Time for Electrical Inspection! WILL WE PASS OR FAIL?

[@thomascronin1040]

Recall the videos from a couple of years ago...WE'RE LIVING OFF GRID!!! ...Today - We'll work on switches here, there ,everywhere, getting them all set up and then switch to something else.

[@pquodling]

Outside GFI - even though it is "weatherproof" - silicon seal it - water will sneak in, especially where you "hard water - snow" . Second thing - when you run wire to an outlet from above, don't run it straight in - run it down, and then back up (even if only an inch or two inside the box - why? If there is condensation in the walls, and it finds the natural channels (cable runs), it will wick down the wires - if it runs into the outlet, it can cause a short - if you take the wire down and back up again, it will drip off the bump at the bottom, rather than running into the switch or outlet.

[@MrGregsanderson22]

As my dad always said less talk more work

[@maggots0007]

While WiFi is wonderful to have and mostly easy to setup, maybe consider running Ethernet Cable throughout the house to help alleviate stress caused by multiple devices connected to a router? Plus, obviously wire connection provides full speeds and reliable connection.

[@motionman007]

Why do you have to rebuild the stairs?

[@akouwenhoven]

You spent a lot of time and effort adding flashing to the windows and doors to keep moisture out of the SIPs. Yet, the outside outlet has no such protection. Are you not worried about moisture intrusion behind the socket?

[@brentfarrow8125]

Why do you need to replace the stairs?😎

[@Mike_5]

The Inspector will probably fail you for not having enough outlets in your basement / garage

[@kevinyork1326]

When you cut screws with your wire cutters have the part you want to use screwed into the side of your pliers that has the threads in it so when you turn the screw out of the pliers the threads of the pliers will chase the damage threads thus preparing your screw that you cut for use with out any trouble from having a bad thread because there won’t be a bad thread left.

[@regm5180]

Screw the screw through the strippers the other direction, so when you cut it, you unscrew it fixing the threads

[@rogerbeard9002]

Just a FYI code requires a minimum of 6” outside the box.

[@Dorazs]

Not sure if this is right way to do, but I always thread screw in from other side so after cutting unscrewing cleans threads.

[@aquasurfer9]

I have found bats. A vet friend really got on my case as when they are on ground there is high percentage of having rabies. Cool to see. I had racoon last night that tore off a soffit, climbed around attic, pushed stairway down part way, then to 7 poos on my patio that fortunately has 3 sliders that were closed. Finally after a face to face including flashlight and knocking on window from inside, I decided it was time to let it alone. It finally took the easy path out (I opened the slider to the outside). Trapping this guy and his multiple friends finally. Had 6 about 3 years ago and trapped them all. Nice to be in wilderness but beware of racoons. Great project. You did a great job. KUDOS

[@jwestyp]

I see daylight between the door frame and sip in garage. Did the low expansion foam get forgotten?

[@FryGuyNS]

Electrical needs to be finished in the sips before they can finish the exterior.

[@jwestyp]

@@FryGuyNS true, but the doors are already permanent and can be weatherproofed. I think I remember them discussing the foam as well when they installed the doors. Thinking was an oversight.

[@FryGuyNS]

@@jwestyp likely will wait until doing the finish work.

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

@@jwestyp His wife did not have time to get it done...she has to do everything else!

[@nikolas22954]

The smart switches can be set up and there is a timer option on the app for the switches. I use the same smart switches and love them

[@FryGuyNS]

They are fantastic. I found that with the flexibility of the schedules, we hardly touch the switch itself.

[@rstevehole]

I used that exact switch to control my dust collector. VERY useful when you are working at a floating station and need to start/stop the dust collector remotely. The switch works great but only with 2.4. It does NOT work with 5g.

[@grounded-b937]

The NEC says 6" of free conductor past edge of box

[@shanellstrehlow7110]

Good luck on the inspection 🙂. I'm praying that you pass it 🙏! Can't wait for the results.

[@Jastwood18]

We use the Kasa 3 way and single switches as well in our house. The 3 ways we separated them and paired them with a standard 3 way to use in two different locations. We have a single one setup for our outside lights so I can run the schedule function on it.

[@javaldes7]

I believe grounding screws are required to be green

[@bradjohnson15]

in my state they are.

[@grounded-b937]

@@bradjohnson15 Req'd to be green in ALL states which have adopted the NEC

[@j.r.3215]

I believe that is code and they will ding you on that...

[@michiganengineer8621]

I'm going to predict a revisit by the electrical inspector because of the way the outlets are daisy chained.

[@michiganengineer8621]

@@peterhanse2413 Given the size of the "cable chase" that would be difficult without using a lot more three conductor plus ground romex wire. And actually, since I think he used arc-fault breakers on those circuits he would probably need FOUR conductors plus ground, like he used for the lighting 3 way switch.

[@rjkee5157]

I don't know if someone else mentioned this. When cutting screws with your crimper put the end that you want to keep in the screw side so that when you back it out you clean up the threads.

[@catherinecooper2360]

Thank you for saving the bat! I put up bat houses, and in the summer I see some bats flying at early night. Jesse, have you considered a whole house generator? I lived in a house with one, and though the electricity didn't go off very often, it was a blessing when it happened in the dead of winter!! Also, if you are not at home and the electricity goes out, you don't have any worries about spoiled food.

[@vancemccarthy2554]

What will you use 37 outlets for? So you can use a heat gun anywhere you like?

[@snarlbug]

"Alexa , turn off the lights in the bat room."

[@martinw245]

Stuns me that you guys in the US dont put sleeving on your earth/ground wires. That was against the regs decades ago here in the UK.

[@FryGuyNS]

UK electrical wiring and sockets are superior to anything in North America. The reasoning behind it is that the ground under normal circumstances shouldn't be carrying current.

[@martinw245]

@@FryGuyNS Absolutely not no. But the same would apply in the US wouldnt it? The ground is a protective circuit. Only briefly live if theres a fault that trips the circuit breaker.

[@martinw245]

@@FryGuyNS The ground doesnt carry current in the US system either does it? Unless theres a fault and then briefly before the breaker trips.

[@FryGuyNS]

@@martinw245 Same as UK grounding. Just no requirement for the ground to be insulated as it is the bond to all the metal boxes anyway. Not sure the reasoning of why the UK requirement for the insulated ground wire.

[@rhkt]

When you cut screws with that type of pliers you should insert the screw into the threaded side first. That way when you cut the screw you will back the screw out of the pliers using the threads in the pliers to straighten the threads on the end of the screw.

[@javabeanz8549]

Big thumbs up just for the expression on Jesse's face over the bat!

[@barryhumphrey5009]

Here's another hint. On the back of the box cover plate put the breaker # that corresponds to each switch and or recepticial with a sharpie. Sure saves time when you need to do any work on that line and you need to shut the correct breaker. Especially when there are more than one outlet/switch attached and you have limited room for words next to the breaker switch in the main panel. Just a suggestion since you have so many installed already even without the upstairs being done yet.

[@joeh6632]

Only one of the two Kasa smart 3 way switches is necessary to make the circuit work properly. Just connect it to the upstream switch location and use a regular 3 way switch on the other side. Then you can use the other one for a different 3 way switch.

[@TheFlow2006]

you should´ve foamed between the outside and inside outlet box or you will have heatloss in the winter there, so if you haven´t done so already you really should do it

[@davidapp3730]

I think that is the plan after they pass the inspection.

[@jaymeharl3270]

Since he's still waiting for inspection, and hasn't even turned the power on to it yet...I am betting he will wait until he's certain that he won't have to pull wire back out and make any changes...THEN he'll spray foam.

[@eddiebyrne3470]

Need to put up a bat box I have up I haven't had trouble with bats on long time

[@bakkenta1]

How do you get your Wi-Fi? Do you use the 4/G network or do you have an ISP? If an ISP, how do you access it? Satellite? Cable?

[@sparky0288]

In my experience any romex wire touching (not sleeved with PVC or EMT) concrete will have a chemical reaction and eat through the wire, then needs replaced, you my want to check into this possible issue of the future....

[@SuperJaXXas]

Question, if code requires the romex stapled/secured within 6 to 12 inches of the box, what do you do inside the SIP chase way like between the garage doors?

[@mtnstream1]

I think it's only where wires can drop or move or be in contact with people. In the sips, there are in a chase in the Styrofoam, similar to running wires in a pic pipe.

[@scoutmaster33]

No such thing as too many outlets......color me green with envy.

[@helmutzollner5496]

Why do you have to replace the stairs?

[@ahaveland]

Trouble with those zip ties and plastic wire fasteners is that in a fire, the wires come down from the ceiling or the walls and can be a hazard to fire fighters and people trying to escape. Codes in some countries require metal fasteners that will hold.

[@HenryLoenwind]

They will be being sheetrock, so no issue here.

[@diannebooker8927]

Build a bat house, they will knock your bug population way down.

[@markclark787]

Electrician and electronic technician a 3-way switch is an Exclusive or circuit. Nice to see another one trying to do the best job they can

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Have you considered putting up some bat houses on trees around your property? We have 2 not far from our house, the bats do a great job eating the bugs.

[@Jsellers1965]

You should have thread the screw from the other side of the cutter so you could chase the threads back out and prevent burrs. Good job on the wiring, looks Pro!

[@lloyddahlen1141]

Thanks for sharing your info on your wiring,great job very good I still think you have to many outlets but I would be happy to have that house with all them outlets ,great job 👍🇺🇸

[@4philipp]

I’m in the planning stages of home building and so far I have use for a total of 2x 110V outlets. Granted I’ll wire most of it in DC, but I can’t even imagine what to plug into a fraction of those outlets

[@frankgerlach5059]

Bats hve been known to carry Rabies. Not saying "your bat" has it, just a minor warning. Check with the county health department if any cases in area.

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

I was going to say the same thing! In some places, if you wake to find a bat in your house, it's recommended that you and any pets get an anti-rabies shot. Unless you're all already vaccinated , of course!

[@auntym4729]

And this old nurse has had to give the whole family the vac’s. Even tho no one got bit!!

[@daltonroose1804]

Once again use the face/open end of the box for your cut lines it will save you so much time. One more TIP that plunge saw cuts better if you half all your cuts. With a 45 degree angle outline your cut and on the second cut you can feel the puncture more without going to deep. I hate telling you what to do. I use that saw all day and make those same cuts all das and i have found it to be useful

[@carlthor91]

The overhead light, in most of your mono-log, has a feed that crosses over a couple of bays, not good? I have to have it all tucked up or no go. Cheers

[@lisabarajas1269]

So happy to see you back Alyssa!

[@tammyhinkle5890]

Hay Jesse, maybe you should keep a trash bucket with you when your working. Make clean-up easier, bring the bucket along so you don't have to clean-up after yourself. It makes things easier and if Alyssa comes to check on you it is also safer.

[@mikeimparato824]

I appreciate your need for so many receptacles, but I would trade up a few for some ceiling mounted cord reels 😉

[@scottmpreston]

When you trim a screw with the wire strippers, start on the threaded side so after you cut it, you back the screw out of the threads and fix the burr.

[@Sqtgdog]

Pretty sure... you DIDNT hear lightning. :)

[@sspringer5352]

Tip: put the screw in the pliers form the other direction. The threads will be restored from the cut when you unscrew it. The part of the screw that falls away should be what you aren't going to use. good luck!

[@dennis2376]

The question is how did the bat get into the house. :) Build bat boxes for your garden.

[@BlahBlahManYeah]

You should wire 14awg for lighting, this will be less fight to pack those into box, also would let you put more wires into same box, albeit cost less. 12awg is for bathroom, garage and exterior outlets, which should be protected by GFCI. Lighting does not need all that and meets code with 14awg.

[@essietangle9931]

You can build a bat hotel outside your house. They do get rid of a lot of bugs. In Austin, TX they really love what they clean up there, mosquitos etc.

[@shermdog6969]

Aren't these videos like a month or longer behind?

[@Ofageover50]

You should thread the screw into the side of the tool with the threads so after you cut the screw you back it out and the tool cleans up the threads

[@adriaan9011]

You have to put the screws in the pliers from the front, that way you have to screw them out and that gives you good threads

[@jackkotrba9071]

When you cut off a screw with a wire pliers screw it in from the threaded side so it chases the threads when you remove the screw from the pliers.

[@CLipka2373]

You Americans have made cable wrangling twice as difficult by choosing 110V instead of 230V, requiring twice the current (and thus cable thickness) for the same power.

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

Even Batman loves your house build 😂

[@601salsa]

Now that is disconcerting... how did he get in the garage?!

[@stevewilliams1054]

Jesse, you put the screw in the wire strippers the wrong way round. Should go in from the screw side so that it doesn't fall out when you cut it. The act of unscrewing helps to clean out the cut threads.

[@jonagrove]

TP-Link Kasa is awesome! Never had any issues with their app or smart devices.

[@Labeeman]

What happens to your switches when the company decides to no longer support them or they go belly up? Has happened to other cloud stuff that the customer no longer can use.

[@Ziggerzzz]

I find it interesting you don't use insulation over the earth wires to stop them shorting on anything as we do in the UK

[@raymondknappJr]

On your stairs switch I would use a proximity motion switch to turn on the stair lights so when you step on the stairs the lights turn on automatically. So if your hands are full you have light automatedly.

[@prentissem]

Don't forget the cat

[@boondogle123]

You might want to put a 3 way at the top AND bottom of the stir to control the stair lights.

[@nicholaswitkowski]

Have u thought ahead enough to think about putting in compressor air lines in your garage and also have a connection out the front of your garage to minimize air hoses

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

!!! THOUGHT !!!

[@rl3898]

Hi, your bolt thread cutting demo needed the screw put in from the other side , so the cut thread fell on the floor and as you unscrewed the screw it had its thread pushed clean and neat. Think our UK twin and earth system is so much simpler and neater.

[@GregRudisel]

The ground screw in metal boxes are required to be green and approved for the purpose. I know the silver screw will work but the code is the code.

[@DAVIDBrown-zp8sz]

Jessie, by now you've probably figured out that you put the screw through the wrong side of the striper/cutters to shorten the screw. Two reasons. First how did you get the scrap portion of the screw out of the threaded part of the cutters, now that it doesn't have a head ? Second if you had put the screw through the right way then as you back it out it will straighten the cut tip of the thread. This secondary part might not be evident in a plastic box but that mashed thread,especially if your plyers are worn,will reveal it's self in a metal threaded box.

[@jeffreylittleton5958]

All you do anymore is recap and talk i would like to see more do we are 12:44 in of 35 and you have maybe 2 min of work. I have been watching your video’s for years it feels like when I talk to my mom on the phone and run out of thing to say so I fill by asking about the weather

[@chuckhaynes6458]

We have the same white cutting board and I cut my Sammies diagonal too. That's why I watch this channel...lol.

[@scots-irish]

Dude, you should consider an Amazon Echo for voice control. I have four of them in my house along with one in the barn,..artificial intelligence along with music and the ability to control lighting and many other things by voice is nothing short of amazing

[@tucker476]

Wen you forget to turn the lights upstairs it is easy to put a small light to check if the light on.

[@MichaelCoolidge]

Jesse, those are the WiFi switches I installed. They are great. However, my single pole switches “lose” their connection every now and then. Killing the circuit and restarting it resets it. The ones for 3-way switches have been nothing but problems. I bought 2. 1 did not work. They sent me a replacement. It worked for a couple of months and now does not work again. I finally pulled it out. Unfortunately, in my experience, plan on replacing them once they become frustrating. Hopefully the next generation will be more durable.

[@robertlafollette8931]

Bat lady, glad you treated the bat good.It is cute. Nice to see you Alyssa. The wiring is coming along good. God Bless.

[@stevenmace996]

What about hard wired smoke alarms?

[@SnowAndrews]

Having had "Solid State" electronic dimmer-switches fail spectacularly, I now like to have a regular "mechanical" switch, "upstream" in series with the electronic switch/dimmer, as a "Belt plus Suspenders" level of redundancy.

[@ronlinden5649]

Thread the Screw into the cutter the other direction, if you cut just a small amount off the screw, you would not be able to remove it from the threaded side of the cutter, Also as you un-screw the remaining screw, you reshape the threads and the screw will work easier.

[@carolbeard3024]

I have no idea why, but of all the things in this video, the one that has struck me the most is "bat poker" LOL

[@mtabernig]

Why the wires to the plugs go up, then down and up more and so on? instead to everything at the same level entering and exiting the boxes though the sides?

[@martinw245]

Yep, exactly what surprised me. In fact here in the UK we wouldnt be able to do that as the cable wouldnt be in the vertical and horizontal safe zones. Lots of weird things to be honest, like no sleeving on Earth wires. And crummy wire nuts. Someone needs to tell him about Wago connectors.

[@brucewrobak9065]

Wagos are convenient but for more then minimal current in the splice I prefer twisted conductors and a "wire nut".

[@martinw245]

Wago 211's are available in 30 amp and 40 amp versions. And Wago push fit is also available up to 41 amps. Stranded or solid conductors up to 6mm 2. Used by most electricians in Europe and UK and now in US. Reliable, safe and maintenance free. Everything Jessie was doing in his video was suitable for Wago's.

[@brucewrobak9065]

I'll look into the higher amp capacity Wagos. I've have seen them used on videos by Nagy, Slavery, CJR etc. Still can't understand the continued use of the ring circuit in the UK and I haven't seen any use of the EMT conduit over there, Jesse used it on one of his videos. I do like the way you test the electrical system, you would be amazed at the condition of older electrical systems in the US, they would be lucky to pass a fault test and grounding present, sometimes not.

[@PCostello]

FYI: Make sure your house router is capable of handling LOTS of internet (IP / WiFi) devices!!!!

[@rednas1401]

I think they should wait for 5ghz wifi 6 devices regarding the rest of the house :p

[@blackax]

Its really not that big of a deal. I have over 250 devices and not a hint of any issue. (witch would be lag)

[@merlinbasics9345]

Thinking about being energy independent, I try to take into account all the electronics that constantly consume electricity especially if they cannot be unplugged.

[@stephcorn5567]

oscillating tool for cutting those plastic stud is very effective

[@MichaelCoolidge]

Wow Alyssa, when I first saw the start, I thought someone was Halloween pranking you. You were quite brave to get it outside. Good on you. Now get some bat houses up and encourage them to stay!

[@dirkdejong8421]

I think you may have a difficult time finding a cover plate for the combination of a Decora switch with the conventional switches by the man-door. I'm guessing you'll be swapping out those three ways for square ones that fit a Decora cover.

[@rodiona8781]

They sell them at Home Depot

[@kurtarmbrust]

When you cut a screw with the strippers, make sure and start from the threaded side. Then after the cut, as you back out the screw, it will clean up the threads.

[@NickDangerThirdGuy]

bonding screws are required to be green by code.

[@FryGuyNS]

Then all my new metal boxes are not code. None are green. The outlet and appliances are green.

[@DaveSteen]

You did the correct thing leaving it on a raised surface, they drop to get into flight, they have a difficult time from the floor or ground

[@RobiSydney]

I've put in smart switches everywhere, I have either an Alexa or Google in each room except bathrooms and closets. I don't touch a switch except for maybe once a week. I still need to add an Alexa to the garage and switch. Back patio is a smart LED bulb, during the awake times it's white, and during sleep times it's red or green.

[@mikeimparato824]

It’s what we call in the electrical trade “Creative tucking” 😜

[@HOODS]

New name for the downstairs bathroom... batcave!!!

[@jeodirtymcive673]

its funny you have more outlets in their , then i have in my house lol

[@rstevehole]

Well, you're a damn site braver than my wife. I guarantee you she would have had a mental break of some kind because she HATES bats. Kudos to you for just dealing with it!

[@00HiGhGuY00]

Jesse said "How do you secure wire to concrete? The inspector was nice and gave us a recommendation". If the Inspector was actually nice, he wouldn't require the wire to be secured to concrete at all. Using a small dab of spray foam every 18-24" or so to hold wire in place is common practice for ICF construction and is more than adequate, technically speaking.

[@aquasurfer9]

TP Link is great product. I researched their remote network for reading my solar panels that are on another building. Their network adaptor Lan over Power works even through a breaker panel. Very robust. I have been using it for 10 months now and just working peachy. I think their switches should be great.

[@javaldes7]

Supposed to be 6" of wire outside the box