How to Install Rough Electricity in New Construction

How to Install Rough Electricity in New Construction | Ask This Old House

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Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner wire her new basement that she’s in the process of turning into finished space.
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Time: 6 hours
Cost: $100 and up
Skill Level: Moderate
Tools List for Installing Rough Electricity:
Hammer
Drill
Lineman’s pliers
Shopping List:
New work electrical boxes
14/2 non-metallic cable
Cable staples
Wire nuts
Steps:
1. Running new electrical work usually requires a building permit. Consult with your local building department for more information.
2. Electrical boxes should be mounted 18” to center off the floor for outlets. Secure the nails in the boxes directly to the studs.
3. Code requires that from any point on the wall, an outlet should be within 6 feet. This is the minimum requirement.
4. Drill a hole in the center of every stud for running wire.
5. Unroll the 14 gauge cable to flatten it, then feed it through the holes in the studs. Run enough wire to reach each box and have some extra slack for working.
6. Attach the cable within 6” of the box using a cable staple.
7. Strip 8” of sheathing off the wire and feed it into the box.
8. In boxes with multiple conductors, splice the bare ground wires together and cap with a green wire nut, leaving one bare wire exposed.
9. Mount an electrical box at 48” to center from the floor for a light switch.
10. Run a wire from the outlet, through the switch box, to the first light fixture. From there, connect the other fixtures with wire.
11. Attach the wires for the lights to ceiling joists with a cable staple.
12. Connect the wires to the light fixtures.
13. Secure the light fixtures in place.
14. Tie the feed wire from the closest outlet to the circuit panel. Ensure power is of
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@PastorGooch 4 жыл бұрын

Whoever chose the thumbnail picture knew what they were doing

@hoodhomesgardens 4 жыл бұрын

Lol, exactly why I picked this video...

@jonnyfish76 4 жыл бұрын

Forreal

@MrJawnyNumFive 4 жыл бұрын

Hmmm...naw, I really want to learn, rough riding electricity... Ahh, maybe a tad bit. I was thinking of riding something else. 😇 Gheez, I feel like such a perv.

@benjaminkline4855 4 жыл бұрын

She said boyfriend, not husband, she's still on the market!

@Kammfrank82 4 жыл бұрын

@@benjaminkline4855 lmao

@dustinbergeron7508 4 жыл бұрын

Speaking as an electrician from Louisiana everything he said is 100% correct. The only thing I wish he would have mentioned is the type and correct wire to use. For most applications you can use either 14 gauge or 12 gauge. We typically use 14 gauge because it is easier to work with. The wire we use is called non metallic (NM) romex. For receptacles and single pole switches we use 2 wire with ground. For 3 way switches we use 3 wire with ground. For 4 way switches we use 4 wire with ground. What they used is called 14/2 with ground NM romex

@TheRoadTaken 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dustin. Precisely the information I was looking for.

@sendeth 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent additional info

@kerryknight4612 2 жыл бұрын

I will say this. Your building standards in the USA are much lower than in Australia. In Oz we would NEVER run cable or pipes around the wall as shown in this (and other) video. The cable or pipes would travel above the top plate and go down to the outlets. It's done this way so you know, and I do mean KNOW, where the wires and pipes are for when (or if) you need to cut into the wall.

@steveloux4709 2 жыл бұрын

@@kerryknight4612 your code book says you cannot run the cables horizontally in the wall? Or are you saying in your observation that just isn’t the practice? I’m not sure you have convinced anyone here that your method is inherently a safer installation.

@kerryknight4612 2 жыл бұрын

@@steveloux4709 Of course it's safer. You know that the cable or pipe goes straight up. You know that you only have to be careful in the vertical zone above the outlet. Compare that to not knowing where cable or pipe is run, how can it not be safer? Explain to me how random holes drilled through support studs, which also weakens the stud, is safer. This isn't a shot at the contractor. He's just doing what he was taught. It's the teaching that's the problem. It's as I said, higher standards. If any sparky presented work like that to an inspector in Oz they would be lucky to keep their licence.

@ThePowerGeek 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the demonstration of the proper use of an adjustable hammer at 3:31 😂

@CharlesLumia 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott! I'm confident enough to not shock myself or burn the house down now. Wish me luck everyone!

@beerbeforebreakfast 5 жыл бұрын

Made for tv not profit

@rubenvarela4077 5 жыл бұрын

Good luck

@philzrad 5 жыл бұрын

"Call in an inspector" haha, that's a good one TOH.

@DctorSkillz1 5 жыл бұрын

I can confirm. I know her boyfriend and they have no plans to call an inspector. Since the taping of the show, they have already put up drywall.

@JoniAntonio 5 жыл бұрын

Dr. Skillz lmao! Snitch!

@a0flj0 5 жыл бұрын

Not a good idea. Guaranteed insurance problems. The more so if something bad really happens.

@markdog3355 5 жыл бұрын

Building inspection is about taxes - not safety or compliance. Otherwise inspectors and communities would have liability for what they "sign off" on. I can list 20+ violations in my house that the inspector approved. (I suspected he barely glanced around during the "inspection".) There is an approved plumbing inspection sticker on my furnace, right below a heating duct with a hole cut in it, and a pex water line coming out of it. I'm not a licensed contractor, but i suspect plastic water lines hacked into round metal heat ducts isn't allowed. I am the original owner, so i know this is original work. This is just the "funniest" of the violations. I have no recourse - the city has approved the work, and they can't be held responsible, and because the city approved it, the contractors involved are protected. Taxes...no other purpose.

@mikeclarke3005 4 жыл бұрын

@@DctorSkillz1 Where I am, Inspector not required, Person can do their own wiring residential no permit on a job like that (Someone can help you do it but not do it for you unless licensed, but no permit, no one does unless new or major Reconstruction.

@-carlos-danger1891 2 жыл бұрын

I never get tired of watching professionals hammer things with side cutters.

@HardHeadMilitary 2 жыл бұрын

I nail all my boxes with my linesman pliers

@-carlos-danger1891 2 жыл бұрын

@@HardHeadMilitary I honestly wasn't being sarcastic. I've countersunk countless nails with a number 3 robbie.

@HardHeadMilitary 2 жыл бұрын

@@-carlos-danger1891 I did not think you were, most of my buddies do the same thing. There is a show off with his fancy tool belt, that keeps a hammer with him tho 🤣🤣

@-carlos-danger1891 2 жыл бұрын

@@HardHeadMilitary Hahahahaha. There's always one in the group.

@caelanrugar5 2 жыл бұрын

electricians use Klein's as a hammer. He did use the wrong side though for hammering you need to use the opposite side so you don't mess up the rivet.

@oldrustycars 4 жыл бұрын

"When you need a hammer, anything within arms reach becomes one."

@pkliot 3 жыл бұрын

It's a plamer, part plier part hammer...

@fashioncorpse 3 жыл бұрын

"Hammer" is probably the most common use for a pair of linesman's pliars

@tricklicker69 3 жыл бұрын

If one of my Apprentice grabbed my Kline lineman pliers to use for a hammer it would be a/day on the job

@tricklicker69 3 жыл бұрын

Where does this old house find these rookie electricians and put them in front of a camera good Lord especially all the homes are back East what code do they use back East I don't know that we have some special in California but the quality of work is sure superior here then it is on this TV show this old house

@gerardshorticultureculture7579 5 жыл бұрын

Awww '" new work" something about running wire opens up so many possibilities

@dthorne4602 Жыл бұрын

Probably the most watched TOS video every day. Wonderful.

@masspyro5167 4 жыл бұрын

I swear to god, Ive been watching a ton of these videos since Im home on quarantine and this electrician more often than not always does a project for a nice looking girl

@devo076 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should become an electrician, bro.

@devo076 3 жыл бұрын

@FRED RAINIER is your opinion valid if you like Nickelback?

@bwallace9369 3 жыл бұрын

Electricians know what sparks peoples attention to a video.

@deckmonkey1459 3 жыл бұрын

@@devo076 Do you assholes have to continue to bring up Nickleback and embarrass Canada? We're sorry.

@rsprockets7846 3 жыл бұрын

Uhh it's a sham setup where they get an aspiring actress. To do the segment Monday in heck she's the homeowner

@truepatriot8751 5 жыл бұрын

*Every time I hear that intro music. I know I'm going to learn some thing new*

@stacyhackney6100 3 жыл бұрын

So neat and fun to see. Thank you.

@willd3808 3 жыл бұрын

this girl and the one that wants a new sink, are probably the two best looking ones ever on the show ;)

@bradandmandy0208 3 жыл бұрын

Dont forget the girl that wanted under cabinet lighting and the girl that wanted to upgrade cabinet hinges

@walterbrunswick 2 жыл бұрын

"ma'am I do my own plumbing"

@julianreverse 4 ай бұрын

The sink OK girl is no. 1 with 2.5 million views

@007KrausBean 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. If there is one thing that scares me the most about construction and home repair, it's electrical. I know it is fairly simple, but the thought of what it can do to my home if it goes bad is so scary. I want to learn more about it so I can handle more than just hanging ceiling fans and lights, and changing out outlets and switches. Wiring help is great. Thanks for posting.

@mynameisnotimportant2854 Жыл бұрын

Plumbing scares me the most

@gregre052 7 ай бұрын

@@mynameisnotimportant285490's

@DanFilipi 3 жыл бұрын

I love how these videos give only just enough information to get into trouble. I’m getting more calls lately to fix homeowner mistakes and to finish projects like this.

@faisal-ca 2 жыл бұрын

@RL CL As a homeowner of multiple properties you want to hear the screw ups left by men?

@faisal-ca 2 жыл бұрын

@RL CL a self reflecting man.

@faisal-ca 2 жыл бұрын

@RL CL you sound like a Troll.

@surreygeorge11 2 жыл бұрын

I ran a successful business for 14 years fixing the mistakes of 'experts'.

@ervinlosha1333 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I have worked as an electrician's helper for 2 months and there is no way anyone inexperienced can do a complicated wiring project just by looking at KZfaq videos.

@bigjay7433 4 жыл бұрын

If you put your plugs and Lights on different circuits, when you plug something in and trip the breaker you still have lights to see.

@MasterChief-sl9ro 3 жыл бұрын

You do that. You will have a panel full of Piggy back Breakers.. Why they design each circuit to carry 1600 watts...Not too mention the extra cost in wire and labor....

@BudaMac 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Is everything in series? so if one trips the rest will to?

@ELIRAXPRT 3 жыл бұрын

yeah I was taught that too but never see in in production homes . It can be more work and material which means more money and less profit

@joedaddy8044 3 жыл бұрын

My nigga...👍🏼

@joedaddy8044 3 жыл бұрын

@@MasterChief-sl9ro think about it .. you plug in one space heater and your precious circuit is just about max and who cares about tandem breakers? At least its protected and if space is an issue buy a bigger panel granted you have pleanty of service and correct feeder to handle the load . Easy fix. Always plan ahead not just what you currently need

@jackoshea687 3 жыл бұрын

When you use side utters to nail in staples make sure you use the side that doesn’t pivot .

@troyqueen9503 4 жыл бұрын

Lets get that box mounted 🙊

@erniehenshaw4161 3 жыл бұрын

Immediately@@@@@@@

@Juanperez-bu9hb 3 жыл бұрын

@@erniehenshaw4161 from a switch can i get power of another switch ?

@Juanperez-bu9hb 3 жыл бұрын

Can i get power of another switch?

@rogerwhiting9310 3 жыл бұрын

Swine... lol

@Rokits-realm 3 жыл бұрын

excellent video. I am doing this in a studio I am building for the first time. Loads of help. Thank you both.

@Femur15 2 жыл бұрын

I just installed 3 new boxes and receptacles in my garage. None of the studs had square edges, they were all rounded and I had a hard time keeping the boxes even on the studs to keep the reveal for drywall.

@lal12 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting how different the standards are here in Germany, the used cables and the outlet boxes look quite different too. We usually drill a big round hole in the board before it comes up to the dry wall, then the cables are just pulled through, and later a round outletbox is placed and fixiated with 2 screws in the hole. Also we have a different color scheme of the different wires and ground is isolated too. We also have no wire nuts as far as I know instead we use a terminal strip or nowadays often spring-loaded terminals, which he calls push in connectors on the lamp.

@robertopics 2 жыл бұрын

If the ground is ran thru conduit, then the ground is isolated.

@samuelt2072 5 жыл бұрын

It's always so nice to be able to do your work on new construction. I know (of, at least) one woman that's an electrician, and she says she seems spend half her time on jobs where she's on her back, in a fourteen inch high crawl space, pushing herself along with her elbows and feet, with big hairy spiders crawling all over. How come by we don't get to see that on these shows? Added 9/28/18: Holy crap, there's a lot of experts out there!! Amazing that anyone else can get anything done... right! Remember, the "code" is the MINIMUM requirement; anything beyond that is usually (!) okay, too. As for the inspector: better get that green tag because if anything goes wrong, no matter who did the work, the homeowners insurance might not cover it. (Note: even the inspector gets it wrong sometimes)

@samuelt2072 5 жыл бұрын

@@chrisfi3d A big 10-4

@walterbrunswick 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisfi3d feminist spotted

@joseph-ine452 8 ай бұрын

Outstanding. Great work !!!

@johndeneen980 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding job!

@torodaman 3 жыл бұрын

Dam I need an electrician helper that looks like her...Wow..!

@southerncoinhunter 5 жыл бұрын

Easy way to make sure receptacles are the same height off the floor is to cut a piece of scrap lumber from the bottom of the first receptacle installed to the floor. We did this after I flooded in 2016 when re-wiring my house. Took about two hours

@timjensen5252 3 жыл бұрын

it took two hours to cut a piece of scrap lumber?

@walterbrunswick 2 жыл бұрын

@@timjensen5252 they went at it with a dull beaver 😅

@PJBonoVox 2 жыл бұрын

@@timjensen5252 🤣😂

@spencerwyche2552 4 ай бұрын

Most hammers are 16 inches, in Maryland thats the standard height from the bottom equalling 20 inches to the top of the box.

@southerncoinhunter 4 ай бұрын

It took 2 hours to mount the receptacles

@laospot 3 жыл бұрын

This Old House stepping up their game.

@jackprick9797 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks.

@conor8321 5 жыл бұрын

Never seen that green wire nut. Thats ideal and a nice marette.

@godbluffvdgg 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they've only been around for over 20 years and they're in every electrical supply...

@Engineerboy100 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job, clear and easy to follow. Thanks, and yes, nice thumbnail ;)

@HiltonRalphs 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting. In South Africa we have to crimp the Earth wires together and we have separate circuits for plugs (15A) and lights (10A). Heavy duty appliances such as aircons, pool motors and geysers run off 20A MCBs.

@justgivemethetruth 2 жыл бұрын

4:00 - Wiring ground together with special light green wire nut with single output wire. I never saw this before ... this actually told something I did not know.

@poisonfortheweak 2 ай бұрын

Yeah I found that out recently as well, and it’s a good thing because I’m about to do a wiring project and I cannot STAND making pigtails- especially for the amount of things I’m going to have to be wiring- with a short time frame.

@butcher5283 4 жыл бұрын

We “need lights and electricity down here” Well the good thing is I can get you both. I am Scott master electrician and I always show up when you need a little shocka in your basement

@rsprockets7846 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Deduction

@1806StoneHouse 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing TOH!! I’m literally doing this now on my project!! It’s not new construction.. but, I’m sure I can use some of this information to better my install!! Thanks

@joeweber7051 5 жыл бұрын

that's crazy, I just finished watching your latest video before I clicked on this one. The wiring work on your place is looking good!

@kingcho8922 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great

@javiergiraldez1647 3 жыл бұрын

Love your Electrician Hammer.....

@tphill66 4 жыл бұрын

Being the son of a long time electrician first lesson he taught me if the wire is hot or not always start with ground then neutral then hot. Idk why but watching him do the lights bugged me haha

@thekosmokramer 4 жыл бұрын

phillips11! your gonna want that ground so if anything goes wrong you arent the circuit

@tphill66 4 жыл бұрын

Kosmo Kramer that’s why I start with the ground..... that’s what I said..

@thekosmokramer 4 жыл бұрын

phillips11! lol i know i jus posted incase someone didnt understand

@Bludcharg4214 4 жыл бұрын

I know right I hate when people do that

@jackdolah2031 3 жыл бұрын

We need more of her on this old house 🔥❤️❤️❤️🔥

@lidanasab9767 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vin

@abrahamvaro1637 5 жыл бұрын

he is the best,thanks.

@jayden707 5 жыл бұрын

I wish i could have that many outlets i only have 2 in my bedroom and i have a Gaming PC. Extension cords yay

@TheLouisianan 4 жыл бұрын

Seriously. My house was built in 1956 back when they didn't think anyone would ever mount a 40lb black and white TV above the fireplace haha.

@owjfabrication6822 4 жыл бұрын

Let’s be honest u didn’t come to this video to learn about “how to install rough electricity in a house” 😂

@daijoubu4529 4 жыл бұрын

I actually did, the rest is icing on the cake :D

@chrisgast 4 жыл бұрын

Actually, I DID. I will admit - the pretty lady did help.

@Gabester64 4 жыл бұрын

lets be honest bf and her will be doing a lot of "studying" in that room.

@vagabaassassina3461 3 жыл бұрын

I did!!!

@LeslieDugger 3 жыл бұрын

Weird comment

@engdarfatgalalyelectrical1076 2 жыл бұрын

Nice and useful information I hope to be healthy and safe

@Btknows75 10 ай бұрын

lovely set of boxes

@Faruk651 9 ай бұрын

you pervert.

@davidadame1313 5 жыл бұрын

lmao typical electrician using pliers as a hammer. I do the same

@TheOtherBill 5 жыл бұрын

Do you also use your hammer as a box height gauge? I think every residential guy does that.

@Marcel_Germann 5 жыл бұрын

And damaging the pliers with that. Especially if you hit with the wide side where the joint is. The joint will deform and block the pliers. Then you've paid for the seconds you've won not using the hammer by buying a new pair of pliers.

@jrock865 5 жыл бұрын

Marcel Germann hit on the open jaw side

@Marcel_Germann 5 жыл бұрын

Jon Clabo During my apprenticeship I was taught to use always the proper tool for a job.

@jrock865 5 жыл бұрын

Marcel Germann we all were, but who hasn't used them to beat with just once or twice.

@jeremymenning56 3 жыл бұрын

0:08 "We're hoping to turn it into a study." Walks into a room full of studded walls... Achievement unlocked

@glenfdoss 2 жыл бұрын

She has skills you go girl

@tresslerj1985 3 жыл бұрын

I am allways amazed at American electrics.

@PollardGeorge 5 жыл бұрын

Since this room is to be an office or a den, I would spec out double outlets at the places a desk or TV might go, to avoid using outlet multipliers. TVs require 3 or 4 plug-ins (TV, cable box, DVD player, game console) and computers need as many (computer, monitor, printer, external hard drive, lamp).

@misfiresandflattires6874 5 жыл бұрын

External hdd's get power from usb now.. No one is using those relics with separate adapters :)

@Engineer9736 5 жыл бұрын

I would never have placed the outlets like this in the first place. First think how the room will be used and where furniture goes. Based on that choose the outlet locations. The way they did it in this video there will always be extension cords laying through the room.

@EpilepsyWarning 5 жыл бұрын

@@Engineer9736 bro stfu no they wont lmao

@MatthewSchrenk 5 жыл бұрын

All those should be on a surge power strip anyway.

@Engineer9736 5 жыл бұрын

EpilepsyWarning I didn’t write anything about a “they” ? Learn how to English.

@MyGoogleYoutube 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad he finally found his hammer.

@douglasgreaves188 4 жыл бұрын

Safe isolation, bit of tape, fool proof. UK we run cable in zones, vertical or horizontal to outlet. So you know where you can put shelves, pictures ect.

@Jeff-xy7fv 5 жыл бұрын

At 2:30 - May I suggest a right-angle drill? I find those MUCH easier to drill studs with when running cables.

@hibbyasold 3 жыл бұрын

do you not have safe zones in the States ? over here in the UK, we must run all wiring horizontally or vertically in line with the outlets/switches, so in the future, people will know where the wiring in the walls runs, by looking at the accessory positions.

@csimet 2 жыл бұрын

No, but it is common practice to run all horizontal paths at a consistent height... usually halfway between the outlet and switches, so approx. 30-32" typically. There is no code requirement, so it can vary.

@RobertLeBlancPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

“Everything’s wide open and the studs are exposed.” 😊

@mrjason9382 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for shareing

@Johnthedagger Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure hammering a retaining clip with a pair of pliers was frowned upon in shop class but hey, they got a job with This Old House and I'm still wiring houses😁

@72strand 5 жыл бұрын

Always drill the hole in the stud, in center of the stud.

@beerbeforebreakfast 5 жыл бұрын

If their stids held weight from above it would matter more. But why wouldn't you just keep it consistent i say. Middle is best.

@MoneyManHolmes 5 жыл бұрын

True I think the code says the wire has to have 1.5” of wood on either side of it. Or maybe that’s when it’s stapled to the stud... anyway, drilling in the middle is definitely best. It looks like her big azz drill was not allowing her to drill straight on, but it looks close enough.

@72strand 5 жыл бұрын

The Brown RAT it has do with structure. If the hole is in the middle it makes for a stronger stud.

@Inkdraft 5 жыл бұрын

Also, the side of the stud that faces the room should have a metal plate over where the wiring hole goes through so a nail can't inadvertently be driven through the stud into the wire.

@chaser9363 5 жыл бұрын

why drill holes at all there's dead space behind the studs just staple to the backside LOL

@WojciechP915 3 жыл бұрын

I was minding my own business, watching tile installation videos when this thumbnail comes outta nowhere!

@kristinminner1453 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and the steps noted in the description. I'm wondering if there's a certain height you used for drilling the holes in the studs for running the wire around the room? Seems like code would dictate that. Also, are metal plates required to protect the Romeo running through the studs? I found our wires were protected that way, so wonder if that is also dictated by local building codes?

@calvinjohannsen6519 Жыл бұрын

A nail protector (metal plate) is only required if the hole is less than 1 1/4” from edge of stud on the drywall side. An inspector would call that out if needed. There is no requirement on height of hold drilling (from my knowledge). I’ve watched a lot of wiring videos… and there are some good ones about least amount of height possible on horizontal runs because wire/cable waste adds up on vertical runs down to outlet box.

@Fr4nkSanchez 2 жыл бұрын

Do you need to use NM sheathed flat cable or can you use single wires through a conduit and still comply with specs?

@TheMingilator 4 жыл бұрын

its very interesting to see the difference between UK and US wiring conventions, for example there's no way in the UK that the cable would allowed to be run like that, it would have to be in a vertical or horizontal run from box to box or box to permisable zone within a path that is the wdith or height dimensions of the box, lighting and outlets would be on different circuits and of course outlets are switched and (usually) coinnected as part of a ring although spurs are used, also no wire nuts and no exposed earth wire (we use earth sheathing over the earth)

@harveygibbons1113 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! And we wouldn’t strip the wires that much! That length is way to excessive! I don’t know why they need them that long

@tambourvideo 2 жыл бұрын

The main reason for the difference is the US uses half the voltage in homes that the UK uses. Our 240V is only for a few appliances like laundry or an electric range, and is run via two 120V hots in different phases. Is the UK 240V in one hot or two?

@TheMingilator 2 жыл бұрын

@@tambourvideo our 240v is live to neutral as opposed to 2 phase, is the hot to hot phase angle 180 degrees in the US

@steveloux4709 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMingilator yes. Two 120v lines 180 degrees apart create a 240v circuit in North America. (A 240v transformer is tapped at its mid point to create a neutral). There are other voltage configurations and 3- phase power, but this is what is in 95% of dwellings. As was pointed out, our electrical systems are so different from one another, I’m not sure we’re qualified to tell one another which installation methods are superior.

@harborcbs 3 жыл бұрын

Why wire everything in that room with one 15 amp circuit? Lights and receptacles? What if they want to plug in a space heater? If they wanted to they could have at least used 12 wire and a 20 amp breaker. I would have run 2 circuits 15 amp for the lighting and a 20 for the receptacles.

@billsmith9249 3 жыл бұрын

With the breaker box right there I probably would have added a few 20a outlets as well and put the lighting on a separate circuit also.

@bearpruett6797 3 жыл бұрын

I was looking for this comment. TOH is always using 14/2 for everything when even a master electrician should know that you never use 14/2 for receptacles.

@peternotarfrancesco2614 3 жыл бұрын

And shouldn’t you install “nail plates “ over the holes drilled through the studs at least in my area that’s the practice?

@electricaf365 2 жыл бұрын

Let’s play “what if”

@electricaf365 2 жыл бұрын

@@bearpruett6797 master electricians use 14 for outlets all day every day

@mikealcorta9111 2 жыл бұрын

Hello!! Sorry how I can installing the new outlet if my Sheetrock wall is ready done. Because I don’t have idea if I need used the drill or just cut the wall? Thank you

@heroknaderi 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed it 😎

@majorpain8620 4 жыл бұрын

So easy to be an electrician outside of Chicago, all conduit around here

@clickbait7322 4 жыл бұрын

For.real.... Hernandez Electric Chicago..👌

@istartedajoke973 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe you will get metallic cable to use in Chicago some day

@justincase6655 4 жыл бұрын

Also no metal plate covers for where the wire goes through the studs

@nikolaibreckenridge2287 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't need a plate if the hole for the wire is in the middle of the stud. Installing drywall on the stud, you shouldn't be using longer than 2 inch screw for this. Still plenty of space.

@ericnortan9012 3 жыл бұрын

you only need nail plates if the wire is less than 1.25" from the face of the stud. Standard drywall screws are 1.25".

@aabad25aa 3 жыл бұрын

Now with how people use electrical in 2020. 14/2 is not recommended for outlets and light Circuit combined. But instead use a dedicated 12/2 for outlets and dedicated 14/2 for light Circuit. Because for the winter, home owners will use a 1500w space heat and cause an overload in that room

@electricaf365 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know who told you that

@bert1913 8 ай бұрын

Those are really nice

@toms7947 4 жыл бұрын

This guy reminds me of " The situation" from Jersey Shore.

@spikefivefivefive 4 жыл бұрын

- More like Bobby Cannivale without hair

@MEDICx87 4 жыл бұрын

More like Johnny Sins about to "Install Rough"

@michaeltristan86 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking Mr. Clean or Steve Wilkos from Jerry Springer.

@mae2759 3 жыл бұрын

Imhotep from The Mummy

@qmyers367 3 жыл бұрын

When your girlfriend is also the boyfriend...

@LordOfNothingham 3 жыл бұрын

He's there. Just upstairs on the Playstation.

@theunissteyn9219 2 жыл бұрын

I love the hammer!!!!

@Nill757 3 жыл бұрын

Surface mount LED fixtures are at least 5x cheaper than those cans. Can wire em with low voltage now.

@efrains54 4 жыл бұрын

For a minute I thought it was Vin Diesel. 🤣

@keithf5236 4 жыл бұрын

is there an advantage (or is it code) of drilling through the studs to run the wire horizontally around the room vs. having them come through the ceiling and down to the outlets? Also, I would appreciate seeing the entire method of running outlet cables. Video just showed you jumping from one to another and then hammering in the wire staple, how are all of them tied together and are they connected in pairs in the breaker box? EDIT - I see further in, all outlets are jumped together and one main runs to a breaker. I assume the amp load is sufficient for the 8 outlets?

@313keiko1 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@philipkhung1458 3 жыл бұрын

how come you used the same size cable for lights as you did for power ?

@Fireship1 5 жыл бұрын

Use 12 ga wire for outlets vs 14 ga. Wire outlets and lights on separate circuits so you don’t pop a breaker and black out the whole room. The panel is right there. Running lights and outlets separate would be easy peasy. And where are your metal protection plates at all the stud holes. When they hang the drywall they WILL pop a screw into that Romex!

@MusicByJC 5 жыл бұрын

I don't know shit about electrical but that idea just makes sense. Blow a fuse on the outlets and your lighting doesn't go out. I don't think I have ever lived anyplace where the lights and outlets were on different circuits. Probably has something to do with cost and time to do it right.

@a0flj0 5 жыл бұрын

Has more to do with thinking. Even if code doesn't require it, it's almost exactly the same amount of work - you spend more time making all connections than laying the wire, and the only overhead is laying the wire.

@Fireship1 5 жыл бұрын

Florin Jurcovici Exactly! And what a lot of people forget is that code is the MINIMUM standard. With a little planing and time, you can usually do better then the minimum standard.

@notajp 5 жыл бұрын

Any time I do my own wiring, I always put lighting on a separate breaker. It just never made sense to me not to keep lights separate from my outlets. For lighting circuits, I’ll use 14ga, but all outlets get 12ga. But then most of my lighting is LED, so 15 amps is plenty.

@tillison23459 5 жыл бұрын

Code is different everywhere. A hole in the center of the stud is fine. If the hole is less than an inch and a quarter from the face of the stud on either side it needs a nail plate. 12 wire is used for kitchen and dining plugs. 14 gauge for every other receptacle. Also, we wire up to 16 devices on one circuit. EVERY circuit must go on an arc fault. This is all Florida electrical code though so it may be different elsewhere

@justgivemethetruth 5 жыл бұрын

Does the main buss wire that circles the room have to be at any particular height. For all the receptacles 18" from the floor, why have the feeder lines going around the room at 3 feet high and you have to waste maybe 4 feet of wire going down and back up again?

@electricaf365 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 oh boy

@cmmartti 2 жыл бұрын

Electrician is too lazy to stoop down to drill holes... There's no reason to put them that high.

@uncleval1250 2 жыл бұрын

I paused the video and just watched the thumbnail for 20 mins 🤠👍

@darwinbodero7872 2 жыл бұрын

So satisfying. Back when these videos taught people stuff

@joedaddy8044 3 жыл бұрын

Dedicated circuit for lighting would be optimal, possibly 2 circuits for power

@ericnortan9012 3 жыл бұрын

with that many receptacles 2 circuits would be best, especially at 15 amps

@rsprockets7846 3 жыл бұрын

A pc and home entertainment center too

@bkoz319 5 жыл бұрын

no pressure treated bottom plate?

@passivesolarhousingcoop1903 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding job! Never call the inspector.

@optimusprime1634 3 жыл бұрын

What height are you drilling the hole for the wires?

@rkalla 4 жыл бұрын

I'm laughing to myself thinking if she had started "my boyfriend and I..." and dude just goes "f this" and walks back off set and leaves.

@daakrolb 3 жыл бұрын

HAAAAAA HA HA HA dude yes! LOL!!

@tmuxor 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@luismonroyRealtor 3 жыл бұрын

shortest episode ever lmao

@Lewdacris916 3 жыл бұрын

Why do women feel the need to immediately announce they are taken, ego boost or they sense flirtation lol.

@lovethyneighbor2481 2 жыл бұрын

Lmfao

@IceCreamJones42069 3 жыл бұрын

“The wiring inspector” lol

@mikespalaceofdowntime4773 4 жыл бұрын

So cool

@MrJmack46 3 жыл бұрын

Yellow Romex 12 AWG White Romex 14 AWG ... I like my outlets on 12 AWG.

@hbarnes2489 5 жыл бұрын

does america not have wiring zones?

@thomast8539 4 жыл бұрын

Two things - don't use pliers as a hammer and hold the hammer further down the handle for better driving of nails and staples.

@waseemsells5378 4 ай бұрын

Should you have gone through the floor joists? Even though stealing is being used, someone can drill through if using drywall for the ceiling.

@cesaru3619 7 ай бұрын

well done, the real pro way

@saintpatrickmaloney7176 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry here is my question. If your Plugs trip the lights also go out? That DB box looks big enough for 2 circuit barkers. why don't you run a separate feed for the lights? the nearest Light fitting is rite above your head.

@electricaf365 2 жыл бұрын

Plugs 🔌?

@spencerwyche2552 4 ай бұрын

Because its not necessary the "receptacles"(not plugs) and thebkights will only pull about 5 or so amps,if that.Why waste wire,time,and breakers?If you had to purchase this material, you wouldn't have asked this question 😂

@saintpatrickmaloney7176 4 ай бұрын

So cost is a factor instead of convenance? @@spencerwyche2552 Sounds lazy to me. An extra R1500 would not hurt my pocket, if i have to stump my toe against the coffee table on the way to look for the circuit braker that tripped. 😖😖😂 Extra 1.5mm red R55 extra 1.5mm Black R55 Extra 1.5mm Ground R55 10A Circuit braker R1335 Labour R FREE

@BeaterJeep 4 жыл бұрын

I’m here to actually learn something, but I can’t help admire how cute she is.

@panama-sx2oh 5 жыл бұрын

very good video im electrician here in ny why not run separate outlet n light homeruns

@michaelcampbell5849 2 жыл бұрын

What are the measurements from blue receptacles box to the Drill holes running the wires through?

@spencerwyche2552 4 ай бұрын

As an electrician, I normally drill my hokes 30 inches from the bottom of the floor,and my receptacles are 16 inches to the bottom of the receptacle.

@meawreg 3 жыл бұрын

@2:20 when using auger bits with a cordless drill the way she's doing it I'd suggest putting right hand on the battery and the left hand on the grip with your pinky on the trigger. look when she drills which direction the drill wants to twist.... those are "wrist breaker" bits @2:35 omg the angle of that drill... you might as well of just gone behind the stud with the wire lol @4:14 you shouldn't roll the wires back in the box like that cause a sheet rockers rotozip most likely will hit those wires, and now you got a "nic" in the wire....and barley enough room to make a fix if you have to cut and tap. Push the wires in the box like an accordion that way the very end of the wire only gets damaged .. maybe. @6:44 jesus whoever wired that panel needs to not do that anymore. @7:08 "the wiring inspector" hahahahahhaahah you mean "electrical inspector" my corrections to the project: 1) use #12awg for the receptacles, people dont understand that they are allowed to use #14awg for outlets... but with the way technology is going it's not recommended, and never underestimate someone putting in a small A/C unit. Also break up power in the room to 2 circuits and the wiring to the first outlet from the breaker, run 12/3 for "future expansion" 2) you're turning this room into a hang out or study? I'd put different lighting in if I was you, can lights have thermal overload protectors and currently with certain LED bulbs they like to flicker sometimes. hell crown mold lighting would be amazing in that place with white walls. 3) Since it's not a living space you're not required to have a AFCI "AFCIs are required on all 120-volt, single-phase circuits that are 15 to 20 amps supplying receptacles in all dwelling rooms. If for example, your basement is used as a finished living space, then you will need to install an AFCI protection. However, basements (garages, attics, etc.) are usually not required to have AFCI protection." NEC: 210.12(B) 4) dont put lights and receptacles on the same circuit, because if you're in that room, and that AFCI trips... you lose ALL light and power and depending on what you put in front of the panel might have a fun time trying to get to the breaker to reset it.