How to Add a Garage Outlet The Easy and Safe Way (Detailed) - Part 2

This is Part 2 of a two-part video series where we cover how to add 20 Amp outlets in your garage. Part 2 is specific to adding the circuit breaker and covers some necessary safety precautions. Part 1 covers installation of the conduit, wiring, GFI, and outlets. Here's a link to Part 1: • How to Add a Garage Ou... . There is also a link to Part 1 at the end of Part 2. Please Like and Subscribe to my channel.

[@angelahess6329]

We need to change out all of our breakers on our house they are all horrible and constantly flip at random times for no reason. Great info Jon!

[@thehometipsshow]

Thanks Ms. Hess! Just email me or ask a question here and I’m sure the many hundreds of electricians we have watching this channel would be happy to respond

[@surferdude642]

I would put some white electrical tape on that red wire to indicate that it's a neutral wire.

[@thehometipsshow]

Excellent idea! Will definitely do that!

[@thomasmarable6818]

To be code complaint, if smaller the #4 awg solid white no phase tape.

[@thehometipsshow]

​@@thomasmarable6818 Thanks for the input. Good to know. The supply store (Home Depot) was out of white wire due to the shortages this summer. If I stop, China and the Pandemic wins. Nobody wants that!

[@TomCee53]

FYI, in homes where there is only one breaker panel, the neutral and ground are bonded, meaning connected together, so white, bare, and green all go to the same bar. This is a sub panel, so the neutral and ground are separate, and must be connected as you show.

[@thehometipsshow]

I like your attention to detail! Thanks!

[@TomCee53]

Best practice is to connect ground first, neutral next, and line last. Disconnect the reverse; line (black) first., then neutral and ground.

[@thehometipsshow]

Good to know! I think advice from professionals is important! Thanks!