As someone who has basic knowledge of home wiring, and who's looking to do a simple basement bedroom addition, this video is solid gold. No fluff, no BS just simple clear instructions, great camera work, great tips. Keep it up! You get Insta-Subbed! 💯
You did a nice job kid- from a professional contractor- One too many nit-pickers criticizing in the comment section. lol the one guy said he never saw a metal box. I think most people appreciate your contribution.
After searching for weeks, I found you! This is exactly what I needed. One of the best videos ever! Thank you sir! You just saved me over $3000 and boosted my confidence.
I just got done framing 1800 sq ft basement and next project it to work on electrical and the plumbing then drywall. I have all the material and just need to get things going. I will be watching all of your videos prior to every project.
Great video.... intelligent commentary with just the right amount of detail, fast forwarding where needed and great lighting/camera angles. Nicely done!
Bro,,,, So glad I found your video. Great demonstration and straight to the point commentary. I would never have thought about the service loop, invaluable. Thanks for taking the time to do your vids.
@@ConstructionCoach Question You had both the lights and the outlets/ switches going to the same Home run box. Could I possibly separate the lights into its own circuit in my Circuit breaker box?
Definitely separate them. There is a code change where I build that requires all bedrooms to be on their own arc fault breaker. Lighting can be on regular breakers. I had a job when the lights went on the arc fault would trip so I’ve started separating lights and receptacles.
Hi, this was a great video!! Since it does not show how to make the connection at that first switch however, can someone confirm that the following is the way to go? My assumption is that I would connect all the grounds to the box together and pig tail a lead for the switch ground. Then connect all the whites together with a wirenut. Finally the black wires, I would connect the source black to the plugs black and a pigtail going to the switch. Then the black wire from the lights would connect to the other terminal of the switch.I am thinking of perhaps making the light switch a 3 way so I could place another switch near the bed area where we can shut the lights off from. If I was doing that, I’d use a 3 way switch at both ends and join them with a 3 wire (14/3 wire) right?
This is a pretty thorough video of how to rough in a room. There’s only 2 things I would critique. That being 1) there’s much better/safer ways to strip romex than slicing a knife down the middle. Definitely NOT recommended. 2) no mention of box fill. If his switch box is not a larger or extended box (which it doesn’t seem to be) he is most likely not within code. I know if he was using 12/2 he would be over filled but can’t remember off the top of my head the the total for 14/2. But otherwise a very good video for someone with a basic skill set 👍🏼
most likely the basment was not developed at construction and the home owner decided later on to finish it. I have to go through this soon with my basment now that I am putting a spare room down there for guests
Hey construction coach Great video buddy! You showed the steps in great order. It would of been the best if you would of shown how to wire the home run and the receptacles on how to pig tail for constant power
This video is great! Its exactly how i plan on wiring my room (switch, receptcles, light). However!!! Do you have a video on wiring that switch to the lights as well as the recepticles?
Ark fault breakers.need to be tested to see if they are actually working the one we had did not and what a chore to find all the plugin on the circuit as one arking plug can cause others between it and the breaker to ark and burn off the wires too
This is the most detailed video about wiring basement i have seen. I'm brand new to this DIY stuff. Though what confused me here is that you are using white(14/2) for both outlets and Switches. My basement already has few switches and outlets. Can i just use those to extend the lighting and switches and just use 14/2 instead of having to use 12/2?
Hi sir, first I want to thank you for making the vdo. 1. I want to make 1 bedroom in the basement (basement undone). 2. 1 breaker was connector to 2 thermostat (1. for the future toilet and another one is connected to 2 heaters). 3. the one connected to 2 heaters, I will use one for the room with it owns thermostat. 4. should I put each room on a different breaker or I can still leave them together in one breaker?.
Enjoyed your video, developing my basement and running the rough wiring myself and had a few questions. How many feet of wire did you leave at the breaker panel? So wire 1 from breaker panel to light switch, leave a loop than run to each receptacle leaving a loop at each receptacle. Wire 2 from lights to switch. Power coming into the box for the receptacle and lights will run on the same breaker? Did you make a video how you tied them together receptacle power, light and switch?
For people asking why you use metal receptacle boxes it's because you are never supposed to use plastic boxes for standard 120V or 240V house wiring. If wires become disconnected, the point is for them to short out to the grounded metal box and trip the breaker, rather then have them shock someone if they go to pull the switch/plug out of the wall if they are troubleshooting why something doesn't work, they are also stronger and less prone to breaking, as well as being fire resistant and wont melt under extreme heat.
Just to be clear, I was talking about sabgog. Metal boxes are rarely used in residential wiring, I know because it's been my career for about 16 years.
I am adding a home studio to my basement. Approx 16ft x 24 ft. I am planning on 6-8 can lights and approx 12 double plugs. Would you recommend a single circuit for the light and plugs or 1 single circuit? If so what size wire would you use?
I noticed in some videos that the wire was placed inside metal tubing that was installed in the holes for the wall framing. Is there an advantage to this technique? Maybe it is a code requirement in some states?
It's too bad the insulation was done first. That created extra work for you and the homeowner had to deal with repairs to the insulation and vapor barrier. Enjoyed the electrical info, though!
hi i want to know if you have 3 plug for the switch, and 2 screws for ground, where did you connect the other plug? Is it ok to use 1 screw for 2 ground wires? thanks
I'll just state the obvious and say that the man is not sponsored by whoever makes his tools, so why give them free advertising or he could just like grey.
Why on earth are you not using plastic nail on boxes? I guess the real question is why didn't you take a scrap 2x4's and cut them to your device heights? to lay out faster?
@@HellHatch666 Because he is not an electrician and does not know what the fuck he is doing, hence "bedrooms require independent afci breaker"...(no they don't, never have)
@@slugh8499 Thanks slug, I'm well aware of the codes I need to follow in the many jurisdictions I work in. I stated that bedrooms do not need to be protected by a dedicated circuit. Read(and understand) every word before you reply next time.
It’s a loop of electrical wire in the wall, if the drywall installers hit the wire or a wire is short then you can release the box clamp and pull more wire into the box. Let me know if this helps.
Does the electrical usually get put in after the insulation/vapor barrier? It seems that if I was building a house I would want to put in the electrical first... Am I missing something?
If a builder is not finishing the basement, he doesn't care about wiring. I have the same situation in my basement - I'm finishing it, and will have to do exactly this thing.
@@TheSharkmanforever been doing electrical work for 40yrs state licensed , never heard it was standard practice , however it is a better quality box if there's the extra money in the job .
as noted above "For people asking why you use metal receptacle boxes it's because you are never supposed to use plastic boxes for standard 120V or 240V house wiring. If wires become disconnected, the point is for them to short out to the grounded metal box and trip the breaker, rather then have them shock someone if they go to pull the switch/plug out of the wall if they are troubleshooting why something doesn't work, they are also stronger and less prone to breaking, as well as being fire resistant and wont melt under extreme heat."
Using this setup, since the "homerun" line is going to the switch first and then the outlets and light, does that mean that the light AND all outlets need the switch in order to work? If that is the case, would you mind explaining a setup in which the light needs the switch but the outlets are always working?
Just run both hot wires from the panel and the outlets into the input of the switch, and the light to the output. then connect all neutrals together. and all the grounds together with a pigtail to the switch.
I painted them, I wanted viewers to pay attention to the build not brands. If you have specific questions about tools let me know, I test out many samples and have a real passion for tools!!
from my understanding you can use it, but it is only required for a 20A circuit, on a 15A you can use 14/2 or 12/2. good chance it is a cost saving measure when you do not plan to run on a 20A circuit.
Don't know if anyone answered your question but, the box that he's using has markings AND little triangle notches pointing out so all you do is let those notches rest on the face of the stud, done. You want the box to be flush with the drywall so the electrical won't be in possible contact with anything other than the box itself.
Construction Coach. What is the illegal pvc conduit/pipe at 15:30 above the electrical panel for??? If it's plumbing, it can't be the exclusively dedicated space above the electrical panel. If it is for electrical work, why would it have plumbing 90 degree ells and nor gray electrical 90 degree elbows? Either way, it should be a violation of your Canadian Electrical Code. It is so close to NEC they can't have let this slide by. Respectfully, Kevin
Oooookie @ 18:30 that's so wrong. The staple is not suppose to be holding the wire soooo tight it is suppose be snug but not THAT snug ... this is why the wings are there on the edge of the staple. It's a guide that says "Hey you hammered me in far enough" ... I know in Canada anyways, if you hammer your staples in too far a GOOD inspector will FAIL you. Just my 2 cents.
Coming from a Construction Engineering Technician/ Civil Engineering Technologist you should never drill that close to the edge of a stud. Two holes beside each other too on the exterior load bearing wood founding wall is a no-no. Middle of stud doesn’t add much strength to stud but the outside is more important to keep in tact. Great informative video otherwise!
As someone who has basic knowledge of home wiring, and who's looking to do a simple basement bedroom addition, this video is solid gold. No fluff, no BS just simple clear instructions, great camera work, great tips. Keep it up! You get Insta-Subbed! 💯
You did a nice job kid- from a professional contractor- One too many nit-pickers criticizing in the comment section. lol the one guy said he never saw a metal box.
I think most people appreciate your contribution.
Thanks Sal, I appreciate that! Thanks for watching.
One of the best DIY videos I've ever seen. I was thinking of doing my basement rough in and this video gave me the confidence to do it. Thanks a lot.
After searching for weeks, I found you! This is exactly what I needed. One of the best videos ever! Thank you sir! You just saved me over $3000 and boosted my confidence.
Thanks for watching, that’s what it’s all about!!! Save that money. What’s your next diy project?
I just got done framing 1800 sq ft basement and next project it to work on electrical and the plumbing then drywall. I have all the material and just need to get things going. I will be watching all of your videos prior to every project.
Happy DIY!!
This video is top quality and appreciate the knowledge you are imparting to us DIYrs
"How to wire a basement"
with your host... Vin Diesel
Great video.... intelligent commentary with just the right amount of detail, fast forwarding where needed and great lighting/camera angles. Nicely done!
Bro,,,, So glad I found your video. Great demonstration and straight to the point commentary. I would never have thought about the service loop, invaluable. Thanks for taking the time to do your vids.
Mannnnn you made it look so simple... seen a lot of videos but yours by far teaches me so I can understand it. Thank you so much
Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much sir, after watching your videos, I feel comfortable to do the same for my basement.
Best wiring video on TH-cam
Thanks for watching, I appreciate the support.
Can you show the wiring into the actual switch ? Im confused on that part to get the power to the outlets from the switch
I don’t even own a home and found this super awesome.
Thanks for taking the time to make the video, it was a big help to this newbie!
Great work, nice clean effective install for us DIY'ers
Thanks for watching. Happy diy
I'm working on my cabin. Really needed this. Thanks
No problems, happy to help.
well done! One of the best DIY videos I've ever seen. Thanks!
Great video but do you have an video of how to wire the switch and power panel?
Simple and clear video, good one my friend
Very good. The best Vid I ve seen on wiring. Precise and to the point! Hope you do this for a living!
Thanks much for being so thorough in your description of each aspect of this project..
Thanks for watching, are you working on a basement project?
@@ConstructionCoach Yes I am about to run wires in my basement. What size drive bit were you using?
@@ConstructionCoach Question You had both the lights and the outlets/ switches going to the same Home run box. Could I possibly separate the lights into its own circuit in my Circuit breaker box?
I use a 3/4” bit, that way you can fit two wires through.
Definitely separate them. There is a code change where I build that requires all bedrooms to be on their own arc fault breaker. Lighting can be on regular breakers. I had a job when the lights went on the arc fault would trip so I’ve started separating lights and receptacles.
Tim, thanks for the great info! Can u show us how to install the switch, lights, and receptacles so that the switch does not turn off the receptacles
anyone notice that beer in the background
Good man ... thank you for sharing your skills. God bless you, your family and friends.
Thanks! Happy diy!
"That's a firmly mounted receptacle box"
Nicely done sir
Hi, this was a great video!! Since it does not show how to make the connection at that first switch however, can someone confirm that the following is the way to go?
My assumption is that I would connect all the grounds to the
box together and pig tail a lead for the switch ground. Then connect all the
whites together with a wirenut. Finally the black wires, I would connect the
source black to the plugs black and a pigtail going to the switch. Then the
black wire from the lights would connect to the other terminal of the switch.I am thinking of perhaps making the light switch a 3 way so
I could place another switch near the bed area where we can shut the lights off
from. If I was doing that, I’d use a 3 way switch at both ends and join them
with a 3 wire (14/3 wire) right?
Muy buen video hombre 👍🏻👍🏻👋🏻👋🏻✌🏻✌🏻👏🏻👏🏻 great video man, you got like 👍🏻
slick tip on hanging the spool
This is a pretty thorough video of how to rough in a room. There’s only 2 things I would critique. That being 1) there’s much better/safer ways to strip romex than slicing a knife down the middle. Definitely NOT recommended. 2) no mention of box fill. If his switch box is not a larger or extended box (which it doesn’t seem to be) he is most likely not within code. I know if he was using 12/2 he would be over filled but can’t remember off the top of my head the the total for 14/2. But otherwise a very good video for someone with a basic skill set 👍🏼
Very detailed. Thank you
This helped me a lot. Thank you
Thanks for the feedback. Are you doing a basement project?
I love your video man you explain things step by step good job
Why on Earth did they insulate and put up the vapor barrier first??
I know, that was surreal.
most likely the basment was not developed at construction and the home owner decided later on to finish it. I have to go through this soon with my basment now that I am putting a spare room down there for guests
Newer homes built with undeveloped basement usually gets insulated as a minimum especially energy efficient green builds
Thanks for the info. great video I learned a lot of detail stuff that I need to know.
Hey construction coach Great video buddy! You showed the steps in great order. It would of been the best if you would of shown how to wire the home run and the receptacles on how to pig tail for constant power
Great video, you gave me confidence, thanks a lot!
thanks for your time .its very helpful .
Thanks for watching and all the support, new videos just released!!!
great work but why the vapor barrier? Aren't you essentially causing the walls to sweat and locking the condensation behind the walls?
nice
This video is great! Its exactly how i plan on wiring my room (switch, receptcles, light). However!!! Do you have a video on wiring that switch to the lights as well as the recepticles?
Thank you best video
Ark fault breakers.need to be tested to see if they are actually working the one we had did not and what a chore to find all the plugin on the circuit as one arking plug can cause others between it and the breaker to ark and burn off the wires too
Thank you for making a great explanation video!
This is the most detailed video about wiring basement i have seen. I'm brand new to this DIY stuff. Though what confused me here is that you are using white(14/2) for both outlets and Switches. My basement already has few switches and outlets. Can i just use those to extend the lighting and switches and just use 14/2 instead of having to use 12/2?
Excellent video! Thank you!!!!
No problems, Thanks for watching!!
New videos coming soon
@@ConstructionCoach looking forward to checking out all the vids eventually. New subscriber!
Appreciate it
No problems!
Nice Job,good class,thanks
Great video brother thx for the tips
Hi sir, first I want to thank you for making the vdo. 1. I want to make 1 bedroom in the basement (basement undone). 2. 1 breaker was connector to 2 thermostat (1. for the future toilet and another one is connected to 2 heaters). 3. the one connected to 2 heaters, I will use one for the room with it owns thermostat. 4. should I put each room on a different breaker or I can still leave them together in one breaker?.
Very informative video. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
great video!
Like the gray tools
Excellent job, thank you.
Thank You so much
Thanks for watching, new videos coming soon.
Enjoyed your video, developing my basement and running the rough wiring myself and had a few questions.
How many feet of wire did you leave at the breaker panel?
So wire 1 from breaker panel to light switch, leave a loop than run to each receptacle leaving a loop at each receptacle.
Wire 2 from lights to switch.
Power coming into the box for the receptacle and lights will run on the same breaker?
Did you make a video how you tied them together receptacle power, light and switch?
Are those cement walls and you hav even fiberglass insulation on them or what
For people asking why you use metal receptacle boxes it's because you are never supposed to use plastic boxes for standard 120V or 240V house wiring. If wires become disconnected, the point is for them to short out to the grounded metal box and trip the breaker, rather then have them shock someone if they go to pull the switch/plug out of the wall if they are troubleshooting why something doesn't work, they are also stronger and less prone to breaking, as well as being fire resistant and wont melt under extreme heat.
You clearly do not know what you are talking about.
Just to be clear, I was talking about sabgog. Metal boxes are rarely used in residential wiring, I know because it's been my career for about 16 years.
What in the heck are you talking about , what state are you licensed in?
@@gregberban9273 the state of mind!!!
@@realTlMBOSLlCE In 2 countries i have lived in, metal is required, so curious where you are that plastic is used and metal is rarely used?
Very helpful! Thank you!
Excellent.
I am adding a home studio to my basement. Approx 16ft x 24 ft. I am planning on 6-8 can lights and approx 12 double plugs. Would you recommend a single circuit for the light and plugs or 1 single circuit? If so what size wire would you use?
Definitely 2 separate circuits, I would run 14-2 for 15amp breaker for the lights and same or if you need higher amperage 12-2 for 20amp breaker.
How do you wire though the vapor barrier?
I noticed in some videos that the wire was placed inside metal tubing that was installed in the holes for the wall framing. Is there an advantage to this technique? Maybe it is a code requirement in some states?
I’m not to sure about that.. creators make videos with what they know and it’s always up to the homeowner to check local codes. Thanks for watching.
Greetings I'm wondering what is the name of the staples your using, and what state are you in? Sincerely Heidi
It's too bad the insulation was done first. That created extra work for you and the homeowner had to deal with repairs to the insulation and vapor barrier. Enjoyed the electrical info, though!
Same circuit going to the lights and going to the plugs? 14 gauge? Or am I missing something here?
AMAZING ONE🍻
hi i want to know if you have 3 plug for the switch, and 2 screws for ground, where did you connect the other plug? Is it ok to use 1 screw for 2 ground wires? thanks
Great video. Wondering where you are located.
Great idea painting your tools... What did you use? Plasti-dip?
why are all your tools grey?
Felipe Borrero I paint my tools red other people like to borrow tools and forget to return them
I'll just state the obvious and say that the man is not sponsored by whoever makes his tools, so why give them free advertising or he could just like grey.
@@MrHEMMA56 thats grey
Thanks
how many outlet for one electrical breaker I can use? please
12
Thanks you’re a life saver, have a wonderful day.
Why on earth are you not using plastic nail on boxes? I guess the real question is why didn't you take a scrap 2x4's and cut them to your device heights? to lay out faster?
and seriously why did you not install wiring before insulation!? It happens, but why!?
@@HellHatch666
Because he is not an electrician and does not know what the fuck he is doing, hence "bedrooms require independent afci breaker"...(no they don't, never have)
TIMBOSLICE CR/COC bedrooms now must be afci protected, and more and more most of the house will need to be afci protected in newly built homes
@@slugh8499
Thanks slug, I'm well aware of the codes I need to follow in the many jurisdictions I work in. I stated that bedrooms do not need to be protected by a dedicated circuit. Read(and understand) every word before you reply next time.
TIMBOSLICE CR/COC well you can have 2 bedrooms on one dedicated afci circuit but yea u right
The cordless drill looks and sounds like a Makita 18v..
How much feet of wire do you think you used for that room?
@5:12 too high for this speed of FIY.
Also, what an incredibly informative 5m thus far.
Can you explain the service loop please. Thanks much
It’s a loop of electrical wire in the wall, if the drywall installers hit the wire or a wire is short then you can release the box clamp and pull more wire into the box. Let me know if this helps.
@@ConstructionCoach
Excellent thank you for the response. Makes complete sense now.
Does the electrical usually get put in after the insulation/vapor barrier? It seems that if I was building a house I would want to put in the electrical first... Am I missing something?
If a builder is not finishing the basement, he doesn't care about wiring. I have the same situation in my basement - I'm finishing it, and will have to do exactly this thing.
Why are you using metal boxes
PNWjordan Ronald I was thinking the same thing lol
because it is standard practice using metal boxes. mostly for safety reason
@@TheSharkmanforever been doing electrical work for 40yrs state licensed , never heard it was standard practice , however it is a better quality box if there's the extra money in the job .
Better question is why did he not use fan-rated ceiling boxes?
as noted above "For people asking why you use metal receptacle boxes it's because you are never supposed to use plastic boxes for standard 120V or 240V house wiring. If wires become disconnected, the point is for them to short out to the grounded metal box and trip the breaker, rather then have them shock someone if they go to pull the switch/plug out of the wall if they are troubleshooting why something doesn't work, they are also stronger and less prone to breaking, as well as being fire resistant and wont melt under extreme heat."
He looks like Vin Diesels brother, Vin Electrical..
Lol, thanks for watching!!
nice video! You're in what country?
You should never put a vapor barrier in a basement
Hey... it's Alberta code????
Using this setup, since the "homerun" line is going to the switch first and then the outlets and light, does that mean that the light AND all outlets need the switch in order to work? If that is the case, would you mind explaining a setup in which the light needs the switch but the outlets are always working?
Just run both hot wires from the panel and the outlets into the input of the switch, and the light to the output. then connect all neutrals together. and all the grounds together with a pigtail to the switch.
What tools are those?
I painted them, I wanted viewers to pay attention to the build not brands. If you have specific questions about tools let me know, I test out many samples and have a real passion for tools!!
16 inches to the top? Why so freaking low?
Put the wire in the box. Then staple. Then strip. Why in the hell are you using metal switch boxes????
Don't believe outlets and lighting are supposed to be on same circuit! Must have an interesting local code.
I thought you are going to use #12/2 for AFCI receptacle
from my understanding you can use it, but it is only required for a 20A circuit, on a 15A you can use 14/2 or 12/2. good chance it is a cost saving measure when you do not plan to run on a 20A circuit.
Does the box have to be flush with the stud?
Or do we pull it out so that its flush with the drywall?
Don't know if anyone answered your question but, the box that he's using has markings AND little triangle notches pointing out so all you do is let those notches rest on the face of the stud, done. You want the box to be flush with the drywall so the electrical won't be in possible contact with anything other than the box itself.
Where are you that it's 12 feet apart?
Matt Hannel Why are you asking? Do you know something he doesn't?
Construction Coach. What is the illegal pvc conduit/pipe at 15:30 above the electrical panel for??? If it's plumbing, it can't be the exclusively dedicated space above the electrical panel. If it is for electrical work, why would it have plumbing 90 degree ells and nor gray electrical 90 degree elbows? Either way, it should be a violation of your Canadian Electrical Code. It is so close to NEC they can't have let this slide by. Respectfully, Kevin
Oooookie @ 18:30 that's so wrong. The staple is not suppose to be holding the wire soooo tight it is suppose be snug but not THAT snug ... this is why the wings are there on the edge of the staple. It's a guide that says "Hey you hammered me in far enough" ... I know in Canada anyways, if you hammer your staples in too far a GOOD inspector will FAIL you. Just my 2 cents.
been in plumbing and gas for 14 years... never seen metal boxes in a house
I've only seen them in really old houses..
...joking? I hope so..
Coming from a Construction Engineering Technician/ Civil Engineering Technologist you should never drill that close to the edge of a stud. Two holes beside each other too on the exterior load bearing wood founding wall is a no-no. Middle of stud doesn’t add much strength to stud but the outside is more important to keep in tact. Great informative video otherwise!
Are you an electrician or just a bro, bro?
You’re not Steve-O!
Nope!!
this guy must be hungry for tacos, because he keeps saying 'Mmm queso?'