Hands down the best video, especially for folks without attic access. I installed ceiling fans in all three bedrooms of my top floor, but have been dreading trying to do the living room downstairs (no access). This just gave me the confidence to do so. There are other videos I have watched that walk through patching up the holes, but it would be great if you linked to one from you, here. The job is a little unfinished as is and I'd rather watch a video with details like you have here than watching from a different TH-camr.
can you recommend the videos about patching the holes? also i have several ceiling joists to cut thru, do i need 2 holes on each side of each joist? ALSO is it easier to cut round 6" access holes using a hole cutter rather than square ones. its these kinds of issues that arent clear
This is exactly what I need to do to put in an overhead fan using a switch, and make the switched outlet 100% live. You sir are a prince among men, and you saved me hundreds of dollars over calling an electrician. Just need 15ft of 14/2, a new outlet, and a ceiling fan. Thank You!
A ceiling fan requires a different outlet box than any of the three shown in this video. Make sure your project's box states, "rated for ceiling fan support". It will be stamped on the box itself.
Liam, love the way you walk through all the steps in a logical and consistent way, and your clear explanations offer something for everyone regardless of skill level. Another excellent video.
@@WorkinwithWolkon Everyone knows that a horizontal surface collect dust. When installing a cover plate, why not leave the slots in the screws vertical?
I just bought a house and found a light switch in the dining room that I could not find anything connected to. I had used the bottom plug of a nearby outlet and never tried the top. The top plug is wired just like this. Now i can put a light over the dining room table. I did not think to check the top and bottom of the outlets until I watched your video. Since the vacuum worked in the outlet no matter if the switch was on or off. Great video.
It did not answer all my questions, but it put me on the right track. Many videos will put misleading information in the title and skip over some parts, which are the whole purpose of watching the video. You touch on everything throughout the installation. Very refreshing.
I am a vertical screw person. At the end, when you said vertical screw people are degenerates, you made me lol. I gave you a thumbs up. The rest of the video is great, too.
great video. glad you made sure to point out things that may differ by location (ie: grounding in a metal box) this makes it safer and easier for DIYers to do simple jobs like this themselves, while still following local code.
This is an awesome, informative video...Thanks! As an apprentice electrician (all of about 4.5 months...long story why I didn't stick with it), all I ever worked on was rough-in and finish. I have often wondered how one could install or change an electrical arrangement without completely cutting out of the drywall the entire run. This makes SO much more sense!👍
@@CaedmonOS Well, this was in the late 90's, 1998 if I remember correctly. I will avoid naming companies...what with everyone being sue happy, and all. Let's just call them company A and company Z. I was hired by A and assigned to a decent fellow who was the site supervisor. After a short bit, he would have me do difficult tasks as he knew I could handle them where as the other two would have a harder time. This went on for 89 days, then the foreman called me into his office and told me they were going to have to let me go. Upon my inquiring why this was, he told me I just wasn't getting it. That I just wasn't cut out to be an electrician. I told him where he could shove it as I knew he was a bold-faced liar and I quit because I wasn't about to work for a company with such evil lying pricks, such as him. Turns out the company had a slew of contracts that were due and they hired a bunch to finish the jobs...then let them all go right before benefits would kick in. I then went to company Z and was assigned to a site supervisor who had anger issues. I was about 8 feet up on a ladder trying to install a bar box on an angled transition between wall and ceiling. I was having difficulty getting the bar to expand and, after asking why it was taking me so long, this site sup comes over and takes the box from me. He, too, has difficulty with it and moves over near the cardboard box with a bunch of fiberglass boxes, messes with this bar box a bit longer, then slams it down into the box of fiberglass ones, shattering a few. One piece that was about 3 inches in diameter and half an inch thick struck the wall inches away from my head. When I got back to the shop I told the foreman he needed to assign me to another site sup. He said there was no one else available. I told him what happened and said if he couldn't assign me to someone else, I was gone. To make a long story short (too late! See?), I walked out that day and had only been there about 1.5 months. Total of the two stints = approximately 4.5 months. I will say this...in that time I picked up QUITE a lot of knowledge and was easily able to wire my garage with about 10 more 2-gang outlets, including double switching one outlet to control a fan on one half and 2 shop lights on the other. Asked an electrician from a company, who was there for another job, if he'd take a look at my work. He said he wouldn't have done anything different and that I did a great job, even down to labeling each outlet as to what circuit it was on. My body's too broken, now, to be able to scramble around rafters like a monkey but, I do wish I'd tried another electrical company. Damn good money, in it, that's for sure! Good luck, to you. I hope you succeed where I failed.
Hey man, I love your content, especially from the beginning you talk about what you’re get ready to do and you make it easy and simple without all of the talking 20 minutes before you start going to action so thank you. I’m gonna look at my cement issues pressure washing and I need to put up a ceiling fan you give easy instructions again with out all the unnecessary talk and me not knowing this stuff you make it where I can follow. thank you.
Dude perfect timing! I'm doing an apprenticeship in home improvements under my mentor's business and one of our clients gave me their ceiling light. I did not know how to install it into the ceiling of my bedroom then you go and post this. Thank you!
I’ve watched some tutorials regarding this scenario and this is the most detailed and straightforward video I’ve ever watched! I have 2 rooms in my house which doesn’t have a light and the switches are connected to the outlets. Doing it myself will def save me money. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. God bless!
Liam, love the way you walk through all the steps in a logical and consistent way, and your clear explanations offer something for everyone regardless of skill level. Another excellent video.
Thank you! You gave me the information I needed and the confidence to add a ceiling fan in my boys room. Because of the access hole I was able to use my phone to record a bit of video and found that I only needed one hole to complete the project.
Great video. This is exactly what I was looking for. Granted I have attic access; needed help with the wiring parts for the plug and new light. Got all my answers! Thank you.
This was great thanks. What about installing and wiring a ceiling light with a built-in fan? I want the switch (only 1 flip on it) to control the light but use a pull chain or wireless for the fan part. Meaning I guess there is always current going to fan. Thanks
Hola! 🖐This is one of the best explained and thorough tutorials I have seen. I have never "walked away" from doing some electrical work but I do consider it my weakest point. This has elevated my knowledge by watching and now I know that I can always reference back when needed. Take care and have a good one, Adios! 👊
A lot of times I will use 12-2 as my fish, it's stiff enough and shapeable. this also helps to make sure that you have enough clearance for the wire you're trying to pull down. how many times do you put the skinny wire up but then you can't get the head of the romex through something or have it get caught. using the romex as a fish gives you a smooth consistent pull with no catching.
as an addendum you could have used 14-3 from the switch to the light for a ceiling fan to have switched and unswitched power available in the ceiling box, great video
Truly an Excellent video !! Step by step installation explained beautifully!!! Thank you for helping us out here who are learning from experts like yourself!!
I just wanted to thank you for this video. I had almost the exact same situation as you described, and this video was instrumental in helping me figure out what was going on. Very happy about the overhead light in the living room now :)
I found your video quite informative for the DYI'er but I feel you should have mentioned that the black wire goes to the brass screw and the white wire goes to the silver screw, many first-timers wouldn't know this
Great instructions, and I really like the tip to clean cut Romex. I wish you would have added some best practices to the instructions. Two things that would have driven me nuts.......... Both the power feed and the switch leg are black. Some colored electrical tape on both ends of the switch leg would help troubleshooting. Also using the outlet to connect the neutral wires, I would have used a wire nut and a pigtail. However, I want anyone that reads this comment, to know that this is a proper install. (The tab on a 15amp outlet is designed to carry a 20amp load) The pig tail also prevents a failed outlet from taking out the entire circuit. The daisy chain isn't Ideal for high power loads. That being said most people would never experience any issue, and the time and extra wire space in the box gives this a thumbs up.
This was an amazingly thorough presentation. Thank you! EDIT: Now, since you asked for a suggestion at the end I tried to think of one... try adding a tiny bit more inflection to your voice. You were nowhere near monotone, but a bit more appropriate inflection helps. If you had not asked I would not have suggested it. But I hope this comment is helpful. I'm subbing now!
Nicely done. I find that a schematic also helps in visualizing the paths of the conductors. On unfinish drywalls I often sketch the schematic in pencil, so I don't have to rethink and is also a great training tool to my assistants, so they can also understand what is going on. I like the improvisation of using a receptacle for the light fixture, I've done the same and this only happens when you have done this type of work often where you can improvise, with a bit of creativity, to get the point across or simply to test things.
This was a great demo of doing wiring. Done some myself adding a lite. I like the open end for viewing...LOL Think I read somewhere to put the plate cover screws vertical and now you say horizontal. Never before heard either and now I have to do it and will do it Your Way! Thanks for making wiring comfortable to work with.
Excellent video! it explains everything really good. I learned so much in a short time. I’ve always been interested in residential electric. thanks for teaching the common people.
Loved this video, Liam. ❤ Great JOB! Everything was well explained… including the screw driver “Green Robertson” that I had never heard of prior to this video! May seem insignificant to others who do this stuff all of the time,but not for an inexperienced, homeowner widow!
How would you have fished the wire from the ceiling top Plate to existing switch if you had attic access? Cause then, you would have a small hole at the top and a small hole in the box through which you need to fish the wire?
This was exactly the video we needed to add a light to our bedroom from the plug in the wall. Thanks so much for such detailed information. Definitely subscribing and liking!!!
Great job! I have to do two bedrooms in my 80's house. Electricians in my area are crazy expensive, if you can even get one for a small job. The only part I hate it matching the drywall texture and paint--sometimes using a drywall pro for the patch and paint is worth the money for a seamless finish.
Amazing content. All the tips, the recording videos and the split view of the ceiling joists and you under it. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 you filled the gaps of all the missing answers I was looking for
Thanks Liam, great walk-thru and explanation of even the minute details. I would have never ever considered opening up 2 holes as an option till I saw this video.
Hey up Liam. Bang up job. Having worked in & around the office side of the residential contracting / construction I can say I'm impressed & like your easy to follow but fun videos for someone who may be new into the field or just want to know. I like that you point out the "why not" as well as the what to do.
This was awesome! As someone who just finished doing renovations with light fixtures i can agree when having short wires it’s a pain in the 🎃🤣. Now I want to add outlets
Excellent video! I was able to learn so much in a short period of time. I’ve always been interested in electrical stuff but too afraid to try. I’d love to see more electrical related videos.
I have never heard anyone address how to set the screw heads and I've been doing these since high school. Interesting perspective. Dead giveaway that this is Canadian, since you started right out mentioning the Robertson screwdriver, which is supposedly the best technique for this sort of screw.
Great video appreciate all the tips on installing a fan/light fixture. My home has an attic which makes for an easier installation of the fan hanger junction box. The hanger was installed between 2 10 x 2's with long screws. After running a power wire into the junctions box wireless receivers/transmitters were wired to control the fan and light separately. The light receiver includes a 4 level dimmer. Easy job took 2 hours the transmitters work really nice to turn the light and fan on/off.
Tree cutting slingshot line, the line you use to fish your climbing ropes.... That line is pretty abrasion resistant, you can attatch a small fishing weight to it and feed it from top-down if you want
Cool video, thanks! I live in Maine, and here in New England there are many switched outlets- old homes converted to being wired, some fascination with floor lamps, or just cheap. I don't think I've ever run into a home where it wasn't the bottom face in my 20+ years of working in new and old homes. Is this not true there? It makes more sense to have the dedicated light outlet lower to not obscure the other face which may be used for many things. I'm not an electrician, I'm a painter. I get to unplug and move everything in people's houses and then put it back the same, so I notice. The rich never move anything before we show up, we get to do it all.
Good video. You should have grounded the Romex wire to the screw holding the tab. The electrical box on the ceiling is not grounded and there is a small chance the stud could catch on fire. Putting electrical tape around the switch and outlet would prevent screws from shorting anything. Wires get shuffled when things are inserted into the box.
A few things you could have mentioned; consider what type or weight of ceiling fixture you intend to install. The weight of a ceiling fan might require you to attach your box to both ceiling joists. Another issue you could inform viewers of is that the size of a box restricts the number of wires it can safely hold. Most DIYers don't know about that.
This is a very informative video especially for level 1 electrical apprentices. This video will help them visualize the cable route and take all the obstacles into account such as joists, top plate, to look at both sides before drilling. Appreciate your efforts. Keep it up👏👍
Most important reason to drill through the center of the joist is because that is where the joist is carrying the smallest load - i.e. you are preserving the strength of the joist.
The point to remember is when you are drilling at an angle, the center on one side will not come out the center. You need to start somewhat lower, depending on the angle. It’s best to keep the angle as close to the ceiling as possible, to keep from running into the floor above.
Thank you enjoyed your video. I’ve been electrician for a while but I haven’t done it in a while and I have to do the exact thing you just did in the morning so thank you.
I’m getting ready to install my recessed lights this video is amazing , only problem I have I want to install this on a 3way switch would this still work if I follow ?
I would tape around the terminal screws on the switch and the receptacle in case the hot terminal comes in contact with the metal box. Assuming you take them out while they’re still hot.
I must say you have a great modeled room set up⚡️. Also to add: switch could be subbed out for double pole switch in order to keep outlets separate (if customer wants).
Outstanding video!! This is exactly what I needed to do and your step-by-step instructions were perfect. Especially appreciated the detailed written remarks where you provided links for all the tools used and video shortcuts to the various tasks. Great idea to have a "set" where you could see what was happening above the ceiling. Probably the best instructional video I've seen...job well done!
Great video! Why not run a 14/2 from the receptacle connecting the switched red to black going to the light and replace the receptacle leaving the tabs intact. That would work, right?
Hands down the best video, especially for folks without attic access. I installed ceiling fans in all three bedrooms of my top floor, but have been dreading trying to do the living room downstairs (no access). This just gave me the confidence to do so.
There are other videos I have watched that walk through patching up the holes, but it would be great if you linked to one from you, here. The job is a little unfinished as is and I'd rather watch a video with details like you have here than watching from a different TH-camr.
can you recommend the videos about patching the holes? also i have several ceiling joists to cut thru, do i need 2 holes on each side of each joist? ALSO is it easier to cut round 6" access holes using a hole cutter rather than square ones. its these kinds of issues that arent clear
The side view is fantastic. So clear. Thanks for addressing the needs of those of us with no attic access.
This is exactly what I need to do to put in an overhead fan using a switch, and make the switched outlet 100% live. You sir are a prince among men, and you saved me hundreds of dollars over calling an electrician. Just need 15ft of 14/2, a new outlet, and a ceiling fan.
Thank You!
A ceiling fan requires a different outlet box than any of the three shown in this video. Make sure your project's box states, "rated for ceiling fan support". It will be stamped on the box itself.
Very well spoken and one of the easiest to follow guides I've seen to date. Subscribed.
Liam, love the way you walk through all the steps in a logical and consistent way, and your clear explanations offer something for everyone regardless of skill level. Another excellent video.
Thanks Dave!
@@WorkinwithWolkon Everyone knows that a horizontal surface collect dust. When installing a cover plate, why not leave the slots in the screws vertical?
@@WorkinwithWolkon How do you know it is Deve, it could be any Robot from another planet?
I'm mostly spanish speaker, but the way you explain i understand everything... thank you.!!
This is by far the best guide ive found on YT so far. Straight to the point and explained every step all throughout. Earned a sub. Thank you
I just bought a house and found a light switch in the dining room that I could not find anything connected to. I had used the bottom plug of a nearby outlet and never tried the top. The top plug is wired just like this. Now i can put a light over the dining room table. I did not think to check the top and bottom of the outlets until I watched your video. Since the vacuum worked in the outlet no matter if the switch was on or off. Great video.
It did not answer all my questions, but it put me on the right track. Many videos will put misleading information in the title and skip over some parts, which are the whole purpose of watching the video. You touch on everything throughout the installation. Very refreshing.
I am a vertical screw person. At the end, when you said vertical screw people are degenerates, you made me lol. I gave you a thumbs up. The rest of the video is great, too.
great video. glad you made sure to point out things that may differ by location (ie: grounding in a metal box) this makes it safer and easier for DIYers to do simple jobs like this themselves, while still following local code.
This is an awesome, informative video...Thanks! As an apprentice electrician (all of about 4.5 months...long story why I didn't stick with it), all I ever worked on was rough-in and finish. I have often wondered how one could install or change an electrical arrangement without completely cutting out of the drywall the entire run. This makes SO much more sense!👍
I'm actually looking into becoming an electrician right now I'd like to hear your story
@@CaedmonOS Well, this was in the late 90's, 1998 if I remember correctly. I will avoid naming companies...what with everyone being sue happy, and all. Let's just call them company A and company Z. I was hired by A and assigned to a decent fellow who was the site supervisor. After a short bit, he would have me do difficult tasks as he knew I could handle them where as the other two would have a harder time. This went on for 89 days, then the foreman called me into his office and told me they were going to have to let me go. Upon my inquiring why this was, he told me I just wasn't getting it. That I just wasn't cut out to be an electrician. I told him where he could shove it as I knew he was a bold-faced liar and I quit because I wasn't about to work for a company with such evil lying pricks, such as him. Turns out the company had a slew of contracts that were due and they hired a bunch to finish the jobs...then let them all go right before benefits would kick in. I then went to company Z and was assigned to a site supervisor who had anger issues. I was about 8 feet up on a ladder trying to install a bar box on an angled transition between wall and ceiling. I was having difficulty getting the bar to expand and, after asking why it was taking me so long, this site sup comes over and takes the box from me. He, too, has difficulty with it and moves over near the cardboard box with a bunch of fiberglass boxes, messes with this bar box a bit longer, then slams it down into the box of fiberglass ones, shattering a few. One piece that was about 3 inches in diameter and half an inch thick struck the wall inches away from my head. When I got back to the shop I told the foreman he needed to assign me to another site sup. He said there was no one else available. I told him what happened and said if he couldn't assign me to someone else, I was gone. To make a long story short (too late! See?), I walked out that day and had only been there about 1.5 months. Total of the two stints = approximately 4.5 months. I will say this...in that time I picked up QUITE a lot of knowledge and was easily able to wire my garage with about 10 more 2-gang outlets, including double switching one outlet to control a fan on one half and 2 shop lights on the other. Asked an electrician from a company, who was there for another job, if he'd take a look at my work. He said he wouldn't have done anything different and that I did a great job, even down to labeling each outlet as to what circuit it was on. My body's too broken, now, to be able to scramble around rafters like a monkey but, I do wish I'd tried another electrical company. Damn good money, in it, that's for sure! Good luck, to you. I hope you succeed where I failed.
Thanks for telling your story
You just helped me increase my resale value for a flip by adding overhead lights to 3 rooms!!! Thank you. Would love to see a fan install next.
Excellent video. I now feel confident to add the ceiling lights I want without calling "The Guy". Kudos!
Hey man, I love your content, especially from the beginning you talk about what you’re get ready to do and you make it easy and simple without all of the talking 20 minutes before you start going to action so thank you. I’m gonna look at my cement issues pressure washing and I need to put up a ceiling fan you give easy instructions again with out all the unnecessary talk and me not knowing this stuff you make it where I can follow. thank you.
Dude perfect timing!
I'm doing an apprenticeship in home improvements under my mentor's business and one of our clients gave me their ceiling light.
I did not know how to install it into the ceiling of my bedroom then you go and post this.
Thank you!
Your the first I actually watched the whole video simply not boring and every educational. Thank you!!
I’ve watched some tutorials regarding this scenario and this is the most detailed and straightforward video I’ve ever watched! I have 2 rooms in my house which doesn’t have a light and the switches are connected to the outlets. Doing it myself will def save me money. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. God bless!
You are a stellar teacher. Well done. I feel like this is something I might be able to tackle in our bonus room.
Liam, love the way you walk through all the steps in a logical and consistent way, and your clear explanations offer something for everyone regardless of skill level. Another excellent video.
Thank you! You gave me the information I needed and the confidence to add a ceiling fan in my boys room. Because of the access hole I was able to use my phone to record a bit of video and found that I only needed one hole to complete the project.
This video clearly required a lot of work. Much appreciated. Best of luck to your YT channel.
Great video. This is exactly what I was looking for. Granted I have attic access; needed help with the wiring parts for the plug and new light. Got all my answers! Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video, my wife been asking me to install a lamp in our bedroom, you just showed me an easy way to do it. Thanks 😊
This is my exact situation in my house built in 1966 and I greatly appreciate your tutorial. I will let you know how it goes when I attempt it 😂
This was great thanks. What about installing and wiring a ceiling light with a built-in fan? I want the switch (only 1 flip on it) to control the light but use a pull chain or wireless for the fan part. Meaning I guess there is always current going to fan. Thanks
Hola! 🖐This is one of the best explained and thorough tutorials I have seen. I have never "walked away" from doing some electrical work but I do consider it my weakest point. This has elevated my knowledge by watching and now I know that I can always reference back when needed. Take care and have a good one, Adios! 👊
This videos and others from deserves the best reviews. Well done and thanks for sharing!
A lot of times I will use 12-2 as my fish, it's stiff enough and shapeable. this also helps to make sure that you have enough clearance for the wire you're trying to pull down. how many times do you put the skinny wire up but then you can't get the head of the romex through something or have it get caught. using the romex as a fish gives you a smooth consistent pull with no catching.
Perfect video! So informative without the junk talk!
Wow, amazing explanation and tutorial. Always struggled to understand electric stuff. Now I now a bit better! Thanks.
as an addendum you could have used 14-3 from the switch to the light for a ceiling fan to have switched and unswitched power available in the ceiling box, great video
Just keep in mind, that the ceiling box must be labeled "rated for fan support."
I do not believe the particular one he used was.
Great video! Recently performed this process installing six recessed lights at a friends house. Still very informative.
Thanks Liam. This was a great instructional video. It is thorough and succinct at once. You have a gift and that is clarity.
Truly an Excellent video !! Step by step installation explained beautifully!!! Thank you for helping us out here who are learning from experts like yourself!!
You are such a talented person no doubt however, more importantly, I can see you are a PEACEFUL person! Stay Blessed
One of the most thorough diy videos on the tube. Thank you.
This is exactly the video I was looking for! Excellent job, easy to follow and loved the dry humor!
Great video. Just what I needed since I was trying to figure out how to connect the wire from the potlights to my existing light switch.
I just wanted to thank you for this video. I had almost the exact same situation as you described, and this video was instrumental in helping me figure out what was going on. Very happy about the overhead light in the living room now :)
I found your video quite informative for the DYI'er but I feel you should have mentioned that the black wire goes to the brass screw and the white wire goes to the silver screw, many first-timers wouldn't know this
Great instructions, and I really like the tip to clean cut Romex. I wish you would have added some best practices to the instructions. Two things that would have driven me nuts.......... Both the power feed and the switch leg are black. Some colored electrical tape on both ends of the switch leg would help troubleshooting. Also using the outlet to connect the neutral wires, I would have used a wire nut and a pigtail. However, I want anyone that reads this comment, to know that this is a proper install. (The tab on a 15amp outlet is designed to carry a 20amp load) The pig tail also prevents a failed outlet from taking out the entire circuit. The daisy chain isn't Ideal for high power loads. That being said most people would never experience any issue, and the time and extra wire space in the box gives this a thumbs up.
This was an amazingly thorough presentation. Thank you!
EDIT: Now, since you asked for a suggestion at the end I tried to think of one... try adding a tiny bit more inflection to your voice. You were nowhere near monotone, but a bit more appropriate inflection helps. If you had not asked I would not have suggested it. But I hope this comment is helpful. I'm subbing now!
Nicely done. I find that a schematic also helps in visualizing the paths of the conductors. On unfinish drywalls I often sketch the schematic in pencil, so I don't have to rethink and is also a great training tool to my assistants, so they can also understand what is going on. I like the improvisation of using a receptacle for the light fixture, I've done the same and this only happens when you have done this type of work often where you can improvise, with a bit of creativity, to get the point across or simply to test things.
This was a great demo of doing wiring. Done some myself adding a lite. I like the open end for viewing...LOL Think I read somewhere to put the plate cover screws vertical and now you say horizontal. Never before heard either and now I have to do it and will do it Your Way! Thanks for making wiring comfortable to work with.
Excellent video! it explains everything really good. I learned so much in a short time. I’ve always been interested in residential electric. thanks for teaching the common people.
Loved this video, Liam. ❤ Great JOB! Everything was well explained… including the screw driver “Green Robertson” that I had never heard of prior to this video! May seem insignificant to others who do this stuff all of the time,but not for an inexperienced, homeowner widow!
Great video Liam! 😊 glad to see you doing well!!!
How would you have fished the wire from the ceiling top
Plate to existing switch if you had attic access? Cause then, you would have a small hole at the top and a small hole in the box through which you need to fish the wire?
This was exactly the video we needed to add a light to our bedroom from the plug in the wall. Thanks so much for such
detailed information. Definitely subscribing and liking!!!
Includes every needed detail but concise. Thank you.
Thank You for the detailed and easy way to do this job. subscribed and thumbs up
Great job! I have to do two bedrooms in my 80's house. Electricians in my area are crazy expensive, if you can even get one for a small job. The only part I hate it matching the drywall texture and paint--sometimes using a drywall pro for the patch and paint is worth the money for a seamless finish.
Thank you for a very clear demonstration with out fluff very helpful
Awesome video! Just bought a new house without ceiling lights in 2 rooms. I was curious how an electrician would add lights. Thanks!
Amazing content. All the tips, the recording videos and the split view of the ceiling joists and you under it.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 you filled the gaps of all the missing answers I was looking for
Pure comedy gold! My wives and I were busting up while watching this. Love the snarky and dry humor.
Thanks Liam, great walk-thru and explanation of even the minute details. I would have never ever considered opening up 2 holes as an option till I saw this video.
Thanks!
Hey up Liam. Bang up job. Having worked in & around the office side of the residential contracting / construction I can say I'm impressed & like your easy to follow but fun videos for someone who may be new into the field or just want to know.
I like that you point out the "why not" as well as the what to do.
Perfect video the pov from both the attic and the bedroom was very helpful
This was awesome! As someone who just finished doing renovations with light fixtures i can agree when having short wires it’s a pain in the 🎃🤣. Now I want to add outlets
This was a very well-made demonstration video. Thank you for sharing.
Excellent video! I was able to learn so much in a short period of time. I’ve always been interested in electrical stuff but too afraid to try. I’d love to see more electrical related videos.
hopefully ones that have safety built in instead of show people how they can burn down the house.
I have never heard anyone address how to set the screw heads and I've been doing these since high school. Interesting perspective.
Dead giveaway that this is Canadian, since you started right out mentioning the Robertson screwdriver, which is supposedly the best technique for this sort of screw.
Great video appreciate all the tips on installing a fan/light fixture. My home has an attic which makes for an easier installation of the fan hanger junction box. The hanger was installed between 2 10 x 2's with long screws. After running a power wire into the junctions box wireless receivers/transmitters were wired to control the fan and light separately. The light receiver includes a 4 level dimmer. Easy job took 2 hours the transmitters work really nice to turn the light and fan on/off.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and this is how we communicate very effectively. great video.
That video was absolutely outstanding. Exactly what I needed.
The greatest video on this topic. Thank you much for sharing your knowledge 👏👏👏👏👏👍✌️
Thanks buddy. I followed your instructions and it worked perfectly. You saved me some dollars.
I’m very glad to hear that! Thank you
Tree cutting slingshot line, the line you use to fish your climbing ropes....
That line is pretty abrasion resistant, you can attatch a small fishing weight to it and feed it from top-down if you want
Cool video, thanks! I live in Maine, and here in New England there are many switched outlets- old homes converted to being wired, some fascination with floor lamps, or just cheap. I don't think I've ever run into a home where it wasn't the bottom face in my 20+ years of working in new and old homes. Is this not true there? It makes more sense to have the dedicated light outlet lower to not obscure the other face which may be used for many things. I'm not an electrician, I'm a painter. I get to unplug and move everything in people's houses and then put it back the same, so I notice. The rich never move anything before we show up, we get to do it all.
That is so helpful. And you are such a good teacher. Thank you!
Good video. You should have grounded the Romex wire to the screw holding the tab. The electrical box on the ceiling is not grounded and there is a small chance the stud could catch on fire. Putting electrical tape around the switch and outlet would prevent screws from shorting anything. Wires get shuffled when things are inserted into the box.
A few things you could have mentioned; consider what type or weight of ceiling fixture you intend to install. The weight of a ceiling fan might require you to attach your box to both ceiling joists. Another issue you could inform viewers of is that the size of a box restricts the number of wires it can safely hold. Most DIYers don't know about that.
Good remarks to consider
This is a very informative video especially for level 1 electrical apprentices. This video will help them visualize the cable route and take all the obstacles into account such as joists, top plate, to look at both sides before drilling. Appreciate your efforts. Keep it up👏👍
yes apprentices this is not now to wire up, no safety protection present.
very helpful. the best video on this subject that i've come across. thank you
Great job, the best I have seen in watching many videos today, thanks.
You are very good at explaining things! We need more teachers like you! You should be and instrutor or teacher
Perfectly clear. Good job. Thanks for posting.
Well done. You explained step by step. Thanks
This actually helped me tremendously. Good video
Nicely done, like the cross view of the joists
excellent video< one more question: how do I wire up more lights from one existing celling light ?
This was awesome. I've wired up a few things but you answered so many questions with things I wasn't 100% on.
A million thanks for posting this video!
Wonderful Video, Would I need a hanger bar inside the ceiling to support my fixture? If not what is supporting the weight of the fixture?
Excellent video and information, it was exactly what I was looking for ... I'll try it...
Blessings 🙏
"Wires don't see colour", that made me giggle 😂😂✊🏾👊🏾🤙🏾👍🏾💙
"Electricity doesn't..."
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Someone told me “yeah run the 120 and 277 in the same conduit, they can’t tell which is which.”
You do though, seeing as you took the time to specify select certain emojis.
@@lilstubthumb Your point being?
Really well explained and instructive video - thank you.
Most important reason to drill through the center of the joist is because that is where the joist is carrying the smallest load - i.e. you are preserving the strength of the joist.
The point to remember is when you are drilling at an angle, the center on one side will not come out the center. You need to start somewhat lower, depending on the angle. It’s best to keep the angle as close to the ceiling as possible, to keep from running into the floor above.
Thank you enjoyed your video. I’ve been electrician for a while but I haven’t done it in a while and I have to do the exact thing you just did in the morning so thank you.
This video was amazingly helpful and detailed! Thank you!!
I’m getting ready to install my recessed lights this video is amazing , only problem I have I want to install this on a 3way switch would this still work if I follow ?
I would tape around the terminal screws on the switch and the receptacle in case the hot terminal comes in contact with the metal box. Assuming you take them out while they’re still hot.
liam, just wanted to say I love you ❤❤❤ thank you for teaching me in this🤗🤗
I must say you have a great modeled room set up⚡️. Also to add: switch could be subbed out for double pole switch in order to keep outlets separate (if customer wants).
Outstanding video!! This is exactly what I needed to do and your step-by-step instructions were perfect. Especially appreciated the detailed written remarks where you provided links for all the tools used and video shortcuts to the various tasks. Great idea to have a "set" where you could see what was happening above the ceiling. Probably the best instructional video I've seen...job well done!
You’re my new best friend! Amazing video!
Great video! Why not run a 14/2 from the receptacle connecting the switched red to black going to the light and replace the receptacle leaving the tabs intact. That would work, right?
This was such an amazing video! Thank you! Wish you explained the bottom plug a bit better. But thanks 😊