I've completed projects that I previously would never have attempted with the help of these videos. The instructions are simplified and easy to understand. In the last month, I have taken a bare storage room, and constructed a wall, drywalled, mudded, hung a door, put down laminate flooring, baseboard and casing, put up a suspended ceiling, and wired in lighting. Every step followed Shannon's instructions. It turned out great. Thank you.
Dude I'm on my wife's TH-cam working on a project. You have helped me more than any other vids I've watched. I'm forever greatful.
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I just rewired my closets. I had the wires all screwed up. Three minutes with this guy and everything came clear. Many thanks. I now have working switches and lights in my walk in closets. Almost like 21st century!!
Hey man. I just bought a fixer upper and accepted the challenge. Every time i get stuck on stupid. i look your way, Thanks for the good videos and they are very educational
I was looking for a video to fix a problem I had with a new light switch blowing my circuit breakers. When I saw Shannon's video, I stopped looking for other videos as I knew from other videos he is the guy to watch. He explains things so easily. I found from his video that I needed two black wires attached to my light switch instead of one black and one white. Fixed the problem immediately and only took 5 minutes. Thank you Shannon for this video and your other ones. They are so helpful.
I just wanted to say THANK YOU! I took an electrical class in the past, and the instructor used boards like what you have here. He has since passed, but I have fond memories of going through the boards to truly understand the hows and whys of electrical. Today I was replacing a switch that had a mystery set of wires coming into the box, and thanks to you, I was able to figure out which black wire was coming in and that one of the outgoing wires was going to a box that had been disabled years ago. I really appreciate that you put this out there...this was the refresher I needed. Thank you so much!
I am in the process of changing my kitchen lights right above kitchen sink with two recessed lights. Your video is of "how to" is exactly what i need to do the job. Thank you Sir for your video, simple explanation and easy to understand.
This is the best electrical (basic wiring) video I have seen for wiring lights. Your mock setup should leave even an electricity novice with no questions. Every wiring video should be this detailed.
You have helped me so much in all of my home improvements. I put new siding on my entire home after watching your video. My contractor buddies were impressed with all my j channel miters. Very pro. Thanks a million for sharing your knowledge. You have helped millions of people. Pretty special teacher
Great job and thank you for explaining the simple terms like what a pigtail is for us who are not already electricians. That attention to detail is so helpful!
After sifting through various scenarios for wiring where the power comes in to the light box first this one worked like a charm. Hats off for clear details and explanation. Would give you a high five rather than just a thumb if I could.
I like how shannon explains everything in detail and makes it easy to understand. Even like watching the videos when i already know how to do something, but I will say he has taught me alot too.
Just wanted to thank you for all of your videos. I built a barn this past summer, and I consulted your videos quite a bit. I really appreciate what you do.
Thanks Shannon for taking the time to do your videos correctly (ie. producing the video). Makes a HUGE difference for those watching/learning from your videos. Great job.
Great Video! Just a side note for enthusiasts and apprentices: In North America it's required by Code and considered best practice to have your Bonding Conductor (bare copper) secured around the Bonding Screw in a CLOCKWISE manner. This ensures that as your tighten the screw, the conductor becomes tightly secured down under the screw. Cheers
This guy is the greatest teacher! Every lesson, electrical, woodworking, etc is perfect! Always easy to understand but still getting the important aspects of the trade or skill. Thanks Shannon
You are assessing this from a position of ignorance. Only qualified people can comment on the correctness of what he is showing. You are not that person. BTW, the ground on newly installed switches must be connected if the junction box is non-metallic, which is usually the case in residential. NEC 404.9(B) You're welcome.
THANK YOU Bro. BECAUSE OF YOU I WAS ABLE TO WIRE MY OWN SHED🙏I DID YOUR FIRST VERSION, POWER to the SWITCH FIRST . I've BECOME a CARPENTER and an ELECTRICIAN😁
I been asking several individuals including two electricians what is wrong with my switch. I explained that I only have one Romax 14/2 Running to the switch, how do I make it work? Then this video understood me, the second example is what I was attempting to do and all I needed was to run a 14/3 to the switch. Thank you so much 😊
I really appreciate seeing how to wire either power coming from the switch, or power going to the switch from the lights. This is a bookmarked video for me.
Shannon, you are something special, you have such a humble manner in explaining things. We need more people like you. Thank you so much for all your video presentations.
little confused on the lower of the picture - where is the neutral connection. the switch is not connected to neutral - so how the circuit is completed
I can't watch any other DIY videos besides this channel anymore since the people never talk enough about what they're doing. You rock these. More electrical videos please! Install grounded receptacle where there is no ground, timer switch, dimmer switch, install 2 gang box,
Wow. So happy that your video bubbled up to the top of my search results. "How To Wire A Single Pole Light Switch" was perfect for me. Very easy to understand, and step by step. Everything I needed to know without all the fluff that so many videos have. Thanks for the video, you have a new, dedicated subscriber.
Unbelievably helpful video. You rule. As just a novice DIYer, I had only considered the top example. My home actually uses the bottom example, which has led to some confusion that you’ve now lifted.
Are great you are great teacher man I got more in style and trying to watch a film that stuff and you've been lonely wanted and showed it when you talked around through the right way Man thumbs up
I'm always watching your video when u need to do any small electrical work. I willy like the way you show in your videos. Thanks. Always good watching. God bless. Roger from canada 🇨🇦.
This is so incredibly helpful. We are renovating our basement, and I have been moving switches around, rerouting wires, moving thermostats, etc for the new setup. But some switches have only white and black wires, and others have white, black and red. I never understood what I was doing, except for how to shut off the breaker, test with a multimeter, and re-hook everything back up exactly how I found it. But this explains the concepts *behind* it, which is very helpful. I want make one switch control two lights (currently, two separate switches), but I hadn't touched anything because I didn't understand what I was doing. Now I do. It's like a light bulb went on in my head and it all makes sense. Pun intended. :)
Thanks for the video. I’ve been doing some wiring lately and it has been forever since I worked with it in the past. Seeing yours just lets me know I’m okay.
Thanks for explaining in great detail and for showing us exactly how it's wired. I just added two lights to my previous one. I also managed to rewire it completely and correctly.
Helped me solve my "smart switch" to "dumb switch" wiring issue! Smart switches usually require the neutral wire, so I couldn't figure out what to do with it as it tripped the breaker. Dumb switches apparently do not need that wire . Thanks!
thank you so much for your video. just bought my first hime and upgrading the old lights to recessed and once I wired everything the light would come on without being switched on and help with your video and simple explanation I figured out I had it wired backwards as if the power originated at the switch (your first example) when my power originates at the light. thanks again you just saved me .
The video was very informative and detailed. I enjoyed it very much because I live in a rented apartment and several switches turn off the outlets and it drives me crazy. Now I know how to add a switch to the ceiling lights. Now I have to figure out how to make the receptacle HOT without the need for the switch to be on or off.
This is one of the better electrical videos I've seen. Clear and concise, very well explained throughout and, for me at least, the use of an instructional or 'example' board really brings home the instruction (I'm more of a visual learner). Thanks and kudos!
Great video! I live in a older home with very few light switches and receptacles and have been really needing to add more switches. I think I can do it myself now and save some money!
I like your style of reporting the facts very relaxing and calming effect considereing the stress associated with electrical energy and potential liability and or death of the end users.
Very helpful thank you! There are a ton of other terrible videos out there that do not explain how this works. Now I finally feel confident daisy chaining lights together.
Shannon, thank you for your thorough explanations. you helped me solve an electrical issue that had me banging my head up against a wall. Can't thank you enough.
thank you for your time. I appreciate it. it takes a lot of time to do a set up just for 8 min video. looks easy but that is because a good teacher always makes everything look easy. thanks again
Thank you for taking the time to post such a helpful video. You explain and show everything in a way that anyone should be able to understand and follow. This goes for most all of your videos that I have seen. You Rock!
Shannon you hoser! Another great one. I'm doing a basement reno and it's definitely going to be power at the switch. Power at the receptacle is too complex with 14/3. Thanks for your clear, concise explanation!
thank you for your clear & detailed explanations. I used them to setup my workshop lights. This was my first attempt & can't be happier with the outcome. thanks again.
I like the golf shirt ! The info re pigtails is informative. I like to think of it as "... you can't put two conductors under one screw." So you need a pigtail. Plus, instead of daisy chaining (i.,e., wiring in series) the parallel wiring of pigtails keeps electricity running through your circuit to ensure downstream devices keep working.
Great video! Just an addition 14/2 is for 15 amp circuits which are pretty standard in the US, but 20 amp is also pretty common which would require 12/2. Make sure you know the amperage of the circuit you are working for (typically listed on the breaker that’s powering it) and what wire gauge/type is required.
I was in a customer’s house and I saw That there was no pass through power line. The switch was at the end of the lights (bottom example) and I was wondering how that was done. 14-3 never crossed my mind. And noticed the wire looked a little wider, but didn’t really think about it. Thanks for the video.
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I've completed projects that I previously would never have attempted with the help of these videos. The instructions are simplified and easy to understand. In the last month, I have taken a bare storage room, and constructed a wall, drywalled, mudded, hung a door, put down laminate flooring, baseboard and casing, put up a suspended ceiling, and wired in lighting. Every step followed Shannon's instructions. It turned out great. Thank you.
Welcome to the world where you need to be self sufficient. This used to be common for people until they got weak
Dude I'm on my wife's TH-cam working on a project. You have helped me more than any other vids I've watched. I'm forever greatful.
I just rewired my closets. I had the wires all screwed up. Three minutes with this guy and everything came clear. Many thanks. I now have working switches and lights in my walk in closets. Almost like 21st century!!
Hey man. I just bought a fixer upper and accepted the challenge. Every time i get stuck on stupid. i look your way, Thanks for the good videos and they are very educational
I was looking for a video to fix a problem I had with a new light switch blowing my circuit breakers. When I saw Shannon's video, I stopped looking for other videos as I knew from other videos he is the guy to watch. He explains things so easily. I found from his video that I needed two black wires attached to my light switch instead of one black and one white. Fixed the problem immediately and only took 5 minutes. Thank you Shannon for this video and your other ones. They are so helpful.
I just wanted to say THANK YOU! I took an electrical class in the past, and the instructor used boards like what you have here. He has since passed, but I have fond memories of going through the boards to truly understand the hows and whys of electrical. Today I was replacing a switch that had a mystery set of wires coming into the box, and thanks to you, I was able to figure out which black wire was coming in and that one of the outgoing wires was going to a box that had been disabled years ago. I really appreciate that you put this out there...this was the refresher I needed. Thank you so much!
Shannon is probably the best DYI "teacher" on the internet.
Agreed!
I am in the process of changing my kitchen lights right above kitchen sink with two recessed lights. Your video is of "how to" is exactly what i need to do the job. Thank you Sir for your video, simple explanation and easy to understand.
This is the best electrical (basic wiring) video I have seen for wiring lights. Your mock setup should leave even an electricity novice with no questions. Every wiring video should be this detailed.
You have helped me so much in all of my home improvements. I put new siding on my entire home after watching your video. My contractor buddies were impressed with all my j channel miters. Very pro. Thanks a million for sharing your knowledge. You have helped millions of people. Pretty special teacher
Thanks Ben, glad your project went so smoothly!
Great job and thank you for explaining the simple terms like what a pigtail is for us who are not already electricians. That attention to detail is so helpful!
After sifting through various scenarios for wiring where the power comes in to the light box first this one worked like a charm. Hats off for clear details and explanation. Would give you a high five rather than just a thumb if I could.
I like how shannon explains everything in detail and makes it easy to understand. Even like watching the videos when i already know how to do something, but I will say he has taught me alot too.
Just wanted to thank you for all of your videos. I built a barn this past summer, and I consulted your videos quite a bit. I really appreciate what you do.
Thanks Shannon for taking the time to do your videos correctly (ie. producing the video). Makes a HUGE difference for those watching/learning from your videos. Great job.
Great Video! Just a side note for enthusiasts and apprentices: In North America it's required by Code and considered best practice to have your Bonding Conductor (bare copper) secured around the Bonding Screw in a CLOCKWISE manner. This ensures that as your tighten the screw, the conductor becomes tightly secured down under the screw. Cheers
This guy is the greatest teacher! Every lesson, electrical, woodworking, etc is perfect! Always easy to understand but still getting the important aspects of the trade or skill. Thanks Shannon
You are assessing this from a position of ignorance. Only qualified people can comment on the correctness of what he is showing. You are not that person. BTW, the ground on newly installed switches must be connected if the junction box is non-metallic, which is usually the case in residential. NEC 404.9(B) You're welcome.
@@DiffEQeasy to critique from the stands.. make a video
THANK YOU Bro. BECAUSE OF YOU I WAS ABLE TO WIRE MY OWN SHED🙏I DID YOUR FIRST VERSION, POWER to the SWITCH FIRST . I've BECOME a CARPENTER and an ELECTRICIAN😁
I been asking several individuals including two electricians what is wrong with my switch. I explained that I only have one Romax 14/2 Running to the switch, how do I make it work? Then this video understood me, the second example is what I was attempting to do and all I needed was to run a 14/3 to the switch. Thank you so much 😊
I really appreciate seeing how to wire either power coming from the switch, or power going to the switch from the lights. This is a bookmarked video for me.
Shannon, you are something special, you have such a humble manner in explaining things. We need more people like you. Thank you so much for all your video presentations.
little confused on the lower of the picture - where is the neutral connection. the switch is not connected to neutral - so how the circuit is completed
I can't watch any other DIY videos besides this channel anymore since the people never talk enough about what they're doing. You rock these. More electrical videos please! Install grounded receptacle where there is no ground, timer switch, dimmer switch, install 2 gang box,
good suggestions, thanks
You're the best teacher! Others have bad camera motion or they just begin talking off the point!
Wow. So happy that your video bubbled up to the top of my search results. "How To Wire A Single Pole Light Switch" was perfect for me. Very easy to understand, and step by step. Everything I needed to know without all the fluff that so many videos have. Thanks for the video, you have a new, dedicated subscriber.
Thanks for the sub!
Thank you, you saved me a small fortune on drywall repair, I was very close to opening the wall.
People like this need to run a trade school. Such an amazing guy, been watching his videos for years.
Shannon, I've been a subscriber for 10 years. I can't thank you enough for all the information you've provided. Awesome channel.
You are so welcome!
Unbelievably helpful video. You rule. As just a novice DIYer, I had only considered the top example. My home actually uses the bottom example, which has led to some confusion that you’ve now lifted.
Thank you Shannon,
You helped me fix a wiring problem I've had for years. I'm glad you showed how to wire in both directions.
Your videos are the best. My wife and I really like the way you explain everything. Thanks.
Excellent video as always, Shannon. Thank you for the clear and concise instruction with no added filler.
I know how to do this, but I come back to this video every time for a refresher. Thanks Shannon!
This video is way simple then others thank you
TH-cam saving my life as we speak really appreciate the guys who gets the information across like this it's a blessing for me
Are great you are great teacher man I got more in style and trying to watch a film that stuff and you've been lonely wanted and showed it when you talked around through the right way Man thumbs up
I'm always watching your video when u need to do any small electrical work. I willy like the way you show in your videos. Thanks. Always good watching. God bless. Roger from canada 🇨🇦.
This is so incredibly helpful. We are renovating our basement, and I have been moving switches around, rerouting wires, moving thermostats, etc for the new setup. But some switches have only white and black wires, and others have white, black and red. I never understood what I was doing, except for how to shut off the breaker, test with a multimeter, and re-hook everything back up exactly how I found it. But this explains the concepts *behind* it, which is very helpful. I want make one switch control two lights (currently, two separate switches), but I hadn't touched anything because I didn't understand what I was doing. Now I do. It's like a light bulb went on in my head and it all makes sense. Pun intended. :)
I've been watching Shannon for a long time, someone I can understand that just tell's it how it goes or should go....thanks for the Vid.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video. I’ve been doing some wiring lately and it has been forever since I worked with it in the past. Seeing yours just lets me know I’m okay.
Fantastic. Every other video didn't have near this level of instruction. Really appreciate the time you took in explaining both methods.
You're very welcome!
Ur first example is what I have been looking for. That is the first video that makes science to me thanks so much
The wall example with boxes and lights were a clear, to the point demonstration. Good Job.
Thanks for explaining in great detail and for showing us exactly how it's wired. I just added two lights to my previous one. I also managed to rewire it completely and correctly.
Helped me solve my "smart switch" to "dumb switch" wiring issue! Smart switches usually require the neutral wire, so I couldn't figure out what to do with it as it tripped the breaker. Dumb switches apparently do not need that wire . Thanks!
I'm an auto body tech that on weekends have alot of work I have to do to my own home I really appreciate your videos
I just wanted to thank you for making such great tutorials. I am a new home owner and are always in the need of new knowledge. Again, thank you.
thank you so much for your video. just bought my first hime and upgrading the old lights to recessed and once I wired everything the light would come on without being switched on and help with your video and simple explanation I figured out I had it wired backwards as if the power originated at the switch (your first example) when my power originates at the light. thanks again you just saved me
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You are welcome!
The video was very informative and detailed. I enjoyed it very much because I live in a rented apartment and several switches turn off the outlets and it drives me crazy. Now I know how to add a switch to the ceiling lights. Now I have to figure out how to make the receptacle HOT without the need for the switch to be on or off.
I watched some of Shannon's videos which helped me build a beautiful shed; no OSB all plywood and sturdy as can be.
You are the best in explaining electrical and other renovation topics. I found a lot of useful information and tips. Thank you!
This is one of the better electrical videos I've seen. Clear and concise, very well explained throughout and, for me at least, the use of an instructional or 'example' board really brings home the instruction (I'm more of a visual learner). Thanks and kudos!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was spot on...had "help" taking down old lights and had to figure out how to re-wire the mess they made
I Will have built my hole shed watching your videos thankyou again from Quebec Canada
By far the best presented and explained demonstration I've viewed on this.
Thank you
Great video! I live in a older home with very few light switches and receptacles and have been really needing to add more switches. I think I can do it myself now and save some money!
I like your style of reporting the facts very relaxing and calming effect considereing the stress associated with electrical energy and potential liability and or death of the end users.
Oh man! This video saved my bacon. I looked at 3 or 4 different diagrams and couldn't figure it out. A video is worth 1000 schematics. Thanks Shannon!
You're welcome!
Very helpful thank you! There are a ton of other terrible videos out there that do not explain how this works. Now I finally feel confident daisy chaining lights together.
Great tutorial! wanted to learn more about the uses of 14-3 and this was a perfect example. Thank you.
Shannon, thank you for your thorough explanations. you helped me solve an electrical issue that had me banging my head up against a wall. Can't thank you enough.
- Shannon, U R the BOMB for valuable, concise info on all UR projects. I always LEARN something from UR demos. Keep them coming, PLEASE ! ! !
thank you for your time. I appreciate it. it takes a lot of time to do a set up just for 8 min video. looks easy but that is because a good teacher always makes everything look easy. thanks again
excellent video, easy to understand it. I like how you encourage to check with the regulations in our areas.
This video is extremely helpful. Thanks a bunch. Way more in this video then some others that were twice as long.
Nice work. Great explanation. Now I finally understand why there might be 3 wires in a wire bundle and the use of the red wire.
Your explanation was very clear and concise and now my kids have extra lights in the basement so they can see! Thank you for this!
Thank you for taking the time to post such a helpful video. You explain and show everything in a way that anyone should be able to understand and follow. This goes for most all of your videos that I have seen. You Rock!
This should be the tutorial on how to make an instruction video. thank you for making it clear and concise.
Just adding a light from existing in my attic.
Perfect video for me.
Thank you.
You're so welcome!
@@HouseImprovements added the light fixtures without a problem.
Good video. Electricity still scares the hell out of me, but your explanation is very easy to follow.
DOUBLE CHECK YOUR CONNECTIONS.
STEP BY STEP,ONE AT A TIME.
WE FEAR WHAT WE DO NOT KNOW. GATHER AS MUCH INFORMATION AS YOU CAN.YOU'LL BE FINE!
Dude thank you this is perfect, running power from back of shed to door, it's hard to find an easy to understand light first explanation.
You're welcome!
You guys are awesome, nothing beats free educational videos
Thank you Shannon; I've watched this video over and over and you are indeed the best teacher!
Yes I would also like to pass along my thanks. Siding, electrical, you have been a part of every project :).
Shannon you hoser! Another great one. I'm doing a basement reno and it's definitely going to be power at the switch. Power at the receptacle is too complex with 14/3.
Thanks for your clear, concise explanation!
Awesome! I have developed enough confidence to properly run wires after watching your video, Thanks!!!
thank you for your clear & detailed explanations. I used them to setup my workshop lights. This was my first attempt & can't be happier with the outcome. thanks again.
Thanks so much for showing how to hook up the lights. It is easy to understand and very direct.
Shannon is the man he teaches me every day
Why wouldn’t you use 12/2 instead of 14/2?
Thank you very much. Simple, precise and clear. Just what I needed after searching through numerous other videos.
great teaching video。amazing，I understood now。 bow with respect。
Thank you! 😃
All of your videos teach me. Thank you for taking the time to record these.
100x better than ANYTHING ELSE online. SO GOOD
Everyone else made this so confusing, SMH, I just needed to refresh my memory, just to be safe. Thank you si much for your videos.
I like the golf shirt ! The info re pigtails is informative. I like to think of it as "... you can't put two conductors under one screw." So you need a pigtail. Plus, instead of daisy chaining (i.,e., wiring in series) the parallel wiring of pigtails keeps electricity running through your circuit to ensure downstream devices keep working.
I just started an electrical maintenance class and this helped a lot.
This is exactly what I needed to help me understand switches. Thank you!
Very well done. Simple, easy to understand. Helps so many of us. Thank you sir!
I've viewed many videos and you are the best by far. thanks so much for your help.
Totally agree!
You done a great job on this video,very helpful , thank you very much.
Much easier to understand then a computer diagram. Thank you.
Thanks again, excellent instructions. Wiring my shed,just finished installing 3 windows via your video. They are level and look great
Awesome, Now I'm confidant that I can handle installing the LED ceiling lights in a chain, great explanation and thank you.
Wow seriously the first time this has ever "clicked" for me! Thank you so much!
Awesome video! Short, simple and full of safety advices. Thank you and God bless!
Helped me a lot today with a new light and switch install on a remodel! Thank you, you are very skilled!
Thank you, I was able to install two can-lights in my bathroom and saved a lot of money.
Great video! Just an addition 14/2 is for 15 amp circuits which are pretty standard in the US, but 20 amp is also pretty common which would require 12/2. Make sure you know the amperage of the circuit you are working for (typically listed on the breaker that’s powering it) and what wire gauge/type is required.
Yes absolutely, you generally would not use 20 amp for a lighting circuit but it could be that way.
I follow your instructions for my small proyect, and worked perfectly, thanks for the video !!!!
thanks for the tutorial. I did exactly what you instructed and there is now light! Great video, good teacher! thanks again
I was in a customer’s house and I saw
That there was no pass through power line. The switch was at the end of the lights (bottom example) and I was wondering how that was done. 14-3 never crossed my mind. And noticed the wire looked a little wider, but didn’t really think about it.
Thanks for the video.