How to Add more outlets in your garage.

Need more outlets in your garage ?. Learn how easy it is. Lots of newer homes built today only have one outlet. So without busting up the walls add some new ones. www.askmediy.com
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[@DragonMinded]

This whole video is excellent but what really sold me was the consistency of his glares on every transition. Absolutely, 100% spot on.

[@Askmediy]

Awesome, thank you so much.

[@twiztedz28ify]

I just added three outlets to my garage. I never touched anything before dealing with electric but thanks to your video my project turned out great!! To bad I cant share pictures. Thanks for sharing a very detailed and informative video!!

[@clanderson0]

First 40 seconds was my reaction to the garage at my new home. Priceless.

[@grahampearson6431]

Dude, your energy is awesome. thanks for the easy step by step action, going to add more outlets to my garage now.

[@leerizzo6455]

I told him to power up a fridge and fill it w cold beer

[@alistewart3451]

Thank you so much for posting this! After contacting five electricians who never bothered to respond, we were able to add two much-needed outlets to our garage following your instructions. I guess they felt that the job wasn't big enough to bother with. I've subscribed to your channel, so you're probably going to see more comments from me as I work through the various projects I want to get done. Happy Holidays!

[@nobytes2]

depending on the current breaker amperage, it might be a long way to the breaker box to add a new one without tons of sheet rock work. Most of these are additions aren't really calculation breaker capacity so they're not up to code. Electricians probably realize most people won't pay for a big job to rewire all the way to the breaker box.

[@JeffPetka]

Thanks for posting this video. Just added 3 new outlets in my garage with your help. Glad there are people out there that help out the DIYers of the world. Keep up the good work.

[@Askmediy]

+Jeff Petka Always my pleasure. Glad I could help

[@DRstayhard2]

I'm David in bham alabama, and i love watching your videos and they are real informative and you get right to the point when showing your projects. I'm a contractor as well and you never get tired of learning new things or old things for that matter and every time i watch them there is always something new to learn.

[@Askmediy]

Hi David, you're so right. We can all learn something from someone.

[@icon1073]

I added 5 more outlets onto 2 walls. thanks for making it easy for me!!! I got power for my arcade, electric signs and clocks, PA systeam and tools.... great hangout for the family! thanks again!

[@Askmediy]

Always my pleasure. Glad I could help out.

[@thriftyshirtpicker6449]

Dude, I wish I could buy you a beer. Great tutorial! Be blessed, Michael.

[@Askmediy]

And what makes you think you can't? LOL Thank you so much.

[@Askmediy]

@hotrodd100 Thank you. Yeah something is really screwy there. That's three breakers, one main, one circuit breaker and than the fuse. You really should just install a whole new line from a new breaker in the main panel to the new outlets in your garage. But really maybe a pro to at least look at it would be best considering you have a fuse box. I really don't like them at all. Not in today's world

[@Askmediy]

@hotrodd100 It is going to depend on many amps are being pulled. As far as removing your fuse box, yes you could do that but I really can't say without seeing the whole picture. These are questions that I need to be very careful on answering for your safety

[@michaelolvera7083]

🍺

[@briangould98]

Very helpful. Thank you for putting these videos together. I've bought some rental properties over the last few months and have been doing all the projects myself. You've helped me a ton with your videos. Keep up the great work. I'm sure I speak for everyone else that follows you in saying you have saved us all a TON of money!!! Thank you.

[@eyeonart6865]

I like this guy, taught me so much. I have a ceiling plug in my garage. what a pain runing extension cord accross the garage to plug in stuff.

[@juanesparza127]

Good

[@cliffordj.5574]

i don't typically comment, but this was the most helpful video for the type of project i'm working on. great humor too. Good job

[@SteveJ619]

I like that you chose not to tear open the wall and run conduit ....I didn't even think if that and I almost started tearing into the walls ... I my science and lab classes at school were the same way .......fantastic video

[@briana325]

This is great. Looks so easy. Now I don’t have to have extension cords all over my garage. Thank you!

[@XOIIOXOIIO]

I originally clicked on this hoping to have a bit of a laugh at people explaining super basic concepts like I saw in a previous video, but honestly this video just has great entertainment value. I didn't need to hear anything in it but I'm glad I listened. I'll definitely be checking out some of the other videos on this channel.

[@Askmediy]

+Jesse Levesque Thank you very much.

[@joshmoore2615]

Awsome job. Never asked for like or subscribe. Good work. I was on the right track with my project. Just needed bit of help. Great video that made sense Thanks

[@DimitriosNikiforos]

I agree with Bill - the 1st box NEEDs to be an extension box (will make the outlet exposed). With that most people NEED to know that you are using EMT Conduit (known as thin wall) and not the Rigid Conduit. We are prohibited from using Romex in Chicago - however if your area does allow Romex - you probably could make the tubing easier and use the electrical PVC or ENT tubing. With the metal tubing shown (just as with electrical PVC (gray tube) or ENT(blue tubing and can be flexible) ) you'll need conduit connectors. With this project I'd say that after adding the metal 1-gang handy box extender on that first outlet - punch out the side of the extension box (with that laundry mat coin) and attach the 1st piece of conduit with the 1/2" EMT connector. Since EMT is metal - it carries electricity and is that you would ground. use a grounding clip or screw to ground the extension box. That way if the hot wire get lose (or mice chews it) and the hot wire touches the metal EMT tube - it will pop the fuse - rather than energizing that entire run and possible killing anyone who touches the tub or box. Make sure that the connector is screwed on tight to the extension box and that the screws are tight on the EMT. I am not sure how the 1st metal box was mounted into the 1st 1-gang box - the holes don't line up. In addition to this - other things to consider showing would be: 1. how to ream out the EMT tubing after cutting the tube. vise-grips can be used if needed - but a EMT pipe reamer would make it easier. This will protect the wires from shredding. 2. It looked like a 3/4" EMT was used (bigger than needed) - for just 2 wires - all is needed is 1/2" 3. I said 2 wires because after attaching the ground to the EMT - and if the Tube is connected to all metal boxes - the system (EMT + metal junction boxes) are grounded (The EMT IS the grounding cable - a green cable can be used if wanted). 4. Since the entire EMT run is grounded - I find that it is best to wrap the outlet electrical connection with electric tape before screwing them into the plates.

[@wilsocn]

Spot on with the pinkie and thumb anatomy measurements. Now I learned two things watching this.

[@DavidLWhitehurst]

Dominic, I am an electronics engineer, submarine engineer, turned software developer. My dad gave me his power tools and I have 15 amp service on a GFI in my garage. You're videos are a great help. I think this is what I'm going to do and I'm going to run it by our local inspector: 1. See if I can support the addition of a 60 amp double pole breaker. 2. Run #2, hots, neutral, and ground wire to a sub-panel. I'll separate the neutral from the ground buss. 3. Add two 15 amps and one 30 amp circuits. The 30 amp will be for my table saw or I could just add two 30 amp circuits (outlets like these metal ones). The saw and my compressor can only be run with nothing else running and the 15 amp breaker is getting tripped. 4. The sub-panel I don't think requires a real ground. I think the ground I send from the house panel (#2gauge) will be okay. The garage is attached. And, if I understand correctly, the neutral split from the ground on the subpanel means one side of the panel supporting breakers is 120 and the other side takes breakers as well at 120. I wouldn't be using 240 anywhere out there. And, I would add a GFI because we're subject to moisture. So, 60 amp service on #2 wire to subpanel, isolate the neutral, and GFI(s) off of the subpanel circuits to the tool receptacles. I have lights and a refrigerator on the existing GFI and 15 amp service. Would you leave that in? And, just use the metal box circuits for the shop tools only?

[@Askmediy]

Glad I could help out. 15 amp is fine just make sure you use 15 amp outlets and 14 awg wire.

[@northcacalacka545]

I did almost the same thing. I had an electrician put in a few outlets and then I realized I wanted more access to the outlets so I bought a strip and now my bench is off when I turn off the switch. I like how you did it without busting the drywall.

[@Askmediy]

All surface mount.

[@matthewash6027]

Dammmnnnnn you saved me such a hard time I have this same issue and was dreading the idea of having to cut dry wall just to run lines BRILLIANT

[@Askmediy]

Awesome glad I could help

[@1JayVon]

Gotta love KZbin because it definitely saves me more money with every video.

[@sleepingfury2027]

Thank you, Dominick, now I don’t have to break open my walls. Funny way to show the project, I love it!

[@Askmediy]

Awesome glad I could help you out.

[@Jackyl82334]

I love this guy! AWESOME ! I have a garage with ONE FREAKIN outlet ! ! (built in 1927 it's actually a carriage house), I'm adding outlets, lights and a 220 outlet. Keep teachin us stuff and thanks.

[@Askmediy]

Thank you very much.

[@davidparker2173]

Line, and load, got it. Now all I gots to know is about the light switches, and how thems fit in. So I will have to research those refined elaborations concerning this most prestigious subject.

[@EMSED4U]

I watched your video and was inspired to add additional outlets to my garage. I followed the same method you did, placing a GFCI outlet to protect the downstream outlets. I installed boxes and conduit as my garage walls are concrete block. I ran the wires (14/2) that matched my current wiring. When I got it all put together, and turned the power back on, all appeared to be working. The green indicator light on the GFCI outlet was on and all downstream outlets work. Bravo to me, or so I thought. Yes, I have downstream power with functioning outlets. I also have a good indicator light on the GFCI. However, what I don't have is a functioning GFCI outlet. When I plugged into the GFCI, I had nothing. Downstream works, indicator light works, but nothing from the outlet. Not having time to mess with it anymore today (gotta do that work thing), is this a wiring issue, wrong wire to wrong terminal, or perhaps a bad outlet? I would think either one would make the whole system fail, but that is not the case. Thanks for any advice that you can offer.

[@Askmediy]

I would really pay attention to the input (line) and the out (load) of each outlet in the relationship of the power flow.

[@EMSED4U]

Okay. I'll have to pull it and trace the wires again. Thank you.

[@elcuco23]

Good job explaining the whole process.

[@BookkeepingMadeSimpleLLC]

I have always wanted to know how to run an outlet. Since we dont need any Im not sure what to do with this new found knowledge but now I know.

[@djavierjavier5033]

that was a great tutorial and appreciated your humor and common sense approach. well done! that was well worth the price of a beer or two!

[@DominickAmorosso]

Thank you very much. Glad I could help out.

[@jaasonbee]

Thanks Dom! This is my next project. No more extension cords.

[@clfields0524]

Finally a great video with useful info. I will be adding outlets to my garage next weekend.

[@JohnWhitcombe-j4v]

Thank you Dom! Excellent tutorial. Very informative and positive video!

[@Askmediy]

Thanks buddy.

[@jmac213stuff]

Great Video. For all you DIYs, Of course this is fine. But as a Contractor, there are a couple of things that I would of added/done. 1) Yes, I agree the the other guys, use a 4s extender with a SI opening in the rear 2) I didn't see offsets in the conduit or Strapping. strapping needs to be 12" from box max, and every 10; max on the conduit runs. 3) Grounding. VERY IMPORTANT. I see the when you grounding the second box, your ground wire from the left (not the right) was mounted to the ground screw. This is not the input ground, and this is the one that should be mounted to the screw, that way if you need to changer or add a device, you don't have to remove the ground wire. Second, with metal conduit, you really don't need a ground wire. 4) Daisy chain connections at the receptacle are ok, but is programmatic if the outlet goes bad, then the ones down the line go bad. Pigtails are the way to go. yes, a bit more time, a bit more material, but if any of those 3 outlets goes bad, then the rest still work. 5) Make sure your load doesn't exceed the max amperage of your outlets (I like around 10 for 15A or 13 for 20A max) This is all technical stuff. For you DIYers, there if you get as far as the instructional video, is a great reference.

[@kw0s]

Jose Macias- Hmmm, if you have GFIC, you truly do not need a ground. It compares coming and going current. If there is tiny leak in milli-Amp, it will cut OFF. I am not sure what is in the code?

[@NMranchhand]

Ground, ground, ground. An extra ground path won’t kill you, a corroded/loose ground path in that conduit later... Not to mention excessive voltage drop to your tools. More mischief is caused by poor ground than anything else.

[@htxgladiator]

Thank you for explaining how to add more outlets like I'm a five year old! This was SO helpful for someone like me. Very easy to understand and saved me hundreds of dollars. Subscribing to your channel!

[@Askmediy]

Awesome, glad I could help you out.

[@ktw7hu]

One thing to note for the people considering doing this yourself. Code states that anything carrying wires (conduit, romex, etc.) has to be strapped depending on what you're using the distance of the straps varies. It's to help with the weight pulling all your work out of the wall and possibly damaging the wires and exposing the copper inside. All this information can be googled.

[@alhawkins3376]

True

[@johngoold1218]

Good job. Showing this to my son in his new home.

[@ejcheck]

Very nicely done. The only suggestion I'd make is pigtail a wire to each outlet rather than having in/out leads on each outlet. 2 wires instead of 4 on the outlet. There is nothing wrong with the 4 wires on each outlet but I just finished changing all of the outlets in our house and the electrician had wired them in this manner instead of using a pigtail and it was a PIA, The other consideration in a chain like this, is if one outlet goes bad it will take all with it, if pigtailed only one outlet will be cold, the others will still work. This is not a big deal in this situation as the chain is obvious, but if done with closed walls (and by someone else) it could be more difficult to figure out which way the power is running.

[@Sergesauce]

Elliot Check I'm glad I saw this, I was thinking the same thing. I was always taught to pigtail them but this guy did good though. I enjoyed his video a lot.

[@ecouv3718]

Elliot Check i don’t know the odds of reply to this at this point, but...if you pigtailed the gfci outlet, would that not eliminate the gfci protecting all subsequent outlets? So would it be best to use the pigtail for all outlets EXCEPT the gfci?

[@steveo782812]

Great video man. I think I am going to take this approach in my garage. My problem is either getting through two fire blocks if I want to run the wires through the wall. It almost seems easier to just do it your way rather than do that. Thanks for making this.

[@kellyg46]

Romex is never placed inside of EMT due to possibility of increased heat. An inspector will have you remove it. Also must ream inside of conduit.

[@ArcticAstrophysics]

very straight to the point, love it

[@alecsnyder830]

Working on my garage soon! Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@mathewsmith8405]

thanks very easy explaining , i might just try and wire up my basement now . thanks for the walk threw

[@Askmediy]

Awesome, glad I could help you out.

[@howardlippin4721]

You're a funny guy Dominick, thanks for making it appealing and easy for us DIYers. (Distance between the pinky and thumb! What if ya got small hands??)

[@Askmediy]

+Howard Lippin You know what they say about if you have small hands right,

[@JohnSmith-nj9dc]

askmediy Can you please do a video on how to wire a plug please.

[@BOLANBOSNABOSS]

Oh my God LOL. Man, I was Laughing my ass off. This man is soooo coooooool. I like the video and every move he did. The way he explaining , the way he showing and talking you can tell he is a fun guy and thanks so much for your sense of humor . It's so much easy to remember those kind of things with someone like Dominic who got positive attitude . Very excellent video. I am an electrician and I just came here to give a support to Dominic to continue posting videos with so much positive energy. Good job man.

[@greetswithfire1868]

I'm short, but not like clown short! LOL

[@mlbierle]

I agree! I literally watched the first 25 second and IMMEDIATELY subscribed. I knew ASAP that this guy is the DIY guru for me :)

[@zezoune100]

All videos should be done like this...10 on 10

[@rominhawk3949]

Thanks "askmediy"; Excellent explanations and video. You have good teaching skills.

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

The 2 1/2 car garage on the house I just bought has 1 outlet. :I There's a flimsy extension cable run from it all the way to the door opener too. The cord barely will stay plugged in, it's so old and loose. Major upgrade needed. Probably a new breaker panel, outlets on all walls, and lighting on a separate breaker.

[@lswiler]

Thank You! I appreciate the basic info w/o tons of disclaimers, fear tactics and product plugs i.e. "Now install this conduit from homedepot and these special cases from Fancy Fashion McSchmantzy..." lol! Keep up the the positive succinct instruction. I subscribed. (y)

[@soyeldiego4878]

Cool!! Now I feel more confident adding outlets into the garage. Great video and demonstration 👍

[@toddt6730]

I like the job,also didn't realize you can protect other outlets with one gfi,thanks for the info

[@JM-gs5jn]

I was going to do this because I have a lot of extra 12/ 2 romex, but an electrician told me you can't run romex thru conduit because of heat issues and code. So I figured I'll just cut the sheathing off and run the individual wires thru the conduit. Electrician said I can't do that either....once removed from sheathing it's not ANSI approved. So I have 200 feet of romex just sitting around🙄

[@jeroendebuck7445]

Great video!!! In Belgium you could and should have your own tvshow. Keep up the good work! Greetings from Belgium

[@Askmediy]

When do I start ?. lol, Thank you so much.

[@mnjimmy21]

You're a funny guy, and thank you for the helpful video, well done.

[@saravank]

Great directions....came out the way you said. Thank you so much!

[@Askmediy]

You are so welcome!

[@martingonzalez529]

Great job 👍👍👍

[@Askmediy]

Thank you very much

[@rubenbalino6252]

Cool, I was looking into doing the same thing in my garage and I thought I'd check you tube DIY to get some idea and voila! Thanks for the info!

[@Askmediy]

Glad I could help!

[@jimbola77]

AWESOME JOB THANK YOU DOMINICK GONNA HANDLE THAT PROCEDURE SOON, THANK YOU FOR YOUR AWESOME SHARING!!!

[@Askmediy]

+jimbola77 Always my pleasure

[@lostintime8651]

Brave men work with the power on!!

[@Beast1CocoPuffs]

This guy just saved the men of their homes hundreds of dollars.

[@theredrover3217]

I'm compelled to add what is funny to me. Your work space looks pretty well established, that you got that far along before adding Outlets. 😁

[@Askmediy]

I’ll say. Wasn’t easy LOL

[@theredrover3217]

@@Askmediy I'd go nuts! 😆

[@geecrawdad]

Ok took me over 6 years but I figured it out. Pinkie to thumb equals the space between my ears. Did I win?

[@Askmediy]

You're a winner

[@Papa_Bad]

Your videos are great! Your humor is awesome! You remind me of a friend I had that has passed on, your demeanor is spot on with his; his name was Dominick as well - crazy co-wink-o-dink. Keep up the awesome work and thanks for the help/insight. I'm upgrading a 110 to a to 220 outlet tomorrow (covered in a different video of yours)

[@metmercc]

Sir, may i say, that is the most hilarious DYI project ever.. caught a little bit of Dice Clay there at the end.

[@Askmediy]

LOL Thank you

[@acdc012]

I was waiting for you to say badah bing! Good video.

[@DominickAmorosso]

Pow baby lol

[@anoudate]

Thank you for the videos, I'll now add more outlets in my garage.

[@kpsher367]

Thanks, I need to have an v240 50amp outlet extended in my Garage.

[@Askmediy]

My pleasure

[@kristopherleslie8343]

Funny yet informative!

[@Askmediy]

Thanks buddy

[@DuBB900]

This guy is awesome. I can tell he would be fun to work with, great video!!

[@user-zf2qt8ei4c]

The way this guy talks totally reminds me of Frank Reynolds. I can totally see Danny DeVito recording this video

[@G20-i2m]

That's the spirit !

[@Volusiaev]

Great video!

[@Askmediy]

Thank you very much.

[@juniorlugo3962]

Love this guy great video man. Finally more plugs in my garage thanks

[@Askmediy]

Awesome. Thank you for subscribing. Always happy to help.

[@matthewfluty3075]

why didn't you show them how you installed them? Don't be afraid to do it a couple times for the videos. you obviously know alot of stuff, and these are great refresher courses you provide people.and thanks man, i like to pump myself up with install videos before I start a construction project

[@ddud4966]

I don't understand why builders just put one outlet in garages, or why that's even minimum code. You just end up with home owners running extension cords everywhere.

[@Askmediy]

I hear ya, Just builders being cheap and holding to the minimum

[@jima217]

This is like the Rob Gronkowski of DIY

[@josesegundo2647]

I highly recommend you make all splices inside of junction boxes doesn't matter if a commercial or residential application N.E.C Required I don't agree with the grounding obviously everything is supposed to be grounded but you're supposed to use a pigtailto the ground and screw any pigtail and another pigtail on the receptacle itself. Take it from an electrical mechanical technician

[@ChrisKnutsonSayChris3x]

I love this guy. I wanna have a beer with him and build cool shit.

[@Askmediy]

Address please LOL. Thank you very much

[@thefuturegamer9451]

4:26 your technically supposed to put in a box that has a cut out in the back so the connections in the existing electrical box in the wall can remain accessible

[@Askmediy]

And I did. Why would you think I didn't?

[@thefuturegamer9451]

@@Askmediy you used a box with knockouts instead of one with a cut out, that technically makes those connections not accessible without taking your new system apart

[@ragazzomio9101]

classic; want to drink beers with this guy

[@robertpatrene2540]

XThank's I really needed to see your demo, now I have a lot more confidence to do the job. 👏🇺🇸

[@surferdude642]

Using the center screw only on your receptacles is not adequate, you should also fasten the receptacles using the top and bottom screws. They are typically supplied with the box cover and come with kep nuts or serrated flange nuts.

[@nickleung6240]

Enjoyed watching that. Very entertaining! Very useful and helpful info as well. Thank you!

[@Askmediy]

Awesome, glad I could help out.

[@adam10532]

I am not electrician but from what I have read I was under the impression you cannot put rolex inside conduit because of heat generated by the wires is that true?

[@gyver471]

Great video you are absolutely hilarious I learn so much from your videos.

[@meanbear1425]

I have been planning on adding an outlet to the front of the garage for years now...lol Maybe this is the year.

[@burtatpwb]

good news- didn't want to open up the wall in an old garage- so surface mounting the boxes is an ideal solution- thanks

[@Askmediy]

Awesome deal, glad I could help you out.

[@avanunitedministries]

Great tutorial, great personality...Thank you!

[@Askmediy]

+Fr Jhon Muriel Thank you so much. I do try.

[@ipman3564]

Great Work Dominic. thank you!

[@IbeSyke]

I didn't learn sh*t but this guy is hilarious!

[@kvdgadj]

How about putting some light fixture above the work table?

[@Askmediy]

Yeah sure, just do it the same way.

[@anniejackson8604]

Enjoyed watching you, so entertaining and informative.

[@Askmediy]

Thank you, always my pleasure.

[@retiredhouse-dad8396]

Your video was awesome and thank you for the DIY information

[@MrMiles40]

Thanks Dominick that was excellent.

[@Askmediy]

+Miles Veasley Thanks Miles, glad I could help you out.

[@00750r]

You should not cover over connections you should have used a open back box . Running jacketed wire in emt is not allowed in my state and you should have pig tailed your outlets instead of using all 4 screws on the outlet . If a outlet goes bad the rest of the line will be out pig tailing is a better way to go .

[@Spydey128]

Redneck Ya, you’re correct. He wired the outlets in series. Should’ve done what you’ve said which is called parallel circuit (pigtails). That way if one outlet goes out, the rest still have power. Still he described the installation process very straightforward and precise. Not hating on him, lol

[@navyync]

I love this guy! Thanks for the video

[@williamdizon6314]

This is a very nice video Dominic, But you did not show how you install every box in a series fashion (from one outlet to the next) Thanks.

[@gusalon1298]

Good stuff and I learned something. Thank you.

[@JoseZambonino-n1m]

Thanks

[@michaelpadovani9566]

Great video and very informative - always love to watch 'em!

[@Askmediy]

Thank you so much.

[@saywhat1078]

Great video. Thanks for posting.