Don’t kid yourself dude. As an electrician it scares me what these diy videos can do. Let’s just do it right is all I ask from him. I don’t need to bash on his videos.
1) In many places it’s against code to have an outlet in a clothes closet. 2) Do not drill a hole in the back of a device box. You need to have proper strain relief. 3) Don’t use push ins on the back of a receptacle. Use the screws. They’re way less prone to failure which can cause a fire. 4) Don’t put 2 wires on one screw like he did with the ground wires. Pigtail them and land 1 wire. 5) Strip more jacket off the wire. Leaving 3-4” in the box just takes up space. 6) Shut the damn power off BEFORE you start. As a master electrician I don’t really have issues with DIY’ers if they do it right. This guy has zero business trying to show people how to do this. He’s very obviously not trained or qualified.
@@billfarnsworth2661 I don't know where you are, but they used to sell blue plastic boxes in Alabama, and before that, brown ones with knockouts. These had no clamps. You just poked the wire through the hole. Personally, I preferred metal, though.
@Mike Tee I’m in Canada. Any device box we use has to have a bonding means. So we can’t use the blue Carlon boxes. We can use grey Nu-Tec boxes that have a bonding strap in them. They have a built in strain relief that holds the Romex in place.
A few comments: 1) As others have noted, a warning to turn off the power before you work is not wasted. 2) Those push-ins are one of the most common points of failure on outlet installation. It's not against code to use them, but best practice is to bend the wire into a J and hook it on the screw on the side of the outlet (with the J terminating in the direction the screw tightens. 3) It's also best practice to join all the wires of each type together using a wire nut and fold them into the rear of the box. Then connect only one set of wires to the outlet. 4) Finally, and this may be a code violation depending on your locale, you shouldn't just drill a hole in the back of the box. You should replace the box and pass both sets of wires through those strain-relief panels at the back.
So the wires from the new outlet should have been tapped into the wires from the existing one by cutting them and joining them with wire nuts right before the connection to existing outlet? As opposed to what he did, attaching the new wires to the other side of the existing outlet?
@@Ventura727 Correct. Using pigtails ensures current flowing to the downstream outlet does not flow through the original. From a continuity standpoint what he did works, but it is not a 'best practice'.
Also the amount of outlets already available (usually) is based off what size breaker it's landed on (15 to 30amps usually) . Keep adding outlets on the same run/leg and you'll be popping breakers in no time when you try using something. Your wife will turn her curling iron on and pop! She's left in the dark, little Timmy's fortnite match gets cut off, and now your getting yelled at and have to get up to fix it because you played electrician.
I accidentally came across this video over a year ago and the comments were so funny that I decided to revisit the video again here in October 2023. The comments just keep on coming! I know that this is dangerous with this man is doing and how he’s going about it, and I hope people will read the comments seriously but, really, this video is inadvertently and also purposely a great source of humor. Now, everyone stay safe in DIY jobs.
Let me first use this metal drillbit to drill just inches away from a live outlet and into a outlet box that could have another live wire behind it in the wall. Now that I drilled it, let me turn off the power!
This is a great video for me… I have a project where I want to make a floating PC desk setup with “floating” desk and monitors and I need to do this same thing to the outlet under my desk so I don’t need to show an extension cord going from the outlet under my floating desk to the bottom of the desk itself. So I will be doing this to put an outlet right under my floating desk attached to the 2x4 that mounts my “floating” desk to the wall. I will also be running the cords from the PC through the wall to the monitors so it has little to no cables exposed. Couldn’t do it without this video. Thanks 🙏
You need to know what else is on the circuit you are connecting to. You cant just keep adding stuff . Overloaded circuits will either trip breakers or cause fires. OR BOTH !
My dad was an electrician. I was helping him one day as a teen by stripping the outlet and switch wires and installing them. hehe He got a call to come back out..I had stripped the wires too much and when Id shoved them back in the box the wires on some had touched each other and tripped the breaker on that circuit. He had to pull them all to find the ones touching. Learned my lesson that time. Guess he learned to watch me more closely too :)
Be careful of receptacles in closets. We were working in a house when the owner said she had an outlet in the living room that quit working a long time ago. We removed it and it was tightly connected but was dead. From the location of the wire in the box, it looked like it might be jumped from a box on the other side of the wall. When I looked there was a closet that had been added to the room years before that enclosed the existing outlet. The closet was full of cardboard file boxes stacked against the wall. When I took them out, one of them had turned brown from the heat from the receptacle. When I removed it, it had a loose hot wire that had been arcing for a long enough time that it destroyed the whole side of the receptacle. The hot wire was pitted from the arcing and it was just luck that file box didn't catch fire. NEVER cover a receptacle with stuff that is seldom moved. If something goes bad you may never see it until its too late.
@@blass5506 No. The terminal had obviously loosened on the hot side and had been arcing between the terminal and the wire for some time causing the wire to become pitted and thinner from burning off material. No short. No wires weren't touching and the breaker had never tripped. There was never a short in the system. A short in a different outlet wouldn't cause another one to get hot and burn up.
What did you screw the blue electrical box to? I noticed you made the hole on the drywall and then just screwed it into the drywall, does't that make it loose? Isn't better to screw into a tud for more stability?
Great video thanks but be aware you are not allowed to put two wires under the same screw as you did with the ground. It needs a pigtail or a green wirenut passthrough. Also it is recommended to use the screw terminals rather than the push-ins as those give a much stronger longer lasting connection.
I NEVER stab the wires into the back of an outlet. I'm a union electrician that's been in the trade for over 40 years. I always use the side screws. It's also not legal to land two grounds under the ground screw, he should have either used a green wire nut or a crimp after twisting the two grounds together and then cut one short. Too many other things to list that I would have done differently. And, I had to laugh..."anywhere" is ridiculous. To add an outlet that isn't in the same stud bay is much more difficult than he is showing.
Thank you! I bought a new dishwasher with a plug to replace one hard wired. I was able to install an outlet to plug the new dishwasher in with no problem.
I agree with some of the comments 1. You left to much outer wire insulation on the wire coming into box 1/2-3/4 inch all you need 2.pigtail your grounds 1 wire only on ground screw 3. Use screw side terminals for your white and black wires make a loop and hook in direction of tightening screw 4.outlet plate was cracked in middle -replace 5. Power continuity is suppose to pass through the circuit or wire not through the device pigtail the hots and neutrals 6.your leaving to long of wire in box in some boxes that could pose a problem 6 inches out from box
Hey at 5:25 I see you have the hot and white cable connected to the top of outlet. Does the top and bottom sockets have power now or just the top? It is because I see you only connected it to the top only.
I am not an electrician but two things to do differently: if an outlet is cracked, replace it. Also never put two wires on one screw (ground screw). Use a wire nut and add a third ground wire (pig tail) to connect to the outlet.
Well Bill Farnsworth certainly gave you a piece of his mind. I'm guessing he's an electrician. In general however, I thought you did a great job. Thanks for sharing.
He has to be a electrician downing someone else work . I guarantee you he doesn't do as well. I back track my so called professional electrician and found that he did not use cable clamps and just left wires laying in the attic cause he thought I wouldn't check his work. Educated yourself are they will take you for a ride and leave you in the desert.
As someone who's actually been shocked by a 20amp circuit and generated an arc that resembled ball lightning in his dinning room, be sure to turn off the main switch and not just the breaker. If someone didn't wire the neutral properly then you can be the lucky victim that becomes the ground.
Getting shocked from a 20A circuit or a 15A circuit makes no difference. The input voltage (120V in your case) and your physical resistance is all that matters for shock value. If you are getting a "ball of lightning" ( I doubt this is the case, I bet you just got scared) the breaker did not trip fast enough on the dead short. Don't exaggerate and spread misinformation.
"ANYWHERE"? He showed how to install an outlet in the easiest possible location. Most installations require much more work: longer wires, going through studs, new connection to main breaker panel, etc.
Hi, I am the first to admit that I am rubbish at this sort of thing, so I thought why not learn something that might come in use , However I don't think I have ever heard the word ' OUTLET' repeated so many times in such a short period of time before any action took place I was starting to lose the will to live so I switched of. This video proves the reason for the phrase 'less is more'
You did not tighten the screws on your new outlet. You added tape to only one of the 2 outlets, why? Your original outlet is cracked why not replace it.
I thought it was cracked. But it seems like it's gray paint like the wall. Video is misleading. He's just adding a outlet on other side of a walk not anywhere. It's dumb.
One very important thing you failed to mention, shut the power off to that outlet or room from the circuit breaker box, always shut the power off, good step by step instructions
Thank you for the video. I did learn something. I liked the stud finders you showed. I am not 100% sure, but you could probably have an electrician do this for under $100.00. All the tools you list, come to about half that cost.
As a Red Seal Electrician I would first ensure that the circuit you're piggybacking on is not in full use. On a 15 amp breaker you can have no more than 12 plugs or lights or a combination of both. Failure to do this could result in nuisance tripping of the breaker or fuse. In order to test for this you would need a circuit tester. It's used at the distribution panel at the breaker or fuse in question. Folks you should always call a certified electrician for this type of work. Doing it yourself could lead to a fire.
Just curious, when you say 12 plugs, do you mean 12 outlets, or 6 outlets with 2 receptacles each? I was gonna comment on his procedure, but as soon as I read a few of the comments I could see there was no reason to. Hahah.
I knew, there must someone like me who thought the same thing. So came scouting for this comment. I agree, dude you should have done it while you were at it. Anyways... do it now ... hehehe Thanks for awesome video though.
Tsk Tsk...i hope you replace the outlet on the other side of the closet. Sheesh. Also, when you joined the ground you should have twist-tailed the ground and cut one of the ends to connect to the ground post on your switch. You stacked them then screwed them down leaving a gnarly wire mess to stuff back into the wall. You also said when testing the outlet you were looking for 110v. Wrong. When testing for a hot residential outlet in this case it should have been and was 120v...smh.
@@WolfieLovesDaddy I didn't mean to make it sound like a night and day difference. I was referring to the +/-5 % tolerance allowed. Some locations may read as low as 110V or has high as 120V, but always can be somewhere between.
Typically wall outlet boxes are nailed or screwed to the side of the studs; if you remove the outlet plate, you will see the nails or screws attached to the stud, and a stud finder is not required.
Yes those are used in new construction. If you have existing drywall (old construction) you use a winged swing gang box that fastens to the drywall. Unless you wanna tear open your wall for no reason.
@@ChrisJohnson-fs4fz Ever since the invention of the first Flush AC power plug and socket by Harvey Hubbell in 1906, the housing supporting the power plug was a metal wall outlet secured to the buildings hand hewed timber framing or wood studs.
1/4" of sheathing should be in box, never use stab-loc, always use the screw terminals. And never ever put 2 wires under one screw. It will work, but if a fire were to happen, the fire inspector sees this, good luck on your insurance claim. It is not up to code. The theory is good but being safe n done correctly is the way to do it. From a retired electrician of 40 years. Please don't take offense, just have seen this so many times. It works, but is not right.
I have the same stud finder. I love it. It's not only the cheapest stud finder you can buy, but it's also the most accurate. When it sticks to the wall, you know there's a stud behind it. Great video!
I have one like that also, too bad the guy who built my house used screws/nails sparingly, most of my drywall is glued on with only 2-3 screws in a 4x8 sheet
You have install new outlet right between 2 studs. Lets say i have located opposite stud and want to screw new outlet box to it. Is there a good outlet box design that i can bolt to stud without crushing the drywall?
turning the power off at the breaker should be the first thing you do before you remove the receptacle from the wall. 120v can easily kill you. Please be safe people.
great easy to follow instructions.. but what if it’s not this scenario. i need to add an outlet in my bathroom. the only outlet in the bathroom is about 3.5 ft away on a different wall but in same side of the room
Excellent video. Definitely will be checking out more of your videos. I want to install an outlet in the closet to install a rack for my network switch, router, and modem. Thanks so much.
In new construction we electricians never instal outlets in the closet unless the owner of the house wants it and is brought up to the inspectors attention , In walk in closets Mostly just lighting and an occupancy censor (title 24) you rarely need an outlet in the closet, But of course if you're the owner of the house you can do whatever you want to it.
@@elguapo8751 Well that was back then and for the same reason we don't install a subpanel in closets or inside bathrooms any more, Fire hazard, Is against code, per NEC2020 and NFPA , unless maybe that particular receptacle is dedicated and is GFCI or AFCI protected, Or both, but not connected from a jumper receptacle from the next room or hallway power.
no you cant. you must follow your local electrical code. in ontario canada receptacles in closets or cupboards are not allowed. feel free to be a dumb ass like this guy
@@thomasdominguez8421 - Don't say YES when you know nothing about electrical wiring code. You can't put two or more wires under the same screw. That's why a pigtail is required. Bye, idiot!
I have been trying to figure out how to install an outlet but my nearest power source is a 3way switch for my hallway light on the other side of the wall. I haven’t been able to find much at all about using a 3-way switch to hook up a plug. Can it be done legally ( up to code ) or do I need a different power source
Great video! Can you run romex up the wall into the attic and tap an outlet up there or run romex up into the attic and then back down into another section of the wall that has an outlet? Not sure what the codes and safety standards are
You want to keep it on the same circuit of the room but Is ok how he did it, you don't have to go up and down, Just to the nearest power witch on this case was his room outlet, is ok just a few minor things that I would have done different.
What if there’s is fiberglass insulation between the wall and the outlet you want to tap is on the other side? Can you just drill though the paperback on the insulation or what is the best process for that?
This may seem easy the way he describes it. Word of caution: If you put in an additional outlet and a fire breaks out in your home and your insurance deems the outlet was the problem they could deny you coverage based on the fact that the outlet wasn't installed by a certified electrician to ensure that NEC code was followed. Do this at your own risk.
You provide some really useful information but, as previously pointed out, you need to modify some installation tips (ie. ground wire and mention replacing the cracked outlet) Really, i'd pull the video down and repost once you've completed the edits. GL
Lots of this was not correct, do not drill a hole in existing outlet box. Must use knock out or tabs in that box. Wire must secured coming into the box. All grounds must be mechanically connected either by wire nuts or terminals and only allow one wire per terminal. Wires should not be inserted to the back of the outlet as a best practice, they should be wrapped around screw terminals. This is to avoid failure of connection in the future.
Wow. U saved my day and money. This is exactly what I needed to learn how to do. I have exactly the same situation where I want to add an outlet in a closet tapping from an outlet on the other side of the wall. I know nothing about electrical work, but this one I know I can do now. Thanks a lot.
1) In many places it’s against code to have an outlet in a clothes closet. 2) Do not drill a hole in the back of a device box. You need to have proper strain relief. 3) Don’t use push ins on the back of a receptacle. Use the screws. They’re way less prone to failure which can cause a fire. 4) Don’t put 2 wires on one screw like he did with the ground wires. Pigtail then and land 1 wire. 5) Strip more jacket off the wire. Leaving 3-4” in the box just takes up space. 6) Shut the damn power off BEFORE you start. I’m a master electrician and don’t really have issues with DIY’ers if they do it right. This guy has zero business trying to show people how to do this. He’s very obviously not trained or qualified.
pulling the wire to THAT location is the hard part- The installation is easy. Sometimes you do not have a Back wall with an outlet conveniently placed for you. .
Drilling the hole in the box violated its listing therefore violating NEC. When you cut a hole with a drywall saw, get a small box with a lid. Open the lid and tape it to the wall below where you are going to cut the hole. Happy wife, happy life! No mess to clean up!
First of all whats wrong with the ground?, do you mean he did not use a wire nut and pigtail out with just one wire? yeah I agree but is ok is his house and is not a new construction home, second of all the debri? Well he probably vacuum the dirt and all and his wife is happy for installing the outlet.
As an electrician, please don’t follow this video for advice. There are numerous issues with what he’s doing in this video. Your insurance and life are not worth it 🤦♂️
@@tubetop123 Pulling the outlets from the box with the electric still working for one. That is a shocking experience NO ONE needs. Always power down your room or house from the panel when working with mains power. Even an arc because you messed up and failed to pay close attention can MELT SKIN! Not burn... MELT!
@@tubetop123 he clearly has no idea the the hell hes doing connecting both the grounds on one outlet taping the sides of the outlet even tho he do East even have anything connected to the side and it’s well known that the back spots are not reliable in the long term if someone would of done this it would add load to the fuse outside that was only meant for a certain amount of outlets and if you want to add more you fuses for more outlets but fuck what do I know I’m still a sparky
this is what I needed but I'm too afraid to do it myself also the other out let on the other side is only a 2 prong and not a 3 prong and some one was to do it like this i worried if the first out let can still be used at the same time as the new one as i want to use the new one to install a portable air conditioner and if i have the air con on can the other be use at the same time as air con need to have there own outlet with out plugin any thing ells to it I'm technically it's like using the same Outlet since they're connected together also i wonder if i can just move the other out let to the other side of the wall in my closet and just over up the hole of the other side then add a outlet the works for a round because my mother does not use that out let
First time I came across any of your videos. I am definitely going to subscribe because I live in and old house and there are only one outlet on all walls, some have zero and this will definitely help the extension cord problem. Am going to look at more of your videos and see if I can use any more of them. Thanks
I just did that my outlet was painted and nasty looking . When I change anything I go all the way. I put a GFI on the other wall directly behind the other.
@CR45H 0V3RR1D3 The outlet I changed was in a bedroom but I needed a GFI outlet outside so I did a back to back. So the GFI is on the outside of my house in a wet location. I did it for this year’s Christmas lights and what ever I could use it for. My house was built in the 70’s . You don’t get outside receptacles unless you do it yourself. I’m planning to install another GFI on the front porch soon.
Thank god my dads an certified journeyman electrician! I've been needed one installed upstairs in my room for awhile now. I can't move so I don't have one in here. It's really complicated having to use a long cable cord in my room from my brothers room just to use my computer. My brother's have a outlet in their rooms, shouldn't be a problem installing one in mine right? Their room is literally next to mine. "Upstairs" I thought you had to connect it downstairs to the basement or something to the electrical outlet that shuts everything off...
So many mistakes - let’s start with you were drilling a hole in the back of the box THEN you turned off the breaker. 😱 PS I should have said this first: Dean, I applaud your effort and time spent creating this video. You really do seem to know what you are doing. As a retired Risk Manager for a large electric utility I have a knee jerk reaction to safety violations. My comment was not intended to be unkind or inconsiderate of your effort to educate DIY people.
Wow buddy your work is scary drilling ahole in box leaving sharp edges thats why the box has knock outs leave electricty alone if you are not properly trained
If you cannot teach how to SAFELY do this, stop. You are NOT doing anyone a favour by showing this trashy unsafe work. Power should have been off before opening up box, proper use of knockouts vs drill a hole and tug the wire. This is scary. Hopefully nobody follows your example
Hi. This is very helpful!! So.. this might be a dumb question, but if the first outlet comes from the electrical braker box.. and you added one more ... How many outlets can you add to the daisy chain? I think that is what it is call. My garage has 2.. so I want to add more
Please don't I'm a licensed and certified electrician and literally everything about this video is just extremely dangerous and doesn't follow any electrical code at all. You are literally going to burn down your home or kill yourself 100% absolutely one of these things is going to happen. Please stop and don't make anymore electrical videos please.👍✌
I don't seem to be able to inset the wire into the outlet. Did you have to press any buttons or any parts on the outlet before you could insert the wire?
How to add an electrical outlet ANYWHERE (as long as you want to install it within a few inches of another outlet and you want to do it poorly and dangerously).
*Always, ALWAYS disconnect power before messing with any electrical outlet.* Some people know what they are doing, and they don't disconnect power at the circuit breaker. But it's still a risk.
I need to add a small closet light (with pull string switch) on a part of a wall that has a electrical line running past it. If I cut that line and add a junction box there the electrical line will be too short to work with. Do you have any videos on how to address this issue? Thanks!!
I certainly wouldn't seek such advice from the guy who did this video as there are a half dozen clear code violations here. There is no way to just cut a cable like you are suggesting and put a box there because there is not enough wire available to properly connect to the terminals. You'll need to find where that cable terminates and tap into that junction box.
You will have more drywall work to do if you don’t. The idea is to put the outlet as close as you can to an existing outlet to minimize cutting holes in the drywall
Every electrician i know said dont ever use the holes on the back to stab in the wires and to use the screws to connect the wires because using the holes causes issues.
@@akeemcaseyphoto mainly the grounding, the wires have to be twisted together in the box under a green wire nut, with one wire under the screw. Depending on where people live there could be other things as well
@@KC2JPN Besides the grounding wire, did he wire the rest correctly? I need to do this and from all the videos I seen on YT, they all wire from one outlet to the next
12:32 it does matter which one... on the outlet one side should say LINE. Plug incoming power to it. The other side would say LOAD... that would go toward the next, downstream outlet if there is one. In the case of a GFCI outlet, this will make your outlet malfunction/keep cutting off or just not pass power. And then, as others have said, Screw the screws in on your outlet. Where you put the wires in - those still need to be tightened.
I would have replaced the box and fed Romex through push in connector instead of drilling a hole. Also would have replaced cracked outlet. You didn't properly cut the sheath at the other end. It should be as close as possible to the push connector. Push wires into box by folding bottom to top back to bottom instead of shoving them in.
Hell the nut ran the drill to make the hole then said now we should shut the power off so we don’t get shocked. I said don’t worry it will help him if he does.
What would you do on the original outlet if it had 4 wires connected to it? For instance, if you had the romex cables and then the original outlet had two whites and two blacks and the ground.
Tie them together and put pigtails on it to go back to original outlet. If you’re adding a 3rd set of wires for a new outlet somewhere else u can easily get to many wires in junction box especially if it’s 12 gauge wires. If u look in the back of the box if it’s plastic it’ll usually say how many wires the box is rated for.
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Best video I’ve seen on how to add an outlet.
boy your easy or gullible the video says anywhere ?? it was not anywhere it was by a other one
Don’t kid yourself dude. As an electrician it scares me what these diy videos can do. Let’s just do it right is all I ask from him. I don’t need to bash on his videos.
There are just so many bad things here, I am not sure where to start.
Knock sue cow.
@@kerossit like what??
1) In many places it’s against code to have an outlet in a clothes closet.
2) Do not drill a hole in the back of a device box. You need to have proper strain relief.
3) Don’t use push ins on the back of a receptacle. Use the screws. They’re way less prone to failure which can cause a fire.
4) Don’t put 2 wires on one screw like he did with the ground wires. Pigtail them and land 1 wire.
5) Strip more jacket off the wire. Leaving 3-4” in the box just takes up space.
6) Shut the damn power off BEFORE you start.
As a master electrician I don’t really have issues with DIY’ers if they do it right. This guy has zero business trying to show people how to do this. He’s very obviously not trained or qualified.
What he said.
I have zero experience in wiring homes and even I knew this video was sketchy and had to check the comments. Thank you for clearing things up
@Mike Tee Not where I am. Unless it’s a hole that you can put some sort of strain relief in.
@@billfarnsworth2661 I don't know where you are, but they used to sell blue plastic boxes in Alabama, and before that, brown ones with knockouts. These had no clamps. You just poked the wire through the hole. Personally, I preferred metal, though.
@Mike Tee I’m in Canada. Any device box we use has to have a bonding means. So we can’t use the blue Carlon boxes. We can use grey Nu-Tec boxes that have a bonding strap in them. They have a built in strain relief that holds the Romex in place.
A few comments:
1) As others have noted, a warning to turn off the power before you work is not wasted.
2) Those push-ins are one of the most common points of failure on outlet installation. It's not against code to use them, but best practice is to bend the wire into a J and hook it on the screw on the side of the outlet (with the J terminating in the direction the screw tightens.
3) It's also best practice to join all the wires of each type together using a wire nut and fold them into the rear of the box. Then connect only one set of wires to the outlet.
4) Finally, and this may be a code violation depending on your locale, you shouldn't just drill a hole in the back of the box. You should replace the box and pass both sets of wires through those strain-relief panels at the back.
So the wires from the new outlet should have been tapped into the wires from the existing one by cutting them and joining them with wire nuts right before the connection to existing outlet? As opposed to what he did, attaching the new wires to the other side of the existing outlet?
The "old" outlet was cracked in two places. It should have been replaced.
@@Ventura727 Correct. Using pigtails ensures current flowing to the downstream outlet does not flow through the original. From a continuity standpoint what he did works, but it is not a 'best practice'.
@@stevefrawley9756 thanks for the tip. I'm looking to install an outlet outside and I'm looking for the best way to do so.
Thanks!
Anywhere you want as long as it's direct behind another outlet on the other side of the wall LoL
Yeah ANYWHERE is in all caps lol
I mean you can run it thru the wall if ya wanted but then there would be some drywall work. My mom could do what this dude did
Thinking the same thing
Also the amount of outlets already available (usually) is based off what size breaker it's landed on (15 to 30amps usually) . Keep adding outlets on the same run/leg and you'll be popping breakers in no time when you try using something. Your wife will turn her curling iron on and pop! She's left in the dark, little Timmy's fortnite match gets cut off, and now your getting yelled at and have to get up to fix it because you played electrician.
"I don't really care so long as it's in this area here."
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I accidentally came across this video over a year ago and the comments were so funny that I decided to revisit the video again here in October 2023. The comments just keep on coming! I know that this is dangerous with this man is doing and how he’s going about it, and I hope people will read the comments seriously but, really, this video is inadvertently and also purposely a great source of humor. Now, everyone stay safe in DIY jobs.
Let me first use this metal drillbit to drill just inches away from a live outlet and into a outlet box that could have another live wire behind it in the wall. Now that I drilled it, let me turn off the power!
LOL I just saw that as reading your comment. I was like "WTF?!"
@@Dtyler171 Always turn off the power when working with electricity.
@@RC-ld3cn yes...
I'm waiting for his next video " how to install an electrical outlet under your running shower"
Wow!! What a clown!! 🤡
The title of this video should be
“How not to add an electrical outlet”
I agree with “Sonyguyus”
🤔🙄🙄
This is a great video for me… I have a project where I want to make a floating PC desk setup with “floating” desk and monitors and I need to do this same thing to the outlet under my desk so I don’t need to show an extension cord going from the outlet under my floating desk to the bottom of the desk itself. So I will be doing this to put an outlet right under my floating desk attached to the 2x4 that mounts my “floating” desk to the wall. I will also be running the cords from the PC through the wall to the monitors so it has little to no cables exposed. Couldn’t do it without this video. Thanks 🙏
I didn't realize they eliminated all electrical codes!?!?! That's awesome!!!
Codes? More like guidelines amirite
You need to know what else is on the circuit you are connecting to. You cant just keep adding stuff . Overloaded circuits will either trip breakers or cause fires. OR BOTH !
This guy is an Insurance company's dream! If ever a fire 🔥 they will never pay-out once inspection determines cause!
My dad was an electrician. I was helping him one day as a teen by stripping the outlet and switch wires and installing them. hehe He got a call to come back out..I had stripped the wires too much and when Id shoved them back in the box the wires on some had touched each other and tripped the breaker on that circuit. He had to pull them all to find the ones touching. Learned my lesson that time. Guess he learned to watch me more closely too :)
Be careful of receptacles in closets. We were working in a house when the owner said she had an outlet in the living room that quit working a long time ago. We removed it and it was tightly connected but was dead. From the location of the wire in the box, it looked like it might be jumped from a box on the other side of the wall. When I looked there was a closet that had been added to the room years before that enclosed the existing outlet. The closet was full of cardboard file boxes stacked against the wall. When I took them out, one of them had turned brown from the heat from the receptacle. When I removed it, it had a loose hot wire that had been arcing for a long enough time that it destroyed the whole side of the receptacle. The hot wire was pitted from the arcing and it was just luck that file box didn't catch fire. NEVER cover a receptacle with stuff that is seldom moved. If something goes bad you may never see it until its too late.
I’ve never seen an outlet in a closet before.
Probably there was a short circuit in other outlets in connection with the outlet on the closet
@@ds99 It wasn't originally in the closet. The closet was built around it some time later. As I said in my original post.
@@blass5506 No. The terminal had obviously loosened on the hot side and had been arcing between the terminal and the wire for some time causing the wire to become pitted and thinner from burning off material. No short. No wires weren't touching and the breaker had never tripped. There was never a short in the system. A short in a different outlet wouldn't cause another one to get hot and burn up.
Great advice there!!!!👍
What did you screw the blue electrical box to? I noticed you made the hole on the drywall and then just screwed it into the drywall, does't that make it loose? Isn't better to screw into a tud for more stability?
the box has little tabs that tighen to the drywall when you scew it in. it is very tight.
Great video thanks but be aware you are not allowed to put two wires under the same screw as you did with the ground. It needs a pigtail or a green wirenut passthrough. Also it is recommended to use the screw terminals rather than the push-ins as those give a much stronger longer lasting connection.
Good point about the green wire nut, also known as a "92 Greenie" or Grounding Connector.
Glad to see you learned something from watching this video👍 Now go add an outlet!
I thought the same, am not an electrician by no means, just thought it was weird. Now to find a video for what you said...cause I want to see that
I am planning on doing something like this. How can I do this using wago connectors or must I use the greenies?
@@mcardenas23 the greenie is just a convenience. You can either use wag or twist connectors with a pigtail to the ground
I’m glad I read through the comments bc I was about ready to do this. Is there a better video on doing it or do I just pay electrician?
You shouldn’t backstab (use the push in holes) they tend to loosen over time. Best practice is the use the side screws.
Sign of a lazy electrician.
Good to know. Thanks
@@leeallen7964 he’s not one
@@johnjoy423 that's very obvious
I NEVER stab the wires into the back of an outlet. I'm a union electrician that's been in the trade for over 40 years. I always use the side screws. It's also not legal to land two grounds under the ground screw, he should have either used a green wire nut or a crimp after twisting the two grounds together and then cut one short. Too many other things to list that I would have done differently. And, I had to laugh..."anywhere" is ridiculous. To add an outlet that isn't in the same stud bay is much more difficult than he is showing.
Thank you! I bought a new dishwasher with a plug to replace one hard wired. I was able to install an outlet to plug the new dishwasher in with no problem.
I enjoyed the part when he drilled a hole in the electrical box before switching power off at the breaker.🤡
Yeah I noticed that too. 😆
Hahaha
Also didn’t bother leveling it.
That is really funny...and the surprised clown. Oh boy. I'm falling over because I'm laughing so hard.
Iv rarely shut the breaker off to do a basic job
I agree with some of the comments
1. You left to much outer wire insulation on the wire coming into box 1/2-3/4 inch all you need
2.pigtail your grounds 1 wire only on ground screw
3. Use screw side terminals for your white and black wires make a loop and hook in direction of tightening screw
4.outlet plate was cracked in middle -replace
5. Power continuity is suppose to pass through the circuit or wire not through the device pigtail the hots and neutrals
6.your leaving to long of wire in box in some boxes that could pose a problem
6 inches out from box
‘Now that I’m back in the closet, I’m gonna see if I can locate that stud.’
Lol. Touché
@@DeaninItYourself chichimon
Gottem 👏👏😂🤣
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I see what you did there
Hey at 5:25 I see you have the hot and white cable connected to the top of outlet. Does the top and bottom sockets have power now or just the top? It is because I see you only connected it to the top only.
I am not an electrician but two things to do differently: if an outlet is cracked, replace it. Also never put two wires on one screw (ground screw). Use a wire nut and add a third ground wire (pig tail) to connect to the outlet.
I was going to say the same thing. lol
If we are looking at the same thing, what I first thought was a crack turned out to be paint on part of the outlet (it matches the wall color)
this was explained so well that even i feel like i can do it now, heh. And I love his eyes and his golden skin tone. Handy, and handsome 😍
Thank you for the kind words
So why didn't you fix the old socket since it was out already. It was cracked??
Give him some credit people. At least he's sharing his knowledge with the diyers. Thanks for the video, man.
Well Bill Farnsworth certainly gave you a piece of his mind. I'm guessing he's an electrician. In general however, I thought you did a great job. Thanks for sharing.
He has to be a electrician downing someone else work . I guarantee you he doesn't do as well. I back track my so called professional electrician and found that he did not use cable clamps and just left wires laying in the attic cause he thought I wouldn't check his work. Educated yourself are they will take you for a ride and leave you in the desert.
@@starlondon7547 When I have professionals doing work at my house they always criticize the previous job done by someone else.
@@hphinn ,
Yep most are no more that bitching ole biddies
Great job! This is exactly what I need. Thank you so much.
As someone who's actually been shocked by a 20amp circuit and generated an arc that resembled ball lightning in his dinning room, be sure to turn off the main switch and not just the breaker. If someone didn't wire the neutral properly then you can be the lucky victim that becomes the ground.
Are you serious? How about shutting down the whole city power grid?
@@sc2008 It’s easier to shut off the main than it is flip a breaker.
yeah,i always throw the Main at the meter............
A Hair Raising exspirence
Getting shocked from a 20A circuit or a 15A circuit makes no difference. The input voltage (120V in your case) and your physical resistance is all that matters for shock value. If you are getting a "ball of lightning" ( I doubt this is the case, I bet you just got scared) the breaker did not trip fast enough on the dead short. Don't exaggerate and spread misinformation.
anyone can do it after this video, excellent strategy without damaging wall and explanation
"ANYWHERE"? He showed how to install an outlet in the easiest possible location. Most installations require much more work: longer wires, going through studs, new connection to main breaker panel, etc.
I like to imagine he just adds dozens of outlets and switches to the blank walls of his home every day
That's what I hoping to see was a more complex problem. This video is okay for a simple do it yourself common sense job.
Yes, adding a plug can sometimes be in the range of several hundred dollars. Especially if cutting holes in drywall is required.
And climbing in the attic or under the house. Yeah bet he hasn’t don’t that!
@@chuckmckee2741 go make a video then, if you want to complain... people today on the net, are always whining.
Hi,
I am the first to admit that I am rubbish at this sort of thing, so I thought why not learn something that might come in use , However I don't think I have ever heard the word ' OUTLET' repeated so many times in such a short period of time before any action took place I was starting to lose the will to live so I switched of. This video proves the reason for the phrase 'less is more'
You did not tighten the screws on your new outlet. You added tape to only one of the 2 outlets, why? Your original outlet is cracked why not replace it.
I thought it was cracked. But it seems like it's gray paint like the wall. Video is misleading. He's just adding a outlet on other side of a walk not anywhere. It's dumb.
amen. such a hack. he got the job done but not to code
Your videos are very helpful. Thanks for sharing.
One very important thing you failed to mention, shut the power off to that outlet or room from the circuit breaker box, always shut the power off, good step by step instructions
Thank you for the video. I did learn something. I liked the stud finders you showed. I am not 100% sure, but you could probably have an electrician do this for under $100.00. All the tools you list, come to about half that cost.
As a Red Seal Electrician I would first ensure that the circuit you're piggybacking on is not in full use. On a 15 amp breaker you can have no more than 12 plugs or lights or a combination of both. Failure to do this could result in nuisance tripping of the breaker or fuse. In order to test for this you would need a circuit tester. It's used at the distribution panel at the breaker or fuse in question. Folks you should always call a certified electrician for this type of work. Doing it yourself could lead to a fire.
Just curious, when you say 12 plugs, do you mean 12 outlets, or 6 outlets with 2 receptacles each? I was gonna comment on his procedure, but as soon as I read a few of the comments I could see there was no reason to. Hahah.
@@ssacra22 It's 12 outlets allowed on a 25 amp circuit. Or 12 devices. That includes lighting circuits as well.
@@jacktufts4712 Thanks for the info
@@ssacra22 Sorry that was supposed to read 15 amp circuit.
@@jacktufts4712 I kinda did the 'assumption thing'. hahaha. Thanks.
This is an excellent video! Many thanks!! Subscribed. 👍👍
You should have replaced the first outlet with a new one, it was cracked
I knew, there must someone like me who thought the same thing. So came scouting for this comment.
I agree, dude you should have done it while you were at it. Anyways... do it now ... hehehe
Thanks for awesome video though.
Tsk Tsk...i hope you replace the outlet on the other side of the closet. Sheesh. Also, when you joined the ground you should have twist-tailed the ground and cut one of the ends to connect to the ground post on your switch. You stacked them then screwed them down leaving a gnarly wire mess to stuff back into the wall.
You also said when testing the outlet you were looking for 110v. Wrong. When testing for a hot residential outlet in this case it should have been and was 120v...smh.
@@WolfieLovesDaddy that can depend on where you live, and the Power company you have.
@@tluns810 what the hell are you talking about? If he is in north America he is supposed to be at 120v.
@@WolfieLovesDaddy I didn't mean to make it sound like a night and day difference. I was referring to the +/-5 % tolerance allowed. Some locations may read as low as 110V or has high as 120V, but always can be somewhere between.
I'll follow you great explanation that an easy task you find and create a wall electric outlet. Thanks 👍
Typically wall outlet boxes are nailed or screwed to the side of the studs;
if you remove the outlet plate, you will see the nails or screws attached to the stud, and a stud finder is not required.
Yes those are used in new construction. If you have existing drywall (old construction) you use a winged swing gang box that fastens to the drywall. Unless you wanna tear open your wall for no reason.
@@ChrisJohnson-fs4fz
Ever since the invention of the first Flush AC power plug and socket by Harvey Hubbell in 1906, the housing supporting the power plug was a metal wall outlet secured to the buildings hand hewed timber framing or wood studs.
@@garysantos7053 welcome to the new millennium
Remodel boxes attach to the drywall and are used for finished walls
Finally I got it . Easy to understand how to do it . Explains better than another video
thank you
1/4" of sheathing should be in box, never use stab-loc, always use the screw terminals. And never ever put 2 wires under one screw. It will work, but if a fire were to happen, the fire inspector sees this, good luck on your insurance claim. It is not up to code. The theory is good but being safe n done correctly is the way to do it. From a retired electrician of 40 years. Please don't take offense, just have seen this so many times. It works, but is not right.
I’m glad to see someone giving constructive advice instead of hateful criticism! 😃😃😃
Love the addition of cover your ass for insurance purposes. I sleep well at night knowing I never cut corners in my installs.
I agree with you 100% on everything I came to the comments to see of I was the only one to notice
Speaking to marty
Just don't ask a journeyman of 40 years to install a 3 way. Cheers
Since I'm tapping into an existing outlet, do I need to get the GFCI outlet or regular one is fine?
I have the same stud finder. I love it. It's not only the cheapest stud finder you can buy, but it's also the most accurate. When it sticks to the wall, you know there's a stud behind it. Great video!
I have one like that also, too bad the guy who built my house used screws/nails sparingly, most of my drywall is glued on with only 2-3 screws in a 4x8 sheet
Note that he is using two different types of stud finders. Which one do you love?
You have install new outlet right between 2 studs. Lets say i have located opposite stud and want to screw new outlet box to it. Is there a good outlet box design that i can bolt to stud without crushing the drywall?
If you want to do that you would have to do some drywall repair
turning the power off at the breaker should be the first thing you do before you remove the receptacle from the wall. 120v can easily kill you. Please be safe people.
great easy to follow instructions.. but what if it’s not this scenario. i need to add an outlet in my bathroom. the only outlet in the bathroom is about 3.5 ft away on a different wall but in same side of the room
7:15 was actually way too late to be cutting off the breaker. Could've already been shocked if situations with the outlet were different.
Excellent video. Definitely will be checking out more of your videos. I want to install an outlet in the closet to install a rack for my network switch, router, and modem. Thanks so much.
Glad it was helpful!
Goddammit, your theme music woke up my entire house.
Bro this illegal af ,
Yours truly - a real electrician.
Very well done video on what NOT to do. Next video will be " How to put out a closet fire with a garden hose!"
Stay tuned.
You can do it!
Zoom, zoom, zoom... right over his head!
@@DeaninItYourself he mentioned fire cause what you showed to do is not safe and will start a fire 🔥 and hire an electrician
@@danielw1985 He should rename the video, “how to go up in flames!”
What would you recommend if I have an older home that doesnt have outlets with a ground?
In new construction we electricians never instal outlets in the closet unless the owner of the house wants it and is brought up to the inspectors attention , In walk in closets Mostly just lighting and an occupancy censor (title 24) you rarely need an outlet in the closet, But of course if you're the owner of the house you can do whatever you want to it.
@@elguapo8751 Well that was back then and for the same reason we don't install a subpanel in closets or inside bathrooms any more, Fire hazard, Is against code, per NEC2020 and NFPA , unless maybe that particular receptacle is dedicated and is GFCI or AFCI protected, Or both, but not connected from a jumper receptacle from the next room or hallway power.
no you cant. you must follow your local electrical code. in ontario canada receptacles in closets or cupboards are not allowed. feel free to be a dumb ass like this guy
Very good. I think I can actually install a new outlet...in my closet. Thanks for a great tutorial.
Go for it!
You can't hook two grounds to a outlet you need to use a pig tail.
I was thinking the same thing on that part. Other than that (and cutting the power a little late) it was an awesome tutorial.
Yes you can it's the same thing it all goes back to the panel
Theoretically you can, however pigtails are the standard nowadays.
@@thomasdominguez8421 I believe NEC code only allows one wire under each screw .
@@thomasdominguez8421 - Don't say YES when you know nothing about electrical wiring code. You can't put two or more wires under the same screw. That's why a pigtail is required. Bye, idiot!
I have been trying to figure out how to install
an outlet but my nearest
power source is a 3way switch for my hallway light on the other side of
the wall. I haven’t been able to find much at all
about using a 3-way
switch to hook up a plug. Can it be done legally ( up to code ) or
do I need a different power source
Great video! Can you run romex up the wall into the attic and tap an outlet up there or run romex up into the attic and then back down into another section of the wall that has an outlet? Not sure what the codes and safety standards are
You are asking this guy about codes?!?! FFS
You want to keep it on the same circuit of the room but Is ok how he did it, you don't have to go up and down, Just to the nearest power witch on this case was his room outlet, is ok just a few minor things that I would have done different.
What if there’s is fiberglass insulation between the wall and the outlet you want to tap is on the other side? Can you just drill though the paperback on the insulation or what is the best process for that?
Wow, that was actually really easy if you get lucky and have an outlet nearby. Thanks for the knowledge.
This may seem easy the way he describes it. Word of caution: If you put in an additional outlet and a fire breaks out in your home and your insurance deems the outlet was the problem they could deny you coverage based on the fact that the outlet wasn't installed by a certified electrician to ensure that NEC code was followed. Do this at your own risk.
Will the two rooms be on the same circuit for the breaker box?
You provide some really useful information but, as previously pointed out, you need to modify some installation tips (ie. ground wire and mention replacing the cracked outlet) Really, i'd pull the video down and repost once you've completed the edits. GL
Hi , did you have latex glows for protection " just in case"??? and we have to shut electricity on room where we changing outlet or all floor ???
Lots of this was not correct, do not drill a hole in existing outlet box. Must use knock out or tabs in that box. Wire must secured coming into the box. All grounds must be mechanically connected either by wire nuts or terminals and only allow one wire per terminal. Wires should not be inserted to the back of the outlet as a best practice, they should be wrapped around screw terminals. This is to avoid failure of connection in the future.
This is not “Anywhere”
@@JKHTX I want mine inside my clothing dryer! The part the spins preferably.
@@JKHTX you do that and you’ll get culo shock
@@JKHTX 😆 hopefully it's gfci protected....
well.... you an put outlets anywhere.... doesn't mean it had to work or it's up to code. 🤣
Intelligence. It's not for everyone. (If you don't possess it, stop watching DIY electrical videos.). Ask yourself, why am I here? Good luck.
Wow. U saved my day and money. This is exactly what I needed to learn how to do. I have exactly the same situation where I want to add an outlet in a closet tapping from an outlet on the other side of the wall. I know nothing about electrical work, but this one I know I can do now. Thanks a lot.
1) In many places it’s against code to have an outlet in a clothes closet.
2) Do not drill a hole in the back of a device box. You need to have proper strain relief.
3) Don’t use push ins on the back of a receptacle. Use the screws. They’re way less prone to failure which can cause a fire.
4) Don’t put 2 wires on one screw like he did with the ground wires. Pigtail then and land 1 wire.
5) Strip more jacket off the wire. Leaving 3-4” in the box just takes up space.
6) Shut the damn power off BEFORE you start.
I’m a master electrician and don’t really have issues with DIY’ers if they do it right. This guy has zero business trying to show people how to do this. He’s very obviously not trained or qualified.
@@billfarnsworth2661 thank you!
I am not an electrician, but I know it’s dangerous to be pulling out a plug without turning off the electricity!
It’s Do able . But I’ve seen electricians that do and don’t . You just have to be careful with wiring . But it’s recommended to shut off the breaker
It's all about comfort level. Just like a gun can kill you that's why we don't run around with our finger on the trigger.
@@zer05tar exactly
Everyone must shut power off before doing this work. Pros and DIY’ers alike!
@@vincentstark480 I agree I agree
Can I add another outlet using the electric source from the ceiling light fixture?
pulling the wire to THAT location is the hard part- The installation is easy. Sometimes you do not have a Back wall with an outlet conveniently placed for you.
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Very detailed explanation, electrical is the one thing I am very wary of!
Please don't do what this guy did. This is a very poor example and contains several code violations.
Drilling the hole in the box violated its listing therefore violating NEC. When you cut a hole with a drywall saw, get a small box with a lid. Open the lid and tape it to the wall below where you are going to cut the hole. Happy wife, happy life! No mess to clean up!
Is the box you drilled a hole in made of plastic? Doesn't that still violate code?
First of all whats wrong with the ground?, do you mean he did not use a wire nut and pigtail out with just one wire? yeah I agree but is ok is his house and is not a new construction home, second of all the debri? Well he probably vacuum the dirt and all and his wife is happy for installing the outlet.
What if there is insulation in the wall behind the drywall? How would i get the Romax from the original outlet to the new location of the outlet?
As an electrician, please don’t follow this video for advice. There are numerous issues with what he’s doing in this video. Your insurance and life are not worth it 🤦♂️
diito...on all counts lol
Like?
@@tubetop123 Pulling the outlets from the box with the electric still working for one. That is a shocking experience NO ONE needs. Always power down your room or house from the panel when working with mains power. Even an arc because you messed up and failed to pay close attention can MELT SKIN! Not burn... MELT!
@@tubetop123 he clearly has no idea the the hell hes doing connecting both the grounds on one outlet taping the sides of the outlet even tho he do East even have anything connected to the side and it’s well known that the back spots are not reliable in the long term if someone would of done this it would add load to the fuse outside that was only meant for a certain amount of outlets and if you want to add more you fuses for more outlets but fuck what do I know I’m still a sparky
I’m
this is what I needed but I'm too afraid to do it myself also the other out let on the other side is only a 2 prong and not a 3 prong and some one was to do it like this i worried if the first out let can still be used at the same time as the new one as i want to use the new one to install a portable air conditioner and if i have the air con on can the other be use at the same time as air con need to have there own outlet with out plugin any thing ells to it I'm technically it's like using the same Outlet since they're connected together also i wonder if i can just move the other out let to the other side of the wall in my closet and just over up the hole of the other side then add a outlet the works for a round because my mother does not use that out let
The tab is tight to act as a strain relief.
Yes but what about the other side.....
First time I came across any of your videos. I am definitely going to subscribe because I live in and old house and there are only one outlet on all walls, some have zero and this will definitely help the extension cord problem. Am going to look at more of your videos and see if I can use any more of them. Thanks
Thanks for subbing! I will definitely be doing more DIY electrical and home related stuff. Stay tuned.
That's a scary thought.
@@betford2 🤣
You should have changed the receptacle while it was out.
Why?
@@normsker9272 - it’s cracked & broken.
@@markb8954 lmao 🤣
I just did that my outlet was painted and nasty looking . When I change anything I go all the way. I put a GFI on the other wall directly behind the other.
@CR45H 0V3RR1D3 The outlet I changed was in a bedroom but I needed a GFI outlet outside so I did a back to back. So the GFI is on the outside of my house in a wet location. I did it for this year’s Christmas lights and what ever I could use it for. My house was built in the 70’s . You don’t get outside receptacles unless you do it yourself. I’m planning to install another GFI on the front porch soon.
Thank god my dads an certified journeyman electrician! I've been needed one installed upstairs in my room for awhile now. I can't move so I don't have one in here. It's really complicated having to use a long cable cord in my room from my brothers room just to use my computer. My brother's have a outlet in their rooms, shouldn't be a problem installing one in mine right? Their room is literally next to mine. "Upstairs" I thought you had to connect it downstairs to the basement or something to the electrical outlet that shuts everything off...
I am glad you were able to get some ideas from my video. Thank you for your comment. I hope you are able to tackle the project.
So many mistakes - let’s start with you were drilling a hole in the back of the box THEN you turned off the breaker.
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PS
I should have said this first: Dean, I applaud your effort and time spent creating this video. You really do seem to know what you are doing. As a retired Risk Manager for a large electric utility I have a knee jerk reaction to safety violations. My comment was not intended to be unkind or inconsiderate of your effort to educate DIY people.
Right !!!
After he drilled the hole...." okay now let's turn the power off so we don't electrocute ourselves"
I was thinking the same thing! And I’m new to this lol
Yikes
WOW!! Your closet is bright!!
Wow buddy your work is scary drilling ahole in box leaving sharp edges thats why the box has knock outs leave electricty alone if you are not properly trained
let's not leave out he decides to kill the power after drilling a hole LMAO
Some are untrained in electrical work, others in grammar.
@@robertfrapples2472 poor grammar will not burn a house down theres a reason boxs have knockouts and there is a NEC that was not followed
If you cannot teach how to SAFELY do this, stop. You are NOT doing anyone a favour by showing this trashy unsafe work. Power should have been off before opening up box, proper use of knockouts vs drill a hole and tug the wire. This is scary. Hopefully nobody follows your example
Let’s see your video on how it should have been done.
Hi.
This is very helpful!!
So.. this might be a dumb question, but if the first outlet comes from the electrical braker box.. and you added one more ... How many outlets can you add to the daisy chain? I think that is what it is call.
My garage has 2.. so I want to add more
What do you do when there is no outlet on the opposite wall, can you show us how easy that will be?
Yes, call a licensed Electrician!
@@johnbarone8948 Or you can run the wire from the new outlet up into the attic then drop it down to where there is an outlet. Easy!
@@cbrobinson10 That's the long way around. Use a flex drill bit and go thru the offending studs if it's just one or two studs away.
@@avflyguy True but you have to be able to know where you're drilling in to that stud once you pass the first one to make sure it's still centered
Not easy lol
I did this in my appartment. The other side of the wall is someone else Receptacle. Cheers.
EVEN better--- that receptacle goes on THEIR electric bill! Plug in the electric heater!
I would not trust this guy with a pencil 🤣🤣🤣
I subscribed because you know what you are doing, Thanks for sharing you are saving people money and time.
I would have replaced that outlet as it has cracks.
I plan on doing another video about that. Thank you for the comment.
Please don't I'm a licensed and certified electrician and literally everything about this video is just extremely dangerous and doesn't follow any electrical code at all. You are literally going to burn down your home or kill yourself 100% absolutely one of these things is going to happen.
Please stop and don't make anymore electrical videos please.👍✌
@@RavenTheLabrador I was looking for a comment like this. Thanks
I don't seem to be able to inset the wire into the outlet. Did you have to press any buttons or any parts on the outlet before you could insert the wire?
How to add an electrical outlet ANYWHERE (as long as you want to install it within a few inches of another outlet and you want to do it poorly and dangerously).
Is that legal to drill a hole in the box to pass another cable through? Thought you would have to use a hole with some strain relief and clamp.
Yes illegal code violations in this video
You can not put t 2 ground wires under 1 screw check with the codes , you should have used a green wire nut for the grounds
Wow, this is horrible lol 😳
Very well done and explicit too , congrats 👏
thank you
*Always, ALWAYS disconnect power before messing with any electrical outlet.* Some people know what they are doing, and they don't disconnect power at the circuit breaker. But it's still a risk.
I need to add a small closet light (with pull string switch) on a part of a wall that has a electrical line running past it. If I cut that line and add a junction box there the electrical line will be too short to work with. Do you have any videos on how to address this issue? Thanks!!
I certainly wouldn't seek such advice from the guy who did this video as there are a half dozen clear code violations here. There is no way to just cut a cable like you are suggesting and put a box there because there is not enough wire available to properly connect to the terminals. You'll need to find where that cable terminates and tap into that junction box.
What if you don’t have outlet on other side of wall?
You will have more drywall work to do if you don’t. The idea is to put the outlet as close as you can to an existing outlet to minimize cutting holes in the drywall
Exactly. So not anywhere. It's anywhere another outlet is close by.
It’s the same process except you have to cut the drwalll and fish the wire across the studs. This way is just the simplest way.
@@DeaninItYourself Or just run the wire up the wall thru the attic
@@cbrobinson10 that is an option as well
Every electrician i know said dont ever use the holes on the back to stab in the wires and to use the screws to connect the wires because using the holes causes issues.
I'm an electrician by trade, THIS IS NOT TO CODE, do not do this!
Same here. I would not advise this lol
What part(s) are code violations?
@@akeemcaseyphoto mainly the grounding, the wires have to be twisted together in the box under a green wire nut, with one wire under the screw. Depending on where people live there could be other things as well
@@KC2JPN Besides the grounding wire, did he wire the rest correctly? I need to do this and from all the videos I seen on YT, they all wire from one outlet to the next
he didn't piggy back them right???? I'm new to this and want to know if I'm right or wrong
12:32 it does matter which one... on the outlet one side should say LINE. Plug incoming power to it. The other side would say LOAD... that would go toward the next, downstream outlet if there is one. In the case of a GFCI outlet, this will make your outlet malfunction/keep cutting off or just not pass power. And then, as others have said, Screw the screws in on your outlet. Where you put the wires in - those still need to be tightened.
I would have replaced the box and fed Romex through push in connector instead of drilling a hole. Also would have replaced cracked outlet. You didn't properly cut the sheath at the other end. It should be as close as possible to the push connector. Push wires into box by folding bottom to top back to bottom instead of shoving them in.
Hell the nut ran the drill to make the hole then said now we should shut the power off so we don’t get shocked. I said don’t worry it will help him if he does.
What would you do on the original outlet if it had 4 wires connected to it? For instance, if you had the romex cables and then the original outlet had two whites and two blacks and the ground.
Tie them together and put pigtails on it to go back to original outlet. If you’re adding a 3rd set of wires for a new outlet somewhere else u can easily get to many wires in junction box especially if it’s 12 gauge wires. If u look in the back of the box if it’s plastic it’ll usually say how many wires the box is rated for.