Ending the Debate! Answers to Controversial Electrical Practices

Unraveling Myths: The Truth About Electrical Practices!
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🔌 Join us as we dive into the world of home electrical work and unravel the mysteries behind some of the most debated practices in the industry! In this video we're tackling the big questions that both DIY enthusiasts and seasoned pros argue about.
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⏰ Chapter Time Codes
0:00 Intro
0:16 Electrical Tape
1:21 Outlet Upside Down
3:18 Mixing Wire Guages
4:21 Backstab Wiring
6:20 Voltage Detectors
7:35 WAGO Lever Nuts
9:48 No Ground Wire
🛠️ What You'll Learn:
The TRUTH about using Electrical Tape on Terminals: Is it a safety necessity or an unnecessary step?
Installing Outlets Upside Down: Safety measure or just confusing?
WAGO Lever Nuts vs. Traditional Wire Nuts: Which offers better security and ease of use?
Backstabbing vs. Screwing Wires: Weighing the pros and cons for your electrical projects.
Upgrading to Three-Prong Outlets with GFCI: A safe shortcut or a misleading fix?
Mixing Wire Gauges: Understanding when it's acceptable and when it's a hazard.
👷 This video is perfect for anyone interested in home improvement, electrical safety, and DIY projects. Whether you're a seasoned electrician or just starting out, these insights will help clarify common misconceptions and improve your electrical work.
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[@dantecoal7584]

JW Electrician here; if it's a metal box, wrap it. If it has more than one device, wrap it. If the box is anywhere near close to it's fill point, wrap it. If it's commercial, wrap it. When in doubt, wrap it.
There is no debate. Install it how the customer wants it / within existing means. Technically the ground pin being up is correct, but that's rare to see anywhere.
Don't mix wire sizes if you can help it, and always wire according to the breaker size, per the code.
Back stab is fine, and if it wasn't, UL listings wouldn't allow it; just follow the strip gauge.
Voltage Detectors are great for someone who knows what they're doing. Anyone else should call an electrician.
Wagos vs Wirenuts? Really? They're different animals, and used for different situations. Only an apprentice or general contractor would debate the two.
Always ground if available. If not available, install a GFCI device upstream, or a GFCI breaker. Yeah, it's expensive, but so is your house burning down.

[@mitas3484]

In Europe all boxes are mostly a push-in connector, basically impossible to pull out unless released. Relying on tape to not potentially burn your house down is just wild.

[@Paine137]

Just make sure to add a buddy tab at the end when wrapping. Saves effort for the next guy.

[@TubeLVT]

If you are wiring something that is mobile, like an RV, loosening from vibration is a factor. Never use the back-stab feature in an RV. Also never use wire nuts in anything that will be on the road. WAGO connectors and the new Leviton lever switches and receptacles are best for mobile installation.