How Electrical Plugs Work (Wire an Outlet)

[@garychiao9521]

Very informative. one of the best explanations for plug wiring. I love your program!

[@BecomingAnElectrician]

Thank-you! Hope you have been learning a lot about electrical, and how to become an electrician :)

[@garychiao9521]

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[@Lou_Mansfield]

Lots of good info here, thanks man

[@BecomingAnElectrician]

You’re very welcome, thanks for the comment 😊

[@carlossoto6311]

That was a very good explanation thank you for cheering this video

[@BecomingAnElectrician]

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[@jonathanjones7549]

Hi great videos. Would you mind sharing where I can purchase that exact bit for finish devices? Thanks

[@BecomingAnElectrician]

Hey Johnathan! I have absolutely no idea what it's called, and I didn't even pay for it! Funny story.. I went into an electrical wholesaler, and while I was checking out, the cashier said, "Hey, do you do any electrical finishing?".. I said.. "Ya, sometimes", and he said, "Follow me!"... We walked to an aisle in the store, and he showed me this cool bit and said I could have it and share it with other electricians! Was pretty handy to have.. didn't use it too often as a #6/#8 were usually so common to the workflow.

[@Specter1031]

Grear video. Got a couple of question. What do use to straighten prongs on a plug? I used pliers and squeezed them straight, instead grabbing and bending eith pliers. Now the prongs have light grooves frok the teeth on the pliers. Is that a problem?

[@BecomingAnElectrician]

A lot of times you'd use your plug tester gently to swivel the plug straight it if was twisted! becoming-an-electrician.com/

[@Specter1031]

Plug tester. Maybe something i should get. Thanks! I'm not an electrician. Just someone with lots curiosity.

[@BecomingAnElectrician]

@@Specter1031 Yes, not only will it tell you if proper connections, but a lot of electricians use the plug tester to swivel the plug back straight GENTLY 👍 becoming-an-electrician.com/

[@Tr0llfac3_Gaming]

Hey man just wanted to ask what was that drill bit used to drill into the receptacle?

[@BecomingAnElectrician]

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[@Tr0llfac3_Gaming]

Yes sir, appreciate it

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[@JD-vk1bi]

Wondering if you use spec / commercial grade outlets in Canada, like we do here in the U.S. for both business and residential applications, and what you think of backwiring (not backstabbing) under the plates but still secured with the screw terminals. I would never backstab but sadly most all new U.S. subdivision homes are backstabbed. The aspect of diyer backwiring that I like is not having to worry about if there is too much or too little insulation stripped for the J-hooks but still having what appears to be secure wire connections. Also, now we have the newest style outlets with the push-in / lever style ports like Wagos, only for residential use I believe. I will stick with backwiring or wrapping around the screw terminal at least for now. Your videos are fantastic, the most thorough and overall informative that I have watched. Thank you!

[@BecomingAnElectrician]

In regards to the best plug outlet quality brands, here in Canada things have to be CSA approved (governing body).. so if it passes, we're allowed to use it. The lower end stuff feels a little cheaper, but it's still considered "safe for use in Canada". I had to look up the word back-wiring plugins.. here's an excellent article from Leviton: blog.leviton.com/back-wiring-vs-side-wiring The general rule is never modify equipment, as it will not be protected in terms of insurance / warranty with device failure. Back-wiring is acceptable, and the side-wiring method (creating a hook around the plug terminal screw). A lot of things first become available to the USA electrical world before coming to Canada.. so have not seen the Wago/push-in plug outlets yet. The biggest thing to always keep in mind is protecting the wire, and try to avoid exposed copper.

[@JackElectrician]

Every plugs are Outlets, but not every outlets are Plugs. 😂😂😂

[@BecomingAnElectrician]

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[@jameswillson7129]

Thanks for putting out these videos. I just started my apprenticeship at 33 and loving it. Shout outs from Barry's Bay Ont.

[@BecomingAnElectrician]

@@jameswillson7129 Keep at it!!!!