Wiring My New Shop | Adding Outlets and Lighting
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Welcome to the official April Wilkerson RUclips channel. I’m April and I’m the creator of Wilker Do’s. I'm not professional or have any training, so I just pick the project I want to tackle and figure it out step by step. On this channel you will find a variety of content like DIY home improvement, How-To’s, construction and more. 
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I just finished running over 300 ft of 12/2 metal clad wire with 20 amp breakers. I bought four Amazon UFO lights which is plenty of light for my 26’x 40’ x 14’ sidewall metal building. I saved a ton of money doing it myself, but it was a lot more work than I thought!
I ran two lengths of M.C. (metal clad) under my trailer... a dedicated link for the server rack, and one for the fountain in the summer, heat tape during the winter. They make a tool that is basically a can opener that saws through a coil, which allows you to just unscrew the piece you dont want.
That “corner” ladder is pretty nice to use for pretty much anything since it will not rock back and forth on a uneven surface like a four leg ladder.
Years ago I used these to prune orchards. They can be unstable if you lean out and pull on branches and they give little warning when they tip. I doubt that's a problem on level concrete.
They're great ladders!
OMG!!! I was today years old when I learned that a corner ladder was even a thing! Thank you April, I love your channel! 😁
Yes! I had never heard of them before. You are so welcome!
You ought to check out A-frame ladders as well then. It's what window cleaners use where I live and they are great for tight spaces, inside and outside corners.
@@AprilWilkerson They are used in orchards. Great for support on uneven ground.
Yes! Reuse piles!
My neighbor recently did a remodel and there was so much reusable material tossed in their dumpster I was actually kind of embarrassed for them.
It's so important to reuse! Thank you for noticing! And thank you for watching!
I saw a trick where you run two lines to each quad box. The right outlets are on one circuit and the left outlets are on the right. That way if you’re running a tool and a shop vac you’re sure to never blow a breaker.
That sounds smart, thank you!
They make a tool specifically for cutting MC cable. Search for MC cable cutter. Works like a charm.
Like the Roto flex tool for cutting metal jacket on type AC ( BX ) & MC cable.
Thanks April for another great diy on your warehouse renovation. I’ve never seen a 3-legged ladder, really convenient! The flex conduit is a great idea in the metal building. I really enjoy your videos! Thanks!
Thanks so much!
April awesome job. Very nice update to your work shop. Hopefully you get great use out of it for many years to come. Can't wait to see more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making. God bless.
Thank you, and thank you for your continued support!
Three legged ladders are used by tree trimmers for apple trees, pear trees, etc. Good for trimming and picking.
Called orchard ladders. Slightly different design (resembles the Eiffel Tower), same basic concept.
They're great ladders!
Fun watching you get another shop together and that platform ladder is way cool!
Thank you! Thank you for your continued support!
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Excellent video, April! I never fail to learn something! And like you, I love my Ariat boots! I'll have to check out their clothing line. Thanks for doing all that you do!
Thanks! Glad you enjoy my channel.
3 legged ladder? Mind blown!!!! Earned the price of admission right there.
These ladders are great! Thanks for watching!
For the next time you're trying to cut MC, look up a 'Roto-Split' tool... I've been using them for years when making whips for FL troffer fixtures and it makes cutting MC super easy.
Thanks for the tip! And thanks for watching!
I put plugs every 8 feet in the building I just built and almost every weekend think about how happy I am that I did that. Everywhere you turn you can plug something in. We did every 2 plugs on a 20A breaker except for the last 3 plugs. We also did a single 15A plug on the ceiling for a hoist if I ever go to an electric hoist rather than a chain hoist.
Put more plugs/fans in than you think you'll need and it will be worth it. I'm about to add 3 more fans for a total of 6 as I thought I had enough fans but after the heat wave in Texas, I realized I did not have enough. Spray foam won't help you in 110 degree weather lol.
Shop is coming right along! Cant wait to see the finished product!
Thanks! It is exciting!
Choosing lights can be such a pain... So many options... Looks great.👍 You have been saving a ton of money doing everything yourself, sweat equity is the best. Great sense of accomplishment.🤗Can't wait to seeing the shop finished.
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.
As an electrical pro with extensive rough in experience I would just like to say you did a fantastic job.
She missed the ground in the pipe. You can no longer us the pipe as the ground.
@@brianpimental2948 Very true, go back and add a ground wire inside the conduit and all will be up to snuff.
@@brianpimental2948 This - plus the sockets used, at least in my understanding, need a pig tail to the metal box. Neat install for what I could see for the rest, although I'd probably clip up the flex a little more around that door opening.
Last I know it's against code to pull wire into an incomplete conduit too
@@wiebowesterhof if they have the little brass wires that hold the screw to the outlet that counts as a ground no pigtail needed
Like the kitty in the background!!!
Kitty says, "Thanks for watching!"
Tool of the pros use for cutting armored wire sheeting is called a "ROTO-SPLITTER!" It's basically a hacksaw on a wheel, that is hand cranked like a fishing reel. The cutting is pre-set to a debt only to cut the sheeting and not reach the wires. :)
Thank you! I've seen many comments about this now. Thank you for watching!
As an electrician of over 25 years I have used this tool many times and I’m really not a fan. 1 the cutting process can leave a burr which is very difficult to get rid of. I would recommend using a special plastic insert designed to go between the conductors and metal to protect the conductors after using this tool. 2 the cutting wheel is of very small diameter and so it wears out quickly. It needs to be replaced often if you want it to work efficiently. 3 it can still damage the conductors insulation and you need to inspect it carefully for damage. I prefer to use 2 channel locks in opposing directions in the proper way to unwind the flex like she seemed to do, but use tin snips instead of diagonals to cut. Slide off the excess metal then trim any sharp parts off.
@@andrewk7745 I do agree and that is why with every bundle of greenfield cable comes a pack of red anti-short busions with long tabs on them that extends longer than the connectors. In NYC, if the building inspector don't see these tabs intruding into the electrical box, the job isn't signed off.
Hi April,
Yet again EXCELLENT video and tutorial! You're such a talented lady! You make these things look so easy. I like the way you think about a solution before the problem hits you in the face so to speak I'm a bit like that myself like to see the easiest way problem solve! You make it look a breeze though very clever.
Anyhow looking forward to the next insulation video!
Cheers from London England 👍😎🏴
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support!
@@AprilWilkerson you're very welcome!! x
Good Luck On Your New Show, Cant Wait!!!
Thanks! Stay tuned for an upcoming announcement. Thanks for watching.
@@AprilWilkerson You'll be the Star of that Show in No Time! Tim and Al have Nothing on You!!!🤣
I love the three legged ladder, I didn’t know there was such a thing. Wow
We use to call them apple pickers!
It's a great ladder!
Nicely done April! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
I appreciate you!
Looking Great on that platform! Nice Gams!
Thanks for the visit!
Just in the last week or so there was a fire situation near my area of wilbarger County I'm not sure where your at in relation to my are but I hope that you and any one in the Texas area are safe and sound.
Have a good weekend everyone.
I pruned apple trees, used the 3 legged wooden ladder many times.
Awesome! I wish I knew about these type ladders years ago. Thanks for watching.
I just had to say I really enjoy watching your videos you have a lot of cool ideas you do plus your humor is entertaining I just wanted to say thank you and keep doing what you do
Thank you so much! Your kind words warm my heart and inspire me.
Good job Sparky!
Three legged ladders where used in orchards for years to pick fruit before coming into the building trades
Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!
Killed it! Looks good April! 👌🏽
Thank you!!
Thanks for the video. Tremendous help
Glad it helped!
Re-wiring my master bedroom now with all MC as we get country critters often in our attic, no way for them to chew through that stuff. Also, they make a great tool for cutting MC called a rotary cable cutter. Worth every penny if you do much MC work.
Thanks, I appreciate it! And thank you for watching!
Good job April, thanks , I always manage to learn something from your videos - Cheers from Canada
Happy to hear that! Cheers from Texas!
I like your idea of the 2x4's. I tried to think of something metal like clamps but drilling would too much. Re: 1000 Bulbs They're very accommodating. You don't have to be a major contractor. A few years ago I ordered just a handful of incandescent bulbs and received them within days. No minimum required.
I'm glad you liked it! Thank you for watching!
Nice work April! Thanks for sharing the video with us!👍💖😎JP
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
Great job! Lots of great information!!
Glad you liked it! Thank you!
Lots of good tips - thanks for posting. Thumbs up!
Glad it was useful. Thanks for watching!
You are a smart cookie. Gardeners use a three legged ladder to trim tall bushes.
Nice, thank you, I am checking out those lights for my garage
Let us know if we can help Alonzo!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Looking good!
Thank you!
i love the enthusiasm!
:) I try! Thank you for watching!
You make electrical seem easy. Normally I would say if you can do it, so can I... but not sure with electrical at least not yet 😆.
Nica Rivera: it really is that easy. Watch more videos read a book. Most of all don’t let any union electrician, politician, home inspector, law maker tell you it’s to hard for the average person your not smart enough. I’m 55 and have been wiring since I was probably 10 with no professional schooling.
@@dontfit6380 I so glad to hear that, Im a very handy person, Im the person that can do it all if not I will figure it out. Electrical is something I've never messed with but something in the back of my head tells me that is not hard specially since I've seen April do it.
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Look up the Darbin Orvar channel.
Linn recently installed a 220 line in her shop to charge the electric car they just purchased.
@@scotttovey definitely will be looking him up, thank you Scott! 😊
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You won't find her if you are looking for a him.
To clue you in; Darbin is her dogs name.
He pops in every so often.
This video was SUPER helpful! Thanks so much!
Thanks! Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching.
Very Informative Video April! Well Done! I will check out 1000 bulbs. I need two replacement lights for my shop.
Glad it was helpful!
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The corner ladder is the only type we used in our apple/pear orchard back in the day.
They came in 10 and 12 step varieties
They're so useful!
Hey April I just got my new wood shop up and running the end of last summer I used the Mc cable also I bought a mc cable cutter tool it has a metal cutting wheel in it that cuts the outer cable only they’re about 50 bucks well worth the money lowes and Home Depot carry them
Thank you!!
Just for your information, your girts are installed correctly according to OSHA regulations unless you use a special flat head fastener at each girt clip to install them the opposite way. OSHA wants girts installed the way they are in your building so that during erection, they sit on top of the girt clip and do not have to be held in place by a person during bolt installation. I would say that I don't know much about metal buildings but I have been working in some form or fashion with them for the past 48 years.
Thank you, I really appreciate the info! Thanks for watching!
You my Dear are Awesome!!!!!
Thanks!
Looks easier than I thought!
Here in the New York metro area, the metal flex sheeting is called Greenfield and if the Greenfield as wires already installed, we old time pros calls it BX-cable! Why BX? To prevent the unstoppable "Bronx mouse" from chewing through the wires! :D
As usual, you're doing great! 👌
Thank you so much.
I’m working on electrical in my metal shop now. Spray foam complete.
Little by little. Thank you for watching!
6:50 Even though there is unbroken metal between boxes you MUST run a dedicated ground wire.
Maybe in your jurisdiction, but the NEC does not require it.
Great video April! I've got an oddball comment though. I was kind of surprised to see you wearing the long sleeve sweatshirt. I didn't think that would be necessary this time of year in Texas. Keep the videos coming!
We had a light cool front blow in and was chilly that day. Thanks for watching.
April, how about info on building the structure. A 30x50 is what I am looking at. But some of the pitfalls could trip us up. How about pointing us to the step before the remodel? So many scammers out there is seems. You always point us in the right direction. Thanks as always. Scott
Being an electrician I would’ve done it “differently “ however this is good for a diy person or anyone.Remember to always turn power off .Great job April.
You really should give bending conduit a try. It REALLY is not as difficult as you may think. Your conduit bending has all the information needed for your bending etched in the side. Also, if you use solid copper wire, you can push most wire though up to 360 degrees of bends......so long as you are not fully loading the conduit.
Thank you, I'll give it some thought!
Hi April, Nice video! ( yes your cat is cute and your dog that appears a few seconds later is just as cute :) )
Thank you! I'm glad you like them :)
Looks good April, liked how you wired the new shop. Better to have it available and not use it than to not have it and need it.🤔 Fred.
Thanks Fred! I always appreciate your support!
Excelente trabajo ... Saludos desde Panamá
Muchas gracias!
I see that you used anti-short bushings (redheads) in the cut ends of the AC or MC cable for the push in fittings attaching to the boxes. They also make insulated fittings that may not require the redheads.
Three legged ladders are ideal if you work in an orchard
I find it very useful! Thank you for watching!
love that ladder hey..
Isn't it great !
Ótimo galpão com instalação elétrica excelente
Parabéns
Abração tamo juntos.
Lmao I was looking around for a bird, since I heard chirping at 1:50 to 2:05 I thought it was outside my window or something. 🤣
They sound very happy out there though lol
😂 apparently, birds love electrical work!
You might want to get the tall ladder back out. You really want to put some clamps/straps on that conduit/EMT. Strap that MC, too.
I've only watched a couple of your videos as of yet, but you do clean, solid work. Nice job.
Thanks for the tips! And thank your for watching!
In regards to securing conduit. There needs to be an approved clamp or hanger no more than 3ft on both sides of a coupling or box and a span of no more than 10ft between clamps or hangers.
In regards to MC wire. There needs to be a clamp not more than 6In from the box.
Sad that i had to scroll quite a ways down to find someone who finally stated this. 3' rule does not apply to couplings. It's 12" for MC from a box
Sorry to be that guy, but you don't need a clip withing 3ft of a coupling on EMT. Also, the requirement for MC securing/supporting is within 12" of a box, not 6".
@@jimmac1185 3' for emt is code in my area, but you are right. I should have put 12" within a box for mc. I was incorrect on that one.
@@nathanlongworth4410 You sure about that? NEC states boxes and conduit bodies and such, pretty much anywhere the conduit terminates. Not couplings. I mean think about it if you are running 21ft of pipe, by what you are describing you'd need 5 clips....
@@jimmac1185 oops I missed that he said couplings. I just saw 3' and that he said box
Just an fyi. If you have to have your work inspected don't just break the mc cable. Buy/rent an mc cable cutter. If you leave a jagged edge on the mc jacket that can cut into the wires the inspector will shut you down. Also if the wire gets nicked during installation and you don't notice it may not always trip the breaker and can cause a fire.
Thank you! I always appreciate advice.
Interesting to see how the code differs country to country. Great video
Thanks for watching!
A roto-split is the easiest way for a novice to cut the cladding off of that wire. cost about $15-20.
"Novice"? I'm a licensed Master Electrician and I use roto splits all the time. Much faster and easier. Let me guess, the band saw is the "novice" tool to cut EMT over the pro hacksaw?
Work smarter not harder! Thanks for the contribution!
Very informative tank you
You're welcome! Thank you!
Thank you for using anti shorts on your MC cable. Those get missed way too often.
Thanks for noticing!
Thanks for sharing this insightful video April. I noticed that you only pulled black & white wire through your conduit; you missed the green ground wire. Relying on the conduit or building steel is asking for trouble. Overtime the conduit will build up oxidation and resistance. There have been times when we measured up to 80vdc differences between a true copper ground and building steel. Since you are planning this to be a warehouse with simple lighting you may be ok for now but your computers and electronic equipment may experience random problems and possibly damage.
Please stay safe out there and remember to plan for future opportunities. Peace
Had a lazy electrician almost get electrocuted for not pulling a ground wire. A piece of EMT conduit pulled apart when plumbers were installing pipe. Guy grapes each side of conduit and while attempting to reinstall the conduit a bare nicked spot on rear side of wire cams into contact with ungrounded conduit causing a severe shock.
Check out nec 250.118 you don't need a ground running through conduit and she grounded it in junction box as well hell you can run exposed romex indoor if it was wood and still pass code.
Check out nec 250.118 you don't need a ground running through conduit and she grounded it in junction box as well hell you can run exposed romex indoor if it was wood and still pass code. But to make it safer I would do what you suggest anyways considering she's in a metal shop 😂😂
@@victorpryor9403 floating ground conditions are a quick way to kill many electronic devices. With the profusion of “smart devices” in daily life the possibilities of problems are ramping up exponentially. NEC codes are a great safety standard for buildings and structures but technology is adding another layer of complexity and problem potentials (pun unintentional).
@Cat Gynt that code I sent you was from the 2023 book not 2010 or 2017 or 2020 and still even those books look exactly the same besides a few minor things changing if it's good in the code book than it will be fine period I could show you if you like
Good job, April! WRT armored cable, wish I could use this the way you did but unfortunately I live in Chicago where you are required to use metal conduit. Armored cable use is limited 6 ft and only lighting fixtures at the end of a circuit. Ridiculous, but code is code!
Two reasons I would never live in Chicago, ridiculous electrical code and unconstitutional 2nd ammendment rights violations.
Code is code! I appreciate your support, thanks for watching!
Excellent
Thank you!
Get yourself an MC cable cutter! Makes it super easy!
Great idea! Thank you!
12/2 for workshop receptacles (20amps) , 14/2 for lighting circuits (15amps).
It matters with receptacles, it doesn't matter with lighting.
On the other hand, if you install a light that draws 20 Amps, then you need the 12/2 for the lighting circuit as well.
Installing wiring that excedes code is never a problem. Installing wiring that does not meet code, is a fire hazard.
I always run 12/2 for receptacles, regardless of the amperage of the receptacles. It saves money in the long run.
Beautiful and talented ❤️
Thank you so much!!
First time I've seen a 3 legged ladder
They're great! Thanks for watching!
You don't need it, but I always run a ground wire wit my circuit, this way in the future you need another circuit added, you can use the ground wire as a pull wire for installing the new stuff. Just fyi. Also with the overhead conduit, you could have up sized to 3/4 conduit for future use. Great job, though. Be safe, be cool! Beach, NC
Thank you! Great point!
You are unstoppable! I don't know how you find the time or energy! Please wear safety glasses when using self tapping screws overhead, little shards of hot metal no fun in eyeball!
Good point! Thank you.
The proper tool to cut the metal jacket of MC cable is, as the name implies, the MC cable cutter. Very easy to use, but care still needs to be taken to not nick the wires inside.
Regardless of cutting method used, a bushing that inserts into the MC jacket will provide protection for the wiring. Cheap insurance against future wire grounding. ⚡️🔥
Yes don’t forget that little red cone shaped bushing it prevents The MC From cutting through the wire jackets
2:40 There is a tool called Roto Splitter. It it without exaggeration 1000 times better than any other method.
Thanks for the info! And thank you for watching!
Hey April, where’s your eye protection? Especially with self-tapping screws overhead!
Yes this was very informative Thanks April whats a good course near you
MC stands for Metal Clad.
Thank you!
installing larger size conduit and boxes then dropping down(up) from that would have been the better way, mainly for future flexibility.
example, next day/week/month/year you need a dedicated 120/240v outlet added for a machine way across the shop? just pull more wiring through existing large conduit, vs. now you need to make a home run to the panel.
it's usually best to over-invest in upsizing conduit or adding more large main runs spaced around the shop, because being able to simply pull more wires or even add a subpanel across the building costs far less labor in the future. it's not as bad in an open pole building, as with finished space.
Nice installation! (Just remember, they are 120v, not 110v :) )
:) Thank you!
I'm no electrician but it looks pretty good to me Miss April. 🙂
Thank you!
Great video! what is the chair you're sitting on? Looks like the same style as the rocker I made from your plans.
I saw your dog too...💗
❤️ the dog says, "thanks for watching!"
OMG! A three-legged ladder?! 🤯
RIGHT!! They're the best!
No support on the conduit??
Can you make a video to show how to make a access door panel to the attic from the drywall in one of the bedrooms, etc?
I watched your entire video, you glossed over what i was looking for, how to attach those boxes to the cold form roof frame. I have no experience drilling into metal. You make it look too easy. Can you point me in the right direction?
Hi April, hey quick tip, as a Licensed union electrician, you always by code, need to run a green/ground wire thru all your e.m.t./pipe conduits. Don't just use the pipe as your ground. A definite must in your future.
Check out NEC 250.118.
@@jamiemoon1527 Yup. Even some MC wire is rated to be run without a ground conductor.
Thank you, I always appreciate the expertise!
👍👍👍 Hi April
Hello! Thank you for watching!
Double check your local electrical code for the over maximum length you can run that MC Cable.
Where do you live where there is a maximum length of MC cable? Chicago?