How to Add a Garage Outlet the Easy and Safe Way (Detailed)
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- Part one of a two-part show this week provides a NO DRYWALL WORK, detailed description of how to add all the necessary conduit, wiring, GFI's, and 20 Amp outlets necessary for a successful garage power outlet upgrade. That's right! No drywall work is necessary! Part two covers the installation of the 20 Amp circuit breaker. Here's a link to part two: • How to Add a Garage Ou... . There is also an additional link to part two at the end of part one. Don't forget to like and subscribe! Subscriptions are what help me keep creating this content for you!
NOTE: The local supply store was out of 12 gauge white wire so I was forced to use red in place of white. It was noted by one kind viewer that you can simply wrap the red wire with white electrical tape at the endpoints so that others will know that it was meant to be a white wire. In these times of supply shortages, we all need to be creative from time to time. It's also been called out a few times by some sharp viewers that LB's should never have wire nuts in them and they are not to be used as junction boxes. As noted in the video, check your local electrical code and follow all local rules and regulations.
This was so helpful, we added 5 new outlets in the garage, thank you!
Anytime. It's good to see some positive comments. I swear, nobody read the disclaimer at the beginning of the video. But that's fine, this is one of my most popular videos because it gives people the basic knowledge to attempt something they may have been hesitant to try. I delete negative comments but leave those comments where qualified people try to help and add context.
Cool garage. I ran a couple outlets in mine using emt. Figured I'd look and see how others did theirs. 👍
You need a pigtail for your grounds, two wires under one screw is a violation. The label "gfci protected outlet" belongs on the faceplates of the regular receptacles, not on the GFCI, because it's obvious there. Put white electrical tape on the red wire that's being used a neutral wire.
Thanks! I always appreciate good feedback like that. It's good for others to see it as well.
@@thehometipsshow 5:41
Unfortunately, it is rare to get such constructive criticism/feedback from a comment. Also informative
Agree 100%
LB stands for line box. It is often used at the point where you will begin pulling wire through the conduit. However, it is not a junction box and should not contain wire connections.
Thanks for the reply. This subject is discussed in detail in the previous comments (both ways). I appreciate all the comments and suggestions as they collectively help make us all better.
Correction. It's not line box, it's line-back. Conduit bodies have labels based mostly on hubs. The basic one is the C (straight through conduit body) but you also have the LR (line-right), the LL (line-left), the LB (line-back), the T, and the X. There's also service LBs, and pulling 90s.
NOTE: it is illegal to put 2 wires under a wire binding screw. You need to pigtail your ground for a proper install.
@@ianbelletti6241 thank you for the corrections and tips. It is much appreciated. Keep them coming!
Great job. Enjoyed your video. Keep up the good work.
Thank you
One suggestion. The wire strippers you are using have two holes(one on each side). Those holes are there to insert the end of solid conductor and turn to make correct sized hook for your devices (receptacles & switch terminations). The other comment or was correct about supports every 3’ being required and also within 3’ of boxes and fittings. Best wishes.
Wow! How have I went my entire life without knowing this? Thank you so much for the tip. I really like it when knowledgeable folks give suggestions and have positive things to say. Also, I'll go back and add the supports every 3'. Thanks again!
@@thehometipsshow Tip, Receptacles are not outlets but, outlets may have receptacles in them.
@@KevinCoop1 thank you !
@@thehometipsshow What size conductors did you use?
@@KevinCoop1 conductors?
1/2 3/4 and 1 inch PVC needs to be supported every three feet. Neutral wire must be white, gray or natural or have a continuous marking no less than 6 inch.
Good communication! Thanks! I’m sure someone will benefit from that.
I am enjoying the video and I know this was done 2 years ago and if you had to do this again today, would you use the wire nuts or wagos? Just curious, I know some people are passionate about wagos and other swear by the wire nuts. I would just like to hear your opinion.
I also noticed you used 3 wires black/green and red and I understand you are using the Red as a common wire. Is it less expensive or more correct to run single wire like this inside the electrical conduit because of the volume of wires is less than using 14 gauge romex?
I really like to understand why people do tasks like this and if they have reasons why one way for this task is better or worse or just that is the way they like to do the job. I hope you are not thinking I am criticizing any of your work here. I am getting ready to handle a few jobs around the house and really like to get ideas from other people. thank you for detailed video.
I’m not a fan of wagos. When you think about it, you’re just putting a piece of metal in a spring, pushing against the wire in a wago. I would much rather have wires twisted together, making constant contact as for the colors. The reason I did that was because at the time there wasn’t availability because of the pandemic.
@@thehometipsshow thanks for your quick reply and I appreciate your feedback.
I don't feel too bad now 😆 my house has zero outlets in the garage Minus the one for my garage door opener plugs into.
Contractors just do the minimum unless you ask and pay it. When I was General Contractor I always put an outlet every six feet.
@@thehometipsshow that's true
Minor comments, hope I’m not redundant. You cut the wires a little short, 6 inches is generally recommended,if not required. If changes are needed later and the wire is damaged, you might have to pull new wires.
Also using a power screwdriver needs care, it’s easy to strip the screws.
Thanks Tom. Good advice!
Great video. Thanks!
You're welcome. Glad it helped! Jon
Please no background music
I’ve had a couple requests to keep it much softer. Thanks for the input.
To my viewers who are residential electricians...Do you wear insulated lineman electrical gloves in your day-to-day work? Are they a good safety investment? If so, what brand do you prefer? I was watching an electrician hook up a temporary construction service earlier today and he had on 20kv gloves.
I use regular leather work gloves on 120V 208V 240V and have done so on 277V. a little iffy.
Thank you!
Well intentioned but there are a number of major electrical code violations. Red wire must be taped with white tape to indicate it is a neutral wire. Cannot splice electrical joints in the LB. On ground wire at 11:40 in the video, you never but two wires under one screw, major code violation, instead pigtail wires and run a single wire to the ground screw. At the tool box outlets, you should have used a double gang outlet box instead of two single outlets. FYI, a freezer or a refrigerator should never be on a GFCI circuit as a GFCI can trip easy, with very little reason and you will loose all of your food just like it happened to my neighbor.
Bill, these all valid suggestions and comments. Thank you keeping us safe and honest. I always recommend to folks to hire a trained, certified electrician, as I recommended at the beginning of this video.
LB's aren't allowed as junction boxes!
Rules vary city to city and state to state. I noted that in the video, but thanks for pointing out again. I always encourage folks to check their local laws.
Joints are allowed if the cubic inches are marked on it.
@@brianharmeson3144 yep, they are and were.
@@thehometipsshow Rules can be more strict but not less The NEC is the standard
@@brianharmeson3144 joints are allowed in 3 hub condulets not 2 for some strange reason, but we all have done it
FYI you need 6 in of wire out of the box.
Yep, that’s NEC standard. Thanks for the input!
Only one wire under a screw.
Thanks Tim!
Never place two wires under the same terminal screw
Good tip for all to follow indeed!
good job bro, but spend a couple of bucks and get a pair of electrical gloves
A while back I did a survey with my electrician viewers and most said they don’t wear gloves when working. Surprised me.
Good video could do without the annoying background music.
One of earlier videos. Thanks for the feedback. We hope it helped you.
Disliked for the annoying finger snapping noise.
Yep, I was still learning the volume mix aspect at the time. Hopefully I’ve gotten better after a year of using Final Cut Pro X.