New Electrical Outlet Installation: 3 Essential Improvements You Need To See
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About: installing an outlet, DIY beginner tutorial. Tips and tricks to installing a electrical outlet, how to wire an outlet. How to cut wire. How to use wire strippers. Are new Decora Edge outlets better than regular ones? Are the Edge outlets worth it? Subscribe for more with Daru Dhillon.Why installing new outlets are a big improvement! Learn how to remove a recptacle, how to wire a receptacle 15 AMP, tamper resistant. Electrical wiring TIPS: how to install a box extender, how to extend your electrical wires in your box if they are too short. DIYERS: This is a simple DIY install outlets. I'm installing a Decora Leviton Edge Outlet for the first time.
Chapters:
00:00 New Electrical Outlet/Receptacle lever technology
00:46 Why No Screw Terminals? Advantage 3
01:16 Safety Upgrade: Advantage 2
02:13 Easier Installation: Advantage 1 Alignment
02:54 Quick Tip: Behind the Door + Wire Gauge
03:17 Wiring Removing Old Receptacle/Outlet
05:03 Wiring New Outlet/Wiring Receptacle
07:03 Always Test Your Work: Receptacle Tester
07:15 Review + Cost: New Receptacle 
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I rolled my eyes a little when you said its the biggest technological improvement in over 100 yrs. But the more i watched, i was shocked its taken 100 yrs. These outlets need to be the standard.
You’re on point. It’s sounds overstated like you say but little has changed in that time which is surprising compared to other countries.
As a professional I no longer use Wagos. The point of contact in a snap connector is extremely small therefore limiting current carrying capacity. These are not safe under fully loaded circuits. Just my experience and opinion, been in the trades 38 years now, "quick and easy" never lasts.
Yet they are UL approved and have been used all over Canada and Europe for years.
Thanks for sharing your take Scott. It’s important to hear all perspectives and experiences.
This is important to know. They have been tested by US and Canadian regulators and are UL listed.
I wouldn't use Wagos on an outlet where you could potentially plug in something that draws high amperage -- e.g., a hair dryer. I am 100% comfortable using wagos when wiring up something like LED ceiling lights that I know will draw very low amperage. For example, canless 5 or 6 inch LED ceiling lights draw about 10W (I see some ranging from 8W to 14W). Ten watts draws less than 1/10 of 1AMP (or 100mA). If you strip your wire properly and do not deform it then you will have plenty of contact area to carry that load. The connector will not heat up, and I would bet that it would function safely for over 100 years.
On the other hand, I would not use Wagos to wire up 20A outlets in my garage where I sometimes operate corded power tools because I agree that there is less contact area in a Wago vs a *properly-connected* wire nut. Having said that, as a non-electrician, I have had to fix electrical circuits in multiple homes over the years in which professional electricians did not properly connect wires with wire nuts. I agree that a *properly* installed wire nut connection has less resistance than a Wago, but I would bet that a very large percentage of wire-nut connections in residential homes across the USA are poorly installed with wires that aren't stripped to the correct length or wire nuts that are too loose. I've probably seen it a dozen times.
Wago's are amazing. I've watched plenty of videos regarding large loads on Wagos and they perform very well.
Old school wires around the screws always if you’re worried about shorts wrap scotch 33 black electrical tape
Excellent tip Robert! Thanks. Just wrapped some tonight.
@@DaruDhillon Whenever I install receptacles and switches , I do that as standard procedure for added safety
Whether it's a metal or plastic box but what I use is the Scotch 33 electrical tape but the 1 1/2 inch wide tape for much better coverage
i remember tearing out old backstabbed outlets after failures. nothing beats properly screwed terminals for good contact.
I hear you. Property installed outlets are great. Appreciate your insights because it’s true.The challenge is knowing all the steps to properly secure the terminals.
Yes, the old back-stabbed receptacles are an electricians dream. Not for the installer but for the repairman. They absolutely will fail and somebody will pay you to replace them. Money.
My whole house used the back stabbed connections, never had a failure in 27 years in a 3000 ft^2 home. Probably 65 plugs and 35 switches. Guess others had bad luck compared to me
@@johnlehew8192 Maybe lucky with the brand/model. There is risk of arcing with single point small contact, screws (smooth interface) also can back off over time from repeat high current use plugs with heating cooling cycles. 1970's was bad for aluminum wire and burning down houses. I had an issue when a lazy electrician used back-stabbed switch and failed in 5 years for only 200W lighting (4x50W 12V halogen pots). There was visible arcing but worked again once correctly moved to the screw terminals.
@@johnlehew8192 Were they back-stabbed or rear wired? And if back-stabbed, we’re they under heavy use? And we’re they through wired or pig tailed?
I agree about the old “back stabbing” old conventional duplex plugs. The contact area of those old “back stabbed” have only about 10% of the surface area between the wire and receptacle conductor. In these new wego style receptacles have as much or more contact than a wire rapped screw connection. When I was an electrician we never used the back stab method. We always rapped wire around the screws. IBEW 58 Detroit.
Hello to you in Detroit! Thank-you for sharing your experience as an electrician. Your thoughts on contact area are appreciated. I remove backstabs when I see them here too.
Hello to you in Detroit as well , Since you like the Wago connectors like I do ,
Just recently , They've become available at The Home Depot in Toledo Ohio , So check out The Home Depot in your area , They may be available there
I agree with you 1000 percent that I never use back stabbing receptacles and switches , I always use commercial grade which has a pressure plate where you insert the wire and tighten the screw and the pressure plate grips very tight on the wire , Those back stabbing receptacles and switches should have never been put on the market
time will tell.... having seen, used and dealt with the backstab junk over the years and taught to NEVER use them in the mid 1990's, every single one I run into now has either caused a fire or melted itself and the wire jacket back to the box entrance. I do use push-in/wago/lever style for end devices, ballast replacement/bypass, otherwise I avoid them all.
receptacles and devices should always be pigtail spliced, NEVER using them as feedthrough/continuance devices.
but wire nuts(marrettes) should always be twisted tight enough the wires wrap around themselves and a bit of the wire jacketing also(solid wire) stranded just a bit of twisting.
most install them limp wristed or pre-twist very poorly. been there and fixed many that way, people thought they did a good job and had loose arcing connections everywhere with foot traffic over the floors causing vibration and flexing. including some holidays with family, "gee why did the microwave suddenly quit working", (because your newer husband Bob wired it very badly). Bob returns home in the middle of me fixing the "his bad splice" at basement box under middle of kitchen floor. he says "gee that never should have failed, I stripped it way back, twisted it together and put on wire caps and electrical tape. yeah he did! stripped the wires well over an inch back, twisted them loosely counterclockwise, followed with an loose wire nut and tape to cover the rest of the bare wiring. 🙄 I "kindly" showed and explained to him what was wrong as I speedily the repaired the wires so the microwave could function to reheat some of "thanksgiving diner" or was that "christmas dinner". late 1990's, who recalls every detail anymore.
I'm getting ready to totally rewire a house I just bought. I really like these new type of outlets. Thank you for posting this video.
You're welcome!
Only time will tell how good these are. I like the concept but any time you put plastic under constant stress it may create a problem over time as it ages. I’ve seen so many changes over the years that everyone thought was great then years down the road they found out there was a problem. The metal screw that screws into metal has been around forever and if installed correctly, the connection will last a lifetime. Just something to think about before you change everything in your home.
@@polyuniverse1908 all they had to add is a plastic snap on cover to existing screw types to isolate from exposure. but then ...no added sales
I really expected these to be more expensive, but $21 for a 10-pack is very reasonable!
That's so true. I expected the same thing but was surprised too! If you have the time let us know what you think of them. All the best!
That type of receptacle is geared for the home owner and I'm sure plenty will be sold. However they are more expensive and you won't see many or any contractors using them for that reason. Also the "connection points" while fast and easy, they are not as good as screwed connections which have been around since receptacles came into existence and a proven way to effectively terminate wires on a device. The key to a solid connection with a wire is "pressure" and "surface area". With a "screwed connection" the wire "hook" around the screw is completely sandwiched between the head of the screw and the flat brass area it gets pulled against on the device . Once tightened its not moving. A "pressure connector" or a WAGO connector does not exert the same amount of pressure to the wire and the wire is much shorter than the "hook" giving it less "surface area" as well. These are the two key difference's between these types of receptacles. When you start running 12 or 16 amps through these receptacle's, connections matter. It takes more time and skill to "hook" your wires and "screw" them to the receptacle but its worth the effort.
Thanks for sharing your insights on the benefits of screw terminals. They go the distance!
Very good reply and so accurate. Ty @harrison
You do bring up a good point -- cost alone is a reason professionals won't use them -- professionals -- screws are nothing -- so why spend the extra dough.
For DIYers I can see the value, especially if you can get them for $2 a piece.
Lever nuts have been proven with reproducible testing by multiple organizations. The load capacity is comparable to wire nuts, and the strength of the connection is stronger and holds more weight in a hang test. The only thing that's better is solder and heat shrink. The only time I've seen them fail is when they are not used properly, which can also happen with wire nuts. I have no problem with them being integrated with receptacles or switches. I haven't seen it myself, but I've heard they hold up to screw terminals with shepherd's hooks.
@@michaeltaylor5939 "I haven't seen it myself"...........I have
Very good improvement over tried and true standards. Someone is to be commended for the work they did in making sure bare conductors are a thing of the past in most new electrical installations.
I have been using Wago connectors for several years and have been very happy with them. Just received free sample of this receptacle and waiting for opportunity to install it. I think one of primary benefits of this receptacle is avoiding problems with DIYers using backstabbing to connect wires.
That’s a good point about DIYers. This is designed with homeowners in mind. Thanks for sharing your take on Wagos I love hearing reviews like yours.
You are welcome. Looking forward to your next video.
Since you like the Wago connectors , Just recently in my area , They're now available at The Home Depot , They may be available at The Home Depot in your area
@ironmartysharpe8293 They have been available at my local HD for awhile. Thanks
@@sjpropertyservices3987 You're welcome
MIND BLOWN !!!!! Total game changer! I won't go changing all of my outlets, but I'm going to use these from now on. Thanks for sharing!
I haven't seen one of Daru Dhillon's videos in a while.
So glad that this one randomly popped up.
I was not aware that these 'new receptacles with levers' were available.
Thanks for being a content creator and producing this for our benefit.
Welcome back! Good to hear from you. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. More to come. I appreciate to taking the time to say hi!
Love those receptacles, love this video! Thank YOU for reinforcing my drive to “do it myself”❣️🐅
I love the idea of the keys on the receptacles to speed up alignment in multi gang applications, that’s a welcome feature for sure. It sure beats setting the switches and receptacles going by the screw slots.
Dead center on the screw slots of multiple receptacles, or switches, will usually get you well into the happy zone.
Outstanding! Thank you for this great find and installation tutorial. I just swapped out several light switches in my 30 year old home. The electrical connection screws had become a bit loose and the lights were randomly flickering. (Not good!) I clicked on your Amazon link and I was pleasantly surprised to see (at the time of viewing 18 Feb 2024) $3.50 USD a per unit. I can't wait to obtain and install these. Thanks again.
Thanks for letting us know Richard and for the price update. It’s good to know.
Thanks for the Update. I had no idea. New sockets are great.
Very informative.
Thank you for publishing this.
I will look into updating my whole house.
Yes ma'am, these are the way to go. I actually just installed these in my house which was repaired and upgraded after tornado damage. They're pretty awesome and easy to install.
Amazing just amazing. It's about time someone came up with a safe way to wire an outlet. Old days electrical tape was run around the side to cover the screws
screws were already invented.
Now if they could just improve how toilet seats are fastened to the toilet LOL
@@sundogaudio851 true but brains? thats another matter
@@geraldslonaker3289it already does, you didn't know ? 😎
And why on Earth would you need need to cover the screws ??? I sure hope that you switch off the breaker when you install a switch so where's the problem ?
Oh yes, I LOVE these plugs and now plan on getting them for my build. Now I am, going to watch your GFCI plug video! THANKS so much!
I appreciate you sharing your review of the outlet. I’m glad it worked out. I feel the same way.
I love everything about this video. There are always going to be people resistant to change. Progress is good. Past product failure does mot predict future product failure.
Thank you for telling us about these outlets.
You are so welcome!
Excellent video. This is the second time you have popped up into my feed, I am so glad. As someone who has the old style and has had shorts due to touching wires and metal this will be welcome as I replace many of the old; I do think I am going to subscribe now. Do not want to miss other great videos.
Great job explaining...so clear and simply said. I don't have any experience but think I could tackle a job like this. I did know to shut off power but that's it. I wanted to update some outlets but thought I needed a handyman. Thank you, best video for this ever!!!
Turn off the power, use a voltage tester and snap a photo of the wiring with your camera before disconnecting your old outlet as a safety. Give it a try if you feel comfortable with it. Surprising yourself with new skills is a good feeling.
Thanks Daru, i like the safety factor and ease of installment of the new receptacles.
Very cool! Daru is the best, the outlet second best. Love love love watching her stuff.
Appreciate the support. Glad you enjoyed it!
Boy!! This is a long time comming. Really good ideas. Thank you for sharing. I will definately look for the new outlets!!
You are so welcome!
Nice and easy! I'm glad that this video popped up on my feed.
This is awesome.I used to sell lots of outlets at Home Depot. People are going to love the convenience
Glad to have your take as someone who's helped a lot of DIYers! Thanks
These are great, I put one in my house to give it a whirl and it really is both a time saver and easy install. I'm a Lutron guy for lighting switches/dimmers but I hope Leviton comes out with more Edge receptacles for GFCI and such. A HUGE HUGE wish item is WiFi or Z-wave enabled smart Edge switches and receptacles!
Good video. I'd like to point out that in many homes, such as my own, which is 30 years old, the wiring is not necessarily white and black. I have yellow wires, for example. The way to find hot is to turn the circuit off, disconnect the wires, physically separate them, turn the circuit back on, and check with the voltage meter. (You can also leave them connected, and just unscrew the receptacle to get access to the hot/neutral wires.) It's the only way to be sure.
Good points Jack! Thanks for taking the time to help people out with this because it happens. I show how to do this in my GFCI video but not here. You have good advice!
I would definitely buy these instead of the old kind. Thanks for posting this!
How timely! Literally have been switching out all of my outlets this weekend 😊
You rock! Glad you’re doing this yourself. It’s a good skill to know.
@@DaruDhillon you inspire me so much! Thanks for all that you do! 💕
Is it worth it to me: YES. Thank you for taking the time to do this video, I had no idea these were out there, clean, simple and well thought out design, especially the 2 gang setup !
Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks! I agree that feature is really smart.
This is a huge game changer for all, Yes I use Wago's and have used the new receptacle once. So quick and easy. (even a bind chimp could install one)
Thanks for the well made Video.
Thanks Handyman! Appreciate you taking the time to comment. They sure are easy to install. BTW I love your avatar!
Wow! Yes I would buy this. Thax for sharing and the clear explanation. Very well done.👍
Thanks for watching!
Thank you Daru. I’ve found this video very interesting. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it Mark, thanks!
Great idea... like U said .. less points of failure ... mean ( Less Failures ) ...... especially with those metal boxes where hot is right next to it...
You know it! Good to hear from you Michael
I really like the five conductor Wago's. They are great for multiples grounds.
Good tip! They are great. Thanks for sharing that with us. It's important to know what you like!
For sure I would use these - awesome!
I've been using Wago wiring systems for many years. These are a great improvement in the household electrical wiring and safety field. As well as more convenient and easier to install.
Such a beautiful lady! :)
Love the feedback on the Wagos and updates. You’re in good company! Thanks
You're welcome, Daru. @@DaruDhillon
I been waiting for this product improvement. It is perfect. Nice presentation! Glad I found you. definitely subscribing .
Welcome, glad you found us!
That is so cool! Fantastic explanation! I am going to buy them for sure.
Thanks! Let us know what you think. Your reviews are important.
Great product! Thanks for the video🙂
Good to know your thoughts Woody! Appreciate it. :)
I’m learnings lot from your videos. What an impressive combination of brain and beauty! I’ll hire you over any guy any day!
Thanks Andrew!
Great video. I am going to use these from now on.
Glad it was helpful! I feel the same way.
Awesome explanation and that smile.
Glad you enjoyed it Michael thanks!
Put a one of these in the attic while hot, carefully took wire nuts off, clipped wire one at atime not to short anything, already placed pigtails in plug then just used wago to wire in the plug.
Great video! Informative and easy to understand - great job! I'm buying!!
Glad it was helpful!
good outlets and good presentation !
Awesome advancement in safety.
Indeed!
Excellent video. Thanks for being informative and calm. Rare combo on YT these days.
Thanks, appreciate the feedback!
OMG, what took us so long to develop these receptacles!!!! That looks fantastic. As a 67 yo elec engineer who does my own home improvements, I'm hooked. Great job on your video... you covered all of the important issues. I love that you don't have the shock risk when handling these in the wall. And, so genius in the way these align side-by-side. My only question is whether a normal sized outlet cover will cover these or whether you need a jumbo size?
This Wago stuff was used in west Europe for many years even decades. I think in U$ the twist nut makers did not want to give up their monopoly on their business. But I haven't seen the outlet/switch with built in Wago clamps inside until now. It looks promising.
@@keytothegate68 Wow, interesting. I will say that I did run into the potential problem identified by one reviewer: I was using the Wagos recently to connect three wires together and then to a light. As I was stuffing the wires into a cavity (bigger than a box) one of the levers must have been bumped and popped open because the light didn't work when I tested. Of course it was easy to find and easy to fix. So, I'm still sold on this lever approach.
great comprehensive review
Thank you kindly!
Great video!! Thanks for sharing.
Great to hear from you!
Screws always loosten over time with thermal cycling, so you are dependent on copper welding to copper once this happens and arching has begun. Thats why aluminum wiring burns houses down, it does not weld, it just burns. Any spring loaded connection, like the lever, will stay tight, and if there are anything like teeth to dig in then vibrations and thermal cycling will cause wiping actions that keep the contact points free of oxidation so the electrical resistance stays low. Related, if you use any stranded wire into any connector that is not spring loaded, do not tin the wire with solder. The solder will compress over time and the connection will loosten, so leave the stranded wire bare. This is not a problem in a spring loaded connector. Former electrical maintenance technician 40 years.
Are you serious? You don't have a clue about what you are talking about.
I love it! I have a dimmer switch I need to replace - I wonder if this technology is available for dimmer switches. Thank you for making me aware of this.
Glad to hear you like it! This isn't available in dimmers yet but we'll keep you posted. Good idea.
Great video , thanks for this one.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love lever electrical connectors, I use them whenever I can
Good to know! Interesting to hear from you on this. Thanks
Hello Daru , Thank you so much for your compliments , I believe this receptacle is made by Leviton and Leviton has been around for a long long time , Definitely a technological breakthrough , and no worries about any part of the receptacle grounding out against a metal box , Next thing that would be nice Is to have these lever connectors built into light fixtures to make installation easier and faster because reaching up to connect wires together can cause your arms to fatigue but of course you can use the Wago connectors ,
Don't forget to go to your local electrical supply and pick up a circuit breaker lockout along with a warning tag and a small padlock , I'm just looking out for your safety because when working with electricity , Safety is number one priority , Especially when working on a ladder and locking out and tagging out the circuit breaker is your best defense against electrical accidents , Like I said I'm just looking out for your safety and I definitely don't want you to get hurt because you're such a wonderful lady , I just want you to be safe and I'm a very strong believer in lockout tagout
Great idea great idea safety first or not at all something to live by
Very true!
yep I like em' !! you're doing a great job with the vids thank you !
Thanks so much. Happy that you’re enjoying the vids!
This is best outlet for people who don’t how to do a proper install
Are these ARC fault compliant? My understanding was that screw down terminals addressed issues with press fit not always making a secure connection.
Very good explanation.👍👍👍
Thank-you!
Followed your Amazon link to the 10-pack and added it to the Wish List for my upcoming remodel. Thank You! Liked & Subbed -
Thanks for posting.
Good to hear from you Mick! Happy to help.
Great video I just replace 2 outlets the old way these new ones looks nice I would look for them and buy next time
You did it. Which is awesome! You can try it out next time and compare.
❤ I definitely love this design. I also will be looking to find who sells these. So I may change each and every One in my House as needed.
I have a link in the description box with all the details. They are a game-changer for replacement.
Looks good. Do they make a 20 amp version?
Thanks Daru…. You are the most beautiful electrician I’ve ever met!
Thanks I’m a contractor but Electrical is an excellent career choice!
Nice. I might try them.
You have options Gary! That’s good to know.
Thanks, Daru!
My pleasure. Thanks!
Hi Daru, Nice vid. Do these outlets from Leviton come in 20 amp as well?
Thx.
Thanks. They are currently not available in 20 amp.
Kool!! 1st. time seeing the new type!!🤩👍
Glad you watched, thanks Tony!
This is much better, simplifies the entire set up. *****
Good to hear your take on it. Thanks!
Great outlets and nice job explaining the installation. You did mention some outlets have only two wires (black & white) besides the ground.
Which terminal do you install the leads? Or do they have replacement outlet with only two terminals?
You can use this outlet for that type of installation. You’d just leave the two empty levers in the locked position. There’s a diagram that comes with the outlet to show you how.
I love these plugs, replaced all plugs and switches with these bad boys. Sooooo fast to install. 5 minutes per plug to replace vs 15 minutes with the regular ones.
Glad it worked out for you John. Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s important that people get reviews from homeowners like you.
I was expecting the price of these receptacles to be around 10$ or more each... But at 3.99$, it's a damn good thing.
It's about time they finally upgraded this thing.
Good job! my house has those metal boxes, so even with electrical tape wrapped around the terminals there can be problems if you have to really push things around. BTW Sometimes its better to just clip off the ends of the wires rather than straightening them out.. You need to get them really straight and that can be tough or they can even fatigue and break...
Yes, these outlets are definitely a winner if you have metal boxes.
Looks like a great product I would buy it
If you try it, I would love to know what you think!
Great idea indeed
Glad you think so!
awesome upgraded receptacles
Glad you like them!
I still like to fasten wires with screw terminals, though I prefer the type where you install the wire through a hole the back. The Wago type only provide a pinpoint contact that is held by spring tension. This may work at first but after many years of high current (slightly less than rated) they will fail.
like the alignment feature
Good to know you like it!
right on thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
I like the WAGO connector but found that the tabs can release when installing the receptacle into the box. The Ideal connector fixes this problem by having an improved, two-step locking mechanisms. These connectors are UL listed.
Thanks for sharing your advice. I’ll look into this. Appreciate it!
Amazing stuff!
Good to hear from you Chip!
Love WAGO’s! It’s about time they brought it into outlets
Thanks for letting us know! I love them too. I’m always curious who’s tried them and what they think?
I like this. I'm going to order some.
Hi Eddie, good to hear from you!
4:40 So the box extender is small enough to fix inside the old metal box in the wall? It sure doesn't look that way. Otherwise the box extender would bump into the old box which is probably nailed to a stud and won't move.
great video lots of info here
That’s fantastic! Glad you think so!
Thanks. Nice to hear Canadian English Wago LEEver nuts. I haven't seen this type of receptacle before; it seems to be an improvement on the old stab lock connectors. And I particularly like the breakout tab (for independent circuits) is covered as well. I am not sure if there was any improvement made to the Tamper Resistant slides. The slides do not always operate smoothly, especially when a receptacle is used in dusty conditions and also used infrequently. I like the forced correct spacing feature as well. The one thing I would have done differently from you was to connect that ground wire last where it was a bit too short - that eliminates the extra connector and a possible point (however unlikely) of failure. Subscribed.
Thanks the sub and sharing your thoughts on the new receptacle and TR feature. Agreed the alignment is a nice improvement.
@@DaruDhillon Alignment is probably the biggest advantage. I've worked on some -- and with the old ones -- that's the biggest pain in the behind. Screws are a little bit of a pain -- but not that much, you get good at them super fast.
I can’t wait to try this receptacle. It would save a ton of time, especially when you have a whole house to do.
You’re thinking ahead and it’s true. Massive time difference. It will be interesting for you to try out!
Very good improvement, is this updated required by the electrical code? When should we see this connection method propagate into the wiring devices? Thank you for your presentation. Claude
These outlets are UL listed and approved for US and Canada. So they are code compliant. They are helpful to people looking for an easy and safe way to wire. Traditional outlets are excellent when installed properly but they are tricky to get right and take more knowledge and care to install. Thanks for the question Claude
Great video‼️
Such a nice surprise stumbling upon your channel.
Nice to have you here. Welcome!
@@DaruDhillon thank you! When I found you, I was in the process of researching hot water heaters running out of hot water much sooner than usual and/or not heating it as warm as usual. I'll check your catalog to see if you cover that topic. Related to this video, do you know of similar electrical outlets that also provide USB-C ports? This is now fully relevant since the European Union has (rightly) forced Apple to use the same cables as the rest of the world. The time is right to retrofit a home with these new outlets. I'll check your catalog on this as well, but it could be an interesting video idea for you if you haven't already covered it.
Thanks for the video idea and tips. Good to keep in mind for sure!@@mackenmd
I have trying to find that electrical box extender but the only thing I am finding is is the old style add on and not one that fits in the metallic box like the one shown. I did find one that fits nonmetallic boxes. Any ideas? As far as the outlets, I/we will have to wait for our DIY stores to get rid of their old stock before we get these. It is good to know that Amazon is carrying them.
My local store didn’t have them either. I have a link in the description box to my Amazon store where I get them. You can click on electrical and they will be there.
This means safety sockets that exist since >20year in europe and are now mandatory by code, just appears in US. There are many other safety measures awaiting to be used in the US. For example:
- every circuit must have a 30mA differential breaker from the main pannel.
- metal tubes and boxes are forbidden as any error may induce electric shock
- aluminium is not allowed
- all breakers are 2 ways (cut live and neutral)
- plugs do not allow to touch live or neutral (or to short them) even if they are not plugged completely...
etc...
I'm not sold on lever terminals over screw terminals. I've used the Wago lever connectors to install fixtures and outlets and I noticed flickering, early life bulb burnout, delay on bulb turning on. I don't think the lever provides good enough contact, where as the screw can be tightened down hard.
Lever nuts have been proven with reproducible testing by multiple organizations. The load capacity is comparable to wire nuts, and the strength of the connection is stronger and holds more weight in a hang test. The only thing that's better is solder and heat shrink. The only time I've seen them fail is when they are not used properly, which can also happen with wire nuts. I have no problem with them being integrated with receptacles or switches. I haven't seen it myself, but I've heard they hold up to screw terminals with shepherd's hooks.