How to install an outside light fixture.

I’m a master electrician, sometimes even the easy things are hard. When I was an apprentice, I was taught to not use a box(which is what happened in this video).
So I am installing an electrical box and showing the proper way to install an outside light fixture on a house. It’s not easy to hole saw like I showed but with a little practice you can get there. Note that these pancake boxes like shown are only rated for 1 wire so if you have 2 or more you will need to use a round cut in box. These small simple tasks are fun but there is a lot that can be overlooked for even professionals, hope this video helps someone out there…
#electrician #apprentice #howto #diy #homeowner #led #construction #master

[@tbonemckone]

Pro tip: Cut a cookie from a scrap piece of plywood and screw it to the surface you want to cut the hole in. The cookie will act as a guide and can protect the wires at the same time.

[@mikegreen489]

Spyder hole saw set up for the win! Keep up the good work

[@electricianjoe]

Thanks 👍

[@sethdavid3440]

Same thing happened to me with the ground holding the light but luckily my ladder saved it from falling :') "ring around the ground" HA I'll remember that. Thanks Joe!

[@electricianjoe]

🫡

[@erikkarling2176]

Looking good.

[@electricianjoe]

Thanks 👍

[@Jackspade216]

Clean job👍

[@pawelelektryk2985]

Was this one of those cement like siding,it looked like you drilled the hole with easy, and no pilot bit

[@richt5986]

I use a. Multi tool when I cut those in. It's a lot easier, and there's no chance of hitting The Wire. Nice job

[@vince6829]

Nice job. Thank you for sharing.
Question: Are pancake boxes approved for outdoor use?

[@chrisf9607]

Nice

[@emandujano63]

What did you mount the pancake on ? Was there a stud there

[@kyle8442]

Theres osb sheets behind the siding

[@russellham2094]

The first thing you do is ensure the cabling isn't live 🤔