By chance do you have a way for people to pay you to ask specific questions? I'm currently remodeling my first house and would love to be able to reach you if I should need assistance!
The visual was incredibly helpful with the explanation. You've demystified the simple light switch and the slightly less simple 3-way switch. Much appreciated.
Late comment, but I wanted to say that not a lot of foreman or tradesman (in general) will stop and teach like this. Of the years I spent in trades I've never had this kind of mentorship and I think this is exactly what's wrong with its culture. We don't have servant leaders like yourself to help lift others up in their knowledge base. The cycle repeats and we don't produce quality workers; we reap resentful ones.
I was so lucky when I was younger, I guess. I labored for a lot of contractors, many took the time to teach me bits here and there. After several years of this, I learned a lot of trades. Not to the extent you will learn, but enough to get my own work, and build a good business. I hope all you new generation of contractors all have steady work and happy customers. Good luck
I literally could not agree more with this statement!! This is the kinda mentality of training/mentorship that should be a requirement for ALL journeyman that have a green apprentice. Just saying, that the amount of time and money it would save the company in the long run. Cause “Common Sense” is something that isn’t so common these days.
The single most detrimental problem at the company I work for. Now they are stuck with a bunch of inexperienced green first-year apprentice has and even second and third little about why or what they are doing. The company is struggling more and more because of this. I personally can't wait to find a better company to work for.
I am 66 years old and have finally understood basic circuits wiring thanks to you. Thank you for such a great simplified yet well thought out video. I. looking forward to seeing more of your work.
I have been in the trades many years and always steered away from electrical because I thought it was too complex. You sir, made it soo easy to understand. I salute you for your consideration to go out your way and teach us the basics. Thank you
I’m a 41 year old commercial GC. My work ethic has always been strong. I’ve only had 3 FT & 1 PT jobs since graduating HS, and haven’t been unemployed at any point, since starting to work at 15. I’ve worked my way up to management at every job ( excluding the electrician job ), and have never been fired. I’ll give context to the reason I brought up my resume, at the end. I did 2 1/2 years as a residential electrician’s apprentice from ‘99-‘01 ( I was called a house mouse. Not sure if that’s still a thing lol ). During the building phase, I did grunt work ( loading, unloading the van, nailing boxes in their marked locations, etc. ). During the finishing phase, I installed receptacles, switches, light fixtures, plates, etc ). I never shadowed, or worked around a circuit panel. I was always kept busy, so I wasn’t able to observe, but the other two guys were doing . I was always instructed what to do, but never why to do it. As a result, I never truly understood the fundamentals of electricity. In retrospect, I understand that 2 1/2 years in a field, is a drop in the bucket, relative to what it takes, to master your field. That said, my master electrician, was a very insecure, neurotic, little man syndrome guy, who took his job very serious. I genuinely believe, that I was being held back, from my full potential, as a result of him. There’s no telling how many more years, I would have needed to put in, in order to get the proper training. The reason I mentioned my résumé at the beginning, is because I wasn’t some shady, lazy, unintelligent person, that teaching efforts, would’ve been wasted on. I received none of what you’ve taught, just in this video alone, in my 2 1/2 years, in the field. Anyways, this is all to say THANK YOU, for all the effort and everything you do, in order to share your knowledge and insight. 🙏🙏🙏
This is one of the best comments I have ever read. I also have been held back in my career. Not being taught appropriately, because a person above me didn't want to give me "all the tricks of the trade" or in this very same situation the very same guy was undermining me to the higher ups/management. ! I really, really can relate to your comment. Thank you for taking the time to share with all of us out here ! ! Back to the Author of this video Brettleybuilt, Brettley is an amazing guy !
Great stuff. It’s easy to look down on saying you learned something “off of RUclips” but the fact is we aren’t learning from RUclips but from another professional who is taking time to post to RUclips. I wish RUclips was around for video like this when I was still on school and couldn’t understand subjects like this.
This 100%! I did well work, installing pumps and tanks. Did it for 6+ years and I had a similar type of boss. Exactly what you said, I was told what to do but never why I’m doing it. When I asked questions he made me feel like an idiot and he didn’t bother explaining. I learned not to ask anymore and just do the job. My boss eventually retired and I was completely lost. Ended up just getting into a different field entirely, but watching these vids almost makes me want to get back into that line of work. Anyway, thanks for writing your experience out, now I don’t feel as alone in my own.
I'm currently taking basic electrical classes at 41 yrs old. Never had an Ole man or mentor to teach me the basics. This right here is gold. Will definitely be following your videos. Keep it up bub
Yes, he did an awesome job! I'm 51:and I just started my "electrical education" so we're pretty much in the same boat. I didn't have anyone to teach me this.
As a home owner who wants to do the basic jobs around the house, this video was remarkable. Taught me more in 23 minutes than a lifetime of trial and error. Thank you.
Your explanation and diagram outlines were easily the best 20 minute electrical demo I've ever seen. Thank you so much for taking the time to offer this!!
In my many years of trying to understand electricity you are the very first person that makes sense and makes me want to learn more instead of closing the door again. Thank You for that!
I’m an electrical apprentice and this is by far one of the best videos I have seen on RUclips. I wish every journeyman electrician was a great teacher like you. Don’t get me wrong, a lot are great electricians and teachers but you explained it so well! Thank you sir
I just bought my first house. After watching 20 videos on this subject, this is the easiest one to understand, and most complete. Thanks for freezing yourself to make a perfect newbie video!
As a younger tradesman learning everything I can I genuinely appreciate people like you who just cut the bull and show how to do it like your supposed to. It makes it a lot easier to digest the information and know going forward you have a solid foundation to expand off of. Thank you
Dude! I had to drop you a line. My sob story goes like this. I was diagnosed with ms had to quit work (oil field management for 25 yrs) had to sell my house and my in-laws gifted their rental property to us that was built in 1911. I do not have a construction background and I have always paid other people to do things. But now with the disability I have limited funds and diy is my jam. You’re video helped me so much! I was able to get up in the attic, and successfully rewire my remodeling. I have learned more from you tube than I ever did in school. If you are ever in west Texas . I owe you a cold one! Thanks for the video you have saved me over $2000. You are a great presenter!
I'm a 70yr old WOMAN always trying to understand the Lingo and terminology of electricity. So many people have explained it in different ways, I got confused. Thanks to your visual aids in showing me the correct way makes me feel confident I can wire up a light and switch in my shop. Thanks. I can't wait to get the job done myself without waiting for someone else to do it.
I've always been so scared of electoral but I've NEVER ever had someone break it down step by step like you. I can't thank you enough. Bcz the handyman I hired hasn't done any more work and I am going to do it myself. Thanks to you. I wish I could hug you. 😊
Thank you for actually doing an explanation video of HOW things work and not just how to wire something. I hope you make more and more videos teaching basics of home maintenance/repair because this is the content that so many people need!
1.5 years later into my hvac trade and someone finally explains this properly. i swear i wasted months scratching my head in the beginning trying to understand great technicians explain this. it wasnt their fault, they werent teachers. you nailed it
This was hands down the best explanation I've ever seen. I've been searching for teaching on 3 way switches for years and have learned more on this video than any other. Thank you sir! Side note: maybe you could be the change people want to see in our educational system. You're a fantastic teacher. Thank you for this video! 👍
Looks like we have decided. YOU are the official electrical instructor for all of RUclips. I have never seen an electrical system explained so well. I have about 30 years experience, but I couldn't be ss clear.
I was fortunate to have a father-in-law that showed me how to do electrical work. 5 years ago I bought a lake house that was very old and when I looked at the place the first time and being a volunteer firefighter I was surprise the place never burned to the ground. The previous owner had junctions boxes everywhere and most were not grounded or covered. I ended up gutting the place. I removed all the wiring and had the electric panel and service updated by an electrician. I just wasn't comfortable with that phase. I did run all the circuits for the outlets and lights. But I have to tell you that the three way switch still confuses me and also t bought a light switch that controls two things, in my case bathroom light and exhaust fan. That took me some time to figure out as well. Enjoyed your video and found it refreshing. I am still working on the lake house finishing the basement and adding a 2nd bathroom. It is amazing how much you can do on your own if you just put your mind to it. Thanks again....
I couldn't take my eyes away from the computer chat rooms and talking to Internet girlfriends . To learn My whole family knows salvage construction. Business and I helper out here and there but I just wish my grandpa would of made me get off my ass no if and or buys about it....... Never to late to learn though but all that talking and internet key typing I know God will use he uses men to build men Woman to build woman men to build heros so we can box any devil that comes in our path say I cant be Swagger fantastic employee anywhere I go I know by faith I am and will when given the chance thanks for reading heros
I never had an issue understanding how to wire an outlet or a single switch, but I never fully understood how the 3-way switch worked. This has been the most helpful/informative/educational explanation I've found on how electrical wiring works! KUDOS!
This man IS A TEACHER! A GREAT TEACHER! I've had trouble understanding electricity and basic wiring and he didn't over explain or used every electricity term available to make himself seem more intelligent. He explained simply and I loved the mixed media diagrams as opposed to a schematic that makes the teacher feel good about himself but leaves the students confused! thank you!!
I am a chemist and I have a master's degree in teaching. I absolutely love teaching, especially teaching chemistry, but I refuse to teach as a job because the education system in this country is messed up. Student teaching was the best as I was able to engage the students and help them understand the material and how it relates to the real world without writing stupid reports to the state and dealing with the political nonsense.
@@brettleybuilt thank you man. The world needs more smart people like yourself that enjoys showing others how things work. Keep up the stellar videos and work. A true teacher and tradesman you are. 👍🇺🇲🇮🇪
I'm a computer technician by trade. I wouldn't need to wire a house but it is so important to understand how wiring works because fans and power units are in computers. Although they have a small connector attached to the end, it is really beneficial to know how those wires connect to each other and why. This was great for visual learners. I appreciate the time you took to make this uncomplicated video. I hope you make more videos covering this subject. Thank you!
I love your teaching bc it doesn’t skip steps which is important to those who are somewhat novice. The more detail the better when it comes to electrical work.
I literally went to college for Electronics Engineering and never understood circuits until watching this video. Thank you so much for explaining things so clearly!
I've been trying to understand electrical circuits since I began my career in aviation mx, and i have to say sir this is the best explanation out of all of the tons and tons(literally) of educational material that I've been through. I actually had something click and understood how the black and white wires work together. Thank you so much for posting this!
I am beginning to rewire our guest cottage that was wired in the most non secure way, and your video was absolutely fantastic. Covered everything I needed to know, explained in the simplest and best manner possible with the sketches etc. thanks a ton!
from someone who struggled to learn my entire schooling... the visual and the breakdowns helped me immensely! this was a masterclass on the basics thank you!
Thanks for being to the point, having safety in mind, and most of all, for having humility. Youre obviously a great teacher- please keep putting out videos like these.
Sir, I am glad that you have in less than an hour, given me knowledge that has puzzled me for decades. I am a general handyman, but I always reserve the electrical aspect of my projects to electricians. You are a very good teacher, who knows how to simplify a technically difficult subject for novices. Thanks, I really learned a lot from this video. As a matter of fact, you are one of the best teachers that I have ever had the opportunity to learn from
I have 15 years experience as a Master Technician for Harley-Davidson. I've mastered D/C. Now that I have a house of my own, I need some schooling. You nailed it, man. You're the kind of Master Technician that every Apprentice wished he had. Thanks for teaching me!
This is gold, So many people make it so complex and you just taught me more about household wiring in 30 minutes than ive learned my whole life. Thank you. Brilliant video.
2 years later and this video is still helping people. Thank you. We just replaced some switches in my house and we were pretty confused but got it done. This made it all make sense and the next wiring job I do will be much easier.
Im in a vocational 20 week program and this helped me to understand way easier how it all works and the wiring. Please do more with different combos of wiring diagrams! Thank you very much!
I went to a trade school to become an Hvac tech & Work on Industrial Electricity, I've learned more from this video than I did at school, thank you very much sir! Do more electricity videos🔥🫡 God Bless!
I just bought my first house at the beginning of this year and am looking to finish my basement. Truth be told I have been scared to get into the electricity aspect but this basics video was the absolute best explanation of basic circuits and best practices. I cannot give you enough credit for how fantastic this video is. Thank you so much
Started a construction job with a few buddies and our electrician of the group had an accident. This video basically saved our project and now it will be done by the time our buddy is healthy so he can enjoy it. Thank you.
Im a 20 year old that is intrested in the electrical trade and im glad that i found this video! Really helpfull. Took the time out of your day to teach us something . God bless!
Electrical apprentice here. Great job. Only change I'd make would be to have the hots & neutrals wirenutted & pigtailed instead of having the second outlet attached to the first outlet. Having all the wires attached to the first outlet is another point of failure vs wirenutting them.
Or it can be argued that wire nutting pigtails results in two possible points of failure vs one. Old timers will argue that letting the outlet or switch be part of the circuit is bad because if the fixture fails it will be hard to find. But really in my 35 years of owning homes, never has a an outlet failed.
Clear, concise, and easy to follow. Thank you for walking us through the principles. I’ve been surveying electric on RUclips for the last year to teach myself enough basics so that I can wire a new build safely to save money and this is by far one of the best of everything I’ve found. I wanted a tutorial so that i understood the concepts so I could do all the manual labor, run the wire, plan the circuits and then have an electrician come in for the final go over before i flip the switch to on… this was invaluable in saving me TONS OF MONEY. And like you said about teaching your friends some of us just need an overview so we’re not flying blind. THANK YOU. Excellent teacher.
I had a hard time with learning basic wiring and electricity in school, and now that I’m 21 and looking into trade school, becoming an electrician has become a real possibility for me. This video was incredibly informative and comprehensive to someone who feels like they know less than nothing, so I really really appreciate it!! Thank you so much
I can almost guarantee you won't regret going to trade school to learn electrical. Even though that is not something I did, quite a few years back when I was that young, I did have the very good fortune of my best friend's father being an electrician. He allowed me to watch him, ask questions, and learn (many years before this great tool we call RUclips). As a result, over the years since then I have done a great deal of electrical work with what I learned from him. He passed away in 2015 and I am so grateful to have had such a man as a mentor!
This was as simple as it gets. I just wanted to find out if my room is wired properly. Thus, if its not, my tester will tell me and this video will help me connect my unused outlets. Thank you again!
Awesome teaching .I'm a renovation contractor that normally leaves electrical for electricians ..but now I understand much better for simple situations..you are easy to learn from ...thank you
Just starting out as a helper / borderline apprentice. Have done light fixtures and changed outlets and switches. This video was exactly what I needed. Thank you!!
Awesome video, you can't explain it any better. Just the way you explained how the electrons travel in the circuits makes all the sense. Can't thank you enough for this
I have to agree with everyone else and say this was an incredible video. I've learned plenty over the years and do most of my own wiring, but like you, not officially an electrician. This was definitely the best and most comprehensive explanation I've seen. Thank you!!!
I can't tell you how much this helped me in putting in my first series of outlets. Thanks for keeping it simple for the ones who don't know as much lol 😊
Thank you so much sir. I've been planning on going to an electrical course as I really want to become a electrician. And this video has really made me feel more confident about my passion of becoming a electrician. Really love how you taught so much in just a matter of minutes. God bless you sir. Keeping making more videos like this. ❤️
Wow! This was explained so well. I have been rewiring a mobile home that has crappy electrical box/switch combos. I was having a difficult time but you explained it all so well. Your video was about the 10th one I watched and I wish I had seen it first. Thank you for taking the time to do this, I would still be searching if I hadn’t found it! Awesome! 👍🏻
By far the best descriptive video I’ve watched on wiring switches. Been watching for several years and learned more in this 23 minutes than in two years. Great job.
You have explained it to someone who has no clue about electricity. I now have an idea how it works. Thank you for your slow explained teaching because everyone is not a fast learner.
Thank you so very much for this tutorial. Your visual really helped me to understand the 3-way circuit. Being an artist, I learn a lot easier by visuals. When I have to learn something, I have to draw a picture along with the verbiage. So I am pretty sure if you continue to teach your friends this way, they should catch on pretty easy.
I just learned more in this one video than dozens of others! You literally just fixed my one issue I had on my switch. Thank you for the extra time you spent breaking this down so clearly and concisely!
This is a great video! The effort you put into this is going to help a lot of people out there like myself! I really appreciate the knowledge you’ve dropped here.
Thank you! I had never had anyone explaining this to me the way you did. I am currently doing some work in my home, and this saved my day. I noticed there was a lot of things I wasn't educated about and now my lights and switches work perfectly. I had never understood what the neutral wire was for and how electricity flows. I am now a new subscriber! God bless you!!!
Awesome! As someone who is trying to learn about electrical work so that I can do some basic things myself, I have watched a lot of videos and this is by far the best! You do an EXCELLENT job explaining the very basic concepts and I think this video is a must-watch for anyone who wants to become comfortable doing electrical work around their house.
I would suggest doing "jumpers" on the initial outlet. Just like you drew for the ground. When you daisy chain outlets, if one goes bad it will take out every outlet downstream from it. If you run the conductor into the box, then make a splice with the wire to the next outlet and a short jumper to the device, every outlet will have its own tap into the supplied power instead of relying on it to come from another device.
Totally agree Matt. He’s wiring in series when he runs the hot and neutral through the receptacle and would have to check each outlet/switch/light to find a loose wire. Definitely use pigtails (jumpers) at each receptacle for both the hot and neutral.
Thanks u man, im young guy from Russia and trying practice my English + prepare myself to future hand labor in better countries, your videos helps me a lot
Been working for 4 years as an electrician and all the work we do is large commercial stuff so I never touch this stuff. I’ve wired VFD’s, 1000+Volt disconnects, ran everything from 1/2” to 6” pipe but never wired a three way. I’ve had numerous people try to explain to me how 3 way switches work and without the visual representation I can never understand it. Thanks for drawing this out and helping it finally click for me
I was intimidated but now it simple! Just like learning about your car and changing the oil. Now I can''t wait to learn more! Thank you!! The diagrams were really a huge help!
Just wanted to say that the way you break it down and explain the whole thing it’s pretty amazing and so understandable.Thank you for sharing some of that knowledge with the world.
I've wired my own home and garage, and I have to say, this is the best explanation I've seen. I think the difference in your demo is that you understand it enough to explain it. A lot of people know it but don't know how to teach it. 👏👏👏👏🤙👊
I am basically rebuilding the house I bought from the inside out. The electrical is a bit of a mess (too many circuits on each breaker etc). I paid someone to redo it…(mistake #3 on this house), because now I will be rewiring the entire house myself. I am very grateful for the breakdown of how it all works. If I understand how things work, I actually learn instead of just memorizing the actions, which allows me to think through my actions ahead of time to make sure its correct or be able to work around an issue. Big fan of the way you teach, I do this with my patients, if they understand what a medication does for them they are more likely to be compliant. Its a damn shame you don’t teach in a trade school…
Hey man, im a fellow Pennsylvania, over in ambler/Blue Bell area. I just want to say thank you for this video. I'm an aspiring electrician who wants to be a master electrician, and it's hard to find experienced people who are willing to teach like this and have the patience to do it. God bless you, man. You got me to subscribe.
Fuckin hell nobody wants to just explain like this, not even actual mentors. Thanks for the video. I subbed and I’m definitely gonna check out your other videos cause I know basically nothing in the electrical field and I have a school bus to convert!
Very well explained. You hit on the most major ways the lights are hooked up and gave a very thorough but brief explanation on these. Thank you for the video.
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By chance do you have a way for people to pay you to ask specific questions? I'm currently remodeling my first house and would love to be able to reach you if I should need assistance!
Thanks for being a great instructor with this information Brett!
Thank you Sir. I subscribed
I'm on the rabbit hole as we speak. I've been in sales most of my life and I'm thinking of learning a trade at 53 years old.
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Wow, this man recording educational videos in the freezing cold for the benefit of strangers, thank you sir.
I dont think I've ever sat down and paid attention to a youtube video so hard in my life. Thanks for breaking this down!
same. I took notes
You certainly taught me, and I’m 71. Never too late to learn. Thanks,
You’re demo of paper and physical electrical parts finally made the “lightbulb” click in my brain after decades!!!
Me too for the 3 way switch
The visual was incredibly helpful with the explanation. You've demystified the simple light switch and the slightly less simple 3-way switch. Much appreciated.
This is essentially an entire college course, condensed into a 20 min video. This is amazing work. Thank you so much!
That's a fact
College course?? Dude..
College course lmao..? Maybe if you go to a community college for special needs
10 minutes if you play it at x2
@@aakksshhaayy Here comes the midwit reddit nerd who feels the need to overanalyze everything anyone says.
Late comment, but I wanted to say that not a lot of foreman or tradesman (in general) will stop and teach like this. Of the years I spent in trades I've never had this kind of mentorship and I think this is exactly what's wrong with its culture. We don't have servant leaders like yourself to help lift others up in their knowledge base. The cycle repeats and we don't produce quality workers; we reap resentful ones.
i am a resentful one. not in this field though. i have no knowledge and learn slowly.
I was so lucky when I was younger, I guess. I labored for a lot of contractors, many took the time to teach me bits here and there. After several years of this, I learned a lot of trades. Not to the extent you will learn, but enough to get my own work, and build a good business.
I hope all you new generation of contractors all have steady work and happy customers. Good luck
I literally could not agree more with this statement!! This is the kinda mentality of training/mentorship that should be a requirement for ALL journeyman that have a green apprentice. Just saying, that the amount of time and money it would save the company in the long run. Cause “Common Sense” is something that isn’t so common these days.
The single most detrimental problem at the company I work for. Now they are stuck with a bunch of inexperienced green first-year apprentice has and even second and third little about why or what they are doing. The company is struggling more and more because of this. I personally can't wait to find a better company to work for.
for real. hope this guy keeps doing what he's doing. I learned electrical back in school in my teens I know the wiring this stuff is great.
I learned more in 20 mins than 4 years at University. Thanks for this!
For real and I did Electrical Engineering. It's sad. But I will get better day by day
respect man you gave us the conclusion of years of study in few minutes @@TrackVibesJA
What did you learn exactly?
That's really good, but also really sad.
I am 66 years old and have finally understood basic circuits wiring thanks to you. Thank you for such a great simplified yet well thought out video. I. looking forward to seeing more of your work.
I have been in the trades many years and always steered away from electrical because I thought it was too complex. You sir, made it soo easy to understand. I salute you for your consideration to go out your way and teach us the basics. Thank you
I’m a 41 year old commercial GC. My work ethic has always been strong. I’ve only had 3 FT & 1 PT jobs since graduating HS, and haven’t been unemployed at any point, since starting to work at 15. I’ve worked my way up to management at every job ( excluding the electrician job ), and have never been fired. I’ll give context to the reason I brought up my resume, at the end. I did 2 1/2 years as a residential electrician’s apprentice from ‘99-‘01 ( I was called a house mouse. Not sure if that’s still a thing lol ). During the building phase, I did grunt work ( loading, unloading the van, nailing boxes in their marked locations, etc. ). During the finishing phase, I installed receptacles, switches, light fixtures, plates, etc ). I never shadowed, or worked around a circuit panel. I was always kept busy, so I wasn’t able to observe, but the other two guys were doing . I was always instructed what to do, but never why to do it. As a result, I never truly understood the fundamentals of electricity. In retrospect, I understand that 2 1/2 years in a field, is a drop in the bucket, relative to what it takes, to master your field. That said, my master electrician, was a very insecure, neurotic, little man syndrome guy, who took his job very serious. I genuinely believe, that I was being held back, from my full potential, as a result of him. There’s no telling how many more years, I would have needed to put in, in order to get the proper training. The reason I mentioned my résumé at the beginning, is because I wasn’t some shady, lazy, unintelligent person, that teaching efforts, would’ve been wasted on. I received none of what you’ve taught, just in this video alone, in my 2 1/2 years, in the field. Anyways, this is all to say THANK YOU, for all the effort and everything you do, in order to share your knowledge and insight. 🙏🙏🙏
This is one of the best comments I have ever read. I also have been held back in my career. Not being taught appropriately, because a person above me didn't want to give me "all the tricks of the trade" or in this very same situation the very same guy was undermining me to the higher ups/management. ! I really, really can relate to your comment. Thank you for taking the time to share with all of us out here ! ! Back to the Author of this video Brettleybuilt, Brettley is an amazing guy !
Great stuff. It’s easy to look down on saying you learned something “off of RUclips” but the fact is we aren’t learning from RUclips but from another professional who is taking time to post to RUclips. I wish RUclips was around for video like this when I was still on school and couldn’t understand subjects like this.
This 100%! I did well work, installing pumps and tanks. Did it for 6+ years and I had a similar type of boss. Exactly what you said, I was told what to do but never why I’m doing it. When I asked questions he made me feel like an idiot and he didn’t bother explaining. I learned not to ask anymore and just do the job. My boss eventually retired and I was completely lost. Ended up just getting into a different field entirely, but watching these vids almost makes me want to get back into that line of work. Anyway, thanks for writing your experience out, now I don’t feel as alone in my own.
I'm currently taking basic electrical classes at 41 yrs old. Never had an Ole man or mentor to teach me the basics. This right here is gold. Will definitely be following your videos. Keep it up bub
Good for you!
What classes are you taking?
Yes, he did an awesome job! I'm 51:and I just started my "electrical education" so we're pretty much in the same boat. I didn't have anyone to teach me this.
Yes, this is definitely gold! I’m trying to wire my house, and I’ve been feeling overwhelmed. This helps so much.
@@paultellier2147I also want to know cause I want to get into electric work.
As a home owner who wants to do the basic jobs around the house, this video was remarkable. Taught me more in 23 minutes than a lifetime of trial and error. Thank you.
Your explanation and diagram outlines were easily the best 20 minute electrical demo I've ever seen. Thank you so much for taking the time to offer this!!
Thank you, sir. I'm a 53 year old woman who needs to maintain her home. I'm learning as much as i can
In my many years of trying to understand electricity you are the very first person that makes sense and makes me want to learn more instead of closing the door again. Thank You for that!
I’m an electrical apprentice and this is by far one of the best videos I have seen on RUclips. I wish every journeyman electrician was a great teacher like you. Don’t get me wrong, a lot are great electricians and teachers but you explained it so well! Thank you sir
By faaaaaarrrrrrrrr! 💯💯💯💯💯 Bro really just put me through school.
How are you doing with the apprenticeship? I am 23 and I am interested in the electrical apprenticeship. How did you get the apprenticeship?
@@emiliorousset3210just do it dude
@@emiliorousset3210in 5 years u will be glad you did
@@HumilityListenssays the journey 😂
I just bought my first house. After watching 20 videos on this subject, this is the easiest one to understand, and most complete. Thanks for freezing yourself to make a perfect newbie video!
As a younger tradesman learning everything I can I genuinely appreciate people like you who just cut the bull and show how to do it like your supposed to. It makes it a lot easier to digest the information and know going forward you have a solid foundation to expand off of. Thank you
Dude! I had to drop you a line. My sob story goes like this. I was diagnosed with ms had to quit work (oil field management for 25 yrs) had to sell my house and my in-laws gifted their rental property to us that was built in 1911.
I do not have a construction background and I have always paid other people to do things. But now with the disability I have limited funds and diy is my jam. You’re video helped me so much! I was able to get up in the attic, and successfully rewire my remodeling. I have learned more from you tube than I ever did in school. If you are ever in west Texas . I owe you a cold one! Thanks for the video you have saved me over $2000. You are a great presenter!
I'm a 70yr old WOMAN always trying to understand the Lingo and terminology of electricity.
So many people have explained it in different ways, I got confused.
Thanks to your visual aids in showing me the correct way makes me feel confident I can wire up a light and switch in my shop.
Thanks.
I can't wait to get the job done myself without waiting for someone else to do it.
I've always been so scared of electoral but I've NEVER ever had someone break it down step by step like you. I can't thank you enough. Bcz the handyman I hired hasn't done any more work and I am going to do it myself. Thanks to you. I wish I could hug you. 😊
thank you for using real wires, breakers, switches, and lights with your drawings. Best teaching demonstration I've seen so far.
Thank you for actually doing an explanation video of HOW things work and not just how to wire something. I hope you make more and more videos teaching basics of home maintenance/repair because this is the content that so many people need!
1.5 years later into my hvac trade and someone finally explains this properly. i swear i wasted months scratching my head in the beginning trying to understand great technicians explain this. it wasnt their fault, they werent teachers. you nailed it
This was hands down the best explanation I've ever seen. I've been searching for teaching on 3 way switches for years and have learned more on this video than any other. Thank you sir!
Side note: maybe you could be the change people want to see in our educational system. You're a fantastic teacher.
Thank you for this video! 👍
Looks like we have decided. YOU are the official electrical instructor for all of RUclips. I have never seen an electrical system explained so well. I have about 30 years experience, but I couldn't be ss clear.
I was fortunate to have a father-in-law that showed me how to do electrical work. 5 years ago I bought a lake house that was very old and when I looked at the place the first time and being a volunteer firefighter I was surprise the place never burned to the ground. The previous owner had junctions boxes everywhere and most were not grounded or covered. I ended up gutting the place. I removed all the wiring and had the electric panel and service updated by an electrician. I just wasn't comfortable with that phase. I did run all the circuits for the outlets and lights. But I have to tell you that the three way switch still confuses me and also t bought a light switch that controls two things, in my case bathroom light and exhaust fan. That took me some time to figure out as well. Enjoyed your video and found it refreshing. I am still working on the lake house finishing the basement and adding a 2nd bathroom. It is amazing how much you can do on your own if you just put your mind to it. Thanks again....
If I can ever help, let me know. I do these videos to help people learn and would be happy to do a video on specific electrical questions.
I couldn't take my eyes away from the computer chat rooms and talking to Internet girlfriends . To learn My whole family knows salvage construction. Business and I helper out here and there but I just wish my grandpa would of made me get off my ass no if and or buys about it....... Never to late to learn though but all that talking and internet key typing I know God will use he uses men to build men Woman to build woman men to build heros so we can box any devil that comes in our path say I cant be Swagger fantastic employee anywhere I go I know by faith I am and will when given the chance thanks for reading heros
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@@brettleybuilt it shows that you are an educator and a stellar one at that, with clarity and fluidity in your explanations. Thank you 🌻
This is hands down the best electrical tutorial I've come across on youtube.
I never had an issue understanding how to wire an outlet or a single switch, but I never fully understood how the 3-way switch worked. This has been the most helpful/informative/educational explanation I've found on how electrical wiring works! KUDOS!
This man IS A TEACHER! A GREAT TEACHER! I've had trouble understanding electricity and basic wiring and he didn't over explain or used every electricity term available to make himself seem more intelligent. He explained simply and I loved the mixed media diagrams as opposed to a schematic that makes the teacher feel good about himself but leaves the students confused! thank you!!
I am a chemist and I have a master's degree in teaching. I absolutely love teaching, especially teaching chemistry, but I refuse to teach as a job because the education system in this country is messed up. Student teaching was the best as I was able to engage the students and help them understand the material and how it relates to the real world without writing stupid reports to the state and dealing with the political nonsense.
@@brettleybuilt thank you man. The world needs more smart people like yourself that enjoys showing others how things work. Keep up the stellar videos and work. A true teacher and tradesman you are. 👍🇺🇲🇮🇪
Best explanation I’ve ever seen. I’m a very visual person so this was incredibly easy to understand. Thank you
I'm a computer technician by trade. I wouldn't need to wire a house but it is so important to understand how wiring works because fans and power units are in computers. Although they have a small connector attached to the end, it is really beneficial to know how those wires connect to each other and why. This was great for visual learners. I appreciate the time you took to make this uncomplicated video. I hope you make more videos covering this subject. Thank you!
I love your teaching bc it doesn’t skip steps which is important to those who are somewhat novice. The more detail the better when it comes to electrical work.
I literally went to college for Electronics Engineering and never understood circuits until watching this video. Thank you so much for explaining things so clearly!
I've been trying to understand electrical circuits since I began my career in aviation mx, and i have to say sir this is the best explanation out of all of the tons and tons(literally) of educational material that I've been through. I actually had something click and understood how the black and white wires work together. Thank you so much for posting this!
I am beginning to rewire our guest cottage that was wired in the most non secure way, and your video was absolutely fantastic. Covered everything I needed to know, explained in the simplest and best manner possible with the sketches etc. thanks a ton!
from someone who struggled to learn my entire schooling... the visual and the breakdowns helped me immensely! this was a masterclass on the basics thank you!
Thanks for being to the point, having safety in mind, and most of all, for having humility. Youre obviously a great teacher- please keep putting out videos like these.
Sir, I am glad that you have in less than an hour, given me knowledge that has puzzled me for decades. I am a general handyman, but I always reserve the electrical aspect of my projects to electricians.
You are a very good teacher, who knows how to simplify a technically difficult subject for novices. Thanks, I really learned a lot from this video. As a matter of fact, you are one of the best teachers that I have ever had the opportunity to learn from
I have 15 years experience as a Master Technician for Harley-Davidson. I've mastered D/C. Now that I have a house of my own, I need some schooling. You nailed it, man. You're the kind of Master Technician that every Apprentice wished he had. Thanks for teaching me!
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This is gold, So many people make it so complex and you just taught me more about household wiring in 30 minutes than ive learned my whole life. Thank you. Brilliant video.
2 years later and this video is still helping people. Thank you. We just replaced some switches in my house and we were pretty confused but got it done. This made it all make sense and the next wiring job I do will be much easier.
Im in a vocational 20 week program and this helped me to understand way easier how it all works and the wiring. Please do more with different combos of wiring diagrams! Thank you very much!
thanks for the video you really put things in perspective for me. 61 yrs old and you just taught me electricity...
I went to a trade school to become an Hvac tech & Work on Industrial Electricity, I've learned more from this video than I did at school, thank you very much sir! Do more electricity videos🔥🫡 God Bless!
You did an excellent job explaining how wiring works. Some people think it is magic but you explained it to them very well.
I just bought my first house at the beginning of this year and am looking to finish my basement. Truth be told I have been scared to get into the electricity aspect but this basics video was the absolute best explanation of basic circuits and best practices. I cannot give you enough credit for how fantastic this video is. Thank you so much
As a plumber who wants to do the electrical part on boilers, this helps a lot. You made it very simple. Thank you
Started a construction job with a few buddies and our electrician of the group had an accident. This video basically saved our project and now it will be done by the time our buddy is healthy so he can enjoy it. Thank you.
Im a 20 year old that is intrested in the electrical trade and im glad that i found this video! Really helpfull. Took the time out of your day to teach us something . God bless!
This is the first time this has ever been made perfectly clear to me. Thank you!
Electrical apprentice here. Great job. Only change I'd make would be to have the hots & neutrals wirenutted & pigtailed instead of having the second outlet attached to the first outlet. Having all the wires attached to the first outlet is another point of failure vs wirenutting them.
Or it can be argued that wire nutting pigtails results in two possible points of failure vs one. Old timers will argue that letting the outlet or switch be part of the circuit is bad because if the fixture fails it will be hard to find. But really in my 35 years of owning homes, never has a an outlet failed.
Dude this has been the absolute best video I’ve seen on this topic yet and I’ve been watching a lot of videos. great job
Thank you!
1000% with computergreek… thank you for taking the time explaining all this man, on behalf of a lot a people and myself, we say thank you!!!!🙏🙌🏻🤜🏼🤛🏼.
Amen! Such a helpful video. I really appreciated the clear, skillful teaching of circuitry. Thanks, man.
Literally was about to comment the same thing !!!
Dead ass fact’s!
Clear, concise, and easy to follow. Thank you for walking us through the principles. I’ve been surveying electric on RUclips for the last year to teach myself enough basics so that I can wire a new build safely to save money and this is by far one of the best of everything I’ve found. I wanted a tutorial so that i understood the concepts so I could do all the manual labor, run the wire, plan the circuits and then have an electrician come in for the final go over before i flip the switch to on… this was invaluable in saving me TONS OF MONEY. And like you said about teaching your friends some of us just need an overview so we’re not flying blind. THANK YOU. Excellent teacher.
Im Hispanic and i been looking for some information in Spanish about this and
Nobody teach like you thanks a lot buddy 💯
I had a hard time with learning basic wiring and electricity in school, and now that I’m 21 and looking into trade school, becoming an electrician has become a real possibility for me. This video was incredibly informative and comprehensive to someone who feels like they know less than nothing, so I really really appreciate it!! Thank you so much
I can almost guarantee you won't regret going to trade school to learn electrical. Even though that is not something I did, quite a few years back when I was that young, I did have the very good fortune of my best friend's father being an electrician. He allowed me to watch him, ask questions, and learn (many years before this great tool we call RUclips). As a result, over the years since then I have done a great deal of electrical work with what I learned from him. He passed away in 2015 and I am so grateful to have had such a man as a mentor!
You are a master tutor! So clear. Learned a lot, much more than a whole semester of schooling.
This was as simple as it gets. I just wanted to find out if my room is wired properly. Thus, if its not, my tester will tell me and this video will help me connect my unused outlets. Thank you again!
Awesome teaching .I'm a renovation contractor that normally leaves electrical for electricians ..but now I understand much better for simple situations..you are easy to learn from ...thank you
Just starting out as a helper / borderline apprentice. Have done light fixtures and changed outlets and switches. This video was exactly what I needed. Thank you!!
Awesome video, you can't explain it any better. Just the way you explained how the electrons travel in the circuits makes all the sense. Can't thank you enough for this
I have to agree with everyone else and say this was an incredible video. I've learned plenty over the years and do most of my own wiring, but like you, not officially an electrician. This was definitely the best and most comprehensive explanation I've seen. Thank you!!!
I can't tell you how much this helped me in putting in my first series of outlets. Thanks for keeping it simple for the ones who don't know as much lol 😊
Thank you so much! Single female trying to do simple fixes around my home. This is the best explanation I’ve seen!
Just bought a house and I’ve been asking ppl at work questions. This video is god sent
Very detailed, easy to understand explanation and video! I’ve been rewiring lights and plugs around the house and this helps so much. Thanks a bunch!!
This is an awesome teaching moment for me. I’m wiring up my shed and this answered all my questions! Thank you so much for your time.
Thank you so much sir. I've been planning on going to an electrical course as I really want to become a electrician. And this video has really made me feel more confident about my passion of becoming a electrician. Really love how you taught so much in just a matter of minutes. God bless you sir. Keeping making more videos like this. ❤️
A month & some change in the trade & this man is teaching the concept very well.
Best down-to-earth explanation of how electricity travels. Understood how to do at least 60% of the work an electrician does. Thank you so much!
Wow! This was explained so well. I have been rewiring a mobile home that has crappy electrical box/switch combos. I was having a difficult time but you explained it all so well. Your video was about the 10th one I watched and I wish I had seen it first. Thank you for taking the time to do this, I would still be searching if I hadn’t found it! Awesome! 👍🏻
Hands down the best wiring tutorial ever-thank you! I'm slightly less afraid of zapping myself when doing electrical work ;)
By far the best descriptive video I’ve watched on wiring switches. Been watching for several years and learned more in this 23 minutes than in two years. Great job.
Agree. Most thorough and clear explanation of switches I've seen. Natural teacher.
Unreal how thoroughly he explains it and spent major time and effort to help educate
Thank you!!! What a gift!!
You have explained it to someone who has no clue about electricity. I now have an idea how it works. Thank you for your slow explained teaching because everyone is not a fast learner.
Thank you so very much for this tutorial. Your visual really helped me to understand the 3-way circuit. Being an artist, I learn a lot easier by visuals. When I have to learn something, I have to draw a picture along with the verbiage. So I am pretty sure if you continue to teach your friends this way, they should catch on pretty easy.
I just learned more in this one video than dozens of others! You literally just fixed my one issue I had on my switch. Thank you for the extra time you spent breaking this down so clearly and concisely!
This is a great video! The effort you put into this is going to help a lot of people out there like myself! I really appreciate the knowledge you’ve dropped here.
Thank you! I had never had anyone explaining this to me the way you did. I am currently doing some work in my home, and this saved my day. I noticed there was a lot of things I wasn't educated about and now my lights and switches work perfectly. I had never understood what the neutral wire was for and how electricity flows. I am now a new subscriber! God bless you!!!
Awesome! As someone who is trying to learn about electrical work so that I can do some basic things myself, I have watched a lot of videos and this is by far the best! You do an EXCELLENT job explaining the very basic concepts and I think this video is a must-watch for anyone who wants to become comfortable doing electrical work around their house.
I would suggest doing "jumpers" on the initial outlet. Just like you drew for the ground. When you daisy chain outlets, if one goes bad it will take out every outlet downstream from it. If you run the conductor into the box, then make a splice with the wire to the next outlet and a short jumper to the device, every outlet will have its own tap into the supplied power instead of relying on it to come from another device.
Totally agree Matt. He’s wiring in series when he runs the hot and neutral through the receptacle and would have to check each outlet/switch/light to find a loose wire. Definitely use pigtails (jumpers) at each receptacle for both the hot and neutral.
Hi BrettleyBuilt. What a phenomenal explanation. The visuals were perfect and you definitely are a gifted teacher. Cheers
Yep, this video is as good as it can get. Showing closeups of the wiring is brilliant and you have nailed it! Congratulations.
This is essentially an entire college course, condensed into a 20 min video. This is amazing work. Thank you so much!
Thanks u man, im young guy from Russia and trying practice my English + prepare myself to future hand labor in better countries, your videos helps me a lot
This current generation will never appreciate the mentorship that RUclips can offer…
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Been working for 4 years as an electrician and all the work we do is large commercial stuff so I never touch this stuff. I’ve wired VFD’s, 1000+Volt disconnects, ran everything from 1/2” to 6” pipe but never wired a three way. I’ve had numerous people try to explain to me how 3 way switches work and without the visual representation I can never understand it. Thanks for drawing this out and helping it finally click for me
I revisit this video every six months or so. So helpful when i need some refreshing on my switch game. Thank you sir
I was intimidated but now it simple! Just like learning about your car and changing the oil. Now I can''t wait to learn more! Thank you!! The diagrams were really a huge help!
Just wanted to say that the way you break it down and explain the whole thing it’s pretty amazing and so understandable.Thank you for sharing some of that knowledge with the world.
I've wired my own home and garage, and I have to say, this is the best explanation I've seen. I think the difference in your demo is that you understand it enough to explain it. A lot of people know it but don't know how to teach it. 👏👏👏👏🤙👊
I am basically rebuilding the house I bought from the inside out. The electrical is a bit of a mess (too many circuits on each breaker etc). I paid someone to redo it…(mistake #3 on this house), because now I will be rewiring the entire house myself. I am very grateful for the breakdown of how it all works. If I understand how things work, I actually learn instead of just memorizing the actions, which allows me to think through my actions ahead of time to make sure its correct or be able to work around an issue. Big fan of the way you teach, I do this with my patients, if they understand what a medication does for them they are more likely to be compliant. Its a damn shame you don’t teach in a trade school…
Thank you. I have learnt more from a well organized 23.39 minute presentation than expensive 3 semesters in physics class
Hey man, im a fellow Pennsylvania, over in ambler/Blue Bell area. I just want to say thank you for this video. I'm an aspiring electrician who wants to be a master electrician, and it's hard to find experienced people who are willing to teach like this and have the patience to do it. God bless you, man. You got me to subscribe.
Fuckin hell nobody wants to just explain like this, not even actual mentors. Thanks for the video. I subbed and I’m definitely gonna check out your other videos cause I know basically nothing in the electrical field and I have a school bus to convert!
Agree. It was an excellent visual with detailed, yet simple, instructions.
Major paradigm shift! Thank you for explaining it in a clear and organized delivery.
I’m new as an electrician and this video helps a lot, thank you so much.
Very well explained. You hit on the most major ways the lights are hooked up and gave a very thorough but brief explanation on these. Thank you for the video.
I have a homedepot 1-2-3 book and I watch homedepot videos and hearing you is a plus to my electrician learning I am also taking classes soon.