line ground. If you just connect the ground for the switches to the line ground, you leave the Romex cables back to the devices out of the grounding equation. I hope that helps, pain to get it all in the box.

@derekbailey9894 Жыл бұрын

Im confused...but anyway I would've used a gfci outlet...u r not up to code

@surferdude642 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think you can drill holes or run conduit for plastic boxes. A 3 gang metal box and emt conduit would be my choice. All the other boxes should also be metal. There also is some controversy about running Romex in conduit as opposed to running individual THHN wires.

@keithharrington4595 2 жыл бұрын

Ted, 2020 NEC 547 for agricultural buildings EMT is not "permitted". Nonmetallic everything is permitted. So if a storage building....just like a garage. I am sure the building guys will make that call. I am not sure from the video.

@lonnieportwood2302 2 жыл бұрын

@keithharrington4595 2 жыл бұрын

For all:. Be careful of you verbage. If the building is just storage, it needs GFCI recepticles like a garage (all recepticles even 250 v) i.a.w. 2020 NEC 210.8.(A).(2). If it is an agricultural building it falls under 2020 NEC 547 for agricultural buildings. GFCI for 120 v outlets but may require wet covers for switches and recepticles and it discusses approved raceways (piping). And more.

@harveylong5878 Жыл бұрын

only if his area is on the 2020 NEC. some areas/states are still using older versions of the NEC, I know my area is

@waltershoenberger 2 жыл бұрын

Should you have not said " power off first. "

@warrenmichael918 4 ай бұрын

If you are worried about him shocking you through your computer , dont worry, he cant.

@robertbrading350 2 жыл бұрын

Your video was very misleading I’m not doing too outlets and two switches care to explain please why

@TheScorpionKing69 Жыл бұрын

Have to take the time to like subscribe and comment. My God after many many hours of trying to figure this thing out your video allowed me to get it right in minutes. Thank you so much sir. Great work. I truly appreciate you and this video you have posted. 🫡

@helpinguonline Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful to you… Thanks for the visit