Happy Friday everyone! I'll be at teh Maker Faire on May 19th, 2018: makerfaire.com/maker/entry/66760/ Also if you like, post your questions and video ideas to : www.reddit.com/r/ElectroBOOM And whatever you do, don't get zapped!
You should put links to your new channel everywhere. Into the description, into the video and to the outro. I was genuinely looking for a link. Us puny lazy humans like stuff convenient and easy. :))
@@mrpanda2655 Actually, no. In electrical and technological terms, the end of a cord or cable that is inserted into a port or outlet is known as the "male" and the receptacle is the "female." In this instance, the outlet is the "female" and the plug is the "male."
2:32 Mehdi! Don't snip the wires!! They'll get shorter and shorter, each time the receptacle needs to be replaced. Instead, use a small, bladed screwdriver to press the release buttons. But, on second thought, you'll probably burn your house down, way before this becomes an issue -- so, never mind.
Hey, i agree but notice that theres 3 wires coming into this box. Meaning that they had to wire nut the wires together with a pig tail (a single wire) to go to the receptacle. So in this case clipping them makes no difference cause you can just replace the little piece of wire. Good eye but in this case it doesnt really matter 👍
Hat's down to you Sir. By far one of the best learning channels on TH-cam. Also, your sense of humor is incredible. I know all those honest little electric safety mistakes are on purpose, but nonetheless they're still funny.
Terier, it's scary to think someone would try it without turning off the breaker. I guess we could chock it up to Natural Selection though, if they aren't smart enough to.
@@trevorclark7985 oh yes wall outlet shocks hurt not falling off a tree onto other and getting big scar on stomach hurt not even hatchet hit finger hurt but it still hurts
You all agree he can’t possibly make 1-2 electric POOF on each video, right? It’s all acted. Now explain to me how the electric plug gets blackened after the pretended short circuit.
@@antoy384 how about you explain to me how he acted on each and every one of his videos. 😒 its only rarely that he acts about getting shocked. Most of it is actually acidental
@@wavefluffyboi Maaan, I'm ok with studying this hypothesis (I'm actually really curious about it). But then... many people die every year of electric shock, so how comes he doesn't have any single consequence? Not even burnt hands? He electrocutes himself 1-2 per video. He names his channel "electroBOOM". He did a poll recently asking "Do you want to see more shocks on videos". He still doesn't protect himself. He's got a super-diploma in electrical engineering, he's super-clever in society, but he doesn't protect himself? Doing something that is awesomely funny and gathers viewers? You could be right, but really, it's looks like a very unprobable hypothesis.
This is hilarious. For being an engineer, you’re surprisingly a good actor. Although, I do hope there aren’t that many people out there who would both be so completely clueless, and try to change their own outlets.
Canadian electrician here. In residential they do use center tapped transformers to obtain 220-240v. Also, we frown on using the push connectors. Especially with the introduction of arc fault circuit interrupter breakers being code now. The contact surface area in the push connectors is so small that it can easily arc or become loose, corrode, etc. It causes the arc fault breakers to nuisance trip, or trip because the push pins arc. Its always best to use the terminal screws. Under Ontario electrical code, you are allowed to change your own devices. But best to call a licensed electrician if you are unsure.
What's your take on cutting the wires everytime the outlet is changed out. He cut twice in this video. Eventually there wouldn't be enough service length left
Vernon PGros Morne - I will usually cut unless I feel the loop is salvageable. If it's pressed into the quick connect you're better off cutting than trying to stick some tiny pointy object into the release. If on the screws, I'll cut if the copper is nicked or marred. That's a possible break point if the wire gets bent or twisted, which is inevitable when pushing the plug back in. As far as the wire getting too short, that is exactly why it's code that there be slack left in the line just outside of the plug. Allowing you to pull more wire into the box, strip it back, and have a usable wire length. If you're stuck replugging a 100 year old house where the wires don't even protrude beyond the box, and there's no slack in the wall, which wasn't practice back the, you can connect a jumper wire. Just marrett on a longer wire and push the connection deep into the back of the box. If using marretts in a box, don't tape them.... Just twist them tight enough that they don't come off... Oh, and, don't ever listen to the guys at home Depot.... There's a reason they work at home Depot and not in the field. I don't know how many times I've overheard bad advise... Only once was it bad enough that I actually interjected. Usually, I try to not get involved... Liability is a big deal...
Interesting that the earth wire was uncovered. UK / AU / NZ standards require the use of a green/yellow insulating sleeve, in order to prevent (or rather significantly reduce) the likelihood of inadvertent phase / earth contact (or false RCBO tripping resulting from neutral / earth contact).
Phil S - the European power system is a complete mystery to me. Its baffling how cometely different it is to the north american system. I will admit I know verrrrrry little about it. Not to mention it's all metric???!!?!!??!!!! 😵
I'm sorry, I'm still getting over laughing from the pronunciation of "European". Thanks for these videos. I watch them. My kids watch them. They always brighten our day and omg we actually LEARN something too!
1. Turn off breaker to the whole house 2. Disconnect outlet and take picture on your phone on what wires it connects to. 3. Disconnect wires to outlet 4. New outlet find the image on your phone on where the wires is connected 5. Run breaker to the whole house And test outlet for no neutral wire connection
I take picture with my phone of everthing I disasemble then put the hardware and screws in a plastic bag, tape them to the applyence im working on... and still MANAGE TO LOSE THE DAMN HARDWARE lol
you can just turn off only the breaker that goes to that outlet, then instead of taking a picture, remember that the wires go like this hot, or black wire(s) --> gold screws neutral, or white wire(s) --> silver screws ground, or bare copper --> green screw
00:38 My real life just like that outlet... “there’s always the female who loses its grip onto the male but finally male has to bend over to compensate...”
I've always heard that most electricians use the screws rather than the holes. I assume there are reasons for that. Also, if you're going to do this, or if you just want to know, you should probably get a socket tester to test your outlets. They're like $5-$10 and can let you know if any of your outlets are messed up or ungrounded.
Abbreviated Reviews The set screws provide better grip and electrical contact. What Mehdi did in the video is called "backstabbing" and this is frowned upon by most professional electricians including myself. I've been on a few calls where an outlet burns itself because a backstabbed wire was making poor contact and started arcing.
There is much better current transfer using the screws. The dinky little spring in the hole does a terrible job making contact with the wire leading to increased resistance. Spend the extra few seconds and clamp the wire in the screw.
The only outlets I'll buy, which are the commercial grade ones, don't have the backstab holes. They also grip the plug much better and are designed to take more abuse. They cost a couple bucks more than the cheap ones. The quick way to remove wires from the backstab holes, by the way, is to take a pair of channellocks or vice-grips and just crush the outlet. The plastic breaks and you get a good look at just how cheezy those backstab connections really are.
Regarding the screws, I find it helpful to remember the color of the screws: White (neutral) > white Black (hot) > brass Ground/Earth (bare) > green Just thought this might help others remember easier!
Hello Mr. Boom, even though you might not see this, you have inspired me to become an electrical engineer. People like you and Great Scott have been a big inspiration. I knew from when I started watching your videos I knew I was hooked. Keep the great videos up. And keep inspiring people. I love what you do. Thank you
Hilarious videos (plural), BUT as far as stabbing the wires into the holes in the back of the outlet, it's called 'backstabbing,' and it's become a no no in the trade. I have so many pictures of the negative effects of backstabbing... mostly due to the fact that electrical wires vibrate (unnoticeable to the human eye) and eventually the backstabbed wires work their way out of the back, resulting in an arc which results in (at minimum) burning up the outlet. Most companies will fire someone for doing that these days. It's best to kill the power at the breaker, loop the wire(s) around the mechanical screw(s), then tighten down the screw(s). It's safer, and it is very difficult for the wire to work its way out. Just a safety tip for any DIY people out there. ;)
I'm an electrician who runs into that scenario often on service calls. If someone previously posted a similar post, I'd probably guess maybe they are in the trade as well.
What?? Wago claims in theirs adverts that spring loaded clamps like in these sockets are much safer than clamps with screws since the spring has an exactly defined force while the force of the screw depends on the physical and mental constitution of the human who fastens it. Also a spring can compensate for the wire deforming under pressure.
We have those as well, GFCI/AFCI outlets typically have those style connectors and they are awesome! just strip according to the strip gauge on back of wire and then tighten the living nuts out of them although some devices have cheap metal that I've broken from over-tightening. Just think... people have used AL wiring in backstabbing scenarios. (I called it Stab-Lock in my comment... another HORRIBLE technology) @@markokrsmanovic1080
3:33 I knew it! He turned the black and white wires upside down but the ground wire was fine, I say that because I will put outlets. My dad taught me. by the way I'm from Mexico greetings electroBoom
I love how you teach us from your errors. I don't recommend stabbing the copper wires into the back of the sockets. It's a bad connection. Put the wires behind the screws every time, all the time.
edited In Denmark the neutral is Blue and the fase is Brown... The grund wire is green/yellow .... The 3 fase wire is Brown, Black and Grey (Before 2004 Black with a white stripe...) Touch 2 fases and it's a 400V lesson in pain..
In Mexico you can't be sure :D Even retail products that I had to cut off their plugs have their wires inverted and/or no color code. Also pretty common in houses over 20 years to have all their wiring build with the same insulator color.
I was always told that over the years, warming and cooling can loosen the connection and eventually cause resistance... leading to more heat, etc etc... same reason aluminum wire is a bad idea for internal wiring. Best to do it the hard way and clamp them down good with the fasteners
I love this guy. Hes really promoting the safety of electrical for kids. I personally have been shocked a million times working as an electrician. Ot doesn't hurt after awile. It feels like your hand is numb
taleskovic At this point we all get this video is not about replacing outlets... Technically it is straightforward. We all watch the video for the electric POOF, the « the problem is always on the female side » and the blurred naked wires.
I remember I was doing some work in my bathroom with the light switches, and I called a couple of my license electrician buddies for a few questions. I told them I had to put the phone down to go turn the breaker back on. They told me "ooooh, you're smart and went one step further and turned off the breaker!" I responded, "well how else am I supposed to do this?!"
That's only true in those countries that use the Schuko connector. It's a weakness of that connector that it is not polarised as it means that if an internal fuse in a device blows there's a 50:50 chance it's still live. It also means that single pole switches, such as those on table lamps, always break the live side rather than it being a 50:50 lottery. Several other countries, like the UK, Ireland, Malta have polarised outlets as well as some non-EU countries, like Switzerland. The original North American outlet wasn't polarised either, and the feature was added as a safety feature via a wider blade (although it maintains compatibility with unpolarised plugs where that isn't required).
Nope. In Poland we have mandatory Polish Norms which do specify the live wire shall always be at the left side of the protective earth contact, and the neutral on the right side, with the protective earth contact above them. This way even if the receptacle is rotated, wires still are oriented the proper way.
In here (India) by standard rule, The phase is either red/blue/yellow (use all 3 in 3phase) Neutral is black Green is earth/ground And the phase is always on the right side of socket
Killeroz in Sweden I can grab a fork in one hole and not get electrocuted, instead the whole village/block/apartment gets electric cut and we have to wait for it to reboot or repair man come and open it. I have tried it several times because it's fun.
All plug types are crappy! ;D Trust me, I am a 3rd worlder that tried most of them. So, just get a universal power strip with built-in USB charger and relax. Just an example: ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1hno4JVXXXXbyXVXXq6xXFXXXh/Universal-USB-Power-Strip-Extension-4-Port-USB-Wall-Socket-Adapter-Portable-Charger-AC-Power-Strip.jpg
HAJDUTY that's the same everywhere else besides maybe China. One hole is the live and the over hole is the neutral. For the electricity to power the object/electrocute you it has to pass through a body or into the neutral. If you stuck a fork in the neutral slot nothing will happen as that's the receiving end.
North American plug sockets suck. U.K. sockets are a lot more secure and safer 🇬🇧 The only disadvantage is that if there is a plug on the floor with the three pins pointing up and you stand on it.. It really, really hurts 😛
Happy Friday everyone! I'll be at teh Maker Faire on May 19th, 2018: makerfaire.com/maker/entry/66760/
Also if you like, post your questions and video ideas to : www.reddit.com/r/ElectroBOOM
And whatever you do, don't get zapped!
Sup mah dude
Nice video sir
Re-upholstering the chair... installing a FULL BRIDGE RECTIFIER into it?
Mehdi-tation 😂😂😂
You should put links to your new channel everywhere. Into the description, into the video and to the outro. I was genuinely looking for a link. Us puny lazy humans like stuff convenient and easy. :))
"A real man never worries about mistakes until it's too late.". We need this T-Shirt.
I deal with high RPM things so I have to worry about mistakes being made when I press that power button. :p
Ha love love it take my money!!!
EddyGurge YES!
My thoughts exactly! That's gonna be a hit!
Those type of men get stuck with child support payments
Famous last words:
*-It's probably fine*
what my brother said to me when I dropped a bolt accidentally down the carbaretta
I say that way too often for me to still be alive
Me everytime i dont wanna fix/do things
"""Probably"""
Gets shocked by a Tesla coil because he forgot to open the breaker*
I love how he actually shows how not to replace a power outlet so that we can learn from his mistakes.
I mean that's half the theme of his channel
2:46 Electrical Engineer's way of roasting TH-cam lmaooo
4:30 YES SIR I'LL DO IT MYSELF
Lmao
@@kierdotk eject that piece of shit
:troll:
"I get demonetise if i show naked wire"
TH-camr getting more alert now a days!
Yeah, but he still showed penetration... double penetration at that, so watch out for that.
3:01 don't worry, the monetization is safe.
Could be reference to video called "Seeing Electrons with the Naked Eye!" being demonetised.
Shit!!! He is gonna demonetized now
Tech's Science jokes on you, this video doesn't have ads on my phone (doesnt have adblock)
I hate it when female "outlets" are too loose. I love your subtle humor.
He meant the neutral
"I would get demonetised if I show the 'naked' wires"
@@mrpanda2655 Actually, no. In electrical and technological terms, the end of a cord or cable that is inserted into a port or outlet is known as the "male" and the receptacle is the "female." In this instance, the outlet is the "female" and the plug is the "male."
that was subtle?
@@sgtpepper91 For most north-americans probably.
2:45 "I don't know if I get demonetized if I show naked wires." Haha!
I visualize little dresses placed on the stripped wires
@@rogerd4559 Great strategy to not get queasy over the sight
Fax
1:57 Play 0.25x speed for thumbnail.
Watch it 2× so weird
L
I paused it at the right moment first try
@@bbaovanc weird FLEX but ok
Random Nub ;)
A boom in an Electroboom video! The wait has been so long!
2:32 Mehdi! Don't snip the wires!! They'll get shorter and shorter, each time the receptacle needs to be replaced. Instead, use a small, bladed screwdriver to press the release buttons. But, on second thought, you'll probably burn your house down, way before this becomes an issue -- so, never mind.
Hey, i agree but notice that theres 3 wires coming into this box. Meaning that they had to wire nut the wires together with a pig tail (a single wire) to go to the receptacle. So in this case clipping them makes no difference cause you can just replace the little piece of wire. Good eye but in this case it doesnt really matter 👍
He did it on purpose so people learn not to do it
also dont ever use those back stab connections!
3:00 he forgot to remake that ground hook
stealthmn why?
Hat's down to you Sir.
By far one of the best learning channels on TH-cam.
Also, your sense of humor is incredible.
I know all those honest little electric safety mistakes are on purpose, but nonetheless they're still funny.
2:46 made my day XD
Japanese censorship lmfaoo
Lollll
Because he is fake! how stupid are you! he is fake, just like space travel, Australia, evolution, and global warming! Jesus!
@@benjaminmcinnis6683 the earth is also flat
@@benjaminmcinnis6683 please report to your nearest thought crime unit for re-education.
2:03 Love how he spoke in an irish accent
0:50 First step is to turn off the circuit breaker.
faked
Terier, it's scary to think someone would try it without turning off the breaker. I guess we could chock it up to Natural Selection though, if they aren't smart enough to.
Is this really faked ?
Dale Erdmann we all know that's the LAST step
Right after spraying it with a water bottle to reduce the smoke?
Natural selection...
I fear no man
But that thing
0:22
_it scares me_
One Shudders to Imagine what lies behind that mask what dreams of chronic cruelty can sustain such thing
LOL
Slap my hand
Slap it now
Aiden Noe ok
Its not the male side its the female side is the problem.
Lost all springy-ness.
Dont know what other people shoved in it before me.
I knew her!!
Jon Doe lol xD
That is a win, mate. lol
He does those jokes on purpose BUT HOW DOES HE KEEP A STRAIGHT FACE SAYING THEM😂😂😂
Hilarious!
i see we have the same ex?
Watching your video is scarier and the most surprising than any horror movie
not more surprising...
we never know if he is going to be around for the next one
because all the shocks are planned out for comedic purposes and makes a spark and probably doesn’t hurt that bad
@@trevorclark7985 Jacobs ladder incident was not pre-planned he admitted he was lucky to survive
@@trevorclark7985 oh yes wall outlet shocks hurt not falling off a tree onto other and getting big scar on stomach hurt not even hatchet hit finger hurt but it still hurts
This channel is amazing. It’s a perfect blend of self-aware comedy, kinda slapstick humor, and actually informative content.
0:38 ok that was gold
Also whenever installing an out always hook the ground wire first.
Only thing I learned from this:
“A real man never worries about mistakes until it’s too late”
All I needed to know.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
At
derek's amateur everything warren 4:34
lol
BLAMBERRY me too
Don't forget to water your power outlets kids.
I support this comment!
Remember kids to spader and neuter your power outlets!
and make sure you use salt water
I used to do it when i was a kid
The outlet starts making sounds and smoke 😀
Or use a fork and put in the power outlet for free energy
1:58
If you pause at the right moment you'll find the thumbnail.
You all agree he can’t possibly make 1-2 electric POOF on each video, right? It’s all acted. Now explain to me how the electric plug gets blackened after the pretended short circuit.
@@antoy384 how about you explain to me how he acted on each and every one of his videos. 😒 its only rarely that he acts about getting shocked. Most of it is actually acidental
@@wavefluffyboi Maaan, I'm ok with studying this hypothesis (I'm actually really curious about it). But then... many people die every year of electric shock, so how comes he doesn't have any single consequence? Not even burnt hands? He electrocutes himself 1-2 per video. He names his channel "electroBOOM". He did a poll recently asking "Do you want to see more shocks on videos". He still doesn't protect himself. He's got a super-diploma in electrical engineering, he's super-clever in society, but he doesn't protect himself? Doing something that is awesomely funny and gathers viewers? You could be right, but really, it's looks like a very unprobable hypothesis.
@@antoy384 and that goes on the list for probably the longest comment I've ever read.
This is hilarious. For being an engineer, you’re surprisingly a good actor. Although, I do hope there aren’t that many people out there who would both be so completely clueless, and try to change their own outlets.
I actually screamed "NO" at the screen right before the screwdriver exploded.
Darik Datta same
Why not "Do it! Do it NOW!"
ElectroBOOM, outlet, screwdriver.... predictable :)
Because he will hear you
Darik Datta when
Canadian electrician here. In residential they do use center tapped transformers to obtain 220-240v.
Also, we frown on using the push connectors. Especially with the introduction of arc fault circuit interrupter breakers being code now. The contact surface area in the push connectors is so small that it can easily arc or become loose, corrode, etc. It causes the arc fault breakers to nuisance trip, or trip because the push pins arc. Its always best to use the terminal screws.
Under Ontario electrical code, you are allowed to change your own devices. But best to call a licensed electrician if you are unsure.
What's your take on cutting the wires everytime the outlet is changed out. He cut twice in this video. Eventually there wouldn't be enough service length left
Vernon PGros Morne - I will usually cut unless I feel the loop is salvageable.
If it's pressed into the quick connect you're better off cutting than trying to stick some tiny pointy object into the release.
If on the screws, I'll cut if the copper is nicked or marred. That's a possible break point if the wire gets bent or twisted, which is inevitable when pushing the plug back in.
As far as the wire getting too short, that is exactly why it's code that there be slack left in the line just outside of the plug. Allowing you to pull more wire into the box, strip it back, and have a usable wire length. If you're stuck replugging a 100 year old house where the wires don't even protrude beyond the box, and there's no slack in the wall, which wasn't practice back the, you can connect a jumper wire. Just marrett on a longer wire and push the connection deep into the back of the box.
If using marretts in a box, don't tape them.... Just twist them tight enough that they don't come off...
Oh, and, don't ever listen to the guys at home Depot.... There's a reason they work at home Depot and not in the field. I don't know how many times I've overheard bad advise... Only once was it bad enough that I actually interjected. Usually, I try to not get involved... Liability is a big deal...
Interesting that the earth wire was uncovered. UK / AU / NZ standards require the use of a green/yellow insulating sleeve, in order to prevent (or rather significantly reduce) the likelihood of inadvertent phase / earth contact (or false RCBO tripping resulting from neutral / earth contact).
Phil S - the European power system is a complete mystery to me. Its baffling how cometely different it is to the north american system. I will admit I know verrrrrry little about it. Not to mention it's all metric???!!?!!??!!!! 😵
As an American electrician. Why do you make a 220 volt plug like that? Do you guys have 220 volt appliances?
4:38 how did he survived that will remain a mystery.
Hes immortal
"A real man never worries about mistakes until it's too late." DAMN RIGHT! CAN I GET A AMEN?!
Amen
Amen and Awomen
amen.
@@hairlesscat6458 Amxn
Amen?
More like alleluia
I'm starting to suspect these accidents are done on purpose to support your message that one always needs to be careful around electricity 🤔.
Olivier Doriath mahdi is a true hero, isn't he?
Captain Obvious! Nice to meet you!!
Oh dear I never thought
Really?
Olivier Doriath Yeah, if they would be mere accidents, no one is so lucky to survive all of them😱
I'm sorry, I'm still getting over laughing from the pronunciation of "European". Thanks for these videos. I watch them. My kids watch them. They always brighten our day and omg we actually LEARN something too!
1. Turn off breaker to the whole house
2. Disconnect outlet and take picture on your phone on what wires it connects to.
3. Disconnect wires to outlet
4. New outlet find the image on your phone on where the wires is connected
5. Run breaker to the whole house
And test outlet for no neutral wire connection
I take picture with my phone of everthing I disasemble then put the hardware and screws in a plastic bag, tape them to the applyence im working on... and still MANAGE TO LOSE THE DAMN HARDWARE lol
Or turn off the breaker to the specific socket
you can just turn off only the breaker that goes to that outlet, then instead of taking a picture, remember that the wires go like this
hot, or black wire(s) --> gold screws
neutral, or white wire(s) --> silver screws
ground, or bare copper --> green screw
I've replaced so many outlets in my house, that I pretty much remember how to do it by heart! Which made this video even more fun to watch! :D
00:38
My real life just like that outlet... “there’s always the female who loses its grip onto the male but finally male has to bend over to compensate...”
This gave the whole new perspective
Hol up!
what the *****
Yo, Maker Faire just got waayyy better. Can't wait.
As an electrician this cringes me, bit since its electroboom i expected this lol we love u man.
juan castellon I love your profile picture. Metallica forever.
Darren Gunter yeeeeessss
juan castellon Electrician here too. I braced for impact when I clicked this video!
I immediately went "oh shit" when he put white on brass.
roetemeteor I cringed when he backstabbed the white into the outlet
4:10 "Nice and straight"
Did you just assume his orientation?!
Just like the American way of life.
Robin Boots so I wasn't the only one that cringed...
I feel insulted: my orientation is 120 degrees
Temp Name does that mean that you like a 3 phase?
1:57 achoo
Lol
1:58
1:02
I think what he explained is what caused it
I want
Perfect pausing at the right moment 1:58
Demonitized for showing naked wires😂😂😂
Wow!!!😂💔
lmao i lost my shit there
I'm here to watch the naked wires
@@HDestroyer787 i watch for the plot
Nudify
Time for circumcisions
I've always heard that most electricians use the screws rather than the holes. I assume there are reasons for that.
Also, if you're going to do this, or if you just want to know, you should probably get a socket tester to test your outlets. They're like $5-$10 and can let you know if any of your outlets are messed up or ungrounded.
Abbreviated Reviews The set screws provide better grip and electrical contact. What Mehdi did in the video is called "backstabbing" and this is frowned upon by most professional electricians including myself. I've been on a few calls where an outlet burns itself because a backstabbed wire was making poor contact and started arcing.
There is much better current transfer using the screws. The dinky little spring in the hole does a terrible job making contact with the wire leading to increased resistance. Spend the extra few seconds and clamp the wire in the screw.
In my house (220v), we use both. Wire is inserted in a hole then a screw is tightened to lock the wire in place.
jerlynn10 That's different. There are tabs securing the wire in those kinds of systems. Most GFI outlets actually have those
The only outlets I'll buy, which are the commercial grade ones, don't have the backstab holes. They also grip the plug much better and are designed to take more abuse. They cost a couple bucks more than the cheap ones. The quick way to remove wires from the backstab holes, by the way, is to take a pair of channellocks or vice-grips and just crush the outlet. The plastic breaks and you get a good look at just how cheezy those backstab connections really are.
warning : don't watch this if u have anxiety of jumpscares.
Hey you read my mind!😂
xD
I was watching an ElectroBoom video once and I was nearly falling asleep, until I screamed because of the "POP"
Literally no one :
Mehdi from ElectroBOOM : *OUCH! F****!!! S****!!!!!!*
@@ygt3537 literally every video he shocks himself
2:50 this makes my heart warm, and I will be using the word "nudify" instead of strip more casually now.
Regarding the screws, I find it helpful to remember the color of the screws:
White (neutral) > white
Black (hot) > brass
Ground/Earth (bare) > green
Just thought this might help others remember easier!
Hello Mr. Boom, even though you might not see this, you have inspired me to become an electrical engineer. People like you and Great Scott have been a big inspiration. I knew from when I started watching your videos I knew I was hooked. Keep the great videos up. And keep inspiring people. I love what you do. Thank you
australians may have better sockets, but i dont think its worth it for 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 ping
btw thats 1 nonillion
I counted, yes it is ^^
Honestyy what do you mean the nbn was a failure
Damn how many zeroes...
Fiber to the node
Copper to the home
That is failure.
Copper is for fucking transmitting power, voice or data signals over short distances.
0:53 no, first you shut down the brek box so you dont get electrocuted, then everyone will watch your skeleton cooking to perfection
That was electrifying
you must be new here
You mean that was shocking.
Hilarious videos (plural), BUT as far as stabbing the wires into the holes in the back of the outlet, it's called 'backstabbing,' and it's become a no no in the trade. I have so many pictures of the negative effects of backstabbing... mostly due to the fact that electrical wires vibrate (unnoticeable to the human eye) and eventually the backstabbed wires work their way out of the back, resulting in an arc which results in (at minimum) burning up the outlet. Most companies will fire someone for doing that these days. It's best to kill the power at the breaker, loop the wire(s) around the mechanical screw(s), then tighten down the screw(s). It's safer, and it is very difficult for the wire to work its way out. Just a safety tip for any DIY people out there. ;)
I'm an electrician who runs into that scenario often on service calls. If someone previously posted a similar post, I'd probably guess maybe they are in the trade as well.
What?? Wago claims in theirs adverts that spring loaded clamps like in these sockets are much safer than clamps with screws since the spring has an exactly defined force while the force of the screw depends on the physical and mental constitution of the human who fastens it. Also a spring can compensate for the wire deforming under pressure.
@@MetalheadAndNerd I HATE wago clamps. They have them in most lights and heaven forbid you need to remove the wire
We have those as well, GFCI/AFCI outlets typically have those style connectors and they are awesome! just strip according to the strip gauge on back of wire and then tighten the living nuts out of them although some devices have cheap metal that I've broken from over-tightening. Just think... people have used AL wiring in backstabbing scenarios. (I called it Stab-Lock in my comment... another HORRIBLE technology) @@markokrsmanovic1080
good to know I have been wiring outlets like that thinking if they provided the holes it must be UL acceptable!
0:54 Careful! The Females can get aggresive!
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FBI OPEN UP!
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3:28 funniest part 😂😂
No this is 😂 1:54
@@Denva_cool i agree🤣 and I remember this
@@Denva_cool friends?
@@Theiconwizardboss yup 😂
@@Theiconwizardboss sure ☺️
Naked wires😂😁
Copyright ?😂😜
Nothing special. In China they've invented even naked fire ;)
In Farsi (Mehdi's first language), "wires" is "sima" which is also a female's name. So "naked sima" is an expression with two meanings used as joke.
2:45
Joke of the century, XDXDXDXD
absolutely killed me
copyright?
*DEMONITIZED AGE-RESTRICTED*
Electroboom: touch’s Powerline
Death: it’s your time
Electroboom: no I don’t think so
3:28 I'd also like to point out that the two share the same ground, so it isn't necessary to connect the scope ground to the neutral.
4:40 thats actually a really cool shot
4:00 I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING
1:57 That noise though! :o
3:33 I knew it! He turned the black and white wires upside down but the ground wire was fine, I say that because I will put outlets. My dad taught me. by the way I'm from Mexico greetings electroBoom
I love how you teach us from your errors. I don't recommend stabbing the copper wires into the back of the sockets. It's a bad connection. Put the wires behind the screws every time, all the time.
2:47 I WAS DYING
Just how the hell you managed being shocked a hundred times and doing commentary at the same time?,your funny tho😂
#ElectroBOOM
1:57 screwdriver touches outlet... "POP!!!"
Man this always makes me laugh so hard! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
*Gets struck by lighting*
ElectroBOOM:Ouch!
*This man has become invincible*
Mehdi: Strucked by lightning*
Medhi: Ahhhh!!! Anyway...
1:07 “It Will Shock The SH*T Out Of You”
edited In Denmark the neutral is Blue and the fase is Brown... The grund wire is green/yellow .... The 3 fase wire is Brown, Black and Grey (Before 2004 Black with a white stripe...) Touch 2 fases and it's a 400V lesson in pain..
Fat Boo We have the grey color to ... I just forgot it..... Black with a Stripe or grey
it can also be gray in denmark for the third phase, it really depends on the company making the wire
The standard for the colors is the same everywhere in EU since 2004, and the standard color for the 3rd phase is gray.
In Mexico you can't be sure :D
Even retail products that I had to cut off their plugs have their wires inverted and/or no color code.
Also pretty common in houses over 20 years to have all their wiring build with the same insulator color.
exactly the same in australia
Welcome to electroboom! Where safty is our last priority!
1:58 I knew it was coming, still got shocked!
I'm questioning how you are still alive at this point
The guy knows what he's doing.
He is dying but electric shocks instantly reanimate him. That's his super-power.
because he is engineer,
everything that happened in the video is engineered
Adam Coventry sixmouv
Because he has the POWAH OF TEH UNIBROW!!!!!!!!!
As an electrician I can tell you now do not use the hole in the back to plug the wires in make hooks and tighten them down around the screws
CSX2586 Rail Rider Raby why? Care to elaborate?
I was scanning the replies for this... you are correct :)
Also, make sure you loop the wires around the screws clockwise.
I was always told that over the years, warming and cooling can loosen the connection and eventually cause resistance... leading to more heat, etc etc... same reason aluminum wire is a bad idea for internal wiring. Best to do it the hard way and clamp them down good with the fasteners
besides any safety issues, it's just more convenient to unscrew and pull a loop off later if you ever gotta replace it
I love this guy. Hes really promoting the safety of electrical for kids. I personally have been shocked a million times working as an electrician. Ot doesn't hurt after awile. It feels like your hand is numb
a real man never worries about mistakes, until its too late :DDD
isn't that #yolo
Alucard Pawpad Nah probably mehdisizm
Female side lost springiness
I like it
Man I send My love all the way from México!
Real youtuber doesnt exclude mistakes. Great video mr. Mehdi
2:53 - polarity is wrong, but who cares :)
taleskovic At this point we all get this video is not about replacing outlets... Technically it is straightforward. We all watch the video for the electric POOF, the « the problem is always on the female side » and the blurred naked wires.
more excuses to shock himself
If you’d finish the video lol
@@embis3824Ah, he got shocked I see 😂
I remember I was doing some work in my bathroom with the light switches, and I called a couple of my license electrician buddies for a few questions. I told them I had to put the phone down to go turn the breaker back on. They told me "ooooh, you're smart and went one step further and turned off the breaker!" I responded, "well how else am I supposed to do this?!"
In EU it does not matter how you connect live and neutral
Bcuz you can flip the plug 180c
That's only true in those countries that use the Schuko connector. It's a weakness of that connector that it is not polarised as it means that if an internal fuse in a device blows there's a 50:50 chance it's still live. It also means that single pole switches, such as those on table lamps, always break the live side rather than it being a 50:50 lottery.
Several other countries, like the UK, Ireland, Malta have polarised outlets as well as some non-EU countries, like Switzerland. The original North American outlet wasn't polarised either, and the feature was added as a safety feature via a wider blade (although it maintains compatibility with unpolarised plugs where that isn't required).
Nope. In Poland we have mandatory Polish Norms which do specify the live wire shall always be at the left side of the protective earth contact, and the neutral on the right side, with the protective earth contact above them. This way even if the receptacle is rotated, wires still are oriented the proper way.
Your plug is reaching 180 c? That's a fire hazard and you need to figure out what's causing that, ASAP!
This man brightens my day every video
In here (India) by standard rule,
The phase is either red/blue/yellow (use all 3 in 3phase)
Neutral is black
Green is earth/ground
And the phase is always on the right side of socket
+Nithin C - Like (collonializer) Britain did
One thing my trade teacher first taught me “ black on brass will save your ass” that’s saved me a few times😂
You Sir are *nuts.*
Wirenuts?
Nut ;) 🤤
4:35 A real man never worries about mistakes until it's too late😂😂
"It's a very easy task to do."
Says a man who died 5 times doing the task.
"Push These in the holes tight"
My left ear: *onii-chan sounds*
My right ear: *FBI sirens*
@3am BaCh NO! **loads BFG** GO AWAY OR GO TO HELL!
Now i like our european plugs even more
Killeroz in Sweden I can grab a fork in one hole and not get electrocuted, instead the whole village/block/apartment gets electric cut and we have to wait for it to reboot or repair man come and open it. I have tried it several times because it's fun.
All plug types are crappy! ;D
Trust me, I am a 3rd worlder that tried most of them.
So, just get a universal power strip with built-in USB charger and relax. Just an example:
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HAJDUTY that's the same everywhere else besides maybe China. One hole is the live and the over hole is the neutral. For the electricity to power the object/electrocute you it has to pass through a body or into the neutral. If you stuck a fork in the neutral slot nothing will happen as that's the receiving end.
kurt victor oh okay ty for explaining now I can do it again and not expect to die.
I didn't know that Malaysia uses the uk power plugs until now.
"a real man never worries about mistakes until it's too late" probably the best sentence I've heard all year
everyone make sure you turn off your power before you do this (if you live in a house with a power box
I think this man lives in an apartment complex with a fuse box at some remote location
My house in China only has 2 breakers inside and a wattmeter and breakers outside
Reality: sometimes u just have to work on live wires
It is always the female side, where the problem is :P
Do Not Press The 8 Key 5 Times Every Half a Second.
It get loose after a while of pluging/unpluging
(no dirty joke intended) ;)
waiting for angry feminists
**grabs popcorns**
ParanoeX ditto.
Aaron WOOOOOOOWWwwwwwww
Me:ok one more video
*3 am*
Me: 4:17 MY EYES MY EYES
Sometimes I ask myself WY humanity isn't dead already, but you and your videos are still cool
4:50
Slow it down to 0.25× and pause
Thumbnail 😂
North American plug sockets suck. U.K. sockets are a lot more secure and safer 🇬🇧
The only disadvantage is that if there is a plug on the floor with the three pins pointing up and you stand on it.. It really, really hurts 😛
Zylon FPV *LIES*
Nope :P
UK plugs are also enormous.
The European ones are the best, hands down.
German Schuko plugs are the way to go
Another *S H O C K I N G* video by electroboom!!! 😵😱👌🔥
Agree
You’re videos are so amazing. Not only do I laugh but I learn as well.
3:00 best joke i heard all day lol!
Trump on Twitter part killed me lmao.
Sooo funny! :D
Yeah it cracked me up to
I will henceforth exclusively use the expression "nudify" when stripping wires.
Nudifying*
4:02 he got scared on stepping things again. Last time he stepped on pasta and he think he shocked himself. This time he did it again lol
Medhi’s philosophy: where I’m going I don’t need shock proof gloves
I love how when you take wall sockets off, it looks like somebody just put a hammer though the wall for the sockets
1:58 sparks in the face HAHAHAHA
When i started to watch your Videos, I watch ID to relax
1:58 that thing banged so hard is made 699 ppl miss the like button
Not a good joke