How To Install Bathroom Fan Timer. DIY

[@HsingSun]

Thank you for your video. You hook up the green wire which is wrong way, it should be hook in the opposite way, clockwise.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thanks for letting me know about the green wire, I will fix that in my next video!

[@nickclark73]

Great video. Especially helped me with the neutral wires, which I didn't see in my electrical box at first. Saved me from an unnecessary return. Thanks!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome. Glad it helped and thanks for the visit.

[@_steffinwolf_]

Only negative is ground wire which was addressed previously. Also, you could make a ground jumper, that way you’re not trying to work in back of box, and after making ground (or any other multi wire) connection, stuff them back into box and out of the way. This is especially helpful when working on old installations with smaller boxes and/or where wires are already short and may even have worn or deteriorated cloth insulation cover. Again, great instructional video. On a scale of ten, I’ll give it a 9-plus!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you so much. And thanks for the good advice for our viewers.

[@hiendsuit]

Excellent video. Jonah was very clear in explaining his steps. I will watch again before I install my bathroom fan switch. Thank you Jonah!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Awesome! Glad it was helpful!

[@cancruzr]

Thank You! I’ve done a lot of home electrical work over the years but this job was baffling with the 4 wire switch. My switch plate was like yours with all black and white wires. No one ever explains how to tell Hot from Load wires in the spaghetti dinner I have in the wall. Turned yesterday’s frustration into today’s problem solved. Love your style and yes I did subscribe!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

So glad my video helped. Thank you for subbing.

[@richardwhittington9203]

Best one out there by far, step by step, straight to the point, same wiring you'd be dealing with on your install. Great description on how to find the load vs hot wire 👌

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thanks Richard. And thanks for the visit.

[@pauljohn32]

Thanks for explaining the white wire part. Since old switch did not use white, i needed your help

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad it helped. Thank you.

[@swamp3r]

13:37 I see stray strands on the ground - why not twist strands CCW, make a hook and wrap around screw clockwise? Thanks for this video!

[@kevinhessel1826]

This was awesome and super helpful! I know you mention in the description that someone didn’t have a green ground and therefore couldn’t install this and went with a mechanical timer, but after doing a few DIYs in old buildings in SF I’ve found basically nothing has grounds. I’ve been told by several to just cap it and leave it, which is what I’m finding others before me also did when we removed items to install a ceiling fan and new ceiling lights in different apartments. Comments for this timer on Amazon also confirm it’s OK to ignore the ground if you don’t have one. So our timer’s installed with a capped green wire and it works just great! (Just proceed with caution as I’m no expert!)

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad my video helped and thanks for sharing more info about the ground wire with our viewers Kevin. I'll add that to my description.

[@andrewpinkham7419]

Your ground wire needs to go in the direction the screw turns. You have it reversed.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Good observation. Thanks for the comment.

[@stevebri9161]

Not necessarily, As long as it is securely tight, it doesn't matter.

[@samadams4736]

Great Video, Thank you. Just finished installing 2 of these, and took longer than expected. I should have watched your video before hand. My only recommendation is to twist the wire strands on the timer ends before the install so they don't go all over the place and break off. Didn't do it on my first timer but I remembered on the 2nd one.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad it helped Great recommendation and thanks for the visit.

[@anna-mariawaskiewicz6238]

Amazing :) thank you so much. I did my first electrical job myself !!!!! I’m so happy today !!! Thank to you!!!

[@QuantaviousJones]

Great easy instructional step by step video. I'm going to replace my vent switch, thank you.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad my video helped. You're welcome.

[@ruthb723]

I like that you showed all the little tricky parts like th eshort ground screw - it's nice to know we can all have butter fingers sometimes :)

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you Ruth. And thanks for the visit.

[@rbgd]

I have 4 screws, how do I know which one to use to connect the ground (green) wire of the timer switch? Thank you!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Good question. Any of the ground copper wire will do. They all connect to the steel box.

[@rbgd]

@@jonahvlogsdiy4143 Thank you very much! Not only you answered my question, but your explanation makes sense. Your video was the most comprehensive I saw on this topic on youtube. Great job!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

@@rbgd Thank you. So glad my video helped.

[@davidurso1571]

Excellent video. The detail made me feel like I had Jonah right there with me. Helped me feel very confident with this installation. Thanks Jonah.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome David. Thanks for watching.

[@evalonious]

Thanks for the video! Very helpful! That interlude music sure sounds a lot like the band Vulfpeck! The drums and keys are very recognizable...lol

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad my video helped. As for the music . I think you're right. lol

[@williamwoo866]

Not to be picky but your ground wire should be clockwise not counter clockwise. Every thing else looks good. From an Electrician

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thanks for letting our viewer know. Always appreciate good tips from a pro.

[@benjets9345]

Nice job but put ground wire in the wrong way the hook of wire should be following the screw direction while tightening

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Yes you're right. I usually do that.

[@aaroncorral9204]

Just followed your video and installed a timer perfectly thank you so much for the great vid

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome! Thanks for sharing your success with our viewers.

[@maximusvergara1507]

Great video very well explained! Thanks. The screwdriver tester u showed on the video seems it’s been discontinued but I found a very nice one for 6$ at the Home Depot the brand it’s called comercial electric(non contact voltage tester screwdriver)

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome. Thanks for the info!

[@lukebond3394]

thanks for the straight forward video. Is it not a requirement in your jurisdiction when mating copper and aluminum to use the anti-oxidizing paste?

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

I only mate copper wire with copper wire. You should not connect copper with aluminum together.

[@lukebond3394]

The wires on the timer looked aluminum that is why I asked.

[@Worldtravelerbychoice]

Excellent video..step by step and very well explained..

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you Aveneet. Glad you liked it

[@petersachs764]

Best video I've seen on the subject!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you and thanks for the visit.

[@amyhengst773]

Thank you, this was great and showed exactly what I needed to know!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome Amy and thanks for the visit.

[@saeedakhtar7482]

Great job and understandable instructions thanks for such a good job

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching & stay safe.

[@pleasego11]

Very detailed and extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@guspollak4741]

Video was very helpful. Thank you.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the visit.

[@ChrisTorino1]

Great explanation! beautiful job.Thanks!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You are welcome! And thanks for the visit.

[@familyfamily2648]

Great explanation thanks Jonah

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

No problem. thanks for the visit.

[@davidderolph2845]

I believe most circuit breaker boxes have notations to indicate which part of the house each breaker controls. So, for everyone who has that advantage, just turning off the specific breaker that controls your bathroom light and fan is sufficient. This way, you can still have power elsewhere in the house and you can run an extension cord from another room and use a portable electric light in your work area. I should add that my circuit breaker box is different from yours; my main breaker has a much stronger spring in it than yours and turning my main breaker back on is very difficult. Turning off the main breaker would also require resetting of electric clocks, etc.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Yes you're right David. It's more convenient with each separate breaker than the main breaker. Thanks for the visit & stay safe.

[@bhavadasaacbsp3274]

Very nice. Thank you!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@3436jesse]

Best video so far!! Thanks you make this so easy to do

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@pauldo6625]

Thanks for sharing your video. Im gonna do mine..for the first time.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Good luck! I know you can do it.

[@cloudraker100]

Thanks for this video. I'm doing the same change over. Very helpful.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

No problem. Glad it helped out.

[@tomstewart177]

Very well done! Thanks

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thanks Tom & thanks for the visit.

[@tomstewart177]

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[@davedonnellyphotography3858]

That was very helpful, thanks!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the visit.

[@RussellReed727]

Just a note... the Federal Pioneer and the Federal Pacific "Stab Lok" main panels are known to have high rates of failures. Most home inspectors and good electricians should know this. I would have that panel checked out by a pro. Those panels are known to start house fires cause the breakers are known not to trip even in an overload event.

[@Kozakology]

Excellent video instruction! Thank you :)

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

you're welcome. Thanks for watching

[@dbergeron9956]

Great video and you've earned a subscriber.

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Awesome, thank you DeeBee!

[@eduardobecerra7895]

Very helpful my friend thanks

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Glad to hear that my video helped. Thanks for the visit Ed.

[@victormendoza6306]

Good job I will do it like you did 👍

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you and thanks for the visit.

[@flexibleknot]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

No worries! Thanks for watching.

[@krishcan4727]

Good one

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@haikalhazrii]

Thank you for the sharing

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

Thanks for watching!

[@Papa-sm1wk]

Not trying to be mean, but you should leave electrical work alone.

[@Ray-wr2wr]

so the timer goes off every 5or 20 on??? what is the point of this timer?

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

It just saves you electricity. Especially if you always forget to turn off the fan.

[@Ray-wr2wr]

@@jonahvlogsdiy4143 So it goes of what ever time you set? And then you need to reset again?

[@LessThanHandy]

If one stinks up the bathroom, they can set the fan timer on their way out and the fan will exhaust any fumes. It then shuts off at the set timer time. 10 minutes should suffice.

[@davidderolph2845]

@@Ray-wr2wr Yes. If that seems odd to you, then I guess you should not install a timer switch.

[@rickjordan304]

It also removes moisture during and after a shower which helps to avoid mold in the bathroom.

[@debbz575]

Thanks Jonah

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome & thank you for watching.

[@risi135]

😊

[@ChrissyVrealtor]

thank you!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@Justin-op8gg]

Wife: wtf... Dam breaker again...

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

lol

[@dougdawes3303]

Dude! Get a screw gun!

[@jonahvlogsdiy4143]

lol. Sometimes I use it, sometimes I don't.