How to make a junction box -- wire splicing

[@1nickdel]

You need a staple for the cable regardless of the type of box knockouts. And the distance is 8" for a plastic box and 12" for a metal box.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thank you for pointing that out. 👍🏻 I am pinning this comment.

[@KLAWNINETY]

Its 12" no matter what kind of box it is if you're using romex. Code also does not specify whether its 12" of cable from box to staple so you can actually have a little slack, the staple just has to be 12" or less from the point where the wire enters the box. In reality you should definitely have the staple about 6-8" away, the code just provides the minimum requirement.

[@bentone23]

You are supposed to cut sheathing back to 1/2” entering into the box.

[@rkerby6375]

Great job at explaining "how to do a junction box"! I appreciated how you came back and added those important details. Well done!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Much appreciated. Thanks for watching!

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

Want to add an outlet to a small room

[@bobbyjypennington2124]

I’ve watched over the last few months hundreds of these videos and yours is by far the best & easiest to understand. Some guys, & I’m sure they know what they r doing, don’t explain things very well & it’s hard to understand if ur not an electrician. Thanks for ur help, I really appreciate it.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thank YOU for the kind comment, Bobby!

[@usa5439]

This is the universe's way to remind me to do this. My random splice of wires hanging out in the open has been bothering me lol. Nice video

[@chrisgodby7325]

This video was super helpful for me. Especially the section beginning at the 3:38 mark about installing 2 junction boxes when there's no slack!

[@nickit22]

There’s a new method you don’t need a second junction box if you don’t want to do all of that. There’s a splice kit with all you need at Home Depot.

[@chrisgodby7325]

@@nickit22 Could you provide a link to that item? Much appreciated

[@aurvaroy6670]

@@nickit22 Those suck

[@suzychop]

I've been watching youtube videos for 2 weeks to learn how to move a bathroom light switch/outlet combo 3 ft. The existing yellow RX cable is long enough to reach the new box, the white RX is too short. This is, by far, THE BEST VIDEO of all those I've watched! You teach both scenarios in one video, have excellent, close-up filming for great video instruction and easy-to-understand verbal directions. LOVE IT! THANK YOU! I have subscribed.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thank you for the kind comment!

[@gloriamaiolini9507]

This the video I have been looking for.days!!! The others just show connecting to another outlet. Thank you, thank you.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad it helped 🙂

[@TaiViinikka]

I really appreciate the updates and overlays. Thanks Dave! If you had run this as scripted and shot, it was a pretty average video, but your care taken to fix words you misspoke, safety features that were glossed over, and even stuff that was entirely forgotten makes it almost a perfect junction box video, from my perspective. It's even *better* than if you somehow wrote and produced it perfectly the first time, because it calls attention to critical and easily-forgotten issues! Keep making "mistakes" like this!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks Tai. You're comment is very much appreciated!

[@andrewallen8764]

It's one of the best videos on utube.. You explain you show you do all at the same time...youre a good teacher. THANK YOU SIR😊

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Much appreciated!

[@Maner_Louis]

Dude, thank you so much! This is by far one of the greatest tutorial videos on KZbin. Thank you!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks for the kind comment, Don!

[@geraldpatrick9463]

In Oregon I was a laborer on a housing addition. I happened to be alone on site when the electrical inspector came. He looked in the attic and saw romex lay over the top of the ceiling joists and said he was going to fail the inspection due to that. I asked him what he wanted to see to take care of that problem. He said a 2x4 along side of the wires would suffice. When the contractor came back to the site, I relayed that information and rather than calling for the electrification to come back.he had me put in the 2xs and called for another inspection. Which passed.

[@nextworld9176]

Yep. Wires must be protected from stomping around.

[@markkilgore5509]

It’s called a running board

[@maxtrap1947]

Dave, thank-you. This is a huge help for us that aren’t electricians. There’s always going to be a critic that is somehow offended by the helpful. Nobody likes them anyway. Great presentation!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thank YOU for the kind comment!!

[@kyungrix1112]

I put a new circuit for an inline 10" booster fan in my attic to help get extra A/C air volume to the furthest part of my house. It worked great, but I have another room that needs a boost so I'm adding another fan. I was going to tap into the wire I ran before but there wasn't enough slack to do it with one junction box. I didn't even think about using 2 junction boxes until I watched this video. I was stalled because I was over thinking how to do it to properly to code. This video made me say 💡💡💡"Oh DUH" because every other circuit has numerous junction boxes and splices for all the outlets and lights. Using two junction boxes this close together is quite literally no different. 😅 So thank you kind man, for this video.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@zueglitz]

GREAT video. Literally doing this over last weekend. 125 year old house. BX is out but no slack. Thanks!!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thank YOU. All the best on your project!

[@TheBigChin187]

One of the best videos on you tube . Using this video to installed some govoo permanent lights . Going to start in my attic for a power supply. Thanks so much!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Much appreaciated. All the best on your project!

[@scarce911]

Perfect..adding an outlet in a few bedrooms, (and removing a stupid amount in the basement) this was my plan to do it this way..just needed affirmation. Great video!

[@paulrodriguez1282]

Thanks for sharing. Great video. Well explained and simple. Thanks so much. You just saved me $200.00 . An electrician was going going to charge me $200.00 for doing this for me.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@BrandonRaehl]

Most DIY videos on wiring totally avoid going into detail about splicing, and your video was exactly the info I needed to do my project. I've been looking all day and finally came across what I needed. Thank you!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Great to hear Brandon. Thanks for the comment!

[@BrandonRaehl]

@@FamilyFriendlyDIY Thanks, Dave! If you don't mind, I do have a question for you. My project is installing LED lights in my garage ceiling. There is a power outlet in the ceiling already for the garage opener. My plan was to splice power from that source and run the Romex to a new dimmer switch. From that switch I would run another Romex line to the LED lights to power them and control them on a dimmer. Would that work? Any red flags in that plan? Any advice would be super helpful. Thanks, Dave!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Garage door openers don't require dedicated circuits, so I don't see any flags there, Brandon, and since LEDs draw very little power, I wouldn't imagine you'd be overloading the circuit. Just make sure the gauge of your Romex is sufficient for your breaker. (At least 12 AWG for 20 Amp breaker, and at least 14 AWG for 15 Amp breaker.) All the best on your project!

[@BrandonRaehl]

@@FamilyFriendlyDIY I can't tell you how much I appreciate this, Dave! Thanks so much. I've subscribed to your channel and will spread the word. THANK YOU

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

@@BrandonRaehl Thanks, Brandon … and I’m glad to help 🙂

[@aurvaroy6670]

Second time watching this wonderful video. After the first time watching, I started making my own junction boxes in my attics, probably more than necessary lol. But seriously, this has helped me and saved my life several times when I cut NM cables with no slack to tap power. What I love about your method of installing two boxes is that they can be placed far apart, like from one side to the opposite side which is what I prefer to do for various reasons. Also I highly recommend lever nuts like WAGOs since they are perfect for this application. It makes this job faster and easier, while still providing reliable and future power. Don't get me wrong, I still use wire nuts and have no issues joining solid with stranded, but there's literally no denying how simple it is to add, remove, relocate, or replace anything inside the box, including the box itself, using lever nuts. Do keep in mind for anyone out there that once you get your hands on a couple, there's no going back; instead you'll be craving more lol

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Many thanks! ... 👍👍 Just recently our local Home Depots started selling Wagos and I bought a bunch. ... They're so pricey compared to the nuts though that I use them mostly for testing circuits and temporary connections.

[@amalias8888]

That was a great demonstration! You made it so easy to understand, I think I could put a junction box in myself. Thank you for a great job.

[@JoseMilla-uy1im]

I found this video really clear and helpful! I was not able to get this clarity from Home Depot.

[@digantshah1116]

The best and simplest explanation I've ever come across! Thank you so much for sharing with the rest of the world. I liked and subscribed to your channel. Thank you

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks for watching ... and for the kind comment!

[@rp9674]

Just what I needed, thank you. I'm replacing some sketchy wiring that was spliced on without a junction box or wire nuts

[@rp9674]

@@davidicousgregorian great idea, I was wondering if I should add some protection!

[@jflats8361]

Great job Dave. I was trying to figure this out using just one box, this is far easier and safer than my thought. Knew there was a better & easier way. Gotta love KZbin. Thanks.

[@ShakilAhmed-l8q]

Best and easiest explanation than anyone

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Much appreciated!

[@fuyu5979]

Enjoyed ur upload. Ur explanations n comments are easy to understand; easy to watch because ur camera angles focuses on the activity; very effective when u show close up shots of the activity; effective ur method of before n after results, etc. Ur camera techniques are RIGHT ON ! Other vids skip many steps on-camera when explaining a DIY project: missing important instructions. Kudos for making corrections or commenting on ur errors. New subscriber because of this upload. Looking forward to learning more on ur next one. Peace

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks for the kind comment and for the sub!

[@scifithoughts3611]

Thanks! I’ve come back to this video more than once. Great video.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Much appreciated!!

[@tekdek4u]

Thank you for such a detailed video, going to be extending wires and running an additional outlet off a constant power line. This is very informative!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks for the kind comment!

[@mikeqa1]

Exactly the information I need right now -- the no slack case. Thanks.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad it helped. Thanks for the comment, Mike!

[@dws2313]

First time to see push connectors. They look easier. Great job, Dave!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

They definitely are. Thanks for the comment DW!

[@TomCee53]

Push connectors are easier. There is some debate as to reliability and safety, since the contact are basically touching the wire in a small area. The latest are “Wago lever nuts” which have a handle you push down to make a clamping connection. These cost a bit more, but many electricians think they’re worth it.

[@djjammindave]

SOME NAMES IN THE GAME: WAGO AND IDEAL. THEY BOTH MAKE THESE ....I USED WAGO YEARS AGO. THANKS TO SPARKY, THE SPARKY CHANNEL HERE IN KZbin....

[@im2yys4u81]

@@TomCee53 I rewired my old 1950 house 4 years ago. I went with Wago. Fast forward and I'm doing a panel swap to get rid of my old glass fuse panel. I saw no signs of arcing or overheat on my Wago connections, and being able to pigtail a few wires inside the panel with Wagos was a cakewalk. They look a lot neater than wire nuts.

[@CalTek]

Just check local building codes as not all areas accept them.

[@Jonacarpenter]

I seem to agree with a lot of the other folks. Great video and you make it, well, obviously easy n simple. Thanks!!!!! I’ll play this while I do it. 😂😂😂

[@jaysvapesandpipes]

This made me feel more comfortable about tying in a couple outlets

[@tdjncable]

This is a well-done video and example made it easy to understand! Very helpful, clear and easy to consume the information.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Much appreciated :-)

[@Davebass22]

Once again! Great camera angle, subtitled corrections and most importantly post production additional info. Keep up the good work!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Much appreciated!

[@bkd-newyork]

great work and you made it very easy for non techs. thanks

[@feyrband]

I prefer metal ones in the attic, but it depends on your situation. If there's expected to be activity/work in the attic or joists are getting covered up by insulation, one wrong step and you could break a plastic box.

[@cfldriven]

Probably why my electrician mounted the boxes on post vs the joist. He also labeled the cover with the device it went to.

[@davidmoss5186]

Definitely a metal box!

[@cfldriven]

Codes require that boxes in attics be permanently accessible, they cannot be covered with drywall or other surface material. While building codes usually allow junction boxes in attics.

[@georgedavall9449]

Heck yah, only metal in the attic

[@scifithoughts3611]

I agree metal boxes make sense from a durability, but wow, it takes my more than twice as long fiddling with wire clamps. Since working with metal boxes, I’ve switched to self clamping plastic boxes and my jobs go a lot faster. Also, I’ve never broken a plastic box. So although I know the metal boxes are stronger, I don’t see how it matters other than weird edge cases.

[@AMERICANA-BOOMSTICK]

This is the one I needed, you done good!

[@MrAbeebaby]

Thanks for the good video. This was my plan, but I just wanted to verify. It's a simple solution. I plan on putting an outlet in one of them. Thanks

Thank very much for your helpful support!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Happy to help!

[@jjones8096]

Great video! Helped me to install a new ceiling fan in my master.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad to hear it!

[@aleciomora184]

Thanks...I appreciate it. I actually had trouble finding a good video on this..

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks for watching Alecio!

[@heididecker707]

very easy, thorough demonstration.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks!!

[@cfldriven]

Make sure to test your non contact probe on a known live circuit to make sure it is functioning correctly.

[@gaintheprowess]

I always do this!

[@bentone23]

The only thing I would add is to do a check of how many amps that circuit has on it and if there is capacity to add more.

[@CharlieTwoShirts]

So glad I watched this first.

[@ImNotThatGuy]

Ditto on the voltage tester. Just turning off the breaker is not enough. My house has a switch box that has wires from two separate breakers. I would not have known that without a tester.

[@mortsnerd6053]

Thanks,that was just what I needed.

[@jimholloway1785]

I really like how you show how to do these junction boxes with both wirenuts and pushon connectors(I like the wago connectors), glad to see you use these and I guess this is an acceptable practice?).

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks Jim. Yes either way is up to code here. I have to admit though, I’ve had problems with connections when I’ve used push connectors sometimes. Maybe the Wego‘s are better??

[@im2yys4u81]

I love Wagos. I don't use anything else. As an added bonus you can hot swap with a Wago, or add another wire later on if need be.

[@boeing757pilot]

Good job. But let me add a few suggestions. Here, the junction boxes are mounted on the horizontal members (ceiling joists). The problem is that someone later blows in insulation (and buries them). The boxes will never be found should they need to be accessed. I suggest you mount the boxes on the vertical members about 12 inches or more above the ceiling joints so that they remain visible. Also, grab a sharpie and write "bedroom" (or whatever) across the cover to distinguish it from other junctions. Much easier to troubleshoot. Finally, these boxes are fine. But if you drop those cover screws in the insulation, youll never find them. I suggest you use a 4x4 box that allows the cover to be removed by loosening the screws, not removing them.completely. In the end, thanks for a well done video!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Great advice. Thanks for the input!

[@boeing757pilot]

@@FamilyFriendlyDIY Thank you. And thanks for helping us homeowners tackle these projects..

[@1575murray]

I have this exact situation in my attic. Perhaps someone ran a wire up from the panel in the basement and came out a few feet short and had to extend it rather than redo a long run. The junction box is a 4x4x1.5" metal junction box with a bracket that is screwed to a beam. However it must be properly grounded with a pigtail and a green grounding screw to avoid a shock hazard. An added advantage is that you can add a cover plate with a duplex receptacle for plugging in lights or power tools.

[@boeing757pilot]

​@@1575murrayYes, good points. Thanks

[@suzannta2827]

OMG! I have looked at least 20 video and then I found yours!!!!! They robbed my ranch house and they took all the electric cables with them, ALL OF THEM! I can't pay $2,000 dls of labor work to reinstall new cables so I'm going to try to do 1 room at a time. May help me God. :\

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

Homeowners Insurance????

[@unusualmuse]

This gave me exactly what I needed... thanks!

[@danbrown3460]

Dave thanks for this video. Great information!

[@ericstocker6902]

I always try to put the electrical box above the insulation area so it can be found later. Also you need to staple your new wire on both ends.

[@cwl206]

Very well done! Im adding a bathroom fan to my bathroom and I need to tap into power and install a single pole switch but everything is going to plan. Thanks!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

All the best on your project!

[@cwl206]

Thanks! Just finished and everythjng works, no leaks in attic, no shorts and I didnt get electrocuted lol

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

@@cwl206 Awesome. Glad to hear it!! 😀

[@JamesFraley]

Exactly the video I was looking for. Thank you

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks for watching, James!

[@mynameis757]

good job answering questions at the end. Thx.

[@bran70]

Great video. This helped me. Thanks!

[@joaquinsuarez6090]

Great video, thank you. Question: if want to add another outlet to the one that is on the bottom of wall and wire comes down from attic which I can access. Do I need to add the new wire at the existent outlet junction box or can I cut the wire that goes down to that outlet in the attic and add a junction box and from that junction box add the new outlet? That will save wiring and the work of trying to pull wire thru existing outlet. Please advise anybody that knows.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks, and yes, you can cut the wire in the attic above the existing outlet, and splice in your new wire to your new outlet. -- very common practice.

[@joaquinsuarez6090]

Great, gracias.

[@paulwatson]

Thanks for the video(s) and the clarifications on this new one.... much appreciated.

[@machina_aeterna]

Thanks!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

THANK YOU!

[@rudynguyen9028]

Thanks, very neat & efficient video

Thank you Dave, good timing. This really helps

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks YOU for watching!

[@freedommaximalist6274]

This is golden info right here.. for me atleast 😎

[@carloslagunas859]

Thanks, nice explaining. I learned a lot. Keep it up, brother, 🍻

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks Carlos!

[@dougdale5460]

Exactly what I was looking for! Great video with tons of info. Thanks!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching, Doug!

[@williamdyckman9704]

Dave, felt it was excellent video!!

[@artiemurillo47]

Thank you for the video, it was very informative!!!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

thanks for watching!

[@antonioalvarez8751]

Great video. Very helpful, detailed 👌. Ready for some projects 😀.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richgutierrez5085]

Very, VERY helpful. Thank you!

[@germe5449]

Thanks for the simple demonstration. I have wires that have been cut in the attic by a thief, but he couldn’t pull the wires because the staples held the wires in to tight. I’m thinking this would work? And I’ve opted to use plastic boxes that wouldn’t be a problem either?

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Yes, this would work and plastic is totally fine!

[@germe5449]

@@FamilyFriendlyDIY thanks for the reply and the great info!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

@@germe5449 my pleasure, thank YOU for watching!!

[@francisbenjamin8847]

Went with your recommendation with the two boxes, not enough wire to pull used the wagos it went easy. Thank you.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad to hear it Francis!

[@lastchance8142]

Great tutorial! Maybe one other thing to think about. Make sure the wire you splice into isn't a bathroom or some dedicated high-current circuit, like an electric wall heater. Otherwise, you might trip the breaker using the blow dryer/heater in addition to whatever your new circuit is pulling.

[@gloriamaiolini9507]

Thanks!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

THANK YOU GLORIA!!

[@aroundwyoming4694]

Fantastic video. This is exactly the two example I needed and you made it so clean and easy to understand. Your additional comments and tips were spot on and again taught me a great deal. Thank you! The only follow up question I can think of is accessibilty. You mentioned it, but what does that mean exactly. What if a junction is being added between floors before a ceiling is added or in a wall before the drywall is added? Would an opening have to be left in the ceiling or wall board with a face plate for future access? I am guessing so, but if you could expand on this, that would be great.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks! There are "repair" electrical couplings that can be hidden in walls (I have another controversial video out there on those), but in general, if the connection is for an add-on and not a repair, you have to be able open it up. Some people just use a blank cover (usually metal) and paint it the color of the ceiling or wall. If it's in the floor, I would buy a floor receptacle and cover and wire it so that it would be both a junction box and outlet. Here's the video on the connectors ... but they're getting hard to find: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anLZh3mKl8SqocU

[@kllgrogto5838]

It is a good practice to write on the j box cover what that circuit feeds for future reference if you need to troubleshoot

[@MrRightNow]

Breakers don't actually trip at 80% load. The code dictates that you shouldn't apply more than 80% load on a circuit (just to be safe). But even if you do go over the 100% rated load it can take many minutes or even hours for a breaker to trip.

[@redbloodedamerican2790]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@LosPhillips]

Thanks for the video and the closing update. This was very helpful

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks for watching, CarLos!

[@charliemurphy7888]

Great video.

[@jacobtorres5901]

Great video 👍

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks!

[@JoShUa_J78]

Thanks for the helpful video

[@geoffg659]

Great information! thank you and God bless you.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks for the kind comment Geoff!

[@winstontaylor4364]

I noticed that you never locked out and tagged out your circuit for safety and in making the connections all load wires are normally connected first in the order ground, neutral and line, not to take away it was a good video

[@petercaron3799]

Great instructional video. Thank you

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@Yeakerr]

My back was killing me watching you lean over this 😅 thank God I'm retired.but excellent video

[@djjammindave]

EXCELLENT WORK.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks!

[@joearcidiacono264]

The pigtail he made to make both boxes hot should've been ran through the joists with a hole drilled to run the wire through. This protects the romex from anyone who decides to drill or cut through the building material. I understand his video is for demonstration purposes. I just figured I'd add a quick note here

[@MAGAMAN]

How much weigh do you think those plastic boxes can support? What do you think will happen to the wires when you accidentally step on one and it breaks?

[@ThomasBurns-i4d]

Great explanation of this situation, in what situation would you have to use a metal junction box

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

You only "need" metal junction boxes when working with armored cable or metal conduit.

[@boeing757pilot]

Let me add here that many electricians prefer a metal box for strength. But, also, if that splice fails and begins arcing in a plastic box, that arcing might continue and not clear. The metal box would give the added advantage that arcing against the metal box should open the CB.. Opinions between the two vary, however, and plastic meets code.. The installation shown here is a nice installation.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

@@boeing757pilot Good info. Thanks for adding that!

[@boeing757pilot]

@@FamilyFriendlyDIY Thanks Dave. Really enjoy all the great info on your channel.. Merry Christmas.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

@@boeing757pilot merry Christmas to you and yours 🙂

[@MichaelJohnson-ux7pe]

Would something like this work on a water heater? We need to replace our old one and the new one is taller and don't have enough slack and was thinking of installing a junction box to extend the wire to new heater. Just wondering? Nice video on this subject.

[@khizershareef5076]

great video. I am planning to add a outlet in the attic (crawl space) for a POE network switch. I haven't did the survey to find a constant wire in the attic yet. However, i have a question, is it possible to not have any constant wires in the attic? if so what should be done in that case? My house is a two story building and the second floor has ceiling light fixtures (hopefully I find some constant wire there). would appreciate a response.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Yes, it's possible that all of the wires are from switches going to lights. In that case you would likely have to tap into an outlet or switch box in the wall, and fish wire up to the attic from there.

[@noamefron3549]

This is an amazing video.

[@mehmoodmalik5275]

Hello, good video Can you share what tester is used in the video, what voltage Thanks

[@osmanileyva7630]

I Like El Puente quedo Empingao!👍

[@germanicus5066]

Great style, good information.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thank you, Jeremy!

[@J155P]

In the electrical trade, we call those voltage testers "widow makers". If you are using them to test if a circuit is live or not and that's all you're using to protect your life, you're going to get bit eventually. They have a time and place.

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

I use 2 voltage testers

[@florentinocambero1628]

👍🏼 very helpful!

[@123mjolie]

Thanks Dave !!

[@travelndan]

Maybe a wild question Is there an easy way to tell what wire gauge is used in my lighting Old house, not Romex wires. Buried under deep blow-in insulation (Can my wire strippers help me figure this out?)

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

You could get a good guess with the strippers. Obviously you the gauge would be the largest stripping hole that cuts the insulation with no damage to the wire. It's pretty easy to tell if you've ever worked with either before. You could see if you could get a short snip of each gauge at the home center like a ground pigtail (link below) and make a comparison. I probably don't need to tell you, but ... please be careful and make sure the power is off! www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-12-AWG-Solid-Grounding-Pigtails-with-Screws-Green-5-Pack-GP128-5/310747594?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&&mtc=SHOPPING-CM-CML-GGL-D27-027_011_TOOLS_ACC-NA-NA-NA-SMART-2997116-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NEW-PL3_Live&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-CM-CML-GGL-D27-027_011_TOOLS_ACC-NA-NA-NA-SMART-2997116-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NEW-PL3_Live-71700000093390745-58700007789602705-92700070740571205&gclid=CjwKCAjwmJeYBhAwEiwAXlg0AWgzZbl9ynS0wMigtLvinb5FwNXb1TwewdSa2G5LKIzMBDjl9NxzhRoCKt4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@andyb7754]

Very interesting video, thank you.