Hey Team! I placed timestamps below 👇 to help you navigate the video. Hope it helps! Safety First 02:02 How to wire a single pole switch in a single gang box 02:18 How to strip the casing/jacket from a wire 02:26 How to tie ground wires together 03:17 How to strip wires 04:16 How to use needle nose pliers to make the hook on a wire 04:45 How to tie neutral wires together 05:12 How to connect wires to a switch 05:55 How to install a switch in a switch box 08:08 How to wire two single pole switches in a two gang box 09:17 How to make pig tails 12:10
Currently in trade school and none of my instructors explain anything as thorough and well put as you do. I appreciate the videos man, they’re helping me a lot! God bless!
Hey Andrew! I’m glad you are finding value in my content. I like making video that help people understand construction topics. Good luck with trade school!
Your a excellent instructor and knowledgeable I was remodeling my basement and needed some confirmation on my skills and your instructions got me back on track thanks a lot for being there…
Excellent laborer. I watched all of your electrical videos. Multiple times actually. And you explain everything really well. I felt confident enough after watching your videos to do my own wiring in my storage building and I now have power to my shed. That's a project I been wanting to do for a couple of years now.
Just wanted to say thank you for your help. Your video helped me solve a light switch issue at my new home. The switch was wired wrong and your video helped me fix this issue.
I've started wiring my workshop. I've used your channel to put up my vinyl siding, soffits, and aluminum fascia. I really appreciate your videos! Thanks very much
I remember learning from my father growing up and how lucky I felt to have someone show me how to do those things. I’m so thankful to have this opportunity to show others. Thanks for watching!
@@TheExcellentLaborer just wanted to add my thankfulness man! Very helpful, straight forward, and well done! Have to say I also love your accent! ;) Thanks again man!
Really appreciate your very clear explanation, I bought a house, fixing it myself, but don't know anything about electricity, now I'm ready with your valuable help. God bless you brother.
Why you need 2+2 black cables in the pigtail for the two switches? Is just power black + 2 extensions black cables enough? I want to install 3 switches in one box and don't have much space so plan to try one power and 3 extension, hope it will work
Very nice video. A suggestion for making your wire nut connections more reliable. Strip the wires longer, twist them together, cut off any excess, and install the wire nut.
This young men give great and detail information thank you very much for all you videos very helpful, I’m trying to get back in electrical so these videos help me refresh my memory
It's one thing to know how to do something... It's another to be able to tell someone how to do it.. Youre able to do both..makes you a good teacher. I appreciate your step-by-step (and why )..way of teaching.. Thanks, Josh Now go back to work Jajaja ...Most RespectfullY Andrew Allen
Thanks so much! Your comment on breaking off the small brass tab fix my problem. It allowed me to have one outlet hot and to turn off and on the other side.
TH-cam university almost got my degree. I love these channels. I’m a little old for it right now, but if I had a chance to do it all over again, I would become an electrician.
Great video man. I had to rewatch the pigtails because I didn't realize you had one coming in and one continuing. Lol. Makes sense now. I definitely feel comfortable doing it now.
Thanks for your videos I had learned a lot from you my friend so now I know how to fix mine switch and outlet from my bathroom which I did successfully…they helped me how to figuring out… god bless you
Thank you very much! This video helped me undo a half hot and switch over the it’s light switch to the fan switch 🤗 Love your channel. Keep up the great work.
Thanks buddy. I will be wiring two separate light switches to a bank of lights. I’ll be going through your videos to see if you’ve already done a video in this situation.
Hey Marcus! Sounds like you are doing a 3-Way switch to me. I do cover some of that information on my channel. Be sure to check out my Electrical playlist. Good luck and thanks for watching!
When twisting cables I nearly every time navigate towards using Wago 221. They are a little more expensive but worth every penny. Makes pigtails much easier.
What does neutral wires do? What does white wires do? What does black wires do? What does ground wires do? What does copper wires do? Why do you need to rewire the lights and power for the fan separately? Thanks so much Josh for you help and services.
Thank you so much for your time! We're in the middle of an addition we are doing ourselves & everytime we're unsure of something, we head straight to your channel! Incredibly helpful & well put together! 👏🏼
Thank you.. very, very helpful !! I'm hoping we'll see 👀 a video 📹 on rerouting a couple of receptacles from under an ..almost.. door size window 🪟 from under the window to over the window header when the drywall has already been installed..
Excellent video brother! Bought a Bluetooth ceiling fan and was absolutely lost on how to wire it. I'm 39 years old n I had to call my daddy to hold my hand thru the entire wiring. Nothing makes you feel less of a man than having to calling a real man for help lol. After watching this video I feel like a dumbass bc of how simple it really is. Great tutorial! You got yourself a new subscriber.
I appreciate your comment Leonel! I do not know everything about electrical but I know enough to wire my own house. I’m glad you are enjoying my content. Thanks for watching!
Hey Celia! Build houses from the ground up and record how I do it. I am glad you were finding my contact helpful. Be sure to subscribe for more DIY videos!
3:30 - I only use those copper sleeves when joining ground wires in multiple-gang boxes, then I will have a free ground wire to attach to each device in the box. But for single boxes, I just use a green wirenut. They have a hole at the top designed to poke one wire through to connect to the device. That one wire should be kept long while all the rest be cut to about 6" from the back of the box. Place the wirenut over the long wire, then onto the rest of them. Twist tight like any other wirenut.
Hey Jeff! In my “How To Wire A Room” video I showed how to use the green wire nut. They are nice but I find crimp sleeves to be a more affordable option and just as effective. I appreciate you watching my videos and giving helpful feedback. Take care!
@@TheExcellentLaborer Those sleeves flop all over the place every time you put them on. They either do a terrible job of holding the wires together, or you just suck at putting them on. The wire nuts work much better and are much more secure.
Wow good one bro you methods are quite different from ours but thank I really enjoy learning more and new methods it’s adding to my knowledge here GOd bless
The newer switches & receptacles both the hook and the straight-in slot and then tighten down. I prefer the prefer the slots because they are easier to slide-in & tighten down. These cannot be pulled out! And there even better ones that have locking-snaps. I haven’t seen them in stores yet, but I am looking for them!
@@TheExcellentLaborer I’m installing reciprocal s. Now I’m a retired construction superintendent. Carpenter by trade. Just built a sunroom on my house. I’m working on 69 years. Dropped 20 pounds. Wired it my self. Your channel has been a big help. Thanks again
Thank you. I’ve done this before, but I don’t do it often enough to know beyond the shadow of a doubt that I’m doing it right every time. I appreciate you taking the time to make this, and I appreciate you respecting my time by getting to the point quickly. I would recommend this video.
Hi I wanna thank you for all these videos very well explained, I don't have a license for it but I am doing a lot ⚡. your comments are very handy. Good job
On the blue single pole switch, you will notice there are "notches" next to the ears, those are actually wire strippers as well, one end is for 12 ga and the other end is smaller for 14 ga wire. Just in case you don't have wire strippers. or don't want to use a knife just insert the wire and spin the switch it'll cut the coatings.
Hey Team! I placed timestamps below 👇 to help you navigate the video. Hope it helps!
Safety First 02:02
How to wire a single pole switch in a single gang box 02:18
How to strip the casing/jacket from a wire 02:26
How to tie ground wires together 03:17
How to strip wires 04:16
How to use needle nose pliers to make the hook on a wire 04:45
How to tie neutral wires together 05:12
How to connect wires to a switch 05:55
How to install a switch in a switch box 08:08
How to wire two single pole switches in a two gang box 09:17
How to make pig tails 12:10
Whe do you install a junction box
Excellent. TYVM. Enjoying videos learning electrician work.
@@legacy7114222 believe that's first. Then your lines.
2:56 3: 3: 3:39
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Currently in trade school and none of my instructors explain anything as thorough and well put as you do. I appreciate the videos man, they’re helping me a lot! God bless!
Hey Andrew! I’m glad you are finding value in my content. I like making video that help people understand construction topics. Good luck with trade school!
Same here man ! Thanks for the videos !
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You just made me want to change professions. I'm a network engineer and now I want to build my own house lol...you're amazing my man...
Your a excellent instructor and knowledgeable I was remodeling my basement and needed some confirmation on my skills and your instructions got me back on track thanks a lot for being there…
Excellent laborer. I watched all of your electrical videos. Multiple times actually. And you explain everything really well. I felt confident enough after watching your videos to do my own wiring in my storage building and I now have power to my shed. That's a project I been wanting to do for a couple of years now.
hell yeah
You make it very easy to watch and you are always talking which keeps me listening and paying attention
Just wanted to say thank you for your help. Your video helped me solve a light switch issue at my new home. The switch was wired wrong and your video helped me fix this issue.
You’re videos are still the best information videos on TH-cam
I appreciate that! I like to keep my content informative. Thanks for watching!
Awesome...easy to understand...loved how you went over the wiring once all switches were connected.
Dude, you are an EXCELLENT instructor. Thank you for sharing. God bless you!
I've started wiring my workshop. I've used your channel to put up my vinyl siding, soffits, and aluminum fascia. I really appreciate your videos! Thanks very much
I remember learning from my father growing up and how lucky I felt to have someone show me how to do those things. I’m so thankful to have this opportunity to show others. Thanks for watching!
@@TheExcellentLaborer just wanted to add my thankfulness man! Very helpful, straight forward, and well done! Have to say I also love your accent! ;) Thanks again man!
I my own opinion your videos Ae the best for electrical work, lots of talent .
Really appreciate your very clear explanation, I bought a house, fixing it myself, but don't know anything about electricity, now I'm ready with your valuable help. God bless you brother.
Why you need 2+2 black cables in the pigtail for the two switches? Is just power black + 2 extensions black cables enough? I want to install 3 switches in one box and don't have much space so plan to try one power and 3 extension, hope it will work
Just used your genius mind to wire my shed. New outlet with a switch connect. Thank God and momma for you. I really mean that.
Glad I could help. I appreciate your comment. Stay tuned for more videos to come Dwight! 🔨
@@TheExcellentLaborer most definitely. Happy holidays to you and the fam.
Very nice video. A suggestion for making your wire nut connections more reliable. Strip the wires longer, twist them together, cut off any excess, and install the wire nut.
11/13/23 Thanks Josh, Couldn’t have done it without this video!
Thank you sir. Im just a diy homeowner. Its been about ten years since I've done any wiring.
A wonderful, clear and thorough explanation - thank you so much!
This young men give great and detail information thank you very much for all you videos very helpful, I’m trying to get back in electrical so these videos help me refresh my memory
It's one thing to know how to do something...
It's another to be able to tell someone how to do it.. Youre able to do both..makes you a good teacher.
I appreciate your step-by-step (and why )..way of teaching.. Thanks, Josh Now go back to work Jajaja ...Most RespectfullY Andrew Allen
Thanks so much!
Your comment on breaking off the small brass tab fix my problem. It allowed me to have one outlet hot and to turn off and on the other side.
Wonderful videos. Great teacher, very thorough and clear! Thanks, Josh!
Thank you Chris!
TH-cam university almost got my degree. I love these channels. I’m a little old for it right now, but if I had a chance to do it all over again, I would become an electrician.
Great video man. I had to rewatch the pigtails because I didn't realize you had one coming in and one continuing. Lol. Makes sense now. I definitely feel comfortable doing it now.
Thanks for your videos I had learned a lot from you my friend so now I know how to fix mine switch and outlet from my bathroom which I did successfully…they helped me how to figuring out… god bless you
I’m glad I can help you out Jose. Good luck with the rest of your projects. Thanks for watching!
Best tutorial I have come across. Thank you
Great video! Really refreshed my training and will help excel my garage project!
Thank you Brotha!!! You just made me Money!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great to hear! Good luck with your project!
Thank you very much! This video helped me undo a half hot and switch over the it’s light switch to the fan switch 🤗
Love your channel. Keep up the great work.
Thank you Mark! I will be making lots of content. Stay tuned for more!
Way to go Josh !!!!!! Keep them coming 👊🏻👊🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👊🏻👊🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🔥🔥🔥🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you! I appreciate you being the first to comment 💪🏻. Hope you enjoy the channel!
I Really appreciate YOU for helping me learn this I done it
Can YOU say money save. Thanks again
Thank you for letting me know how much I appreciated the video. Thank you for watching. Good luck on your project!
Thankyou good explanation, you're a good teacher
Thank you Jean. Good luck with your project!
Thanks buddy. I will be wiring two separate light switches to a bank of lights. I’ll be going through your videos to see if you’ve already done a video in this situation.
Hey Marcus! Sounds like you are doing a 3-Way switch to me. I do cover some of that information on my channel. Be sure to check out my Electrical playlist. Good luck and thanks for watching!
You are a life saver brother!! Thanks so much for sharing all your expertise!
I found your channel about a month a go , i am enjoying them , keep up the great job .
Awesome Robert! I’m glad you are finding value in my channel. Stay tuned for more!
Well done young man - you get right to the point - I like it!
Excellent job!! I use a green wire nut for the grounds but your way definitely saves a little space in the box.
Yep I went over how to use the green nut in a video before and I like them too. Thanks!
Lol good try
Thanks for taking your time to share
You are welcome Albert!
Love how simple u make it look I am coranley learning how to be a electrician
Thanks for all the hard work you do to help alot of us Josh may God continue to bless you 👀👌👍🙏
Thanks you Patrick! God bless you too friend. I appreciate your support!
Thank you for making this look easy made me more confident in what I'm doing
When twisting cables I nearly every time navigate towards using Wago 221. They are a little more expensive but worth every penny. Makes pigtails much easier.
I love your videos brother,
May God always bless you.
Thank you for letting me know. I appreciate you watching!
What does neutral wires do?
What does white wires do?
What does black wires do?
What does ground wires do?
What does copper wires do?
Why do you need to rewire the lights and power for the fan separately?
Thanks so much Josh for you help and services.
Yes, very helpful. Easy to follow.
Appreciate your skills, and patient. Great demonstration on how to do it right
Man I learned so much from your videos. Thanks for the easy explanation
I really love these videos and I really need a training for these
Great to hear. Thanks for watching my videos! If you keep practicing he will get better with each job. Good luck with your project!
❤you are best teacher,thank you ,keep it up, God bless!
Thank you so much for your time! We're in the middle of an addition we are doing ourselves & everytime we're unsure of something, we head straight to your channel! Incredibly helpful & well put together! 👏🏼
SAME!!
Good work best of all
Well explained. Good images of whats happening when its being explained. thanks
Thank you.. very, very helpful !!
I'm hoping we'll see 👀 a video 📹 on rerouting a couple of receptacles from under an ..almost.. door size window 🪟 from under the window to over the window header when the drywall has already been installed..
I like that bond wire crimp.
Thank you again Josh👍
Thanks for watching!
Thank all people like you for help and teach
thank you very much, i really enjoy and learn alot in a very simple way.
Thank you, Josh
Thanks man you are a awesome teacher! O was able to do mine! U saved me a ton of money!!!! I love your channel thank you for sharing! God bless 🙏...
Thanks brother
Well explained!
Thank you!
Excellent video brother! Bought a Bluetooth ceiling fan and was absolutely lost on how to wire it. I'm 39 years old n I had to call my daddy to hold my hand thru the entire wiring. Nothing makes you feel less of a man than having to calling a real man for help lol. After watching this video I feel like a dumbass bc of how simple it really is. Great tutorial! You got yourself a new subscriber.
Excellent,you explain excellent.
Great job 👏 and it’s a great learning tool
Thank you! Awesome! I hope it helps you.
Great video I only know the basic of electrical . you explaining things so easy thanks for sharing 👍
I appreciate your comment Leonel! I do not know everything about electrical but I know enough to wire my own house. I’m glad you are enjoying my content. Thanks for watching!
Thanks Josh this video and all your videos are very helpful. Thanks
thanks man i just started not too long ago
Hi Josh! I just came across your channel. I'm glad I found you . You're informative and video is great. You've addressed my question. Thank you!
Hey Celia! Build houses from the ground up and record how I do it. I am glad you were finding my contact helpful. Be sure to subscribe for more DIY videos!
3:30 - I only use those copper sleeves when joining ground wires in multiple-gang boxes, then I will have a free ground wire to attach to each device in the box. But for single boxes, I just use a green wirenut. They have a hole at the top designed to poke one wire through to connect to the device. That one wire should be kept long while all the rest be cut to about 6" from the back of the box. Place the wirenut over the long wire, then onto the rest of them. Twist tight like any other wirenut.
Hey Jeff! In my “How To Wire A Room” video I showed how to use the green wire nut. They are nice but I find crimp sleeves to be a more affordable option and just as effective. I appreciate you watching my videos and giving helpful feedback. Take care!
@@TheExcellentLaborer OK, that's cool! I haven't seen that video yet.
@@TheExcellentLaborer Those sleeves flop all over the place every time you put them on. They either do a terrible job of holding the wires together, or you just suck at putting them on. The wire nuts work much better and are much more secure.
You make things very simple and understandable. Great presentation!
I’m glad I could help you!
Wow good one bro you methods are quite different from ours but thank I really enjoy learning more and new methods it’s adding to my knowledge here GOd bless
Great job man.. appreciate the info. I have a kitchen rebuild I'm not looking forward to at all.. lol..
I love those Klein Tools wire strippers. You should work more on your splicing. You shouldn't have air gaps showing between the spliced wires.
50k subs.. congratulations 👍🏻
Thank you so much 😀 I still can't believe it! I appreciate you watching!
Nice explanation, very clear and accurate.. it makes me able to DIY it.. Th X
I like to keep all my receptacles off my lighting circuit. I'll use 14 2 wire on 15amp circuit, makes stuffing a light box a lot easier.
Thanks this was a life saver.
The newer switches & receptacles both the hook and the straight-in slot and then tighten down. I prefer the prefer the slots because they are easier to slide-in & tighten down. These cannot be pulled out! And there even better ones that have locking-snaps. I haven’t seen them in stores yet, but I am looking for them!
Good instructions.
Great job instructing, thanks a bunch 👌🏾
Man you have been a great help thanks so much. From my hill top in. Sc
Hey Allen. Thanks for the comment. Take care!
@@TheExcellentLaborer I’m installing reciprocal s. Now I’m a retired construction superintendent. Carpenter by trade. Just built a sunroom on my house. I’m working on 69 years. Dropped 20 pounds. Wired it my self. Your channel has been a big help. Thanks again
Great explanation, as always...well done!
Nice keep going 👏 👍 always the powe or hot going down of switch if you have 2 switches
Thank you. I’ve done this before, but I don’t do it often enough to know beyond the shadow of a doubt that I’m doing it right every time. I appreciate you taking the time to make this, and I appreciate you respecting my time by getting to the point quickly. I would recommend this video.
Wow I'm amazed
Nice video to learn. Thanks
Pretty straight forward explanation thank you
The only thing was missing is how to apply those wires to the light fixture?
Well explained 😆.
Great video!! Thanks
This video has been very helpful. Keep it up!
Great video
Thank you!
Awesome video. Thanks a million. 👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐
Good job.
Awesome video!
Your videos are so easy for me to learn from.
Thank you
Hi I wanna thank you for all these videos very well explained, I don't have a license for it but I am doing a lot ⚡. your comments are very handy. Good job
Great job ty soooooo much!!!
Great tutorial.
On the blue single pole switch, you will notice there are "notches" next to the ears, those are actually wire strippers as well, one end is for 12 ga and the other end is smaller for 14 ga wire. Just in case you don't have wire strippers. or don't want to use a knife just insert the wire and spin the switch it'll cut the coatings.
this roughin so easy bro