If you go to a supply house or home improvement store, we tradesman refer to this as sheetrock clamps or sheetrock ears. I'd avoid asking for strap ons lol.
Us electricians call those battle ships. Also, if you’re going to use those wrap some electrical tape around the outlet to prevent the stacks from making contact with the outlet
There is no stud. The box is mounted to a stud on the right, the wall cavity is to the left. The nearest stud is at least 16” away. Only thing there is drywall.
@@YeahBoy1019They're talking about driving a drywall screw through the box into the stud on the right side of the box. This method can work occasionally but not every time.
Woah, hold up... If you poke an unauthorized hole in a box, doesn't that cause a code problem? Also, remodel boxes are a thing that can be jammed into a hole away from a stud. If the box was this shit to begin with, don't see why it couldn't be an option here.
Walked into the local lumber store and asked for a strap on...I was told not to return and to start having my wife pick our son up at the school too just to be safe. It's a small community.
Before you do any electrical work, make sure the breaker is off, double check that there is no power going to the outlet, and use the proper protective equipment. If you are not sure what are you doing, please call a professional.
They're not Madison STRAP-ONS, for chrissakes! They're called "Madison clips," Madison straps," or "Madison Clamps." I've heard them called "F-straps" and "battleships" in my travels but, NEVER a "MADISON STRAP-ON."🤣🤣🤣🤣WTF!
I’ve called them Madison clips for 35 years. “Madison strap ons”????? LMAO!!!!!! Plus when a receptacle is sticking out like that it’s usually because the nail on box was attached wrong (more than 1/2” past face of stud), and you’re not fixing it with a Madison clip. You’d need to sawsall the nails off the box, then reattach box to the stud with drywall screws…..or…..if that’s too much work, you could just go and fu(€ yourself with a Madison strap on. LMAO!!!!
They're "Madison Straps". Not "Strap-Ons". Someone, who obviously doesn't know what they are doing or what they are talking about is teaching others, who want to learn, but don't know who to listen to. A Strap-on is a Sex Toy.
You would use a old work plastic box for this repair. Cut the nails break the tab off where it’s holding the wire, toss the box. Clean up the hole for the new box, pre screw the screws into the plastic wings then back them out to where they were. Little tip to keep you from breaking the wings. Push the wire in push the box in level tighten install outlet done.
@@NQTOD you can also drill a hole in a sewer line to run a condensate hose. Doesn’t mean you should. You can do things the right way or you can be a hack. We all get to make those choices every day.
@@MrStatic101Or just cut the nails holding the box, recess the existing box an eighth inch where it should be, and attach back to the stud with a couple of drywall screws. No need to replace the box, right? It’s just more work to accomplish the same result, especially if there’s cables coming in the top and bottom of the box. Why replace the box?
It's also called an F-strap or a battleship and is typically used for metal cut-in boxes (remodel or adding outlets in existing spaces). This is the first time I've seen one used for this application. Creative... I guess.
I'm sure he could have called it an outlet box adjustment strap and 80% of the comments wouldn't be here. I see what he did there. 😆 Way to work the algorithm.
Wow when they first came out so me 30 years ago they were simply called F-bars. I used to make them by hand with tin snips until someone decided to market them .
Yep, the anchor straps do technically make this a metal box, tough to know where code stands on this because there is no ground screw for two independant anchor straps..
@@michaeljoe2924We call them Madison clips in NY, but same thing. Not Madison strap ons, LMAO when I heard that!!! We wouldn’t call anything a “strap on” for chrisakes, even a strap. RUclips provides endless hours of entertainment if you watch vids of people who have no idea what they’re doing explain your own trade to you.
technically a code violation. those boxes dont have provisions for screws inside them. I do it all the time, just dont let AHJ/ electrical inpector find it
In my area we call them f-straps or jiffy clips. This problem is caused by not securely nailing the box. A couple of screws through the side of the box into the stud will solve this.
And if it is a metal box, wrap both the recepticle with a few rounds of electrical tap long ways all the way around to guard the screw lugs, and wrap the bent in fingers, (all 2 or 4 fingers, pending if you use 1 or 2 straps).
This method does not work, it's only a temporary fix as you go on to plug in things and use it. Those traps will come off. The better way to do it is to screw it into the stud. Or replace the box with a remarkable box.
F clips is what they're called son. Plus the video is spliced. Plus there's still a gap. Plus you used the other peice on the other side somehow even though the box is nailed to a stud there. Use some drywall screws son. You'll save time and headache. Screw the box to the stud. If the other side still sticks out use that good ol wizard tool (oscillator saw) and cut the box flush to the wall. If you're good though the screw will correct the box issue with no need for cutting or anything else. Sure the screw through the box negates it's fire rating and isn't inspector approved but if you do use those "Madison strap ons" what you'll want to do is use a screw driver to push the box back behind that drywall a 1/4", keep that strap pulled as tight as you can forward on the drywall and then the tabs fold into the box as tight as possible. Get harder hands son.
I would be afraid of the metal strap potentially coming into contact or arcing over with the contacts on the outlet. I would've wrapped tape around the receptacle before putting it back in. Probably overkill, but I've learned that being paranoid about worst-case scenarios can save your bacon in many cases.
It’s clearly a new work box, so you could just drive two Sheetrock screws in the box to the stud. Much cheaper and easier and tape the receptacle to ensure safety.
If the box is moving this means that the steel stud is not locked, therefore this box does not pass inspection and safety requirements... You need to fix the problem rather than a ''just for now'' solution that is a hazard. If you want to lock the stud, simply remove the base board and access the lower track and lock it with a wafer screw, then put the baseboard back in place... The box will return to its standard position.
hmm, then why do those POS boxes pull out of the wall where I work? we dont have steel studs whatsoever. 2x3 interior walls framed 60 years ago, hard AF ancient dimensional lumber
We always called those battleship clips, not strap ons and I almost never use them in residential situations. You should have just put a screw into the stud and tightened the box.
That will work fine unless it's protruding on the nailed in side.. if it's doing that I guess you'll have to remove the outlet and cut some of the plastic off
I see the value in these, but if at all possible if there is a nearby stud just drill a hole the box and ram a screw into the stud. Its gonna be way sturdier then this repair. I would only do this if the box is freefloating in the drywall and if it is they installed it incorrectly.
Just take a sheet rock screw put it on the end of your cordless drill screw it into the back of the box on the stud side and It will pull the other side in I did electrical work for 40 years
What is a Madison bar electrical? Installing An Electrical Receptacle Box Using Madison Bars Electrical Madison Bars are also known as Old Work Box Mounts, Old Work Support Clips, F Clips, F Straps, Madison Clamps, Jiffy Clips, Hold-It Box Supports, Madison Clips, and Madison Straps
Other names: Box Cleats Bracket Set Holdit Switch Box Support Ice Skates Madison Clip Monkey Bars Steamboat Switch Box Support Two Men In A Boat (ST. Louis Term) F Strap Jiffy Clip: Box Support Sheetrock Clamps F-Clamps F-Brackets F clips
So.....Did you shut off the breaker first? I am guessing not. But that is okay. I have replaced several plugs and switches without removing power. Been bit twice. 110 isn't too bad, 220 tickles a bit though.
This really made me laugh. Not, "Madison Strap-On". It's a Madison Strap. A Strap-On is something generally used in the bedroom between consenting adults. Just call it a Hold-It.
You could just clip the stiff excess wires off after turning off the circuit. Then, reinstall the wires. It will be flush and tight without wire pushing it out of the damn wall... Keeping everyone happy, keeping strap-ons out of your home. More importantly, out of YOUR BOX!!
Oh my this is hilarious.... I have been electrician for over twenty years... I have seen those things but i've never seen anybody use them... Thanks RUclips😅😅😅
Only one problem, my friend, this is completely illegal. First, Madison straps are constructed for metal boxes. Mounting the straps in a metal box does not require a bond. Being that the strap is directly connected to the metal box, which is grounded. Madison straps can not be bonded in a plastic box. Close but no cigar....all you're doing is putting homeowners at risk, The correct answer is to hire a licensed electrician...they're insured!😂
Jiffy clips are for commercial use Sure it’ll temporarily work but your better off replacing the box with a pop in box Or putting 2 drywall screws in the box “Has to be in rear of box or it fails inspection” The jiffy clips will inevitably become loose and not work.
A large majority of electricians still can't get a box flush on the wall, even in huge multi-million dollar mansions. 50k+ in warranty work per year is just one example. We find all kinds of stuff, wire left in walls trash everywhere. Cut the entire truss out to run a few wires and this is 50+ different electrician companies. And a strap on could have fixed the entire issue 😂😂
In my area, I always see a different problem. The electricians set the boxes at 3/8. Then they put 1/2 drywall. The outlet is too far back and it cracks the plate. Or you can put shims. And this is planned to be like that in every case. WTF
Finally, a strap-on I can get behind! Thanks for the tip. Just the tip.
😂😂
All the advice about mechanical stuff is great and all, but the stuff that sounds dirty is just the best. Using his strapons to fix a crooked box lol
As opposed to the ones you usually get in front of?
@@MichaelRBaron Tut-tut ... There's no judgi... Wait, I forgot where I am. Carry on. 😹💋 J/K
You are amazing.
If you go to a supply house or home improvement store, we tradesman refer to this as sheetrock clamps or sheetrock ears. I'd avoid asking for strap ons lol.
Exactly what I was thinking, a strap on should have a little something sticking out the wall after the plate put back on! 😂
F clamps
@@eliascurrier1353 I've heard this slang too!
I’ve only heard them referred to as battleships. That may just be a thing in my state though.😊
C clips
*Me walking into Home Depot*
“Y’all got any strap-ons?”
Yes sir our caulk is on aisle 69
LMFAOOOOm😂😂
😂😂😂
Yeah sure it's in aisle four
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ha, snort.
“With the strap-on in place we can see everything is super tight” 👀👀👀
🤣😂😂🤣😂🫡
You need help lol
I only came for the strap on comments! Yall did NOT disappoint 😮❤😂😂
Me too 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.....
😂😂😂
Us electricians call those battle ships. Also, if you’re going to use those wrap some electrical tape around the outlet to prevent the stacks from making contact with the outlet
Only observant & conscientious electricians even notice. Not all even care.
You must a sparky in ca . In Utah they’re called steam boats same smell . I used to live there .
In chicago we call em Madison hangers.
It Texas we call them f-clamps
Yeah well. They should be either none conductive or grounded.
The hole idea of metal things poking out of a protective casing is kind of off
Tame an unruly box with a strap-on. Gotcha.
You win
Underrated comment.
That is funny
You nailed that.
Good luck 👍
Yeah, I dare you to call that a strap-on at the job site 😂 it’s called a BATTLESHIP
i just drive a screw into the stud works every time👍
That's exactly what I was thinking. Cheaper, faster, and sturdier
There is no stud. The box is mounted to a stud on the right, the wall cavity is to the left. The nearest stud is at least 16” away. Only thing there is drywall.
@@YeahBoy1019They're talking about driving a drywall screw through the box into the stud on the right side of the box. This method can work occasionally but not every time.
For the purpose of this video I would say a wooden shim on other side
Woah, hold up... If you poke an unauthorized hole in a box, doesn't that cause a code problem?
Also, remodel boxes are a thing that can be jammed into a hole away from a stud. If the box was this shit to begin with, don't see why it couldn't be an option here.
Walked into the local lumber store and asked for a strap on...I was told not to return and to start having my wife pick our son up at the school too just to be safe. It's a small community.
He had me at strap on. 😂. And thank god it’s super tight now. I went strait to the comments section once I heard strap on.
For those who don't know better... they're Madison Straps...no strap ons
Madison likes to use her strap on to keep her box in place
😂
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I would add to put tape around the outlet to prevent the possibility of contact
"when the strap-on is in place, everything is super tight" Hmmmmm
😂😂😂Then cute video
next scene box
maybe 🔨 in the wall 😂😂😂😂
This is not a porn site, my friend….😅😅😅
Nothing sticking out. 😂😂
Before you do any electrical work, make sure the breaker is off, double check that there is no power going to the outlet, and use the proper protective equipment. If you are not sure what are you doing, please call a professional.
It's just a strap on
@@jpkemmitt exposed wires!!!!! , please follow my suggestion and stay safe.
People should try to fix their own stuff. Nobody's going to hurt themselves with a 110v outlet. Just bites ya a bit, then you learn what not to do
@@NickR.. 😒
No. Breaker stays on switch off easy peasy. Just don't be dumb and you'll be fine.
My girlfriend uses a strap on to keep everything in place too
Damn did she use it on you 😮😂?
Your mom?
Mine prefers a plug
Is her knickname "Peggy"?
tmi
A strap-on is always my go to tool for a loose box!
Thank you. I'm here all week!
Those are called "Battle Ships" up here in the Pacific North West
Would have been hilarious if he, "We need to fix that" and then just smacks the s#!t out of it with a sledgehammer 🤣
you are a master of comedy
You are correct,it would have been perfect
They're not Madison STRAP-ONS, for chrissakes!
They're called "Madison clips," Madison straps," or "Madison Clamps." I've heard them called "F-straps" and "battleships" in my travels but, NEVER a "MADISON STRAP-ON."🤣🤣🤣🤣WTF!
I call them battleships. Have called them that for over 50 years.
I call em steamboat clamps
Madison bars. F clips. E tins. Hold its. It just depends on where you are working in the country as to what they are called.
I'm boring, I just call em sheetrock clamps.
Never have I heard Madison strap ons. Ever.
I honestly didn't know that they were called anything but battleships
I’ve called them Madison clips for 35 years. “Madison strap ons”????? LMAO!!!!!! Plus when a receptacle is sticking out like that it’s usually because the nail on box was attached wrong (more than 1/2” past face of stud), and you’re not fixing it with a Madison clip. You’d need to sawsall the nails off the box, then reattach box to the stud with drywall screws…..or…..if that’s too much work, you could just go and fu(€ yourself with a Madison strap on. LMAO!!!!
They're "Madison Straps". Not "Strap-Ons". Someone, who obviously doesn't know what they are doing or what they are talking about is teaching others, who want to learn, but don't know who to listen to. A Strap-on is a Sex Toy.
This is the kind of stuff I come across and rip the whole thing out saying “who uses Madison straps on a plastic box”
an old work box opening is smaller than a plastic one
You would use a old work plastic box for this repair. Cut the nails break the tab off where it’s holding the wire, toss the box. Clean up the hole for the new box, pre screw the screws into the plastic wings then back them out to where they were. Little tip to keep you from breaking the wings. Push the wire in push the box in level tighten install outlet done.
@@MrStatic101uggg or bend 2 tabs of metal and be done in less than 30 seconds
@@NQTOD you can also drill a hole in a sewer line to run a condensate hose. Doesn’t mean you should. You can do things the right way or you can be a hack. We all get to make those choices every day.
@@MrStatic101Or just cut the nails holding the box, recess the existing box an eighth inch where it should be, and attach back to the stud with a couple of drywall screws. No need to replace the box, right? It’s just more work to accomplish the same result, especially if there’s cables coming in the top and bottom of the box. Why replace the box?
Anyone else's butt pucker when he put these metal pieces near a live outlet. Would highly recommend turning off the CB before doing this.
We call 'em Battleships, due to their appearance when separated.
Old guys in my area(metro St. Louis Mo,USA call those two men in a boat.
the first mature comment i've seen. i had to scroll for a few minuets 😕
My home girl's girlfriend uses a strap-on. She gets mad when I say she just confused because we both know what she really wants.
Also, what a super specific piece of hardware 😲
It's also called an F-strap or a battleship and is typically used for metal cut-in boxes (remodel or adding outlets in existing spaces). This is the first time I've seen one used for this application. Creative... I guess.
I'm sure he could have called it an outlet box adjustment strap and 80% of the comments wouldn't be here. I see what he did there. 😆 Way to work the algorithm.
Everyone of you in the comments are on punishment. Line up for a _pop_ in the mouths AND I'm telling your mothers. 😂
Wow when they first came out so me 30 years ago they were simply called F-bars. I used to make them by hand with tin snips until someone decided to market them .
I have always called them BattleShips! 🤣
Is that where the word FUBAR comes from ? I've always wondered
@@sophiaestella5611 lol... no.
FUBAR = Fu*cked Up Beyond All Recognition.
No. Saving Private Ryan explains it.@@sophiaestella5611
They were actually invented in 1929, so almost 100years ago.
just run a bead of white caulk, smooth it in with your finger..done in 1 minute tops!..lol
After the strap on everything is super tight!
Shit, should be loose af. Gaped open 😂
it would be really funny if he calked it and said done and video ended in 5 seconds
Better put some tape around those screw terminals
Yep, the anchor straps do technically make this a metal box, tough to know where code stands on this because there is no ground screw for two independant anchor straps..
Still bothers me on plastic boxes, you almost gotta put a straight jacket on me when i find one in a commercial application w/o electrical tape😂
Look closer. The coverplate needs to hit the screw terminals.
Those cover plates are known fire hazards removed a myself several caught on fire
@@lamontlamont6766 Did you remove it because it caught on fire or did it catch on fire while you removed it?
Don't forget to put electrical tape on the screws and back of the outlet so there's no risk of the metal submarine touching the screws
We always call these battle ships. NO LONGER!!! From this point forward they are strap ons!
We called them Steamboats.
Good solution. Assumption is that he is not using a live circuit. Don't forget the breaker!😮
So, someone named it, someone else approved it, someone else approved it to be sold. What the hell happened?
Everyone walked away happy.
No lol he is definitely not an electrician. It's a Madison BAR. not what he's saying
They have a sense of humour...
@@michaeljoe2924We call them Madison clips in NY, but same thing. Not Madison strap ons, LMAO when I heard that!!! We wouldn’t call anything a “strap on” for chrisakes, even a strap. RUclips provides endless hours of entertainment if you watch vids of people who have no idea what they’re doing explain your own trade to you.
A sheetrock screw will do the same thing and is quicker...
Strap ons are my favorite to use when with my boss 😂
Still a gap . Ide use that on a rental property though.
You don't have to buy anything special just put a screw into the stud
Better insulate those terminals my guy
2 wraps of electrical tape.
Might want to tell them to cut the power first too.
i guarantee after you typed your comment you went straight to your mirror and padded yourself on the back...didn't you?
@@Carlos-wy4on yes, Naked of course. May have saved some DIYers from burning there house down, not all heroes wear capes
@@Mark-gt9yv i respect your reply. good day sir!
Not bad-other than the rec. being installed upside down!
Should have tightened that screw on neutral 😊
All you need to do is shoot drywall screws in the box and your done. Buying that is not necessary
Haha thats the first thing I said!!
technically a code violation. those boxes dont have provisions for screws inside them. I do it all the time, just dont let AHJ/ electrical inpector find it
Drywall screws into the wood stud?
People turn off the specific breaker first before working on it . Safety comes first before looks .
Just caulk them and be done
called f strap and it was on a stud put screw threw box ta da👊
Dammit, I wandered into the wrong section of Pornhub again.
now you created a metal box. haha these should NOT be on the ''hot side" fyi or where it has a potential to become hot...
I ordered a two pack strap on from Amazon. It looks nothing like the device in the video.
I'm just here for the "strap-on" jokes.
In my area we call them f-straps or jiffy clips. This problem is caused by not securely nailing the box. A couple of screws through the side of the box into the stud will solve this.
Some jurisdictions do not allow fasteners through the box I’m told by my licensed electrician.
Bro that’s where I keep my fleshli….
How did he make this video with a straight face? This would never get old. Much like "I need to tampon it before we lay it".
Strap on spelled backwards. No parts.. lol
And if it is a metal box, wrap both the recepticle with a few rounds of electrical tap long ways all the way around to guard the screw lugs, and wrap the bent in fingers, (all 2 or 4 fingers, pending if you use 1 or 2 straps).
This method does not work, it's only a temporary fix as you go on to plug in things and use it. Those traps will come off. The better way to do it is to screw it into the stud. Or replace the box with a remarkable box.
the box is plastic for a reason........ adding metal is not very bright... ekk... hopefully the insulation on the wires last a very long time....
You can also use spray foam.
F clips is what they're called son. Plus the video is spliced. Plus there's still a gap. Plus you used the other peice on the other side somehow even though the box is nailed to a stud there.
Use some drywall screws son. You'll save time and headache. Screw the box to the stud. If the other side still sticks out use that good ol wizard tool (oscillator saw) and cut the box flush to the wall. If you're good though the screw will correct the box issue with no need for cutting or anything else. Sure the screw through the box negates it's fire rating and isn't inspector approved but if you do use those "Madison strap ons" what you'll want to do is use a screw driver to push the box back behind that drywall a 1/4", keep that strap pulled as tight as you can forward on the drywall and then the tabs fold into the box as tight as possible.
Get harder hands son.
I would be afraid of the metal strap potentially coming into contact or arcing over with the contacts on the outlet. I would've wrapped tape around the receptacle before putting it back in. Probably overkill, but I've learned that being paranoid about worst-case scenarios can save your bacon in many cases.
You could just drive a screw in near the rear of the box and not fiddle with the battleships.
It’s clearly a new work box, so you could just drive two Sheetrock screws in the box to the stud. Much cheaper and easier and tape the receptacle to ensure safety.
lets put a highly conductive metalic piece next to a highly conductive electrical killing device.. just for the kids
If the box is moving this means that the steel stud is not locked, therefore this box does not pass inspection and safety requirements... You need to fix the problem rather than a ''just for now'' solution that is a hazard. If you want to lock the stud, simply remove the base board and access the lower track and lock it with a wafer screw, then put the baseboard back in place... The box will return to its standard position.
hmm, then why do those POS boxes pull out of the wall where I work? we dont have steel studs whatsoever. 2x3 interior walls framed 60 years ago, hard AF ancient dimensional lumber
We always called those battleship clips, not strap ons and I almost never use them in residential situations. You should have just put a screw into the stud and tightened the box.
Adding little pieces of metal into an electrical box....now you can arc your box with your strap on
That will work fine unless it's protruding on the nailed in side.. if it's doing that I guess you'll have to remove the outlet and cut some of the plastic off
They couldn't have come up with a better name 😂😂
I see the value in these, but if at all possible if there is a nearby stud just drill a hole the box and ram a screw into the stud. Its gonna be way sturdier then this repair. I would only do this if the box is freefloating in the drywall and if it is they installed it incorrectly.
Yeah just tell the customer you’re gonna use a strap on to fix their box…..I’m sure that’s gonna work out great
Please do me a favor if you going to do this wrap the screws on the outlet with electrical tape. To prevent arcing and the possibility of a fire
I would have just screwed the electrical box to the stud. It should have been nailed to the stud in the first place.
Just take a sheet rock screw put it on the end of your cordless drill screw it into the back of the box on the stud side and It will pull the other side in I did electrical work for 40 years
What do you do when the box is solid and you can push it back into the wall? Like 99 percent of the time
What is a Madison bar electrical?
Installing An Electrical Receptacle Box Using Madison Bars
Electrical Madison Bars are also known as Old Work Box Mounts, Old Work Support Clips, F Clips, F Straps, Madison Clamps, Jiffy Clips, Hold-It Box Supports, Madison Clips, and Madison Straps
Bottom line it’s cheap construction , fair play someone’s making money,
Just use drywall screws and screw the box in the wood, or continuously punch it till it gets into place.
I've heard them called "battleships"😊
Other names:
Box Cleats
Bracket Set
Holdit Switch Box Support
Ice Skates
Madison Clip
Monkey Bars
Steamboat
Switch Box Support
Two Men In A Boat (ST. Louis Term)
F Strap
Jiffy Clip: Box Support
Sheetrock Clamps
F-Clamps
F-Brackets
F clips
Receptacle is crooked AF... Fix It
Make sure they perform this operation with Wet Hands.....⚡⚡
Americans and their Strap Ons. 😂😂😂
“F-Clips” in Canada. 😜
So.....Did you shut off the breaker first? I am guessing not. But that is okay. I have replaced several plugs and switches without removing power. Been bit twice. 110 isn't too bad, 220 tickles a bit though.
Why not leave your strap on in your night stand and just zip a drywall screw into the stud?
This really made me laugh. Not, "Madison Strap-On". It's a Madison Strap. A Strap-On is something generally used in the bedroom between consenting adults. Just call it a Hold-It.
Or Sheetrock clamps 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️ for easier description 😂😂
"That is going to hep keep the box STAYED in the wall". Or it might just help keep the box in place. "Stayed in the wall" sounds off.
You could just clip the stiff excess wires off after turning off the circuit. Then, reinstall the wires. It will be flush and tight without wire pushing it out of the damn wall... Keeping everyone happy, keeping strap-ons out of your home. More importantly, out of YOUR BOX!!
Oh my this is hilarious.... I have been electrician for over twenty years... I have seen those things but i've never seen anybody use them... Thanks RUclips😅😅😅
My dumb ass was like. Looks no different, there's still a gap....oh right, that's the before view.
I guess men can't multitask. 😳
By the way, it’s Madison tabs. Not strap Ons.😂😂
Only one problem, my friend, this is completely illegal.
First, Madison straps are constructed for metal boxes. Mounting the straps in a metal box does not require a bond.
Being that the strap is directly connected to the metal box, which is grounded.
Madison straps can not be bonded in a plastic box.
Close but no cigar....all you're doing is putting homeowners at risk,
The correct answer is to hire a licensed electrician...they're insured!😂
By the way, if you live in a home, laugh out loud, where else do you think we live in igloos?
man I thought I was on RUclips but
Strap-on? Loose box? Hole in the wall?
"With the strap-on in place, you can see everything is super tight"😮
Jiffy clips are for commercial use
Sure it’ll temporarily work but your better off replacing the box with a pop in box
Or putting 2 drywall screws in the box
“Has to be in rear of box or it fails inspection”
The jiffy clips will inevitably become loose and not work.
A large majority of electricians still can't get a box flush on the wall, even in huge multi-million dollar mansions. 50k+ in warranty work per year is just one example. We find all kinds of stuff, wire left in walls trash everywhere. Cut the entire truss out to run a few wires and this is 50+ different electrician companies. And a strap on could have fixed the entire issue 😂😂
In my area, I always see a different problem. The electricians set the boxes at 3/8. Then they put 1/2 drywall. The outlet is too far back and it cracks the plate. Or you can put shims. And this is planned to be like that in every case. WTF
Everywhere in the North-East we call them battleships.
They are just Madison Straps. according to catalogs.