Don’t kid yourself dude. As an electrician it scares me what these diy videos can do. Let’s just do it right is all I ask from him. I don’t need to bash on his videos.
A few comments: 1) As others have noted, a warning to turn off the power before you work is not wasted. 2) Those push-ins are one of the most common points of failure on outlet installation. It's not against code to use them, but best practice is to bend the wire into a J and hook it on the screw on the side of the outlet (with the J terminating in the direction the screw tightens. 3) It's also best practice to join all the wires of each type together using a wire nut and fold them into the rear of the box. Then connect only one set of wires to the outlet. 4) Finally, and this may be a code violation depending on your locale, you shouldn't just drill a hole in the back of the box. You should replace the box and pass both sets of wires through those strain-relief panels at the back.
So the wires from the new outlet should have been tapped into the wires from the existing one by cutting them and joining them with wire nuts right before the connection to existing outlet? As opposed to what he did, attaching the new wires to the other side of the existing outlet?
@@Ventura727 Correct. Using pigtails ensures current flowing to the downstream outlet does not flow through the original. From a continuity standpoint what he did works, but it is not a 'best practice'.
1) In many places it’s against code to have an outlet in a clothes closet. 2) Do not drill a hole in the back of a device box. You need to have proper strain relief. 3) Don’t use push ins on the back of a receptacle. Use the screws. They’re way less prone to failure which can cause a fire. 4) Don’t put 2 wires on one screw like he did with the ground wires. Pigtail them and land 1 wire. 5) Strip more jacket off the wire. Leaving 3-4” in the box just takes up space. 6) Shut the damn power off BEFORE you start. As a master electrician I don’t really have issues with DIY’ers if they do it right. This guy has zero business trying to show people how to do this. He’s very obviously not trained or qualified.
@@billfarnsworth2661 I don't know where you are, but they used to sell blue plastic boxes in Alabama, and before that, brown ones with knockouts. These had no clamps. You just poked the wire through the hole. Personally, I preferred metal, though.
@Mike Tee I’m in Canada. Any device box we use has to have a bonding means. So we can’t use the blue Carlon boxes. We can use grey Nu-Tec boxes that have a bonding strap in them. They have a built in strain relief that holds the Romex in place.
Also the amount of outlets already available (usually) is based off what size breaker it's landed on (15 to 30amps usually) . Keep adding outlets on the same run/leg and you'll be popping breakers in no time when you try using something. Your wife will turn her curling iron on and pop! She's left in the dark, little Timmy's fortnite match gets cut off, and now your getting yelled at and have to get up to fix it because you played electrician.
This is a great video for me… I have a project where I want to make a floating PC desk setup with “floating” desk and monitors and I need to do this same thing to the outlet under my desk so I don’t need to show an extension cord going from the outlet under my floating desk to the bottom of the desk itself. So I will be doing this to put an outlet right under my floating desk attached to the 2x4 that mounts my “floating” desk to the wall. I will also be running the cords from the PC through the wall to the monitors so it has little to no cables exposed. Couldn’t do it without this video. Thanks 🙏
I agree with some of the comments 1. You left to much outer wire insulation on the wire coming into box 1/2-3/4 inch all you need 2.pigtail your grounds 1 wire only on ground screw 3. Use screw side terminals for your white and black wires make a loop and hook in direction of tightening screw 4.outlet plate was cracked in middle -replace 5. Power continuity is suppose to pass through the circuit or wire not through the device pigtail the hots and neutrals 6.your leaving to long of wire in box in some boxes that could pose a problem 6 inches out from box
You need to know what else is on the circuit you are connecting to. You cant just keep adding stuff . Overloaded circuits will either trip breakers or cause fires. OR BOTH !
Great video thanks but be aware you are not allowed to put two wires under the same screw as you did with the ground. It needs a pigtail or a green wirenut passthrough. Also it is recommended to use the screw terminals rather than the push-ins as those give a much stronger longer lasting connection.
Let me first use this metal drillbit to drill just inches away from a live outlet and into a outlet box that could have another live wire behind it in the wall. Now that I drilled it, let me turn off the power!
Be careful of receptacles in closets. We were working in a house when the owner said she had an outlet in the living room that quit working a long time ago. We removed it and it was tightly connected but was dead. From the location of the wire in the box, it looked like it might be jumped from a box on the other side of the wall. When I looked there was a closet that had been added to the room years before that enclosed the existing outlet. The closet was full of cardboard file boxes stacked against the wall. When I took them out, one of them had turned brown from the heat from the receptacle. When I removed it, it had a loose hot wire that had been arcing for a long enough time that it destroyed the whole side of the receptacle. The hot wire was pitted from the arcing and it was just luck that file box didn't catch fire. NEVER cover a receptacle with stuff that is seldom moved. If something goes bad you may never see it until its too late.
@@blass5506 No. The terminal had obviously loosened on the hot side and had been arcing between the terminal and the wire for some time causing the wire to become pitted and thinner from burning off material. No short. No wires weren't touching and the breaker had never tripped. There was never a short in the system. A short in a different outlet wouldn't cause another one to get hot and burn up.
One very important thing you failed to mention, shut the power off to that outlet or room from the circuit breaker box, always shut the power off, good step by step instructions
I NEVER stab the wires into the back of an outlet. I'm a union electrician that's been in the trade for over 40 years. I always use the side screws. It's also not legal to land two grounds under the ground screw, he should have either used a green wire nut or a crimp after twisting the two grounds together and then cut one short. Too many other things to list that I would have done differently. And, I had to laugh..."anywhere" is ridiculous. To add an outlet that isn't in the same stud bay is much more difficult than he is showing.
My dad was an electrician. I was helping him one day as a teen by stripping the outlet and switch wires and installing them. hehe He got a call to come back out..I had stripped the wires too much and when Id shoved them back in the box the wires on some had touched each other and tripped the breaker on that circuit. He had to pull them all to find the ones touching. Learned my lesson that time. Guess he learned to watch me more closely too :)
I am not an electrician but two things to do differently: if an outlet is cracked, replace it. Also never put two wires on one screw (ground screw). Use a wire nut and add a third ground wire (pig tail) to connect to the outlet.
Hi, I am the first to admit that I am rubbish at this sort of thing, so I thought why not learn something that might come in use , However I don't think I have ever heard the word ' OUTLET' repeated so many times in such a short period of time before any action took place I was starting to lose the will to live so I switched of. This video proves the reason for the phrase 'less is more'
Thank you! I bought a new dishwasher with a plug to replace one hard wired. I was able to install an outlet to plug the new dishwasher in with no problem.
Thank you for the video. I did learn something. I liked the stud finders you showed. I am not 100% sure, but you could probably have an electrician do this for under $100.00. All the tools you list, come to about half that cost.
Well Bill Farnsworth certainly gave you a piece of his mind. I'm guessing he's an electrician. In general however, I thought you did a great job. Thanks for sharing.
He has to be a electrician downing someone else work . I guarantee you he doesn't do as well. I back track my so called professional electrician and found that he did not use cable clamps and just left wires laying in the attic cause he thought I wouldn't check his work. Educated yourself are they will take you for a ride and leave you in the desert.
"ANYWHERE"? He showed how to install an outlet in the easiest possible location. Most installations require much more work: longer wires, going through studs, new connection to main breaker panel, etc.
I have the same stud finder. I love it. It's not only the cheapest stud finder you can buy, but it's also the most accurate. When it sticks to the wall, you know there's a stud behind it. Great video!
I have one like that also, too bad the guy who built my house used screws/nails sparingly, most of my drywall is glued on with only 2-3 screws in a 4x8 sheet
As someone who's actually been shocked by a 20amp circuit and generated an arc that resembled ball lightning in his dinning room, be sure to turn off the main switch and not just the breaker. If someone didn't wire the neutral properly then you can be the lucky victim that becomes the ground.
Getting shocked from a 20A circuit or a 15A circuit makes no difference. The input voltage (120V in your case) and your physical resistance is all that matters for shock value. If you are getting a "ball of lightning" ( I doubt this is the case, I bet you just got scared) the breaker did not trip fast enough on the dead short. Don't exaggerate and spread misinformation.
You provide some really useful information but, as previously pointed out, you need to modify some installation tips (ie. ground wire and mention replacing the cracked outlet) Really, i'd pull the video down and repost once you've completed the edits. GL
I accidentally came across this video over a year ago and the comments were so funny that I decided to revisit the video again here in October 2023. The comments just keep on coming! I know that this is dangerous with this man is doing and how he’s going about it, and I hope people will read the comments seriously but, really, this video is inadvertently and also purposely a great source of humor. Now, everyone stay safe in DIY jobs.
pulling the wire to THAT location is the hard part- The installation is easy. Sometimes you do not have a Back wall with an outlet conveniently placed for you. .
Very important. The size of the wire you run to the other outlet depends on the size of the wire already used on the existing outlet. Just by appearance it looks like the outlet had 12guage wire and the white new wire is usually white. I can't confirm cause I would have to see closer but you always want to match up the guage cause if you undersize the wire it will heat up and can technically start a fire
As a Red Seal Electrician I would first ensure that the circuit you're piggybacking on is not in full use. On a 15 amp breaker you can have no more than 12 plugs or lights or a combination of both. Failure to do this could result in nuisance tripping of the breaker or fuse. In order to test for this you would need a circuit tester. It's used at the distribution panel at the breaker or fuse in question. Folks you should always call a certified electrician for this type of work. Doing it yourself could lead to a fire.
Just curious, when you say 12 plugs, do you mean 12 outlets, or 6 outlets with 2 receptacles each? I was gonna comment on his procedure, but as soon as I read a few of the comments I could see there was no reason to. Hahah.
In new construction we electricians never instal outlets in the closet unless the owner of the house wants it and is brought up to the inspectors attention , In walk in closets Mostly just lighting and an occupancy censor (title 24) you rarely need an outlet in the closet, But of course if you're the owner of the house you can do whatever you want to it.
@@elguapo8751 Well that was back then and for the same reason we don't install a subpanel in closets or inside bathrooms any more, Fire hazard, Is against code, per NEC2020 and NFPA , unless maybe that particular receptacle is dedicated and is GFCI or AFCI protected, Or both, but not connected from a jumper receptacle from the next room or hallway power.
no you cant. you must follow your local electrical code. in ontario canada receptacles in closets or cupboards are not allowed. feel free to be a dumb ass like this guy
one thing I do that I never see anyone else do... I always cut outlets against studs so I can at least get a screw in wood. this prevents the box falling through sheetrock from use. I will float switches but not plugs on weak sheetrock. but on plaster or heavier just cut in.. no stud
Typically wall outlet boxes are nailed or screwed to the side of the studs; if you remove the outlet plate, you will see the nails or screws attached to the stud, and a stud finder is not required.
Yes those are used in new construction. If you have existing drywall (old construction) you use a winged swing gang box that fastens to the drywall. Unless you wanna tear open your wall for no reason.
@@ChrisJohnson-fs4fz Ever since the invention of the first Flush AC power plug and socket by Harvey Hubbell in 1906, the housing supporting the power plug was a metal wall outlet secured to the buildings hand hewed timber framing or wood studs.
Excellent video. Definitely will be checking out more of your videos. I want to install an outlet in the closet to install a rack for my network switch, router, and modem. Thanks so much.
You did not tighten the screws on your new outlet. You added tape to only one of the 2 outlets, why? Your original outlet is cracked why not replace it.
I thought it was cracked. But it seems like it's gray paint like the wall. Video is misleading. He's just adding a outlet on other side of a walk not anywhere. It's dumb.
This may seem easy the way he describes it. Word of caution: If you put in an additional outlet and a fire breaks out in your home and your insurance deems the outlet was the problem they could deny you coverage based on the fact that the outlet wasn't installed by a certified electrician to ensure that NEC code was followed. Do this at your own risk.
turning the power off at the breaker should be the first thing you do before you remove the receptacle from the wall. 120v can easily kill you. Please be safe people.
Drilling the hole in the box violated its listing therefore violating NEC. When you cut a hole with a drywall saw, get a small box with a lid. Open the lid and tape it to the wall below where you are going to cut the hole. Happy wife, happy life! No mess to clean up!
First of all whats wrong with the ground?, do you mean he did not use a wire nut and pigtail out with just one wire? yeah I agree but is ok is his house and is not a new construction home, second of all the debri? Well he probably vacuum the dirt and all and his wife is happy for installing the outlet.
Please don't I'm a licensed and certified electrician and literally everything about this video is just extremely dangerous and doesn't follow any electrical code at all. You are literally going to burn down your home or kill yourself 100% absolutely one of these things is going to happen. Please stop and don't make anymore electrical videos please.👍✌
I would have replaced the box and fed Romex through push in connector instead of drilling a hole. Also would have replaced cracked outlet. You didn't properly cut the sheath at the other end. It should be as close as possible to the push connector. Push wires into box by folding bottom to top back to bottom instead of shoving them in.
Hell the nut ran the drill to make the hole then said now we should shut the power off so we don’t get shocked. I said don’t worry it will help him if he does.
Lots of negative comments. Sure there were a few things that could have been done better and a little safer, and I’m sure by now you know where to improve, but overall it was informative. Thank you.
I knew, there must someone like me who thought the same thing. So came scouting for this comment. I agree, dude you should have done it while you were at it. Anyways... do it now ... hehehe Thanks for awesome video though.
Tsk Tsk...i hope you replace the outlet on the other side of the closet. Sheesh. Also, when you joined the ground you should have twist-tailed the ground and cut one of the ends to connect to the ground post on your switch. You stacked them then screwed them down leaving a gnarly wire mess to stuff back into the wall. You also said when testing the outlet you were looking for 110v. Wrong. When testing for a hot residential outlet in this case it should have been and was 120v...smh.
@@WolfieLovesDaddy I didn't mean to make it sound like a night and day difference. I was referring to the +/-5 % tolerance allowed. Some locations may read as low as 110V or has high as 120V, but always can be somewhere between.
I’m a big DIYer but anything dealing with electricity I leave for the pros. There is so much he did wrong here, and how ppl are going to watch this and replicate his mistakes.
*Always, ALWAYS disconnect power before messing with any electrical outlet.* Some people know what they are doing, and they don't disconnect power at the circuit breaker. But it's still a risk.
1/4" of sheathing should be in box, never use stab-loc, always use the screw terminals. And never ever put 2 wires under one screw. It will work, but if a fire were to happen, the fire inspector sees this, good luck on your insurance claim. It is not up to code. The theory is good but being safe n done correctly is the way to do it. From a retired electrician of 40 years. Please don't take offense, just have seen this so many times. It works, but is not right.
Great video! Can you run romex up the wall into the attic and tap an outlet up there or run romex up into the attic and then back down into another section of the wall that has an outlet? Not sure what the codes and safety standards are
You want to keep it on the same circuit of the room but Is ok how he did it, you don't have to go up and down, Just to the nearest power witch on this case was his room outlet, is ok just a few minor things that I would have done different.
What if there’s is fiberglass insulation between the wall and the outlet you want to tap is on the other side? Can you just drill though the paperback on the insulation or what is the best process for that?
Yaaa im not going to bother reading down all the comments but im sure that people are mentioning the various code violations... nothing is egregiously wrong to the point that its going to electrocute everyone in the house then burn it down lol but a code violation no matter how small should not be taken lightly. They all exist for good reason and have been well thought out and practised. These issues are a concern and could definitely become dangerous. I wouldn’t want to use anything in this guys house! Lol but at least there was a ground wire in case a fault happens... lets hope its properly fed back to the neutral inside the panel.
I just did that my outlet was painted and nasty looking . When I change anything I go all the way. I put a GFI on the other wall directly behind the other.
@CR45H 0V3RR1D3 The outlet I changed was in a bedroom but I needed a GFI outlet outside so I did a back to back. So the GFI is on the outside of my house in a wet location. I did it for this year’s Christmas lights and what ever I could use it for. My house was built in the 70’s . You don’t get outside receptacles unless you do it yourself. I’m planning to install another GFI on the front porch soon.
The failure rate with installing the wires in the holes in the back of the outlet is gteater than using the screws on the side. 10 years of running my own electrical contracting business revealed many Failed outlets wired this way.(using the holes in the back).
Lots of this was not correct, do not drill a hole in existing outlet box. Must use knock out or tabs in that box. Wire must secured coming into the box. All grounds must be mechanically connected either by wire nuts or terminals and only allow one wire per terminal. Wires should not be inserted to the back of the outlet as a best practice, they should be wrapped around screw terminals. This is to avoid failure of connection in the future.
@@thomasdominguez8421 - Don't say YES when you know nothing about electrical wiring code. You can't put two or more wires under the same screw. That's why a pigtail is required. Bye, idiot!
I have a few questions before I'm comfortable trying this. First and foremost, how do you find out if the circuit can even handle additional outlets? Second, what if I need to wire a new outlet around a corner and/or past a door? My exact situation is that my mother recently bought a house and needs to convert the garage into an additional bedroom, however, the garage only has one outlet, which is located on the north wall. We need at least two additional outlets, at least one each on the east and west walls of the room (possibly two on each wall), but the east wall has a door just a few feet from the back wall (right in between where the existing outlet is and where the new outlets need to be. The walls are finished with very nice material, meaning we do not have direct access to exposed studs as in some garages, so my mother will not allow it to be torn up to run wiring, I watched another video about how to run additional outlets on the same wall by hiding the work behind the baseboard, but since these need to go around corners and past a door, the work cannot all be hidden behind a baseboard. The west wall has the kitchen on the other side and there are two outlets on that wall of the kitchen that I thought I could work from as you direct in this video, but my mother is concerned about the load on the circuit breaker, and would still hold that concern even if we're able to wire it all from the existing outlet on the north wall of the garage. We cannot afford to hire an electrician to determine if the circuit can handle the load and wire it all for us, As for what will need to run in the garage bedroom, there will be a television, computer, at least two lamps, a sewing machine, a C-PAP machine, an evaporative cooler (because the garage is not connected to the central heat and air system), a dehumidifier (to counter the increased moisture from the evaporative cooler), at least three or four fans to cool the room until we can afford the evaporative cooler (and at least one after we get the cooler to promote air circulation), a heater, and a mid-sized chest freezer. We do not currently know what (if anything) else is already sharing a circuit with the outlet in the garage nor how to find out. It is equally unclear whether the two outlets I mentioned in the kitchen are on the same circuit with the refrigerator and/or microwave (which are on the other side of the kitchen) or the laundry room (which also adjoins the kitchen). How do we determine which outlets are on what circuit and which circuits can handle the load of additional outlets? I know this is a lot and you probably won't take the time to read all of it and answer, but I hope that you will as I don't know what else to do. I'm not an electrician, but I am good at working with my hands and at following directions, so I can easily complete the process if only I can find the right instructions.
Lol should've replaced the old cracked outlet before adding a new one. Also I thought two wires shouldn't be on same screw? great video though thank you !
What's really scary is the amount of people who watch and follow these videos. I can only imagine the amount of dangerous completed projects out there, hidden behind the walls or underground. Waiting for the next home owner or occupant. I've worked in the electrical field for over 25 years and have seen and heard plenty. The lack of respect for something that can kill you or others is staggering. Not to mention working on something with little to no knowledge. But hey, TH-cam to the rescue!!!
great easy to follow instructions.. but what if it’s not this scenario. i need to add an outlet in my bathroom. the only outlet in the bathroom is about 3.5 ft away on a different wall but in same side of the room
So many mistakes - let’s start with you were drilling a hole in the back of the box THEN you turned off the breaker. 😱 PS I should have said this first: Dean, I applaud your effort and time spent creating this video. You really do seem to know what you are doing. As a retired Risk Manager for a large electric utility I have a knee jerk reaction to safety violations. My comment was not intended to be unkind or inconsiderate of your effort to educate DIY people.
Thank god my dads an certified journeyman electrician! I've been needed one installed upstairs in my room for awhile now. I can't move so I don't have one in here. It's really complicated having to use a long cable cord in my room from my brothers room just to use my computer. My brother's have a outlet in their rooms, shouldn't be a problem installing one in mine right? Their room is literally next to mine. "Upstairs" I thought you had to connect it downstairs to the basement or something to the electrical outlet that shuts everything off...
There were sooo many things wrong with this, I don't know where to start! People, please follow local building & electrical codes.... if your home burns down and this type of work is found to be the cause, your home insurance will be deemed null and void..... and I can only hope you and your family were not hurt in the interim.
Best video I’ve seen on how to add an outlet.
boy your easy or gullible the video says anywhere ?? it was not anywhere it was by a other one
Don’t kid yourself dude. As an electrician it scares me what these diy videos can do. Let’s just do it right is all I ask from him. I don’t need to bash on his videos.
There are just so many bad things here, I am not sure where to start.
Knock sue cow.
@@kerossit like what??
A few comments:
1) As others have noted, a warning to turn off the power before you work is not wasted.
2) Those push-ins are one of the most common points of failure on outlet installation. It's not against code to use them, but best practice is to bend the wire into a J and hook it on the screw on the side of the outlet (with the J terminating in the direction the screw tightens.
3) It's also best practice to join all the wires of each type together using a wire nut and fold them into the rear of the box. Then connect only one set of wires to the outlet.
4) Finally, and this may be a code violation depending on your locale, you shouldn't just drill a hole in the back of the box. You should replace the box and pass both sets of wires through those strain-relief panels at the back.
So the wires from the new outlet should have been tapped into the wires from the existing one by cutting them and joining them with wire nuts right before the connection to existing outlet? As opposed to what he did, attaching the new wires to the other side of the existing outlet?
The "old" outlet was cracked in two places. It should have been replaced.
@@Ventura727 Correct. Using pigtails ensures current flowing to the downstream outlet does not flow through the original. From a continuity standpoint what he did works, but it is not a 'best practice'.
@@stevefrawley9756 thanks for the tip. I'm looking to install an outlet outside and I'm looking for the best way to do so.
Thanks!
1) In many places it’s against code to have an outlet in a clothes closet.
2) Do not drill a hole in the back of a device box. You need to have proper strain relief.
3) Don’t use push ins on the back of a receptacle. Use the screws. They’re way less prone to failure which can cause a fire.
4) Don’t put 2 wires on one screw like he did with the ground wires. Pigtail them and land 1 wire.
5) Strip more jacket off the wire. Leaving 3-4” in the box just takes up space.
6) Shut the damn power off BEFORE you start.
As a master electrician I don’t really have issues with DIY’ers if they do it right. This guy has zero business trying to show people how to do this. He’s very obviously not trained or qualified.
What he said.
I have zero experience in wiring homes and even I knew this video was sketchy and had to check the comments. Thank you for clearing things up
@Mike Tee Not where I am. Unless it’s a hole that you can put some sort of strain relief in.
@@billfarnsworth2661 I don't know where you are, but they used to sell blue plastic boxes in Alabama, and before that, brown ones with knockouts. These had no clamps. You just poked the wire through the hole. Personally, I preferred metal, though.
@Mike Tee I’m in Canada. Any device box we use has to have a bonding means. So we can’t use the blue Carlon boxes. We can use grey Nu-Tec boxes that have a bonding strap in them. They have a built in strain relief that holds the Romex in place.
Anywhere you want as long as it's direct behind another outlet on the other side of the wall LoL
Yeah ANYWHERE is in all caps lol
I mean you can run it thru the wall if ya wanted but then there would be some drywall work. My mom could do what this dude did
Thinking the same thing
Also the amount of outlets already available (usually) is based off what size breaker it's landed on (15 to 30amps usually) . Keep adding outlets on the same run/leg and you'll be popping breakers in no time when you try using something. Your wife will turn her curling iron on and pop! She's left in the dark, little Timmy's fortnite match gets cut off, and now your getting yelled at and have to get up to fix it because you played electrician.
"I don't really care so long as it's in this area here."
🤣😅😂
This is a great video for me… I have a project where I want to make a floating PC desk setup with “floating” desk and monitors and I need to do this same thing to the outlet under my desk so I don’t need to show an extension cord going from the outlet under my floating desk to the bottom of the desk itself. So I will be doing this to put an outlet right under my floating desk attached to the 2x4 that mounts my “floating” desk to the wall. I will also be running the cords from the PC through the wall to the monitors so it has little to no cables exposed. Couldn’t do it without this video. Thanks 🙏
I agree with some of the comments
1. You left to much outer wire insulation on the wire coming into box 1/2-3/4 inch all you need
2.pigtail your grounds 1 wire only on ground screw
3. Use screw side terminals for your white and black wires make a loop and hook in direction of tightening screw
4.outlet plate was cracked in middle -replace
5. Power continuity is suppose to pass through the circuit or wire not through the device pigtail the hots and neutrals
6.your leaving to long of wire in box in some boxes that could pose a problem
6 inches out from box
You need to know what else is on the circuit you are connecting to. You cant just keep adding stuff . Overloaded circuits will either trip breakers or cause fires. OR BOTH !
Great video thanks but be aware you are not allowed to put two wires under the same screw as you did with the ground. It needs a pigtail or a green wirenut passthrough. Also it is recommended to use the screw terminals rather than the push-ins as those give a much stronger longer lasting connection.
Good point about the green wire nut, also known as a "92 Greenie" or Grounding Connector.
Glad to see you learned something from watching this video👍 Now go add an outlet!
I thought the same, am not an electrician by no means, just thought it was weird. Now to find a video for what you said...cause I want to see that
I am planning on doing something like this. How can I do this using wago connectors or must I use the greenies?
@@mcardenas23 the greenie is just a convenience. You can either use wag or twist connectors with a pigtail to the ground
Let me first use this metal drillbit to drill just inches away from a live outlet and into a outlet box that could have another live wire behind it in the wall. Now that I drilled it, let me turn off the power!
LOL I just saw that as reading your comment. I was like "WTF?!"
@@Dtyler171 Always turn off the power when working with electricity.
@@RC-ld3cn yes...
I'm waiting for his next video " how to install an electrical outlet under your running shower"
Wow!! What a clown!! 🤡
The title of this video should be
“How not to add an electrical outlet”
I agree with “Sonyguyus”
🤔🙄🙄
Be careful of receptacles in closets. We were working in a house when the owner said she had an outlet in the living room that quit working a long time ago. We removed it and it was tightly connected but was dead. From the location of the wire in the box, it looked like it might be jumped from a box on the other side of the wall. When I looked there was a closet that had been added to the room years before that enclosed the existing outlet. The closet was full of cardboard file boxes stacked against the wall. When I took them out, one of them had turned brown from the heat from the receptacle. When I removed it, it had a loose hot wire that had been arcing for a long enough time that it destroyed the whole side of the receptacle. The hot wire was pitted from the arcing and it was just luck that file box didn't catch fire. NEVER cover a receptacle with stuff that is seldom moved. If something goes bad you may never see it until its too late.
I’ve never seen an outlet in a closet before.
Probably there was a short circuit in other outlets in connection with the outlet on the closet
@@ds99 It wasn't originally in the closet. The closet was built around it some time later. As I said in my original post.
@@blass5506 No. The terminal had obviously loosened on the hot side and had been arcing between the terminal and the wire for some time causing the wire to become pitted and thinner from burning off material. No short. No wires weren't touching and the breaker had never tripped. There was never a short in the system. A short in a different outlet wouldn't cause another one to get hot and burn up.
Great advice there!!!!👍
One very important thing you failed to mention, shut the power off to that outlet or room from the circuit breaker box, always shut the power off, good step by step instructions
You shouldn’t backstab (use the push in holes) they tend to loosen over time. Best practice is the use the side screws.
Sign of a lazy electrician.
Good to know. Thanks
@@leeallen7964 he’s not one
@@johnjoy423 that's very obvious
I NEVER stab the wires into the back of an outlet. I'm a union electrician that's been in the trade for over 40 years. I always use the side screws. It's also not legal to land two grounds under the ground screw, he should have either used a green wire nut or a crimp after twisting the two grounds together and then cut one short. Too many other things to list that I would have done differently. And, I had to laugh..."anywhere" is ridiculous. To add an outlet that isn't in the same stud bay is much more difficult than he is showing.
My dad was an electrician. I was helping him one day as a teen by stripping the outlet and switch wires and installing them. hehe He got a call to come back out..I had stripped the wires too much and when Id shoved them back in the box the wires on some had touched each other and tripped the breaker on that circuit. He had to pull them all to find the ones touching. Learned my lesson that time. Guess he learned to watch me more closely too :)
I am not an electrician but two things to do differently: if an outlet is cracked, replace it. Also never put two wires on one screw (ground screw). Use a wire nut and add a third ground wire (pig tail) to connect to the outlet.
I was going to say the same thing. lol
If we are looking at the same thing, what I first thought was a crack turned out to be paint on part of the outlet (it matches the wall color)
Hi,
I am the first to admit that I am rubbish at this sort of thing, so I thought why not learn something that might come in use , However I don't think I have ever heard the word ' OUTLET' repeated so many times in such a short period of time before any action took place I was starting to lose the will to live so I switched of. This video proves the reason for the phrase 'less is more'
So why didn't you fix the old socket since it was out already. It was cracked??
Thank you! I bought a new dishwasher with a plug to replace one hard wired. I was able to install an outlet to plug the new dishwasher in with no problem.
‘Now that I’m back in the closet, I’m gonna see if I can locate that stud.’
Lol. Touché
@@DeaninItYourself chichimon
Gottem 👏👏😂🤣
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I see what you did there
Thank you for the video. I did learn something. I liked the stud finders you showed. I am not 100% sure, but you could probably have an electrician do this for under $100.00. All the tools you list, come to about half that cost.
Very well done video on what NOT to do. Next video will be " How to put out a closet fire with a garden hose!"
Stay tuned.
You can do it!
Zoom, zoom, zoom... right over his head!
@@DeaninItYourself he mentioned fire cause what you showed to do is not safe and will start a fire 🔥 and hire an electrician
@@danielw1985 He should rename the video, “how to go up in flames!”
I didn't realize they eliminated all electrical codes!?!?! That's awesome!!!
Codes? More like guidelines amirite
Well Bill Farnsworth certainly gave you a piece of his mind. I'm guessing he's an electrician. In general however, I thought you did a great job. Thanks for sharing.
He has to be a electrician downing someone else work . I guarantee you he doesn't do as well. I back track my so called professional electrician and found that he did not use cable clamps and just left wires laying in the attic cause he thought I wouldn't check his work. Educated yourself are they will take you for a ride and leave you in the desert.
@@starlondon7547 When I have professionals doing work at my house they always criticize the previous job done by someone else.
@@hphinn ,
Yep most are no more that bitching ole biddies
anyone can do it after this video, excellent strategy without damaging wall and explanation
Lucky for us, he picked the easiest scenario! How helpful …
I’m glad I read through the comments bc I was about ready to do this. Is there a better video on doing it or do I just pay electrician?
"ANYWHERE"? He showed how to install an outlet in the easiest possible location. Most installations require much more work: longer wires, going through studs, new connection to main breaker panel, etc.
I like to imagine he just adds dozens of outlets and switches to the blank walls of his home every day
That's what I hoping to see was a more complex problem. This video is okay for a simple do it yourself common sense job.
Yes, adding a plug can sometimes be in the range of several hundred dollars. Especially if cutting holes in drywall is required.
And climbing in the attic or under the house. Yeah bet he hasn’t don’t that!
@@chuckmckee2741 go make a video then, if you want to complain... people today on the net, are always whining.
This guy is an Insurance company's dream! If ever a fire 🔥 they will never pay-out once inspection determines cause!
I have the same stud finder. I love it. It's not only the cheapest stud finder you can buy, but it's also the most accurate. When it sticks to the wall, you know there's a stud behind it. Great video!
I have one like that also, too bad the guy who built my house used screws/nails sparingly, most of my drywall is glued on with only 2-3 screws in a 4x8 sheet
Note that he is using two different types of stud finders. Which one do you love?
Wow, that was actually really easy if you get lucky and have an outlet nearby. Thanks for the knowledge.
As someone who's actually been shocked by a 20amp circuit and generated an arc that resembled ball lightning in his dinning room, be sure to turn off the main switch and not just the breaker. If someone didn't wire the neutral properly then you can be the lucky victim that becomes the ground.
Are you serious? How about shutting down the whole city power grid?
@@sc2008 It’s easier to shut off the main than it is flip a breaker.
yeah,i always throw the Main at the meter............
A Hair Raising exspirence
Getting shocked from a 20A circuit or a 15A circuit makes no difference. The input voltage (120V in your case) and your physical resistance is all that matters for shock value. If you are getting a "ball of lightning" ( I doubt this is the case, I bet you just got scared) the breaker did not trip fast enough on the dead short. Don't exaggerate and spread misinformation.
Great job! This is exactly what I need. Thank you so much.
You provide some really useful information but, as previously pointed out, you need to modify some installation tips (ie. ground wire and mention replacing the cracked outlet) Really, i'd pull the video down and repost once you've completed the edits. GL
I accidentally came across this video over a year ago and the comments were so funny that I decided to revisit the video again here in October 2023. The comments just keep on coming! I know that this is dangerous with this man is doing and how he’s going about it, and I hope people will read the comments seriously but, really, this video is inadvertently and also purposely a great source of humor. Now, everyone stay safe in DIY jobs.
pulling the wire to THAT location is the hard part- The installation is easy. Sometimes you do not have a Back wall with an outlet conveniently placed for you.
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I enjoyed the part when he drilled a hole in the electrical box before switching power off at the breaker.🤡
Yeah I noticed that too. 😆
Hahaha
Also didn’t bother leveling it.
That is really funny...and the surprised clown. Oh boy. I'm falling over because I'm laughing so hard.
Iv rarely shut the breaker off to do a basic job
Very important. The size of the wire you run to the other outlet depends on the size of the wire already used on the existing outlet. Just by appearance it looks like the outlet had 12guage wire and the white new wire is usually white. I can't confirm cause I would have to see closer but you always want to match up the guage cause if you undersize the wire it will heat up and can technically start a fire
As a Red Seal Electrician I would first ensure that the circuit you're piggybacking on is not in full use. On a 15 amp breaker you can have no more than 12 plugs or lights or a combination of both. Failure to do this could result in nuisance tripping of the breaker or fuse. In order to test for this you would need a circuit tester. It's used at the distribution panel at the breaker or fuse in question. Folks you should always call a certified electrician for this type of work. Doing it yourself could lead to a fire.
Just curious, when you say 12 plugs, do you mean 12 outlets, or 6 outlets with 2 receptacles each? I was gonna comment on his procedure, but as soon as I read a few of the comments I could see there was no reason to. Hahah.
@@ssacra22 It's 12 outlets allowed on a 25 amp circuit. Or 12 devices. That includes lighting circuits as well.
@@jacktufts4712 Thanks for the info
@@ssacra22 Sorry that was supposed to read 15 amp circuit.
@@jacktufts4712 I kinda did the 'assumption thing'. hahaha. Thanks.
I'll follow you great explanation that an easy task you find and create a wall electric outlet. Thanks 👍
In new construction we electricians never instal outlets in the closet unless the owner of the house wants it and is brought up to the inspectors attention , In walk in closets Mostly just lighting and an occupancy censor (title 24) you rarely need an outlet in the closet, But of course if you're the owner of the house you can do whatever you want to it.
@@elguapo8751 Well that was back then and for the same reason we don't install a subpanel in closets or inside bathrooms any more, Fire hazard, Is against code, per NEC2020 and NFPA , unless maybe that particular receptacle is dedicated and is GFCI or AFCI protected, Or both, but not connected from a jumper receptacle from the next room or hallway power.
no you cant. you must follow your local electrical code. in ontario canada receptacles in closets or cupboards are not allowed. feel free to be a dumb ass like this guy
one thing I do that I never see anyone else do... I always cut outlets against studs so I can at least get a screw in wood. this prevents the box falling through sheetrock from use. I will float switches but not plugs on weak sheetrock. but on plaster or heavier just cut in.. no stud
Typically wall outlet boxes are nailed or screwed to the side of the studs;
if you remove the outlet plate, you will see the nails or screws attached to the stud, and a stud finder is not required.
Yes those are used in new construction. If you have existing drywall (old construction) you use a winged swing gang box that fastens to the drywall. Unless you wanna tear open your wall for no reason.
@@ChrisJohnson-fs4fz
Ever since the invention of the first Flush AC power plug and socket by Harvey Hubbell in 1906, the housing supporting the power plug was a metal wall outlet secured to the buildings hand hewed timber framing or wood studs.
@@garysantos7053 welcome to the new millennium
Remodel boxes attach to the drywall and are used for finished walls
Excellent video. Definitely will be checking out more of your videos. I want to install an outlet in the closet to install a rack for my network switch, router, and modem. Thanks so much.
Glad it was helpful!
You did not tighten the screws on your new outlet. You added tape to only one of the 2 outlets, why? Your original outlet is cracked why not replace it.
I thought it was cracked. But it seems like it's gray paint like the wall. Video is misleading. He's just adding a outlet on other side of a walk not anywhere. It's dumb.
amen. such a hack. he got the job done but not to code
Very good. I think I can actually install a new outlet...in my closet. Thanks for a great tutorial.
Go for it!
This may seem easy the way he describes it. Word of caution: If you put in an additional outlet and a fire breaks out in your home and your insurance deems the outlet was the problem they could deny you coverage based on the fact that the outlet wasn't installed by a certified electrician to ensure that NEC code was followed. Do this at your own risk.
Very detailed explanation, electrical is the one thing I am very wary of!
Please don't do what this guy did. This is a very poor example and contains several code violations.
The tab is tight to act as a strain relief.
Yes but what about the other side.....
Struck Gold on finding the end of the circuit for your source
turning the power off at the breaker should be the first thing you do before you remove the receptacle from the wall. 120v can easily kill you. Please be safe people.
Thanks the helped me add an extra power outlet behind the tv
Drilling the hole in the box violated its listing therefore violating NEC. When you cut a hole with a drywall saw, get a small box with a lid. Open the lid and tape it to the wall below where you are going to cut the hole. Happy wife, happy life! No mess to clean up!
Is the box you drilled a hole in made of plastic? Doesn't that still violate code?
First of all whats wrong with the ground?, do you mean he did not use a wire nut and pigtail out with just one wire? yeah I agree but is ok is his house and is not a new construction home, second of all the debri? Well he probably vacuum the dirt and all and his wife is happy for installing the outlet.
this was explained so well that even i feel like i can do it now, heh. And I love his eyes and his golden skin tone. Handy, and handsome 😍
Thank you for the kind words
This is not “Anywhere”
@@JKHTX I want mine inside my clothing dryer! The part the spins preferably.
@@JKHTX you do that and you’ll get culo shock
@@JKHTX 😆 hopefully it's gfci protected....
well.... you an put outlets anywhere.... doesn't mean it had to work or it's up to code. 🤣
Intelligence. It's not for everyone. (If you don't possess it, stop watching DIY electrical videos.). Ask yourself, why am I here? Good luck.
WOW!! Your closet is bright!!
I would have replaced that outlet as it has cracks.
I plan on doing another video about that. Thank you for the comment.
Please don't I'm a licensed and certified electrician and literally everything about this video is just extremely dangerous and doesn't follow any electrical code at all. You are literally going to burn down your home or kill yourself 100% absolutely one of these things is going to happen.
Please stop and don't make anymore electrical videos please.👍✌
@@RavenTheLabrador I was looking for a comment like this. Thanks
This is an excellent video! Many thanks!! Subscribed. 👍👍
I would have replaced the box and fed Romex through push in connector instead of drilling a hole. Also would have replaced cracked outlet. You didn't properly cut the sheath at the other end. It should be as close as possible to the push connector. Push wires into box by folding bottom to top back to bottom instead of shoving them in.
Hell the nut ran the drill to make the hole then said now we should shut the power off so we don’t get shocked. I said don’t worry it will help him if he does.
You should replace that cracked outlet you fed off of, also the outlet itself has a wire stripper on the bottom of the outlet, very good video.
Goddammit, your theme music woke up my entire house.
Lots of negative comments. Sure there were a few things that could have been done better and a little safer, and I’m sure by now you know where to improve, but overall it was informative. Thank you.
Exactly. You will see in my next video. The idea is to get good feedback and make better videos. Thanks for the comments.
You should have replaced the first outlet with a new one, it was cracked
I knew, there must someone like me who thought the same thing. So came scouting for this comment.
I agree, dude you should have done it while you were at it. Anyways... do it now ... hehehe
Thanks for awesome video though.
Tsk Tsk...i hope you replace the outlet on the other side of the closet. Sheesh. Also, when you joined the ground you should have twist-tailed the ground and cut one of the ends to connect to the ground post on your switch. You stacked them then screwed them down leaving a gnarly wire mess to stuff back into the wall.
You also said when testing the outlet you were looking for 110v. Wrong. When testing for a hot residential outlet in this case it should have been and was 120v...smh.
@@WolfieLovesDaddy that can depend on where you live, and the Power company you have.
@@tluns810 what the hell are you talking about? If he is in north America he is supposed to be at 120v.
@@WolfieLovesDaddy I didn't mean to make it sound like a night and day difference. I was referring to the +/-5 % tolerance allowed. Some locations may read as low as 110V or has high as 120V, but always can be somewhere between.
Handy man special, best to call a real spark
Intro music: volume level 200 Video audio: volume level 10
I’m a big DIYer but anything dealing with electricity I leave for the pros. There is so much he did wrong here, and how ppl are going to watch this and replicate his mistakes.
I'm no electrician but I knew there were going to be critical comments in this section.
You made it easy to understand
*Always, ALWAYS disconnect power before messing with any electrical outlet.* Some people know what they are doing, and they don't disconnect power at the circuit breaker. But it's still a risk.
Wow wonderful and simply the best.
1/4" of sheathing should be in box, never use stab-loc, always use the screw terminals. And never ever put 2 wires under one screw. It will work, but if a fire were to happen, the fire inspector sees this, good luck on your insurance claim. It is not up to code. The theory is good but being safe n done correctly is the way to do it. From a retired electrician of 40 years. Please don't take offense, just have seen this so many times. It works, but is not right.
I’m glad to see someone giving constructive advice instead of hateful criticism! 😃😃😃
Love the addition of cover your ass for insurance purposes. I sleep well at night knowing I never cut corners in my installs.
I agree with you 100% on everything I came to the comments to see of I was the only one to notice
Speaking to marty
Just don't ask a journeyman of 40 years to install a 3 way. Cheers
Thanks men .god bless you 🙏
Great video! Can you run romex up the wall into the attic and tap an outlet up there or run romex up into the attic and then back down into another section of the wall that has an outlet? Not sure what the codes and safety standards are
You are asking this guy about codes?!?! FFS
You want to keep it on the same circuit of the room but Is ok how he did it, you don't have to go up and down, Just to the nearest power witch on this case was his room outlet, is ok just a few minor things that I would have done different.
What if there’s is fiberglass insulation between the wall and the outlet you want to tap is on the other side? Can you just drill though the paperback on the insulation or what is the best process for that?
Yaaa im not going to bother reading down all the comments but im sure that people are mentioning the various code violations... nothing is egregiously wrong to the point that its going to electrocute everyone in the house then burn it down lol but a code violation no matter how small should not be taken lightly. They all exist for good reason and have been well thought out and practised. These issues are a concern and could definitely become dangerous. I wouldn’t want to use anything in this guys house! Lol but at least there was a ground wire in case a fault happens... lets hope its properly fed back to the neutral inside the panel.
You should have changed the receptacle while it was out.
Why?
@@normsker9272 - it’s cracked & broken.
@@markb8954 lmao 🤣
I just did that my outlet was painted and nasty looking . When I change anything I go all the way. I put a GFI on the other wall directly behind the other.
@CR45H 0V3RR1D3 The outlet I changed was in a bedroom but I needed a GFI outlet outside so I did a back to back. So the GFI is on the outside of my house in a wet location. I did it for this year’s Christmas lights and what ever I could use it for. My house was built in the 70’s . You don’t get outside receptacles unless you do it yourself. I’m planning to install another GFI on the front porch soon.
The failure rate with installing the wires in the holes in the back of the outlet is gteater than using the screws on the side. 10 years of running my own electrical contracting business revealed many
Failed outlets wired this way.(using the holes in the back).
Lots of this was not correct, do not drill a hole in existing outlet box. Must use knock out or tabs in that box. Wire must secured coming into the box. All grounds must be mechanically connected either by wire nuts or terminals and only allow one wire per terminal. Wires should not be inserted to the back of the outlet as a best practice, they should be wrapped around screw terminals. This is to avoid failure of connection in the future.
Thank you so much for your video, this is exactly what I was looking for to help me with my next project ...BRAVO !!!
Do not do anything offered as advice in this video other than gathering the tools to do the project.
You can't hook two grounds to a outlet you need to use a pig tail.
I was thinking the same thing on that part. Other than that (and cutting the power a little late) it was an awesome tutorial.
Yes you can it's the same thing it all goes back to the panel
Theoretically you can, however pigtails are the standard nowadays.
@@thomasdominguez8421 I believe NEC code only allows one wire under each screw .
@@thomasdominguez8421 - Don't say YES when you know nothing about electrical wiring code. You can't put two or more wires under the same screw. That's why a pigtail is required. Bye, idiot!
Seems awfully easy when they show you like this video. Great video...
I am not an electrician, but I know it’s dangerous to be pulling out a plug without turning off the electricity!
It’s Do able . But I’ve seen electricians that do and don’t . You just have to be careful with wiring . But it’s recommended to shut off the breaker
It's all about comfort level. Just like a gun can kill you that's why we don't run around with our finger on the trigger.
@@zer05tar exactly
Everyone must shut power off before doing this work. Pros and DIY’ers alike!
@@vincentstark480 I agree I agree
I have a few questions before I'm comfortable trying this. First and foremost, how do you find out if the circuit can even handle additional outlets? Second, what if I need to wire a new outlet around a corner and/or past a door? My exact situation is that my mother recently bought a house and needs to convert the garage into an additional bedroom, however, the garage only has one outlet, which is located on the north wall. We need at least two additional outlets, at least one each on the east and west walls of the room (possibly two on each wall), but the east wall has a door just a few feet from the back wall (right in between where the existing outlet is and where the new outlets need to be. The walls are finished with very nice material, meaning we do not have direct access to exposed studs as in some garages, so my mother will not allow it to be torn up to run wiring, I watched another video about how to run additional outlets on the same wall by hiding the work behind the baseboard, but since these need to go around corners and past a door, the work cannot all be hidden behind a baseboard. The west wall has the kitchen on the other side and there are two outlets on that wall of the kitchen that I thought I could work from as you direct in this video, but my mother is concerned about the load on the circuit breaker, and would still hold that concern even if we're able to wire it all from the existing outlet on the north wall of the garage. We cannot afford to hire an electrician to determine if the circuit can handle the load and wire it all for us, As for what will need to run in the garage bedroom, there will be a television, computer, at least two lamps, a sewing machine, a C-PAP machine, an evaporative cooler (because the garage is not connected to the central heat and air system), a dehumidifier (to counter the increased moisture from the evaporative cooler), at least three or four fans to cool the room until we can afford the evaporative cooler (and at least one after we get the cooler to promote air circulation), a heater, and a mid-sized chest freezer. We do not currently know what (if anything) else is already sharing a circuit with the outlet in the garage nor how to find out. It is equally unclear whether the two outlets I mentioned in the kitchen are on the same circuit with the refrigerator and/or microwave (which are on the other side of the kitchen) or the laundry room (which also adjoins the kitchen). How do we determine which outlets are on what circuit and which circuits can handle the load of additional outlets? I know this is a lot and you probably won't take the time to read all of it and answer, but I hope that you will as I don't know what else to do. I'm not an electrician, but I am good at working with my hands and at following directions, so I can easily complete the process if only I can find the right instructions.
His friends were shocked to discover that he's not a very good electrician!
You’re my role model. Handy and awesome shoe game.
Lol should've replaced the old cracked outlet before adding a new one. Also I thought two wires shouldn't be on same screw? great video though thank you !
That’s for the next video.
@@DeaninItYourself , please don't do any more videos. You are nowhere near qualified.
@@kerossit never claimed to be qualified. But thanks for the advice.
@@kerossit there are so many things wrong with this video!
The lil screw finder magnet magic stud finder was the real gem in this video.
What's really scary is the amount of people who watch and follow these videos. I can only imagine the amount of dangerous completed projects out there, hidden behind the walls or underground. Waiting for the next home owner or occupant.
I've worked in the electrical field for over 25 years and have seen and heard plenty. The lack of respect for something that can kill you or others is staggering. Not to mention working on something with little to no knowledge. But hey, TH-cam to the rescue!!!
Well done.
What do you do when there is no outlet on the opposite wall, can you show us how easy that will be?
Yes, call a licensed Electrician!
@@johnbarone8948 Or you can run the wire from the new outlet up into the attic then drop it down to where there is an outlet. Easy!
@@cbrobinson10 That's the long way around. Use a flex drill bit and go thru the offending studs if it's just one or two studs away.
@@avflyguy True but you have to be able to know where you're drilling in to that stud once you pass the first one to make sure it's still centered
Not easy lol
Give him some credit people. At least he's sharing his knowledge with the diyers. Thanks for the video, man.
my husband did that sort of thing then had to call in an electrician. The electrician showed us where the wires were bured. After him all was well.
Excellent. Video! Thank you!!
You can not put t 2 ground wires under 1 screw check with the codes , you should have used a green wire nut for the grounds
Wow, this is horrible lol 😳
7:15 was actually way too late to be cutting off the breaker. Could've already been shocked if situations with the outlet were different.
great easy to follow instructions.. but what if it’s not this scenario. i need to add an outlet in my bathroom. the only outlet in the bathroom is about 3.5 ft away on a different wall but in same side of the room
So many mistakes - let’s start with you were drilling a hole in the back of the box THEN you turned off the breaker.
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PS
I should have said this first: Dean, I applaud your effort and time spent creating this video. You really do seem to know what you are doing. As a retired Risk Manager for a large electric utility I have a knee jerk reaction to safety violations. My comment was not intended to be unkind or inconsiderate of your effort to educate DIY people.
Right !!!
After he drilled the hole...." okay now let's turn the power off so we don't electrocute ourselves"
I was thinking the same thing! And I’m new to this lol
Yikes
I did this in my appartment. The other side of the wall is someone else Receptacle. Cheers.
EVEN better--- that receptacle goes on THEIR electric bill! Plug in the electric heater!
Just subscribed. Thankyou I'm a store manager and my friend electrician keep asking me to quit my job, and be electrician I'm confused it's a big stap
Thank you for the sub
Please don't watch any more videos on electrical work by Dean. He knows just enough about electricity to get you killed and/or burn your house down.
Once you learn the trade you’ll realize how awful this video is.
Don't follow this video code violations
Thank god my dads an certified journeyman electrician! I've been needed one installed upstairs in my room for awhile now. I can't move so I don't have one in here. It's really complicated having to use a long cable cord in my room from my brothers room just to use my computer. My brother's have a outlet in their rooms, shouldn't be a problem installing one in mine right? Their room is literally next to mine. "Upstairs" I thought you had to connect it downstairs to the basement or something to the electrical outlet that shuts everything off...
I am glad you were able to get some ideas from my video. Thank you for your comment. I hope you are able to tackle the project.
I can see this guy's brain cogs turning in super slow motion.
Great video, well explained. thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
There were sooo many things wrong with this, I don't know where to start! People, please follow local building & electrical codes.... if your home burns down and this type of work is found to be the cause, your home insurance will be deemed null and void..... and I can only hope you and your family were not hurt in the interim.
Explain the missteps please
Also, does your building code allow an outlet in a closet, mine doesnt
The first mistake was not calling a licensed electrician to perform the work. Everything else after that is a moot point
@@glassbryan it’s not rocket science to add an extra outlet. I agree if he was doing major work then yea.
@serick73 I’ve added many…it’s not rocket science any more than changing your own motor oil