How To Wire An Electrical Outlet - EASY Receptacle Wiring STEP BY STEP
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Published 2021-11-08
When wiring an outlet it is very important to consider safety first. Electricity can be very dangerous. This video is for entertainment purposes ONLY!
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Intro 00:00
Safety First 00:38
Receptacle details 00:55
How to remove the jacket/casing from wire 02:25
How to strip wires 03:11
How to make a wire hook using needle nose pliers 03:50
How to secure wires to a receptacle 04:58
How to secure a receptacle to an outlet box 06:43
How to install a receptacle cover 07:41
Outlets box with two wires 8:36
Outlet box with three wires 09:20
GFCI Receptacle wiring explained 10:16
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All Comments (21)
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Do you call them outlets or receptacles? I placed timestamps below 👇 to help you navigate this video. Safety First 00:38 Receptacle details 00:55 How to remove the jacket/casing from wire 02:25 How to strip wires 03:11 How to make a wire hook using needle nose pliers 03:50 How to secure wires to a receptacle 04:58 How to secure a receptacle to an outlet box 06:43 How to install a receptacle cover 07:41 Outlets box with two wires 8:36 Outlet box with three wires 09:20 GFCI Receptacle wiring explained 10:16
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The fact that you did this whole procedure whilst wearing those rubber gloves in itself is an accomplishment!
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To ensure breakers have not been mislabeled, check for power on the outlet to be worked on, then throw the breaker and check that the outlet now has no power.
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Just wanted to thank you for all your post. You're a great teacher and helped me wire my finished basement.
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You are a great teacher I'm Hispanic and I still learning inglish,whit you I understand everything thanks Sir so much keep up the great work
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Excellent video. To the point, I also love how you repeated black to the gold and white to the silver. You saved me going back to double check myself.
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Thank you for this video. It helped me install a new outlet.
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Your way of explaining and going in to detail on your videos is great I'm remodeling a 5th wheel slowly but surely good job.
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Fantastic video. Literally covered the three main types of outlet situations.
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Thank you again. I finally learned what those metal breakaway tabs are in between the top and bottom of the outlet. Makes sense now. Thank you for showing the multiple wiring varieties in separate boxes. Very appreciative of your lessons.
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It’s just refreshing watching videos like this
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We’ll done. One thing I would add would be to screw the empty terminal in all the way so it’s not sticking out. That’s the way I was taught. I doesn’t seem like a big deal but every small safety precaution adds up and one day it could be the difference.
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Got a new subscriber here second year electrician at the age of 37 best thing I did was join this trade and your videos help a lot
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Awesome. Straight and to the point.
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Am getting ready to wire our new outbuilding (24x36) and between mini splits, propane heaters, switches, lighting, outlets, and cameras, it gets confusing. Have been through many of the "experts" on YouTube but your channel is easily the best on electrical work and greatly appreciate the well filmed, easy to understand, and comprehensive looks at the various projects DIYers might encounter. Keep it upđź‘Ť
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Thank you for the great info. I have enough electrical experience to be confident in doing the job but its always nice to be re assured. I also learned about the wire length slot and the tabs. All i have done is replace existing outlet plugs and dimmer switches so that was all taken care of, but when i decide to tackle the next wiring project i can use this info. Thank you
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I am using your videos for my homeschool, thanks a lot for having clear and kid-friendly content.
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Thanks for making this video, I’m wiring my solar powered cabin and am doing the receptacles now. Will definitely subscribe because your video was well explained and clear.
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Awesome as always brother!! We appreciate your step-by-step more than you know. I use your videos constantly as a reference as we build our tiny cabin. And we always have called them Outlets!!!! Thanx again, Be Safe!!
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thanks for these great videos. Im currently wiring my cabin in northern Wisconsin and its a nice refresher course on wiring.
