How to install an Old Work Electrical Box!!

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  • Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024

Комментарии • 43

  • @cossacktx
    @cossacktx 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you! I messed up with the screws trying to attach this electrical box to the drywall and it seems like everything is already there. I just had to rotate those two preinstalled screws with the flags. Genius, thank you for the video.

  • @jersey714
    @jersey714 2 года назад +4

    You do a great job in this video for a first-timer like me who is nervous about doing anything remotely electrical or "carpenterial". I've done a ton of painting sidework since I was 15, and some spackling and mud work as necessary to finish the job right, but stayed away from this kind of thing.
    You explain things thoroughly, which newbies and DIYers need in order to understand HOW something works, not just what to do. Many others whip through tutorials, and often assume things a novice would not know, which leaves a gap in knowing how to do the job right. Thanks for that!

  • @dorianfulton7168
    @dorianfulton7168 8 месяцев назад +2

    Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you.

  • @G8tr1522
    @G8tr1522 10 месяцев назад +1

    thanks. I'm a journeyman. I do commercial/industrial stuff, and was about to cut in a box for my neighbor. Almost went with no level 😂

  • @JonathanGrandt
    @JonathanGrandt Год назад +1

    Haha first video where someone uses a level during the instruction. Levels are important!

  • @rong8324
    @rong8324 2 года назад +1

    Great. Terrific instruction. Excellent video and I appreciate you talking slowly and clearly. Thank you for your time instructing us!

  • @undrwrldsk8fred
    @undrwrldsk8fred 2 месяца назад +1

    This video kicks ass. Outlets rule

  • @calvinpryor
    @calvinpryor 5 лет назад +7

    first video i found that shows the other side of the wall and how those tabs/wings work.

  • @edwardsmith4353
    @edwardsmith4353 2 года назад +2

    You helped me with many school math issues and now you're helping me with old work installation!
    Can you adopt me? Lol

  • @aperson9245
    @aperson9245 4 года назад +1

    Your videos are great. You've answered many of my questions about installing things and your instructions are very clear. You don't skip steps.

  • @romuloromero2268
    @romuloromero2268 2 года назад

    Great video. I love the view from ‘inside the wall’

  • @ssiewnad
    @ssiewnad 4 года назад +5

    You sir, just answered a question I've been considering ..... thank you very much.

  • @scoopscj1
    @scoopscj1 2 года назад +1

    Great job explaining this. This was exactly what I wanted to learn about.

  • @irvvvv601
    @irvvvv601 Год назад

    Thank you! Absolutely perfect explanation

  • @n6mz
    @n6mz 4 года назад +2

    Excellent vid, thank you. I use a small "surplus" screwdriver (about 3/32" diameter shaft 6 inches long) sharpened to a point to probe for studs. I usually use a stud finder first to get a general idea of where the framing might be, and then I carefully push the probe through the drywall, rotating it back and forth to help it penetrate without using too much force. If it accidentally hits a romex run or pipe or whatever, it's not going to do much damage because I'm careful not to apply too much pressure. I like your saw technique too, but a little 3/32" hole is easier to patch if necessary.

  • @cocomaan
    @cocomaan 3 года назад

    Awesome video explaining things clearly and not rushing through it or spamming me with nonsense about products you get a kickback on like a greedy summanabitch.

  • @blackhorse2947
    @blackhorse2947 Год назад

    Great information and demonstration…..THX

  • @beeitti1
    @beeitti1 5 лет назад +1

    Video is always great. Very informational.

  • @victorvek5227
    @victorvek5227 2 месяца назад +1

    So much easier without a vapor barrier and 6” of Rockwool insulation behind the drywall! 😂

  • @felipequintela3254
    @felipequintela3254 3 года назад +1

    How do you remove the opening of the hole where the cables come thru? Whats the best technique ?

  • @miltonnegron65
    @miltonnegron65 3 года назад +2

    Great video !!!

  • @xizengmao
    @xizengmao 2 года назад

    Thank you, Man! Great job!

  • @climbhigher6813
    @climbhigher6813 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you!!!

  • @takojayflames
    @takojayflames 2 года назад

    Awesome video!

  • @danram247
    @danram247 2 года назад

    Question...what is the purpose of an empty work box...I have one in the living room and there's no wires inside it's just empty.

  • @SoulCitySawdog
    @SoulCitySawdog 3 года назад +1

    4:50 got my thumbs up.

  • @carloreyes8866
    @carloreyes8866 2 года назад

    Great Video Thanks !

  • @Raptor-gd6sk
    @Raptor-gd6sk 5 лет назад +2

    Where is your school located?.. Great video by the way.. Thank you

  • @vipero00
    @vipero00 2 года назад

    What kind of bit do you use in your drill?

  • @michaelreid1362
    @michaelreid1362 2 года назад

    well done, thank you!

  • @toddlfrank
    @toddlfrank 4 года назад

    My whole house has the 2 prong outlets in it that I want to change over the 3 prong grounded plugs using these boxes.
    I have an unfinished basement I'm wondering what the code is for getting new wires from my breaker panel to these boxes.
    Mainly where the wire goes through the seal plate of my main floor.

    • @SethPack
      @SethPack 3 года назад +2

      If your basement has even a single existing outlet, you can bridge. If not, surely it has lights?

  • @pendragnx
    @pendragnx 3 года назад +1

    thanks!

  • @PickleJar251
    @PickleJar251 4 года назад +1

    Thanks this helped a lot

  • @mikekelly571
    @mikekelly571 3 года назад +1

    Having a stud sensor would be a good tool to have for this.

    • @cocomaan
      @cocomaan 3 года назад

      he mentions that the stud finders aren't always accurate

  • @edwardsmith4353
    @edwardsmith4353 2 года назад

    The most trouble I'm having is anchoring new boxes to studs.... For switches..

  • @deathrawphantasma
    @deathrawphantasma 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks man

  • @freedinner886
    @freedinner886 3 года назад

    Thanks bub

  • @jessepearce6861
    @jessepearce6861 3 года назад

    Great video! Thanks.