Easy How to Wire: Receptacles, Switches, and Lights! National Electric Code! - Certified Electrician

[@ChristianElectrician]

The light is really easy. Just put the ground to the ground, the neutral (white wire) to the silver screw, and the hot (black wire) to the brass screw. Don't forget the mounting screws. Also, if using this as a guide for installation, please read the description. Take care, and God bless.

[@MasterYooda94]

@@ChristianElectrician i have an receptacle in my garage it has two ends for plugs but on the actual outlet it only has 1 hot wire and 1 hot connecting point would I be able to get it to power a new receptacle that has the access points for 2 hots?

[@ChristianElectrician]

@MasterYooda94 yes, you have to wire it in parallel and pigtail it.

[@MasterYooda94]

@@ChristianElectrician sounds good looking forward to seeing that

[@MasterYooda94]

In simpler terms I have a receptacle, the receptacle has two plugs, however it only has 1 ground, 1 neutral and 1 hot, would there be a way to get that to power both plugs on a new receptacle

[@ChristianElectrician]

@MasterYooda94 absolutely, I'll show you bro.

[@cobuck4007]

Dude, that was awesome. It was straight forward and simple. Thank you!

[@ChristianElectrician]

You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 😊🙏👍

[@SaerTurner-wn2qh]

this was very well done clear instruction great job this is the content that will make your channel sore and grow more so than tool demos there are to many people doing tool demos and reviews but there are more viewers that want to learn how to do things like this this is content that will be seen and used for years to come .. great job loved it ... keep this kind of content coming

[@ChristianElectrician]

Thank you, Saer! I appreciate it. More content like this to follow. 😊🙏👍

[@MasterYooda94]

Easiest wire up demo I’ve seen

[@ChristianElectrician]

@MasterYooda94 thank you, George! 😊🙏👍

[@Apache-Helicopter-Life]

Great video. Should add a fan rated box (new code says they all need to be) just so people can see how easy it is. 🍻

[@ChristianElectrician]

I completely misread your comment at first. LOL! I can't tell you how many times I've been asked to put up a fan, just to find out that I had to go in the attic and replace their box for a fan rated box. Thanks for the suggestion, I most definitely will do a future box and fan install video.

[@mitchellcollins6834]

That is so good

[@ChristianElectrician]

Thank you, Mitchell. I appreciate it.

[@freedomconstruction]

Some wise tips and tricks for efficient rough ins would be greatly appreciated!

[@JeP-lz4ti]

Good video. I was taught to also wrap the screws with 2 layers of electrical tape for insulation. Is this something you ever do?

[@ChristianElectrician]

Not for residential because the boxes are plastic, only tape when the boxes are metal. Edit: Some of you may not know, but the plastic boxes in residential settings are non conductive. It is not code to wrap receptacles or switches with tape, but commercial electricians that install devices in metal boxes (obviously conductive) will arch if they come into contact with live wires. Devices in metal boxes should be wrapped just to be extra careful. Not required, but you're looking out for the next guy working on it, if he does it live (which he shouldn't). The device will sit in the middle of the box and will have enough room to be clear from touching the sides of the box in plastic and metal boxes if installed correctly. However, tape around receptacles in metal boxes should be done just for safety.

[@Dave-ld3dr]

Good video & I appreciate the detail but the only thing I don’t understand is starting from the beginning what wire is coming in as your power from the box?

[@ChristianElectrician]

@Dave-ld3dr Thank you, and great question! This is a mock-up wall for educational purposes. To add power for the receptacle, the power would need to come from the electrical panel and be on a 20amp circuit with 12-2 wire (romex). Simply add the 12-2 to the same receptacle since the receptacle has 2 screws for the neutral and the hot. This is wiring in series, which is easier. However, wiring in parallel is my preferred method. Wiring in parallel requires pigtails (electrical term). To see how to wire in parallel, please watch this video and start at 7:50: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJm7oaecqphngs0

[@Dave-ld3dr]

I prefer the parallel.

[@jonnywick4402]

Hey brother nice hoodie, where I can get one?

[@ChristianElectrician]

I received this sweater from being an alumni of a program. You have to be an alumni

[@jonnywick4402]

@ cool, been taking classes for 6 months now but idk if theres an specific timing to be in I guess. Thank you brother!

[@Dave-ld3dr]

Are you using an ECX or Robertson?

[@ChristianElectrician]

@Dave-ld3dr typical home owners would use a phillips tip and then tighten firmly with a flat head. Ecx and robertson tips are more for tradesman, typically. If you're asking that, then you already know what to use. 😊👍

[@Dave-ld3dr]

I bought the ECX but to be honest I think the Robertson feels just as good.I’m only a DIY so unless I gave them both equal time I would have a better choice but I really think the Robertson is just fine.

[@Dave-ld3dr]

What do you think of Wago’s?

[@ChristianElectrician]

@@Dave-ld3dr I use wagos and wire nuts.

[@jonnywick4402]

@@ChristianElectricianright on brother, Once I start working as an electrician you will start using the right tool for the job (specialty tools) some people use that terminology as well. Thank you and really good vid brother. God bless ya'll!!!