Really liked how you explain things…not as if we’re stupid, but as being informative! Great detailed yet simple explanation with, of greater benefit, demonstration!! A+!
Really glad to hear that you liked it and found it to be helpful. I do try to format my videos in a way that I would want to watch videos. They may not always be the shortest because I like details and to know why I am doing what I am doing but also try to leave out the fluff. Thanks a lot for the feedback and encouraging words Keith!
Here in Florida with all the lightning strikes every summer all of my outside GFCI outlets get fried from the surges, neighbors and friends in the community have all told me they have the same problems.
Great videos. Got a question. I bought a foreclosure house. My back bedroom has electric current Flowing through my metal window frame when I run my window ac unit in the summer. Also with my ceiling fan, Electric current is present through the pull chain. No grounding is present in the room. Where do I start, what's the fix?
Well done! great instruction! I have a question. My home is a Manufactured home and the problem I am having is the GFCI is installed 1st in line on the circuit that sends power to approximately 6 outlets down the line. When the GFCI trips (ie. plugging a vacuum cleaner in on any other outlet - it trips the GFCI breaker) that entire side of the house goes dark. So, two fold question. 1. Should this happen? 2. How to wire the GFCI so that it only trips from that one outlet and not half the house?
omg THANK YOU FOR ASKING.... inquiring minds want to know 😉 I "piggy back" this question and waiting for the response.... not all of us live in a standard home these days and many of us gave up "big house 2 car garage" life to opt in to the more inexpensive simple life after 50bday😝 in the south where i now live (mid TN) I am lost as hell with so many of my DIYs specifically electric and plumbing... its radically different than the stick built home i gave up SO YEZ YES YES HELP ‼️🙏🤗😉
If you have a GFCI breaker you should not have a GFCI receptacle on that circuit. That could be causing the tripping. If you have a standard breaker and a GFCI receptacle, you would wire the downstream receptacles to the Line and leave the Load unconnected. Your downstream receptacles will not be affected if the receptacle trips, but they won't be protected either.
Thanks for the info. Very informative. I do have an issue that I need some help with. My garage 20A GFCI trips when I plug something in my backyard outlet, which is NOT a GFCI outlet. Do I need to change my backyard outlet to a GFCI ? outlet?
In your last video I watched you said no " backstabbing ". But in this video you did just that. Do we have a choice no matter which one we buy? Sounds like a dumb question I know.
Hi, im currently installing 2 GFCI outlets and the installation process is the same right? There is no need for me to connect the 2 hot and neutruel and send a pigtail?
Seems worth mentioning the original outlet was installed upside down. It's safer to have the ground on the top. If a cord isn't plugged in all the way, all too common, it's much less likely for a metal object to contact the hot or neutral wire if it falls against it.
0:04 I got a gfci in the garage in back of that gfci outside is a old outlet do i need to install a gfci or the one inside protects that outside old outlet?
I have an existing 220v outlet for my hot water heater. I don't think it is a GFCI. Do you have a video explaining to to tell if this circuit is GFCI protected? Also can I just replaced my old outlet with a new GFCI outlet?
Hey, this video got me thinking about a question. Can you install a GFCI receptacle where there is no ground wire. For instance I have an older home where there are outlets that do not have a three prong receptacle with a ground, and there is no ground wire in the box, can I still install a GFCI. If I do install a GFCI, does it offer any protection without that ground wire? Your video implied that it did, but then went on with an example that did have a ground wire so it is not clear to me that you need a ground wire for a GFCI or what a GFCI can do for you in the case where there is no ground wire. Thanks so much in advance for your advice. Great videos!
Yes. It will still offer protection to individuals, but not for electronic equipment. Surge protectors will not provide protection. It is a code approved method to upgrade to 3 prong and can protect receptacles downstream when using the Load. All the downstream receptacles can then be changed to 3 prong and must have the stickers "No Equipment Ground" and "GFCI protected outlet". The GFCI receptacle must have the sticker "No Equipment Ground".
My house was built in the 1980s so I don't have any ground wires. A lot of the outlets were swapped for the newer 3-hole connections but there are still quite a few to replace. Should I use GFCIs in place of rewiring my home?
That is certainly an option. Just keep in mind that the GFCIs won't provide a ground and can still cause electronics to be damaged but they can help to keep you or others safer in the event of a ground fault. Rewiring is always best with a ground but as you know, more expensive. So totally up to you as to what you want and want to spend.
@@HowToHomeDIY Thanks for clarifying. I was a bit confused here. I'm in the same situation(older home, no ground). So I can install a CFCI, but it won't provide a ground in my situation.
To protect things like computers and the use of plug in surge suppressors you need a properly grounded outlet. For most power tools, water pumps, and pressure washers a gfci outlet that uses only a two wires without a dedicated ground wire configuration should be acceptable.
Dumb question, but if the wires are all bundled up, how do you determine which neutral wire is the line/load side? I get testing for the hot with breaker on.
Depends on how your house is wired. In some houses, the bathroom lights and fan can be on the same circuit as the outlets while in other houses, like mine, they're separate. If they're on the same circuit AND the lights and fans are downstream of the GFCI outlet, then yes, the lights and fans would be protected. Do keep in mind this type of wiring violates current codes. Current codes require bathroom outlets to be on their own dedicated circuit. This, it's pretty common for a GFCI in one bathroom to protect the other bathroom outlets while the lights and fans are on a different circuit, often sharing other lights/plugs.
What happens when you don’t have a ground wire in the circuit? Two pronged outlet, no ground run to the breaker box. Does everything get placed onto the gfci without using a ground?
@@HowToHomeDIY Would the trick you used with the no contact power sensor be a safer option than a DMM? I assume to use the meter, I would need to attach it first to suspected power and ground with the power off. Then turn power on to see if there is a 110 voltage difference between them. Repeat as needed. I was hoping for a method that would work without turning any power on while anything was exposed.
So yes a non contact voltage detector can tell you what wire is the hot wire. However, I have to tell you, that while mine has been very accurate in doing that, they aren’t 100% perfect. So that’s why it’s always recommended to use a multimeter because it’s going to actually tell you what voltage is present if any.
When the Outlet is in a Horizontal position, the large female blade (neutral) should be up, this will stop a potential shock condition if something falls into the outlet...
I know it's much more expensive but could you accomplish the same thing household wide putting in afci/gfci breaker's? I have a very old home and definitely can't afford to rewire the whole thing. I could replace all outlets with gfci but my switches wouldn't be protected (I know very small loads but still) so I was thinking replacing the breakers with new GFCI's would cover everything
I’m assuming you are asking because you don’t have a ground wire. So AFCI/GFCI’s won’t replace having a ground in terms of protecting appliances but they will protect people from shock or electrocution and the AFCI will protect against arc faults causing a fire. So absolutely yes, that would be way better than not having them installed.
at 1:52 when the outlet with power that you want to be gfci protected is found, then the proper thing to do is ensure that said outlet, is the first outlet being powered from the panel in series otherwise the first outlet coming off the panel needs to be found, and then (that outlet) should be the one that gets the gfci . Also ensure that all other outlets following (that gfci) outlet does not exceed the max power draw that the curcuit protects for example gfci outlets can only protect a maximum of 8-12 outlets or a maximum of 20 amps in this case minus 25% of circuit breaker size on the same circuit depending on the max load for the circuit protected by the gfci and breaker
You can’t. But if there is no ground in the home the GFCI will still trip in there event of a ground fault and save someone from shock or electrocution.
@@HowToHomeDIY Some of the outlets, in the remodeled parts of the house are grounded. Other two prong outlets had been replaced with three prong outlets. I tested them and they show an open ground. What can I do to make them safe?
they dont all have black buttons some are red or white and the button only activates gfci it does not always show it is wired correctly the proper test is to go down line to next outlets and use a gfci tester and trip that outlet which if gfci is properly protecting the outlets downline the button will snap and kill power to other outlets then push button to resend power downline and also ensure tester reads 2 red lights to ensure gfci is grounded properly ie no yellow lights showing hot nuetral reversed or missing ground or missing nuetral or any other faults because gfci will still work with power with no ground or reversed hot/nuetral etc
Great video. Would you make a how to video on running the line from inside the house to outside of the house that would be a GFCI outlet so we can plug in outdoor things like sump pump or Christmas lights?
The National Electrical Code does not specifically require a GFCI outlet for a sump pump. However, the location of the electrical outlet may require GFCI protection. The latest 2020 edition of the NEC now includes finished and unfinished basements as required areas for GFCI protection. Sump pumps typically live in basements, indicating that a GFCI outlet is required.
You wire it the same way and it will protect individuals from shock but will not protect plugged in appliances from damage in a ground fault condition. You should add the label "no equipment ground" (comes with the GFCI receptacle) on the faceplate. If you're protecting receptacles downstream you can replace them with 3 prong and add the labels "GFCI protected outlet" and "no equipment ground".
@@surferdude642 Could I possibly drop an earth ground rod and just run ground there? Might be less expensive than running it all the way back to the main breaker...
@@chrislewis6050 No. The ground wire must be connected to a neutral/ground bus bar at the main electrical panel. This is the only way the circuit breaker will trip if there is a ground fault.
@@chrislewis6050 Like Ted said, ground rods have nothing to do with ground wires in junction boxes. Grounding rods are used to bond the electrical panels to the earth.
The black button on the tester is for testing GFI outlets, just plug in and push the button, it will trip the GFI so you know it's working correctly... Is this outlet the beginning of the line, because it will protect all the other outlets down the line, but not up the line.
they dont all have black buttons some are red or white and the button only activates gfci it does not always show it is wired correctly the proper test is to go down line to next outlets and use a gfci tester and trip that outlet which if gfci is properly protecting the outlets downline the button will snap and kill power to other outlets then push button to resend power downline and also ensure tester reads 2 red lights to ensure gfci is grounded properly ie no yellow lights showing hot nuetral reversed or missing ground or missing nuetral or any other faults because gfci will still work with power with no ground or reversed hot/nuetral etc
You should have explained that one should NOT install GFCI outlets in a circuit already protected by a GFCI. In my home both bathrooms outlets as well as my outside outlet are protected by a single GFCI outlet in one of the bathrooms. Someone who does not know this might try to install a GFCI in one of the other two locations.
Ok I am a little confused; 2 weeks after this video you made a new one about the biggest mistakes people are doing when installing an outlet and you made 2 here yourself: using a Philips screw driver and using the speed wiring connections.
This video was filmed about a year and a half ago, which I talk about how I have been using a Robertson for quite a while now. And no, speed wiring was not used, it’s a GFCI that uses back wiring that’s clamped down.
I don't. at all. A GFCI doesn't use backstabbing, it uses back wiring. The two use completely different mechanisms and back wiring is a very good and strong connection that does not get weaker in time.
Love how you explained everything and don't give off that vibe of "people are dumb". You did an excellent video tutorial. Thanks!
You are very welcome! Really glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback!
Great video. I love when creators not only explain how to do something, but explain the why.
Great video and appreciate how you didn't give the vibe of "people are dumb". Appreciate the excellent tutorial! Thanks
Really liked how you explain things…not as if we’re stupid, but as being informative! Great detailed yet simple explanation with, of greater benefit, demonstration!! A+!
Really glad to hear that you liked it and found it to be helpful. I do try to format my videos in a way that I would want to watch videos. They may not always be the shortest because I like details and to know why I am doing what I am doing but also try to leave out the fluff. Thanks a lot for the feedback and encouraging words Keith!
please for safety see my comment on august 10th before installing any gfci protected circuit
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super easy- because you did a great job of explaining the process in logical order. You just might have a future in this 🙂
Thanks. Also, for explaining how to determine which hot wire is load. I know that’s obvious to a lot of folks and might not seem worth mentioning.
Exactly. If someone needs this video at all, then there’s a good chance they (including myself) need the FULL explanation. Great video.
Excellent video, step by step and clearly explained
Excellent teacher!!!!!! Thank you! :)
You are very welcome. Thanks you so much for the kind words and feedback. Really glad you like it.
It was very good and clear and easy video, thank you so much for your time and help!
I liked the idea of putting the outlet in "upside" down, with the ground hole above. It makes insertion of the plug much easer.
Thank you. Good and easy instructions.
Excellent tutorial. Thank you.
You're quite the magician! Talk about an ungrounded outlet and demonstrate the switch with a grounded one ??
Thanks! Just for you Jack.
Thanks great video. It was exactly what I was looking for.
Good vidya broseph! Thanks!
Here in Florida with all the lightning strikes every summer all of my outside GFCI outlets get fried from the surges, neighbors and friends in the community have all told me they have the same problems.
Great videos. Got a question.
I bought a foreclosure house. My back bedroom has electric current Flowing through my metal window frame when I run my window ac unit in the summer. Also with my ceiling fan, Electric current is present through the pull chain.
No grounding is present in the room.
Where do I start, what's the fix?
Well done! great instruction! I have a question. My home is a Manufactured home and the problem I am having is the GFCI is installed 1st in line on the circuit that sends power to approximately 6 outlets down the line. When the GFCI trips (ie. plugging a vacuum cleaner in on any other outlet - it trips the GFCI breaker) that entire side of the house goes dark. So, two fold question. 1. Should this happen? 2. How to wire the GFCI so that it only trips from that one outlet and not half the house?
omg THANK YOU FOR ASKING.... inquiring minds want to know 😉 I "piggy back" this question and waiting for the response.... not all of us live in a standard home these days and many of us gave up "big house 2 car garage" life to opt in to the more inexpensive simple life after 50bday😝
in the south where i now live (mid TN) I am lost as hell with so many of my DIYs specifically electric and plumbing... its radically different than the stick built home i gave up
SO YEZ YES YES HELP ‼️🙏🤗😉
If you have a GFCI breaker you should not have a GFCI receptacle on that circuit. That could be causing the tripping. If you have a standard breaker and a GFCI receptacle, you would wire the downstream receptacles to the Line and leave the Load unconnected. Your downstream receptacles will not be affected if the receptacle trips, but they won't be protected either.
Are the two white wires equal and interchangeable?
Thanks for the info. Very informative. I do have an issue that I need some help with.
My garage 20A GFCI trips when I plug something in my backyard outlet, which is NOT a GFCI outlet. Do I need to change my backyard outlet to a GFCI ? outlet?
This might be a silly question, how do you get the wire hooks straightened out so that they can stick into the new outlet? Forgive my ignorance.
Great video. Thanks
In your last video I watched you said no " backstabbing ". But in this video you did just that. Do we have a choice no matter which one we buy? Sounds like a dumb question I know.
Do you have any videos on removing old wiring that is staple to the frame inside of wall so you can run new wiring?
cut away drywall usually the first staple has to be within 6-8 inches or less than 12 inches from entering outlet box by code
What about doing a Surge Protection Outlet, those are different right?
Curious... would it be overkill to install gfci outlets to a gfci breaker circuit?
Hi, im currently installing 2 GFCI outlets and the installation process is the same right? There is no need for me to connect the 2 hot and neutruel and send a pigtail?
New subscriber thanks a lot🙂
how many gfci outlets do you need in your house? Im in a 3 floor, 1800sf townhouse. I currently only have 1 gfci outlet in the 2nd floor bathroom.
Do you have a video explaining the scenario where the room has the top plug of the receptacle controlled by a switch?
No
how do you know how many amps the outlet is?
Thanks bro.
MAY I ASK WHAT BRAND DID YOU USE
Seems worth mentioning the original outlet was installed upside down. It's safer to have the ground on the top. If a cord isn't plugged in all the way, all too common, it's much less likely for a metal object to contact the hot or neutral wire if it falls against it.
Yes in a hospital. Almost nobody installs them like that in a residential setting unless the homeowner requests it.
That's against code
@@andrewshedron425 What is against code?
0:04 I got a gfci in the garage in back of that gfci outside is a old outlet do i need to install a gfci or the one inside protects that outside old outlet?
What if I got the light green and I am not receiving no power from the outlet? Do you think it can be a breaker switch that needs to be changed?
I have an existing 220v outlet for my hot water heater. I don't think it is a GFCI. Do you have a video explaining to to tell if this circuit is GFCI protected? Also can I just replaced my old outlet with a new GFCI outlet?
Check the electrical panel for a 240v or a double pole GFCI breaker on that circuit.
What will happen if I accidentally switch the black load wire and line wire?
Hey, this video got me thinking about a question. Can you install a GFCI receptacle where there is no ground wire. For instance I have an older home where there are outlets that do not have a three prong receptacle with a ground, and there is no ground wire in the box, can I still install a GFCI. If I do install a GFCI, does it offer any protection without that ground wire? Your video implied that it did, but then went on with an example that did have a ground wire so it is not clear to me that you need a ground wire for a GFCI or what a GFCI can do for you in the case where there is no ground wire. Thanks so much in advance for your advice. Great videos!
Yes. It will still offer protection to individuals, but not for electronic equipment. Surge protectors will not provide protection. It is a code approved method to upgrade to 3 prong and can protect receptacles downstream when using the Load. All the downstream receptacles can then be changed to 3 prong and must have the stickers "No Equipment Ground" and "GFCI protected outlet". The GFCI receptacle must have the sticker "No Equipment Ground".
My house was built in the 1980s so I don't have any ground wires. A lot of the outlets were swapped for the newer 3-hole connections but there are still quite a few to replace. Should I use GFCIs in place of rewiring my home?
That is certainly an option. Just keep in mind that the GFCIs won't provide a ground and can still cause electronics to be damaged but they can help to keep you or others safer in the event of a ground fault. Rewiring is always best with a ground but as you know, more expensive. So totally up to you as to what you want and want to spend.
@@HowToHomeDIY Thanks for clarifying. I was a bit confused here. I'm in the same situation(older home, no ground). So I can install a CFCI, but it won't provide a ground in my situation.
To protect things like computers and the use of plug in surge suppressors you need a properly grounded outlet. For most power tools, water pumps, and pressure washers a gfci outlet that uses only a two wires without a dedicated ground wire configuration should be acceptable.
Dumb question, but if the wires are all bundled up, how do you determine which neutral wire is the line/load side? I get testing for the hot with breaker on.
I DO NOT KNOW EITHER, THAT IS ALSO MY QUESTION TOO
Are the bathroom lights and exhaust fan the items being protected by the load of this gfci?
Depends on how your house is wired. In some houses, the bathroom lights and fan can be on the same circuit as the outlets while in other houses, like mine, they're separate.
If they're on the same circuit AND the lights and fans are downstream of the GFCI outlet, then yes, the lights and fans would be protected. Do keep in mind this type of wiring violates current codes.
Current codes require bathroom outlets to be on their own dedicated circuit. This, it's pretty common for a GFCI in one bathroom to protect the other bathroom outlets while the lights and fans are on a different circuit, often sharing other lights/plugs.
What happens when you don’t have a ground wire in the circuit? Two pronged outlet, no ground run to the breaker box. Does everything get placed onto the gfci without using a ground?
So I have to replace the circuit breaker with a GFCI breaker?
👍 thanks
How about a GFCI breaker?
Yup those are a great choice. Just can be a little pricey.
Not always an option with an older electrical panel.
Genios
Is there any way to test what is hot and what is neutral? Just in case you can’t rely on colors of the romex.
Yes, a multimeter can tell you which wire is bringing the power.
@@HowToHomeDIY Would the trick you used with the no contact power sensor be a safer option than a DMM? I assume to use the meter, I would need to attach it first to suspected power and ground with the power off. Then turn power on to see if there is a 110 voltage difference between them. Repeat as needed. I was hoping for a method that would work without turning any power on while anything was exposed.
So yes a non contact voltage detector can tell you what wire is the hot wire. However, I have to tell you, that while mine has been very accurate in doing that, they aren’t 100% perfect. So that’s why it’s always recommended to use a multimeter because it’s going to actually tell you what voltage is present if any.
When the Outlet is in a Horizontal position, the large female blade (neutral) should be up, this will stop a potential shock condition if something falls into the outlet...
I know it's much more expensive but could you accomplish the same thing household wide putting in afci/gfci breaker's? I have a very old home and definitely can't afford to rewire the whole thing. I could replace all outlets with gfci but my switches wouldn't be protected (I know very small loads but still) so I was thinking replacing the breakers with new GFCI's would cover everything
I’m assuming you are asking because you don’t have a ground wire. So AFCI/GFCI’s won’t replace having a ground in terms of protecting appliances but they will protect people from shock or electrocution and the AFCI will protect against arc faults causing a fire. So absolutely yes, that would be way better than not having them installed.
at 1:52 when the outlet with power that you want to be gfci protected is found, then the proper thing to do is ensure that said outlet, is the first outlet being powered from the panel in series otherwise the first outlet coming off the panel needs to be found, and then (that outlet) should be the one that gets the gfci . Also ensure that all other outlets following (that gfci) outlet does not exceed the max power draw that the curcuit protects for example gfci outlets can only protect a maximum of 8-12 outlets or a maximum of 20 amps in this case minus 25% of circuit breaker size on the same circuit depending on the max load for the circuit protected by the gfci and breaker
How can you replace an ungrounded outlet and have a grounded outlet without having to run a ground wire back to the panel?
You can’t. But if there is no ground in the home the GFCI will still trip in there event of a ground fault and save someone from shock or electrocution.
@@HowToHomeDIY Some of the outlets, in the remodeled parts of the house are grounded. Other two prong outlets had been replaced with three prong outlets. I tested them and they show an open ground. What can I do to make them safe?
@@HowToHomeDIY That might be the way to go then. Just hot and neutral and that's it?
they dont all have black buttons some are red or white and the button only activates gfci it does not always show it is wired correctly the proper test is to go down line to next outlets and use a gfci tester and trip that outlet which if gfci is properly protecting the outlets downline the button will snap and kill power to other outlets then push button to resend power downline and also ensure tester reads 2 red lights to ensure gfci is grounded properly ie no yellow lights showing hot nuetral reversed or missing ground or missing nuetral or any other faults because gfci will still work with power with no ground or reversed hot/nuetral etc
Great video. Would you make a how to video on running the line from inside the house to outside of the house that would be a GFCI outlet so we can plug in outdoor things like sump pump or Christmas lights?
sump pumps can not be gfci
The National Electrical Code does not specifically require a GFCI outlet for a sump pump. However, the location of the electrical outlet may require GFCI protection. The latest 2020 edition of the NEC now includes finished and unfinished basements as required areas for GFCI protection. Sump pumps typically live in basements, indicating that a GFCI outlet is required.
@@philamburgey8372 thank you!
Some say that backstabbing the wires into the holes is not as secure as hooking around the screws.
Yes I agree with that. However on the GFCI it isn't backstabbing it is what is called back wiring. Completely different and very good.
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And if there is no ground wire at all?
You wire it the same way and it will protect individuals from shock but will not protect plugged in appliances from damage in a ground fault condition. You should add the label "no equipment ground" (comes with the GFCI receptacle) on the faceplate. If you're protecting receptacles downstream you can replace them with 3 prong and add the labels "GFCI protected outlet" and "no equipment ground".
@@surferdude642 Could I possibly drop an earth ground rod and just run ground there? Might be less expensive than running it all the way back to the main breaker...
@@chrislewis6050 No. The ground wire must be connected to a neutral/ground bus bar at the main electrical panel. This is the only way the circuit breaker will trip if there is a ground fault.
@@chrislewis6050 Like Ted said, ground rods have nothing to do with ground wires in junction boxes. Grounding rods are used to bond the electrical panels to the earth.
Suppose the writing is upside down on a GFCI but the tester shows wired up correctly.
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Thanks a lot for the feedback!
@@HowToHomeDIY no problem, thanks for the tips. 👍👍
The black button on the tester is for testing GFI outlets, just plug in and push the button, it will trip the GFI so you know it's working correctly...
Is this outlet the beginning of the line, because it will protect all the other outlets down the line, but not up the line.
Absolutely right! Thank you!
they dont all have black buttons some are red or white and the button only activates gfci it does not always show it is wired correctly the proper test is to go down line to next outlets and use a gfci tester and trip that outlet which if gfci is properly protecting the outlets downline the button will snap and kill power to other outlets then push button to resend power downline and also ensure tester reads 2 red lights to ensure gfci is grounded properly ie no yellow lights showing hot nuetral reversed or missing ground or missing nuetral or any other faults because gfci will still work with power with no ground or reversed hot/nuetral etc
You should have explained that one should NOT install GFCI outlets in a circuit already protected by a GFCI. In my home both bathrooms outlets as well as my outside outlet are protected by a single GFCI outlet in one of the bathrooms. Someone who does not know this might try to install a GFCI in one of the other two locations.
Are you saying its pointless to do so or there is an actual danger to do so
EVERY GFI outlet I have ever had failed, even without a load.
Ok I am a little confused; 2 weeks after this video you made a new one about the biggest mistakes people are doing when installing an outlet and you made 2 here yourself: using a Philips screw driver and using the speed wiring connections.
This video was filmed about a year and a half ago, which I talk about how I have been using a Robertson for quite a while now. And no, speed wiring was not used, it’s a GFCI that uses back wiring that’s clamped down.
I want to actually remove the GFCI. It doesn’t let me use a treadmill. Smh 🤦
You start off by showing an outlet with no ground but you change an outlet with a ground. What do you do with an outlet that has no ground.
Install the GFCI without a ground if you don’t have one.
This the guy would said not to put the lines into the back slots
There is a difference between the backstabbing or quick connect holes and back wiring holes that get clamped down on.
What if there is no ground ? Lol
The second half of video is dark and can’t see anything
No, it's not.
I thought you did not favor backstabbing
I don't. at all. A GFCI doesn't use backstabbing, it uses back wiring. The two use completely different mechanisms and back wiring is a very good and strong connection that does not get weaker in time.
You mean test it with a meter or a plug-in receptacle tester redo the video
Great video!
Glad you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback!
Good vidya broseph! Thanks!
Great video!