Mounting an Outlet on a Brick Wall

[@RickyGolson]

Very easy to follow. Well done video!

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thanks Ricky

[@scifithoughts3611]

Nice tutorial!

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thanks

[@michaeljohnson_ok]

Noooo, NEVER put more than ONE looped conductor under a single side mount screw, like you did in your third way when you "piggy backed". Unsafe and against code. Go with your wire nut and jumper idea only.

[@zanekase8099]

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[@extraart1]

Well done! I wish all informational videos on You Tube were as clear and concise as this one.

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thank you very much for viewing and commenting. It means a lot.

[@hp3309]

Very very clear and to the point!

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thank you for viewing and commenting Mr Smith.

[@hp3309]

@@PilotViewProductions You're welcome keep up the good work

[@jdurbin55]

What size drill bits did you use for both the regular and concrete? I am going to mount a flood light camera above my garage and nervous about drilling through brick. Just want to know what size will fit the wire through. Also, can I drill from the brick side in first or is that a bad idea? That way I can position the light easier from the outside. Thanks!

[@PilotViewProductions]

James, to the best of my memory, it was like a 3/8" standard bit to drill through the facia and a 1/2" bit for the masonry. You could also use a 3/4" bit if you have one, but the masonry bits need to be of a pretty good length to pass through the 4" wall, and the outer brick layer (add another 4"). I had to buy a new bit that was long enough. Re: which side to drill first, I started on the inside out because: 1: that's where my box was and 2: I could center the hole through the knockout tab in the center of the box. To try and hit this precisely from the outside in, though not impossible, would have been tricky given that you just get one chance to get the right. But a 1/2 inch masonry hole should suffice for your wiring, but you may wanna check your local code if you so desire.

[@DMTaino]

Just found this video and it was very informative. Thanks for sharing

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@ScrewballMcAdams]

Great, easy to follow video. Thanks!

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@ScrewballMcAdams]

My pleasure.

[@Gatorinnola]

Very good video. Thank you. Just what I was looking for.

[@PilotViewProductions]

Great, let me know how it goes.

[@wee3149]

sorry, cant hear ya

[@The_Buz]

when your making a video turn your volume all the way up on your recording device that way, we can adjust the volume as we see fit . oir wear a mike on yourself as in this video we can barely here you

[@ezegqfouru2018]

Flip that old outlet, ground on the top.

[@patrickoneal804]

Why didn't you recess a box into the brick? Surface mounting it looks like shit.

[@PilotViewProductions]

Admittedly, surface mount doesn't look as good. I offered the recess mount to the home owner, but they opted for this method since the location would be one where the outlet would not be seen.

[@jasonhayes5036]

Obviously not a electrician

[@PilotViewProductions]

Thank you for reading and acknowledging my disclaimer. Please post a link to your video channel so that we may view and comment on your professional work.

[@MAGAMAN]

@@PilotViewProductions Only retards post "lets see you do better" comments when called out on being incompetent. You are a hack and you are going to get someone to burn their house down by following your bad example.

[@123hotdog111]

Never use 14-2 for an outlet. Should be 12-2

[@vincentng1274]

I thought 14-2 is fine as long as it is not 20amp circuit?

[@kc8ufv]

Older construction often used 14-2, and it's still permitted for 15A circuits. You should never mix wire sizes. Also, never let the insulation go under the screw.