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Every garage could use more gfci outlets! In this video, The Honest Carpenter teams up with Harrison Peacock of CCS TRIANGLE ELECTRIC, in Wake Forest, NC. Harrison is demonstrating a full installation of a new gfci outlet, on a new circuit, from the panel/breaker box.
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New GFCI Outlet / New Circuit / Full Installation From Panel or Breaker Box:
1) Assess Panel; Remove Panel Cover
2) Plan junction box placement above panel
3) Knock out junction box holes; place junction box on wall using drywall anchors and screws
4) Strip braided metal clad cable; pull wire into junction box; join cable to romex wire with wire nuts
5) Mount metal clad cable around room to outlet location using drywall anchors and straps
6) Install outlet box
7) Wire new gfci outlet to cable; install plate cover for gfci outlet
8) Strip and connect romex wire to panel; install new circuit; close panel
9) Test outlet
(For more detail on installation, follow closely along with the video)
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PLEASE NOTE: Harrison is a licensed electrician in the state of North Carolina. Working in a panel or breaker box, installing new circuits / new outlets is inherently dangerous. If you are not a licensed electrician, please do not undertake this project without the supervision of a professional. All work is undertaken at your own risk!

[@AlipashaSadri]

Great video full of useful tips! If anyone is still wondering what exactly the GFCI does (a more technical explanation), it monitors the "in" and "out" current through the plug and if they don't match, it interrupts (breaks) the circuit. This happens when something (you, water, a short...) connects to the plug and "steals" electrons, hence the "ground fault" in the name. I.e. the current finds an alternative path to ground (through your body perhaps) other than the plug. In this case, there will be an imbalance between the amount of current that enters and exits the plug which the device detects and breaks the connection.

[@jorgegonzales9815]

Great. Best electrical explanation. Every single question I would have had was answered as he went. Great camera work as well showing every step up close. Amazing. Applause Mr. Peacock.

[@saint230]

Just used this video to guide me and give me the confidence to do the job myself and save a couple hundred bucks. I have novice electrical skills but this was extremely helpful. Great job putting this video together and thanks for all the details, this electrician does a great job!!

[@brazeagle]

Thanks a lot, great video. I am now studying electrician at a College after my 53 years of age, just for fun and to be CERTIFIED so I can do my own installations at home once I am PROFICIENT and CERTIFIED. Video like yours help us A LOT. Cheers

[@CB71SS]

I found this to one of the most informative videos. There were no parts where you were suddenly coming back and saying now that's done and not showing what you did. Mr. Peacock is very professional in his instructions. Again well done.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thank you, Charlie! 🙂

[@Thenebrosity]

The only thing I was left wondering was the part where he mentioned that the power tester lets you know when wires are not installed properly.. would it work if the wires are backwards?? That's the only thing that was "missed" ... otherwise great video.

[@diytoolreviews8278]

Great video. I'm glad you didn't over-edit it and cut out any of the minor details because we all generally know how to do this, it's the little tips and tricks along the way that really help.

[@SuaSponteSteve]

Just sharing a little trick.... you could run the Romex through the wall and into the panel first... then slide the metal connecter onto the Romex, which will guide it in place in order for the connector to be fastened to the panel. you don't need to make the hole larger to fit your fingers into it....

[@tonymontana4349]

Because of this video I wired up 3 bedrooms bathroom kitchen outlets sockets light switches name it. I even got main power from the breaker box on the basement. Thank you thanks a million ur 10 minutes video helped me dramatically truth be told I’m a mechanic for years and I never did this work at all. And because of you I succeeded thanks man

[@michaelking42]

As an electrician myself (qualified in Australia but live in the great state of Florida now), I know this MC is difficult to make look good (as observed of other electricians' lazy efforts). I'm about to use it in my workshop and I hold high aesthetic standards like Harrison. He has done an awesome job and shown me that it is certainly doable. Thank you for the video mate!

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thanks, Michael!

[@parlenkow]

I m from venezuela and live in florida from 2018 and work as electrician, I love my job and sometimes hate the work

[@parlenkow]

Australia is a mistery for me

[@miket5506]

Not sure how I stumbled upon this video, or why I watched it (because I already know how to do this), but I think you did a fantastic job and explained really well for the DIY’er.

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Excellent walk-thru of the job. Harrison, you are a great trainer. Thanks Honest Carpenter for hosting this video.

[@5abivt]

I don’t think I’ve watched a 50 min video on KZbin . I have now ! Great video 🙌🏼. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and insight 🙏🏼.

[@ammargoodgames8390]

Im electrician almost 10 years in NYc n i can say that you explained very good, I have only two small objections 1. You didn’t screwed up that romex with connector in the panel ( if u don’t wanna break the wall u could just use arlington romex connector ) 2. Put el tape on gfi for extra protection ( im not saying this because of you we both got enough experience those are basic thing but for the beginners yes )

[@normanritchie1238]

This content was so awesome! I was able the follow this video (with the supervision of an electrician) and installed two wall outlets in my garage, and connect it to the GFCI outlet in the ceiling for the garage door. Later I installed 4, 6" recessed LED lights (on a different circuit) and the garage is awesome now!

[@danstvguy]

Best instructional DIY I EVER saw. Thorough and just enough info. Perfect.

[@seanj-ski1352]

Thank you for this. The perfect balance of DIY and pro tips. Kudos!

[@d.ricc6421]

Just first note, always wrap the ground wire in the direction the screw goes to tighten, he looped the wire on the screw in the opposite direction, that worked only because it had a long tail on it otherwise it would have spun the wire away from the screw and a bad connection. Never pull on wires like he did to remove outside cover, 17 yrs experience or not, copper does stretch and get weak. These are just my observations

[@stevenzembriski6761]

I would have run EMT with an offset into the panel directly. That box is unnecessary and not professional. Not to mention all the other things others have committed on.

[@jjyemg2397]

British code says wrap the ground backwards. lol

[@maxwang2537]

@@jjyemg2397 seriously?

[@maxwang2537]

Indeed that’s always my way and what I think is the right way, wrapping the wire clockwise around the screw. But this applies only when there is one free end of the copper wire which is not the case here so it’s all good.

[@jjyemg2397]

@@maxwang2537 NO. I was being facetious

[@rico1319]

This channel is always so good! I appreciate this Electrition give me a detailed explanations. Very well done thank you very much! 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

A long but very useful video. Thank you both for the review of how it’s done. Thanks too for covering important safety & NEC requirements. Very neat panel, so I’ll excuse the previous electrician not wanting to try to fix sloppy drywall work at bottom left corner of panel cover. Also glad to see that the original, NEC-compliant screws were still there to hold the panel cover on. Great job Harrison. Thanks to Honest Carpenter for putting this together.

[@russmartin4189]

I have to put a couple of 20 Amp circuits in my garage. This is exactly what I have to do, down to the same panel box and breakers. Thanks. Though I knew how to do 90% of it, I picked up a couple of nuggets. I'm not intimidated by the box because you can shut off all power while working in there. If you make a wrong connection, your breaker will trip. Then you just have to shut it off and try again. The existing wires will show you where to put the new wires. The pain in the butt part of a lot of electrical work is running wires behind the sheetrock. That may necessitate making a lot of holes, drilling through studs, fishing wires, and then repairing and painting the sheetrock. Done tons and tons of that in both my old and new houses. I learned by doing and reading some books. Now you just have to watch videos like this. Two Thumbs Up!

[@1942nn]

Stripping the wire is better done with a wire stripper instead of a wire cutter. I am surprised that this pro electrician did not have a wire stripper !!! This man did a great job in installing AND teaching us how to do this. Thank you very much.

[@baharv4575]

I personally use automatic strippers. they are fast and better when it comes to stripping . If you're not a electrician or have never done this before you definitely will hit the copper with wire cutters.

[@GGCanLove409]

I do a lot of DIY but never electrical stuff. I call my electric guy lol. But this video is so thorough, I feel less intimidated about adding outlets to my breaker box on my own. I installed my own Ring doorbell and it was so easy! Great video👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@atilathesonofdanubius4277]

Most likely the best video I've seen on this. To the point, very clear to see and understand, and professionally done.

[@michaellacour7377]

Ive watch many videos of "running electricity to a garage. This video is by far the most inclusive and informed video. Thank you.

[@d_r02]

Panel Discussion 2:55 J-Box Install 4:37 Metal Cable Install 14:00 Outlet Install 30:50 Panel Wiring 37:48

[@MRSketch09]

Thanks.

[@leochan7572]

Thank you! Is there a list of the name of the materials used?

[@illestofdemall13]

You should wrap the ground in a clockwise manner around the ground screw in that box. That way it tightens rather than opening up.

[@eostrike]

I was going to comment the same thing.

[@ethelryan257]

The wire does not terminate at that screw. Look again.

[@johnsanders4279]

@@ethelryan257 It does not matter if it terminates or not. The wire must be around the screw clockwise, because the screw tightens clockwise.

[@johnsanders4279]

I saw him do it counterclockwise with his finger first, so I predicted correctly that he would do it wrong. The wire must be around the screw clockwise, because the screw tightens clockwise. I am an electrician in Canada. Counterclockwise wrapping of wire around a screw or terminal is a very basic error, and demonstrates sloppy workmanship. I would never hire this company.

[@chrisgraham2904]

This is the most basic principle of wire attachment to a terminal screw. If you don't know this one, you shouldn't be doing electrical.

[@randychan3498]

Outstanding video with full detailed step-by-step instructions. Learned a lot. Now I see I have a few things I should go back to update the DIY projects I did over 10-15 years ago 😄. Thanks.

[@satxification]

Four years old and is still very helpful and informative.

[@thelegend5738]

Nice work guy. You did an awesome job explaining your work. The one thing I noticed you did not do is tighten the connector at the romex end to the panel knockout. What I would have done is measure out and cut the approximate length of wire that is required for inside the panel and tighten the connector to the romex wire at the spot where the wire would enter the panel. Then push the wire with the connector attached to match up with the knockout from the panel. That way, the both ends of the romex wire would be properly secured to the can and panel knockout connectors.

[@sphinxfpv]

I am 1.5ish hours away from Cary in Greenville NC. Subbed for local support! Harrison is a great teacher. Running a new outlet tomorrow based on this video.

[@JaridMitchell]

I went to ecu! Small world

[@sphinxfpv]

@@JaridMitchell Nice! Wilmington native but living in G Vegas.

[@evans1836]

One of the best videos I've seen that gave the best detail steps and explanation of what's being done, thanks.

[@shadow-wulf]

This helped me figure out how the metal box refit gets the front faceplate secured to it. It's nothing like interior plugs that are in the wall. Excellent!

[@takeniteasyfriend]

Excellent jump-start lesson. Will be using this lesson along with my local codes and inspector advice. Appreciate the detail!

[@brucegreene981]

How to make a wind mill for my lawn

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

That covered a lot of information in a short period of time. Thanks for doing that even if most of us will never add a breaker simply because we are not qualified to do so BUT in an emergency we at least know how to respond and know what we are looking at when we get to the panel.

[@lukasvilla2657]

I'm a first year apprentice and I've learned alot in this video. Thank you. I've done a few of these installations in a condominium. I have the same commercial electric 12-1 🙏

[@shanehayes3199]

The gentleman does very clean work and I WILL NOT fault him there. In the majority of the jurisdictions this would NOT be a code compliant installation because of NEC 330-12 (1) Not subject to Physical Damage. The NEC uses this phrase often thru-ought the code, and here is the conundrum. The NEC does not define what that zone is. So this rule will fall under the interpretation of the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) and a 99 out of a 100 times if an inspector can stand there and reach it, IN THERE opinion it is subject to physical damage and fails the inspection. Some Jurisdictions even add this to their addendum for clarification. In the 30 years I have NOT seen an inspector yet allow MC, Romex, AC or similar types of cables to be exposed on any surface below 8’ where it is exposed to physical damage. My guys for my company repair these installations frequently when homes fail inspections on home sales or rehab's.

[@timrich6755]

Well stated. This install does not appear to be permitted, and will likely only be corrected if the content provider decides to do so as a good faith action, or tries to sell his house. Adding a circuit most often requires a permit.

[@bondspy]

I admit that while I now feel confident in doing this myself, I will still bring in my local electrician so that I know it's done right. 🙂 Thank you for your content!

[@jupitercyclops6521]

When it comes to electrical, you can't have too much respect. Even something simple like a screw not tight enough could result in a fire

[@PaulCabana]

Thanks for this video, as a DIY'er, all the videos I've seen have been panels where there 4 sides are accessible, and here in Cary, my house is done similar to yours with drywall surrounding the panel. Now I feel armed with enough information to tackle this properly.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thanks Paul! I’m glad the video was helpful 🙂 If you tackle any work yourself though, PLEASE take all precautions and seek professional guidance. That’s cool you live in Cary-I’ve done more work out there than I can remember. Give Harrison a call, team serves your area!

[@Txi-br1wb]

This is exactly how EVERY instructional videos should be. Thank you mate! from your friends from America.

[@denjhill]

An electrician who cleans up after himself. What a novel concept. Great video! A good job is often in the details and you covered them.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thanks Dennis! 😁

[@YTTechSupport1]

Can’t thank you enough, this video is perfect. Finished my new outlet install without a hitch. Thank you!!!!!

[@timosullivan2152]

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[@davidrobinson7920]

This video was exactly what I was looking for! I am an EE so I understand the concepts but the application and the code were beyond me. I love the way you did this. It is a garage, it doesn't have to be nicer than this. Thank you so much for doing this tutorial! Does code ever allow a non GFCI outlet in the garage?

[@jmcgrat3]

Older codes didn't cover this, my condo built in the early 70s didn't have GFCIs..

[@keithharrington8715]

Your answer is "it depends". It depends where you live. North Dakota has a state code supplement that allows for the garage door opening, a single recepticle, to not require gfci protection. I believe this is to prevent their people from having to climb on their cars or trucks to reset that gfci. Your area may or may not do the same. Call the building inspectors to be safe.

[@wello106]

Nice blend of diy and professional skills making the video easy to follow and learn. There were some faux paux but nothing critical, just individual preferences. Keeping on pumping out the videos, the rough edges will be smooth out.

[@d.c1652]

Thank you for the video. I recently added a circuit to my panel for my garage and your video was pretty much exactly how I did it. So I’m thinking I did it right. Inspector came out and inspected it and said good job.🤙

[@papageorgiola]

Good video. However you used a 2 screw romex connector at the top off the panel, but u didn’t tighten the 2 screws because the drywall was in the way. Next time, thread the romex thru the connector, tighten the 2 screws, take off the lock ring, thread the romex down into the panel, thread the lock ring back up and tighten. Now it’s to code and the romex isn’t going anywhere if yanked.

[@shawnhayden6674]

The guy in the video may indeed be licensed but he does lack some experience. M G's point should be well noted. Also he should have started with a wall-board saw and not a chisel for crying out loud. I'm not going to watch the rest.

[@mattkrywyj5184]

@@shawnhayden6674 Yea calling drywall anchors "connectors" gives away a lack of experience

[@wolfsboramediallc7517]

Great video. Great instruction. One big thing I would do is to use a screwdriver and hand tighten instead of a power screwdriver to tighten things from the dry wall anchors to the box. Also, he didn’t stress that the utility service lines will always be live. The way he had has hands close to them make it seem like they aren’t

[@user-pt1rd9qt5y]

He did stress that the bus bar would be live.

[@boke75]

Harrison, here, really explained process each step of the way very consisely for any DIYer.

[@nghngh5956]

The Electrician is my kind of a guy. Excellent 👍👍

[@joseorta9928]

Congrats its the best installation tutorial Ive seen...thnks...

[@matt-lang]

Damn i watched the whole thing. This was super informative, I need another receptacle in my garage as well and this made everything very clear!

[@1942nn]

If you have no receptacle in your garage then follow this video. If you already have at least one receptacle, you can start from one of them to avoid touching the breaker panel. That is what I did in my garage as the closest receptacle is too far from where I really need.

[@jimpie231]

Check codes, not allow the metallic cable. Thanks.....Jim

[@t-bone6467]

Thanks. This is the most cogent instruction on installing a new circuit that I've seen. Excellent communication.

[@DwakkaOu812]

This was just the video i was looking for, only took a week worth of searching.

[@likeggs6465]

Let’s go down to the comment section and see what the experts have to say.

[@johnswanson5757]

Well done video.

[@derekparent752]

Code failures: -Ground wire wrapped around screw in wrong direction (appears that he has done this wrong for 17 years, as he did it wrong in both 4x4 boxes) -Stripping of AC90 (MC or BX) armoured cable, it is a failure to bend the AC90 to strip it, bending it this manner can damage the conductor insulation. -Stripping the individual conductors with side cutters. -New Receptacle is rated for 15amps not 20 amps. -And the most sever code failure is working on a live Panel, let alone without proper PPE. That being Category 1 Arc Flash Protection, consisting of -Long Sleeve Shirt (or Jacket) and Pants or AR Coverall with minimum arc rating of 4 cal/cm2 -Face Shield (with “wrap around” guarding…i.e balaclava) or Arc Flash Suit Hood -Heavy-Duty Leather Gloves over a pair of class 00 electrical insulated gloves -Hard Hat, Eye Protection (Glasses, Goggles), Hearing Protection and proper safety boots. His license could be suspended and at the very least he could be severely fined. I hope know one is injured following this video as a guide even though the makers take no responsibility for others, you are responsible for the work you do, and that is a failure. Master Electrician, Electrical Contractor, 42 years experience, Industrial/Commercial and Residential.

[@tylersmith9868]

@@derekparent752 well said. Agreed.

[@vtharpe44]

@@derekparent752 I fully intended to use this as a guide until reading your comment. The fact that I require guidance makes me unqualified to amend the video with your notes and feel confident that I've got a complete set of instructions so... you've convinced me to hire an electrician.

[@confidentlocal8600]

​@@derekparent752 A duplex receptacle is two receptacles. The requirement for 20A receptacles applies for a single receptacle on a 20A circuit, meaning a simplex. He installed a duplex receptacle which counts as two and can be 15A-rated. Additionally, all 15A receptacles are rated for 20A pass-through. I was surprised to see a professional using diagonal cutters to strip MC and then mess around with lock nuts instead of stripping it in 2 seconds with a rotosplit and popping it into a snap-in connector. And there's absolutely no reason not to kill power for a couple minutes to make the final connection in a residence.

[@jackconnolly2665]

Pro tip: If you use flexible conduit from the panel to the Jbox, you will have easy access for future circuitry.

[@Laborchet]

Great idea

[@joethegqboy2000]

Very neat job/well done with minimal inexpensive tools. Thanks

[@peterpeterson7784]

I like the screws in the vertical mode because they do not hold dirt as much. Seems many new commercial builds are now putting the outlet ground on the top. Great video picked up lots of good tips.

[@LatitudeSky]

Not an electrician but I have done DIY projects and distinctly remember being told to put the ground on top so anything sliding down the wall would only hit the ground pin. If by some miracle something DID hit the wall and manage to also hit a plug. I don't know how often that was supposed to actually ever happen. But in any case, I never see outlets done that way. Every outlet has the ground at the bottom. So I'm thinking the rule I was told about wasn't actually all that true.

[@walktheline21]

So.. the whole point of the junction box sitting above the panel was just to allow for a passthrough of the electrical wire thru the drywall? It didn't offer any other specific function?

[@kristiandawe85]

This guy is good, I love how easy this is to understand, great video.

[@patrickarchuleta9594]

This is outstanding thanks for taking time to do this for our favorite woodworker.Bottom line

[@cattigereyes1]

This electrician is spot on, I would wire the screws on the outlet. But that’s me. Each is to code! But the back stabs can pull out! While a hooked connection will not! Over time! Excellent install sir! Up just one change!

[@markcrimmins1879]

These connections take wires through holes in the back, but they are not back-stab connections; they are clamped very securely by the terminal screws.

[@teekay1785]

I would have wrapped ground wire in box clockwise around the screw so when tightening the screw clockwise it tends to pull the wire tighter not loosen the curved wire.

[@xvaughan]

Man, Rimmers skills have definitely improved from his days on Red Dwarf!

[@audigw]

I hate to mess with electricity. This video gave me a +30% confidence, I am currently at about 50% to attempt depending on cost at this moment. The good news is the video is exactly what I need: 20amp & MC setup. At the very least, I know what to ask for, and that my panel is a Square D setup. Thank you very much for this video!

[@philfrank9483]

I think I want to be an electrician in my next life. I'm always happy when my home projects involve running new circuits

[@radchander]

I am with you...same wish. Enjoy running lines so much..I find it very meditative....

[@harryg61]

It's important for non professionals to understand that working in a live panel is extremely dangerous but even more dangerous without arc flash protection for your face eyes hands and upper body at minimum. Please make sure you do not attempt this with out looking at arc flash accidents and learning the proper safety protections that you must use. It's life saving for anyone regardless of experience.

[@johnnykrasnow6869]

Why not just go inwall/ceiling? You would of used less material and it would of looked cleaner aswell. Also would of allowed you to go straight into the panel rather than using the 4s box. It's also good too anchor at all 4 points. Rather than using channellocks to tighten connector you will get a tighter connection with a flathead tapping the locknut till tight. I am happy that you covered grounding in the 4s(jbox called many things) also should make sure your box is level and your mc is level/plum. Even though the circuit wasn't energized, it's good to treat as if it was. You should be connecting ground first, than your grounded current carrying conductor (neutral) than your ungrounded (hot). Some inspectors require you to used electrical tape around the receptacle when in a metal industrial box, some dont. I prefer too just to be safe. Also I personally bring my wires to the bottom of the panel and then back up, this is more to leave space to move a breaker/circuit or upgrade a panel. Makes it to where you wont need to wire nut inside the panel if you ever upgrade. That's my few cents as a fellow electrician. Good video none the less.

[@USATAZZILLA]

Thanks for all the great info and the awesome video just installed my first dedicated 20 amp outlet in my garage for my Lincoln welder and my smoker. It was super simple after watching you video and went really smoothly had all the parts and supplies I needed to do the job interruption free

[@ManShellz234]

Glad I watched till the end! Electricity can be intimidating especially when one isn’t trained properly; but this video has been a real shock(lol) to my system! I still have so much to learn so I’ll keep watching and doing my research. Kudos

[@CincinnatiDan]

I didn’t believe this guy was a professional until he started letting his clippings fall to the floor. If they’re still there when he leaves we’ll know he was a pro.

[@JasonEDragon]

This project fits one of the scenarios where I really like to use Wago connectors now. They are great when working on something where future modification is likely. That junction box above the panel is just an invitation to add more outlets to that circuit.

[@andyemberton4671]

You said early on that you do not trust push in connections, yet you used the less reliable push in connections in the receptacle… Outside that, I enjoyed the rest of the video. Thanks for shooting and sharing it.

[@veenzgal3041]

This was very informative for my project. I loved the fact you gave specific info and tips that my brain would have never questioned. Thanks!

[@donbrloks3959]

Good to see you’re wearing a non connective ring. What do you have against wire strippers?

[@davidicousgregorian]

always screw into breaker before installing into panel to avoid slipping while tightening breaker screws and landing yourself or tools into hot energized panel

[@Roy_Tellason]

No license required here in PA, thankfully! :-) The first time I dealt with a lot of that metal-clad cable was somewhere around four and a half decades ago, and this was in NYC, where a license most definitely is required. I did all the wiring except to hook it into the panel, then we did get a licensed guy to come in and check out my work and do that final connection. In those days the metal cladding was steel, and you could break a pair of cutters trying to cut that stuff the way it's shown here....The last time I dealt with that stuff was when I installed a dedicated outlet for a veterinary clinic, to support a server rack that was going to be installed. For that job I did buy the special tool to cut that metal cladding, from Home Depot. It broke, just before the last time I had to cut that stuff but I managed to make it work and then when the job was done I returned it. The real pucker factor there came with the point of getting into the wiring panel. This place had *FIVE* 300A panels, and going through a distribution box and into the panel was a lot of fun. I got it done, though, and excpect that they're satisfied with the work, which is always nice. Given the choice, I'd rather just stick with romex. :-)

[@YourAflacGal]

He was as much a joy to watch (and learn) as YOU! very good instructors! My thanx! Blessings to both of you and yours!

[@moimira]

Personally i like to work backwards from outlet and final termination to j box last

[@chrisgraham2904]

Me 2. Then you don't have the panel open or wires dangling in the panel while you route the cable or wire up the receptacle.

[@RB-xv4si]

Having the neutrals bonded to ground in the panel has nothing to do with how close the meter is. You bond the neutral at the first service disconnecting means..ie the first ocpd.

[@randomamerican471]

I've got a security light and garage door opener that have been running off extension cords for years. We have MC and a junction box with outlet for the washer and dryer where they are plugged in. So I just need to run MC where the extension cords are. And mount the proper receptacle boxes. We don't have GFCI in the garage. Everywhere else, but not in the garage. I've got some work to do, hehe. Thank you for the video!

[@touqirbutter9810]

Very detailed and comprehensive. Thank you

[@ed6837]

never tightened romex connector on panel. I would have put the romex connector on the wire and fished it down to the panel

[@liamcarters8987]

Yep

[@michaelflaherty1812]

Great video. Thanks for the detailed install!

[@darrellmorrison9191]

I would have done the same so the wire into the panel is tight in the connector.

[@dannyfryer1]

What about using the dogs( pump pliers) backwards.

[@lsatenstein]

Suppose you stripped the metal sheath cable for four feet as it appears there was plenty of length to spare. I would have installed the clamp as you did, but I would them add the ground to the box and feed the extra three feet of wire directly to the panel, with clamp. I dont think that going straight through is against code. Why would I do that? I eliminate a point of failure, the junction that you made in the box. The way I woud do it, the wire is going straight through. It is not to save three marettes. By the way, the GFI is called a GFCI. Our Canadian GFCIs for 20 amperes come with a T socket. And by the way, your work is very neat and well done. We also do not use philips screwdrivers, but Robertson (square head either green or red size) and the flat for the front. The recepticle and box screws are designed for Roberson screwdrivers.

[@1575murray]

I bought a #1 Robertson screwdriver when I was in Winnipeg and I use it on the screws of all the receptacles I install. It does a better job than slotted or Philips screwdrivers as it won't slip out of the screw head like the others.

[@uscplaya69]

EXCELLENT VIDEO! Just wanted to add neutral and grounds should only be grounded at the main panel, so this one is a sub.

[@joeluy5473]

Master thank you for sharing clear explanations very informative watching from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@1202jazzman]

I was taught that when using metal boxes, the receptacle or switch should be wrapped with electrical tape, covering the terminal screw heads to prevent contact with the metal box. Yes, No, Maybe So?

[@FixthisCD]

I think it was more of a habit when there wasn't grounded wire. Hot wire hitting this system should trip the breaker, but I have tapped outlets/switches just to prevent any issues. Cheap and quick insurance to any project

[@worlddomin623]

I once made a dumb mistake where I tested a switch with no tape wrapped around it that was suspended by its wires outside of the metal box that it was install in, and I flipped the breaker back on, then came back and pressed the switch and accidentally made contact with the edge of the metal box. It momentarily arced and sent some sparks flying, but it did NOT trip the breaker and the breaker recently installed. It was a stupid thing to do, but if I had wrapped the switch with tape before turning the power back on to test it, then it probably wouldn't have shorted and arced against the box. Long story short, in some cases you just can't count on the breaker tripping in time, and if tape can help prevent arcing, then it's always worth it.

[@Nick-bh1fy]

chillywilly3610 it should trip breaker but there will be an explosion in the box. Most outlets can fit in most boxes fine but when working with a GFCI it’s always best to tape

[@songsfromnowhereproject]

It's not a code requirement, but it's a smart thing to do for a few reasons

[@KevinCoop1]

A few comments. The space in front of the panel may be too narrow. Needs to be 30" wide. If that electrician was working for the contractor I did, he would be fired. There is absolutely NO excuse or reason to work in an energized panel, ever! Not because it is an OSHA violation, but because of high possibility of injury or death. Never assume neutral is safe with power turned on. It is not safe! Slight issue with Romex connector. Other than that, very well done video and installation. Always be safe, the life you save may be your own! Respectfully, Kevin

[@KStewart-th4sk]

I highly doubt that an electrician never works in an energized panel. You think a business is going to ALLOW everything shut off in a building because a circuit needs to be added in an electrical panel? I do not believe that for a minute. Are you talking about shutting off the breakers for every circuit or even no power at the main leads coming into the panel? Either way, i don't think that would ever happen.

[@KevinCoop1]

K Stewart Well, I worked for one of the largest employee owned electrical contractors in the US. We were licensed in 47 states. The company policy was we not work in energized equipment unless there was absolutely absolutely no other way. The company was working toward zero injuries and was getting closer to that goal every year. We actually turned work down because a customer said the work needed it done energized. So, yes reputable contractors who care about the lives of their electricians, do not allow electricians to do work on energized equipment. Respectfully, Kevin

[@DennisPedini]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video, very informative. Great teaching.

[@hudentdw2]

I wouldn't try to do it myself but watching you was an education mate, that is a job for a professional electrician like yourself👍!

[@thirdayman]

Apart from everything else... I think they they have a tool called wire strippers. I have some and they are amazing, haven't used anything else since I got them. ;D

[@michaelrussell499]

Speaking the Queens proper English! Great video

[@jimwiskus8862]

I will call an electrician, no question. Great video, and at least I know what to expect.

[@darkpassenger65]

Thankyou. I so hate to run extensions across my garage floor for the stationary equipment on that side. Now I'm going to install a receptacle from the box which is on that side of the garage. Which I should have done years ago.

[@worlddomin623]

Have you guys ever heard of a tool called wire strippers? They work pretty good for stripping insulation off wires without the need to spin your side cutters around the wire.

[@Farmboymarv]

Wow that sounds awesome, is that a new invention? Where can I get that fancy space tools you talk of?

[@mark22732]

Those are pretty much a DIYer's tool.

[@anthonysinclair5721]

For anyone using a similar plug in tester , different brands have different configurations of lights showing correct , reversed polarity , open ground , etc. Don't assume the two lights center and right being illuminated and left light off are necessarily going to be correct polarity and grounding for the tester you are using. Check the legend on the tester itself. 😎

[@Roy_Tellason]

Mine is significantly smaller, doesnt include the test button, and has two green and one red LEDs. The center and right ones being lit are correct for this one, too...

[@anthonycolona1063]

Great video, it was like watching a Guy Richie movie... but actually an electrical instructional video!

[@weiye701]

Very helpful! Thank you for super detailed installation video!

[@brianharmeson3144]

How did you tighten the screws down on the cable inside the wall? You cant use setscrew type connectors on aluminum jacketed MC cable.

[@FightingSportsMedia]

Waaaaahh

[@brianharmeson3144]

@@FightingSportsMedia Yeah, because electrical safety is a total joke. Who cares if a house burns down with the family inside? Right?

[@nestormaldonado794]

Does Harrison have a KZbin Channel? Really enjoyed the way he teaches

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

He’s great on camera, BabyNes! Very knowledgeable. He doesn’t have one yet, but you never know...🙂

[@jerriedepaudhon3147]

@@TheHonestCarpenter qq

[@morlamweb]

I like to install the receptacles into the metal plate first (when using metal boxes) because I find it easier to mount them with the nuts and bolts on a table vs. hanging from a wall or ceiling. If I install a 2-gang box I screw on the appropriate pigtails to the devices first, then mount to the metal plate, then wire it up the wall (with wire nuts!). In a one-gang box like here it's even easier as there's nothing blocking the screws.

[@phatroguedragon]

This video was exactly what I needed. Excellent, excellent, excellent!