Im an electrician and personally Im not a fan of the horizontal install with an extra exterior box. I know its easy because you just use the rear knockout and dont have to cutout a rectangle for the device box, and you dont have to worry about the ribs of the vinyl, but I think it makes it stick out too much and not as aesthetic. If youre not a fan of those traditional vinyl blocks, Arlington sells outlet covers that is a vinyl cover and device box all in one, very convenient, and it has ridges that perfectly matches the siding
Oh you caught that. Yes because it came with the product and made for a good demonstration video because most people will need the GFCI outlet for exterior install. Thanks for watching 😊🏠
Nice work nice material. This is very helpful. However I don’t see the benefit of working with live outlet. I think we all should get in the habit of turning off the power.
You don't need a second GFCI Receptacle on the Outside, just use the load terminals on the inside GFCI receptacle and put a weatherproof regular receptacle on the outside. Thanks, Russ, 29 years in the Electrical Trade
Already had one in the garage…I really wanted this demonstration video of exterior GFCI outlets. Since I connected the new outlet to the line side and not the load side of the garage GFCI they will function independently. Thanks for watching 😊⚡️⚡️
Great video, thank you. Is there any reason you ignored the upper connections of the internal outlet, seems it would have been safer as you were working with live wires? I also understood, safer to connect ground first, then neutral and hot last. There again, I am not an electrician, just picking your brain.
Thanks for the comments. All your points are valid. The ground first, then neutral, and then last hot wires is best practice. For sure if you were working on serious voltages, etc. Simple residential wiring is only 120 volts and isn't honestly that big of a deal... In my humble opinion. I've been around this stuff my whole life LOL
You’re right you don’t. It was just a demonstration video and I tapped off of the closest source. I also tapped off of the line side, not the GFCI protected side. Thanks for watching 😊👍🏼
Did you state that you are a licensed electrician for 24 years? Razor blading Romex like that can damage the inner wire insulation. They make Romex strippers for under $10, even I have one. I also saw that you stripped too much insulation off from the neutral wire on the inside box leaving wire exposed. I am still trying to figure out which region calls for 2 GFCI's in line, seems redundant. Not sure what to say about using Ryobi either, they are a good starter tool but do not last too long in heavy trades.
Thank you for watching. Yeah I own many businesses. Eventually I want to show the Romex wire stripper on my channel for people. There are not two GFCI‘s in line because we tapped into the line side of the first outlet not the downstream load side. These are just simple demonstration videos to give homeowners more confidence in their repairs and help people out. Thank you so much for watching.
Yeah, I think I agree with your observations. But even professional electricians install these all the time. This way you don’t have to drill into the wall and risk hitting anything etc. etc. Good luck.
Well so this is helpful but wrong. When installing a outlet downstream of an GFCI you don't have to install another GFCI. Also when feeding off of a GFCI you use the screws under the yellow tape. And always hook up the ground first.
In Canada, exterior receptacle has to be on its own circuit. Also: that's not a 10-minute installation. Theh video itself is nearly 10 minutes and it's heavily edited. So why use a clickbait headline?
Thanks for the info about Canada, I appreciate it. I would say it’s not clickbait at all…it’s just being smart to be positive and try and be useful to people 👍🏼😊
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Im an electrician and personally Im not a fan of the horizontal install with an extra exterior box. I know its easy because you just use the rear knockout and dont have to cutout a rectangle for the device box, and you dont have to worry about the ribs of the vinyl, but I think it makes it stick out too much and not as aesthetic.
If youre not a fan of those traditional vinyl blocks, Arlington sells outlet covers that is a vinyl cover and device box all in one, very convenient, and it has ridges that perfectly matches the siding
Thanks for sharing your experience. Thanks for watching and taking time out of your day for responding to my video. I appreciate it.
i went straight to the comments when i seen the drill, lmao 🤣
HEY. You got the cover upside down.
Shouldn't the cord slot be on the bottom so the rain doesn't get in.
You might be right. I’ll have to re-watch the video to refresh my memory. Thanks for watching 👍🏼🛠️
Why did you install a GFCI outlet down stream from a GFCI? Because it came with the kit?
Oh you caught that. Yes because it came with the product and made for a good demonstration video because most people will need the GFCI outlet for exterior install. Thanks for watching 😊🏠
Very helpful thank you for the video 😊
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Nice work nice material. This is very helpful. However I don’t see the benefit of working with live outlet. I think we all should get in the habit of turning off the power.
Yes, you are right, I’ve been doing this for near 25 years and it was too far for me to walk to shut it off. Lol. 120 volts don’t hurt that much 😳
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Can you link the plastic wire strain relief you used? Great video!
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I want to see one where the inside has drywall with insulation and the outside has stucco. I want to be able to not cut any dryall and do repair..😎
I hear you on that! 👍🏼All those wall covers add a lot of complexity for sure. 😳
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Firmly secured- as you spun the bottom screws free 😂
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Why did you add them both to the line side?
Already had a GFCI outlet didn’t need 2 both protected. Just wanted to use GFCI exterior outlet for the video. Thanks for watching
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I have a really nice exterior outlet. But it has standoffs of 1/8" or so. I am thinking silicone will do it.
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Thank you for the great video and the tips on the horizontal install, you made it look so easy - I'm finally going to do it myself.
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Doesn't it require conduit running to a junction box inside by code?
Not in my area. Romex wiring in a wall stud cavity is perfect 👍🏼⚡️
You just can’t install any gfci receptacle on the outside.The gfci has be weather resistant gfci.
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You don't need a second GFCI Receptacle on the Outside, just use the load terminals on the inside GFCI receptacle and put a weatherproof regular receptacle on the outside. Thanks, Russ, 29 years in the Electrical Trade
Yes you are correct. Thanks for commenting. However I wanted to demonstrate a GFCI outlet for this video 👍🏼⚡️😊
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TURN THE POWER OFF!! Better safe than sorry
You’re right. Thanks for watching 😊
What size bit was that for the hole
If I remember correctly 5/8 inch hole. You can go up to 3/4 inch if you want to. Thanks for watching.
So you put two GFI’s in line?? Why. ?
Already had one in the garage…I really wanted this demonstration video of exterior GFCI outlets.
Since I connected the new outlet to the line side and not the load side of the garage GFCI they will function independently. Thanks for watching 😊⚡️⚡️
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I was always told never put a gcfi. Outside
Electricians do it all the time here. See it almost daily 👍🏼
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Great video, thank you. Is there any reason you ignored the upper connections of the internal outlet, seems it would have been safer as you were working with live wires? I also understood, safer to connect ground first, then neutral and hot last. There again, I am not an electrician, just picking your brain.
Thanks for the comments. All your points are valid. The ground first, then neutral, and then last hot wires is best practice. For sure if you were working on serious voltages, etc. Simple residential wiring is only 120 volts and isn't honestly that big of a deal... In my humble opinion. I've been around this stuff my whole life LOL
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Not sure why you needed 2 GFCI's.
You’re right you don’t. It was just a demonstration video and I tapped off of the closest source. I also tapped off of the line side, not the GFCI protected side. Thanks for watching 😊👍🏼
Did you state that you are a licensed electrician for 24 years? Razor blading Romex like that can damage the inner wire insulation. They make Romex strippers for under $10, even I have one. I also saw that you stripped too much insulation off from the neutral wire on the inside box leaving wire exposed. I am still trying to figure out which region calls for 2 GFCI's in line, seems redundant. Not sure what to say about using Ryobi either, they are a good starter tool but do not last too long in heavy trades.
Thank you for watching. Yeah I own many businesses. Eventually I want to show the Romex wire stripper on my channel for people. There are not two GFCI‘s in line because we tapped into the line side of the first outlet not the downstream load side. These are just simple demonstration videos to give homeowners more confidence in their repairs and help people out. Thank you so much for watching.
Too many GFCIs my inspector would say😅
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bit concerned on the safety and method
I’ve been a licensed contractor for 25 years now…although not an electrician. Thanks for watching 👍🏼😊
This type is so big, sticks out so much 😢
Yeah, I think I agree with your observations. But even professional electricians install these all the time. This way you don’t have to drill into the wall and risk hitting anything etc. etc. Good luck.
You made a mistake you
Should have connected the neutrals first on that receptacle in the basement first before hooking up the hots
Thank you for watching. What you say is a preference not a mistake…but yes the logic you reference is sound ⚡️👍🏼
Not really the way to strip romex.
Now you got me thinking I might re-watch and see what I did..probably just a shape blade? I want to order one of those fancy Romex stripper devices 😊
Yeah you could score/cut the wire jacket.
Well so this is helpful but wrong. When installing a outlet downstream of an GFCI you don't have to install another GFCI. Also when feeding off of a GFCI you use the screws under the yellow tape. And always hook up the ground first.
All your points are valid. I chose to use a GFCI outlet for this demonstration video 👍🏼😊
In Canada, exterior receptacle has to be on its own circuit.
Also: that's not a 10-minute installation. Theh video itself is nearly 10 minutes and it's heavily edited. So why use a clickbait headline?
Thanks for the info about Canada, I appreciate it.
I would say it’s not clickbait at all…it’s just being smart to be positive and try and be useful to people 👍🏼😊
Partly true. You need at least one outdoor receptacle on its own circuit. Any additional outlets can be added to existing circuits.
Licensed electricians that dont follow basic safety rules should lose their license.
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