WIRING A SMOKE DETECTOR Safely For Beginners

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Before, Wiring a Smoke Detector, watch this to learn step by step for beginners how to make safe connections, HOW to WIRE a junction box, WHEN to use 14/2 or 14/3 wire, WHY red wires are CRUCIAL + HOW to a attach smoke alarm harness. How to use wire nuts PROPERLY, how to make circuits interconnected, or wire a series. See HOW TO WIRE your first smoke alarm from your panel and every smoke alarm on the circuit, in a series - wiring with Daru Dhillon.
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**Always follow your local electrical code. Check your smoke + carbon monoxide detectors once a month. Smoke Detectors expire after 10 years. Replace smoke detectors + carbon monoxide detectors every 10 years. Dust on sensors make smoke detectors less sensitive. Check the side of your detector for the expiration date. If it doesn’t have one, replace it. Turn power off before wiring a smoke detector.
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@scottmochinski5447 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video. Very clear. Very helpful. This is the first video of yours I've seen. It won't be the last.

@DaruDhillon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Scott. I’m happy you found it helpful.

@jacobsonleland 2 жыл бұрын

This is a couple years ago now but I only just saw it, This woman is Dreamy and very informative video , Thank you

@DaruDhillon 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you found the video helpful Leland, thanks!

@daveo.5479 3 жыл бұрын

very clear. best I've come across

@StratmanDarrell 2 жыл бұрын

I was captivated with your video in many ways. Very clear, concise, explanatory and well presented. You would make a great neighbour. 😉

@nelsonnajarro3638 2 жыл бұрын

Very well explained, brief and clear. I now feel confident to install one of those. Thank you very much.

@DaruDhillon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Nelson! My pleasure. 🤗

@haroldjamesrealestateagent1401 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the easy explanation....you did an amazing job ! Keep it coming.

@DaruDhillon Жыл бұрын

Thank-you kindly Harold! Appreciate you taking the time to let me know. More on the way!

@dannyheath6038 10 ай бұрын

I did 5 of these Smoke/CO2 detectors, only thing, I continued the 14/3 to the panel box. How do I wire in - what happens with red? Or, do I have to use 14/2 to the box? Love the videos! Great to see them and confirm I'm doing it right!! Thanks

@soekawas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you great, clear video.

@DaruDhillon 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful Micheal, thanks for watching!

@Honestandtruth 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for Clear Explanation and Great Video....👍👍

@DaruDhillon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😀

@superkas 3 жыл бұрын

Super neat, keep it up!

@DaruDhillon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Surya!

@shafiulislam5924 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Bludcharg4214 3 жыл бұрын

"I usually pre twist my wires" I'm in love 😍😍😍😍😍😍

@DaruDhillon 3 жыл бұрын

It’s the only way to go! 💯

@ajajg3634 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info😊

@DaruDhillon Жыл бұрын

Anytime, cheers!

@chizo5097 2 жыл бұрын

👍Thank you so much for the video 👍

@DaruDhillon 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! Thanks for letting me know Chizo and for watching! 🤗

@parrydhaliwal6035 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please make a video how to make holes for led lights in the basement if basement is already finished and how we can wire through beams. Thanks 🙏

@canocano5480 2 жыл бұрын

How do run the 3 wire line? Our home was built in the 70s I'd like to hard wire my smoke alarms. Can I use a ceiling light fixture hot wire the smoke alarm?

@Largecow_Moobeast Ай бұрын

I'm replacing and old detector, the box in my ceiling has red, white and black wires just like in your video. Is the "14/2, 14/3 wire" part of these instructions relevant if I'm not adding an entirely new detector to the house?

@DaruDhillon Ай бұрын

14/3 wire is used if the smoke detectors are connected to each other. Otherwise 14/2 can be used to wire one detector on its own.

@f1948s 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I live in a mobile home and the wired detectors are defective. They are wired in with a two wire connector that is white and black wires. If when I buy replacements if the new ones come with the red wire for connecting the two together I presume I just not connect the red wire to anything. Is that correct? Thanks for any info.

@DaruDhillon 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Franko, I would wire the whites and blacks and leave the interconnected wire as is since you don’t have it. It will be good to have those up and running. Thanks for the question!

@f1948s 3 жыл бұрын

@@DaruDhillon Thank you. I figured if I asked a question from you I would get a quick reply. Women are very good about being prompt with replies on youtube. Thanks again and have a great day.

@andrewdevenezia4927 2 жыл бұрын

@@f1948s What a weirdo lol

@toxicqueenxd8687 3 жыл бұрын

so i can touch the wires wile installing? or do i have to uninstall the entire box down to her level first?

@DaruDhillon 3 жыл бұрын

I’m wiring the box like this so it’s easy to see. You would have your power turned off at the breaker. Confirm with a non-contact voltage tester that it is off and wire your junction box in your ceiling.

@LoOnyCal 2 жыл бұрын

do i have to have 14-3 wire to connect 4 of these detectors or is it possible to use 14-2?

@DaruDhillon 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Calvin, 14-3 wire allows the smoke detectors to be interconnected (so they communicate with each other). So, if one goes off they all will. They will need the 14-3 wire going from each detector to do that. 14-2 wire can be used from the panel to the first detector only. Hope that helps.

@LoOnyCal 2 жыл бұрын

@@DaruDhillon thank you very much for the response 14-3 it is

@DaruDhillon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Here's How to Install a Smoke Detector (Lots of TIPS) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mplzi8Z32tPNoZs.html

@emiliolatsyvelascosrodrigu9453 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Are you from Canada or US? (I'm from Canada) If yes, shouldn't the wires be armoured type? 32-102 Thanks

@DaruDhillon 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Emilio, I’m from Canada, and this is what is required for local residential work where I live in BC and Toronto. Always follow your local electrical code to do what’s best for your region. Thanks for the question!

@emiliolatsyvelascosrodrigu9453 3 жыл бұрын

@@DaruDhillon Thanks for the reply! I was reading cec 2018 and i was confused about 32-102 because it says it has to be armoured cables but i never seen ot done that way anywhere so i just needed some clarification on that.

@parrydhaliwal6035 2 жыл бұрын

Your name is very interesting. Daru ( whiskey) dhillon

@DaruDhillon 2 жыл бұрын

It’s an old Sanskrit name 💫

@parrydhaliwal6035 2 жыл бұрын

Isn’t daru mean whiskey in Punjabi?

@parrydhaliwal6035 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. Are you a professional contractor?

@DaruDhillon 2 жыл бұрын

@@parrydhaliwal6035yes. My name is pronounced differently

@DaruDhillon 2 жыл бұрын

@@parrydhaliwal6035 thanks Parry! I am a licensed contractor in Toronto. I have friends that are Dhaliwals. Good people! Thanks for supporting our channel!

@brandoncole6358 2 жыл бұрын

Lol marrettes i was thinking holy shit she actually knows how to do this at a professional level and then BOOM shes freakin canadian 😩

@ephraimrodriguez8544 Жыл бұрын

My electrian contractor Install hot wire smoke detector in house ..now stay on the all time . Any idea what can be?

@DaruDhillon Жыл бұрын

You can try pressing the test button to reset it. If it doesn’t work I’d call your electrician to fix it. It’s important that your electrician is licensed to avoid potential problems with your wiring and safety. I hope you’re able to solve your issue.

@antoniobadillo2042 3 жыл бұрын

Wow l never see the ELECTRIC princess

@danielpeters6937 Жыл бұрын

This video is for beginners?

@DaruDhillon Жыл бұрын

Yes. Do you need some help?

@DonaldHTyers 3 жыл бұрын

One lucky husband! You are beautiful!

@gabaknegocios 2 жыл бұрын

why do you need 3 wires? this video is very confusing , you did not explain anything

@DaruDhillon 2 жыл бұрын

For a smoke detector to be interconnected they need to have three wires. The third wire allows all smoke detectors in your home to communicate with each other. When one unit goes off they all do. Without that third wire your smoke detectors won’t all go off if one in the basement does. For safety reasons all smoke detectors in your home need to be interconnected. They all require that third wire. Hope that helps.

@eddiebustermuck 2 жыл бұрын

@@DaruDhillon If you don't have any other smoke detectors you can leave the cap on the red wire? Also, no need to have a ground?

@DaruDhillon 2 жыл бұрын

@@eddiebustermuck if you only have one smoke detector you can leave the red wire alone. Lots of old houses don’t have ground wire. Hope that helps Eddie 👋🏽