Easy way to explain Line & Load that I find is to remind people that the 'IN' in Line represents power coming in, while the 'O' in Load means power going out downstream.
@smoothjb23842 жыл бұрын
I like the way chuck explained it! Like to meet a guy like you on the job site. I’ve been in the field for almost 4 years but I work for a controls company and we usually mess with a lot of low voltage stuff so I’m trying to get the high voltage knowledge to go along with my low voltage I need a raise lol
@ariz090112 жыл бұрын
@@smoothjb2384 ok
@nathangentry99262 жыл бұрын
I always used the fishing analogy. You throw your line in the water and pull your load out.
@auletjohnast036382 жыл бұрын
Chuck Williams, Downstream is a phrase in the Beatles song "I'm Only Sleeping".
@DiffEQ2 жыл бұрын
No mnemonic required. If you don't know the difference between LINE and LOAD, then you have no business working on electrical systems. It's also just EASIER to remember what LINE means instead of having to remember a mnemonic which renders zero understanding.
@netwonc2 жыл бұрын
As a 80 year old man, I appreciate you young people explaining the way you do. Technology has sure changed since my youth. Thanks so much for your sharing your knowledge.
@TopHomeowner2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@aaronanderson6362 Жыл бұрын
Sir you’re 80? Maybe 81 by now- my mom is 60 and can’t turn her phone off and on- you sir are commenting on a KZbin video. You are awesome! And you are staying with tech pretty good
@jackriley5974 Жыл бұрын
I'm 81 and after 4 minutes of this gave it up because this guy doesn't know how to side-wire this outlet. I'm not going to explain. Look around; there must be another 50 vlogs on the same subject (many of them incorrect as well?)
@SummerofJoy Жыл бұрын
@@jackriley5974 You don't have to side wire a GFCI, it's called back wiring and it's just as good. The plates clamp down as you tighten the screw. Leviton now has Wago style recepticles that take 3 seconds to wire. Decora Edge. Side wiring will be obsolete soon.
@DR-zi3wz7 ай бұрын
@@jackriley5974 You mean "back-stabbing" not "side-wiring". The blue residential grade outlet he is using to demo the "back-wiring" is actually "back-stabbing" - and that's a disaster waiting to happen. He demos "back-wiring" on the GFCI outlet.
@hectormata449Ай бұрын
The best and clearly easy to understand video on installing a GFCI I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much. This 80 year old codger on social security trying to bring my equally old home safe and up to code. 👍
@KellySinclair-x3m2 күн бұрын
This tutorial provides clear insights into GFCI wiring.
@WST-x8q3 ай бұрын
Saved me a lot of work by explaining one GFCI can protect other outlets.
@altrmind3 ай бұрын
yeah this happens a lot in apartment kitchens where the circuit will trip due to over load and often the gfci will not function anymore and have to be replaced. they are expensive
@gregoryv.zimansr4031 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video. You answered my question about line and load. LINE IN---LOAD OUT
@bobpond79732 жыл бұрын
IMPORTANT: Leviton GFCI's have "Line" terminals at the top. The model shown in this video (including the wiring diagram shown) has line terminals at the bottom. At 3:35 in the video you note something like "If you are replacing an old GFCI with a new GFCI then it is easier to do as you just place the wires from the line terminals of the old GFCI onto the line terminals of the new GFCI." Strictly speaking this is correct, but only if you use a voltage tester or actually read the labels on the back of the old GFCI and the new GFCI. If you are unfortunate, your old GFCI may have the line terminals on the top while your new GFCI has the line terminals on the bottom. If this is the case and you simply move the top wires from the old GFCI to the top terminals of the new GFCI and move the bottom wires from the old to the bottom terminals of the new then the LED of the GFCI will light up green, suggesting that it is active, but the GFCI will not reset, the outlet itself will not be live and the downstream circuit will not be live. You may then think that you have to call an electrician to track down a (non-existant) ground fault. The bottom line (no pun intended): when wiring a GFCI, you MUST read the labels on the back of the outlet (or read the installation instructions that come with the new GFCI) and make sure to connect the live wire from the panel and the neutral coming from the panel onto the terminals marked "line" on the back of the new GFCI outlet.
@Jetmo2 жыл бұрын
Just happened to me. I had a phone call with an electrician and he helped me over the phone, great guy. It was an Leviton as well! Thanks!
@Boooslayer Жыл бұрын
Nice
@MrRlovely Жыл бұрын
I'm not an electrician but I think the correct way to do it would be to to remove the old outlet, cap the hot wires, energize the circuit and then voltage test. Reading the old outlet is assuming the previous installer did the job correctly, which isn't something I would do.
@ruffhausmalinois Жыл бұрын
100%accurate..... Leviton has everything labeled.... Darwinproof for most
@coopcoo Жыл бұрын
What if I replace a normal outlet with GFCI (leviton), it's a single outlet, nothing downstream. I connected to the line side but my LED light didn't turn on (outlet was working though) and I tripped it but it won't reset?
@timcockrell49719 күн бұрын
Completely the best description I've seen on how to do it
@fyermun Жыл бұрын
Best and easiest explanation of understanding and installing a gfci outlet. Thank you.
@TopHomeowner Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@jameygallegos99197 ай бұрын
Much easier to follow your instruction than the written directions, thank you!
@neilheusen8394Ай бұрын
Yeah, thank you so much because it was my first time wiring one of these outlets and I couldn’t explain why it wasn’t working until then. I researched a video in this came up. Thanks to you. I got it working.
@Ryan_ShieldsАй бұрын
Thanks for showing this, I installed a new 20amp outlet, only have one neutral wire in the socket and I plugged it into the load line not knowing what that was for. Tested the cables and plenty of voltage but the outlet had no power. Switched the neutral line from load to line and works perfect. Thanks!
@RS-sl5ko Жыл бұрын
Best, clearest explanation that I have found. The only thing not mentioned is if you have a receptacle before the ground fault receptacle that is controlled by the same breaker. Ie.- garage door verses receptacles In the garage walls.
@TopHomeowner Жыл бұрын
Good point! Thanks for the comment!
@0819kent Жыл бұрын
Just replaced a GFI with the help of your excellent explanation thank you!
@TopHomeowner Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@eusebiohernandez28982 жыл бұрын
Much better video then the last, alot easier to understand.
@eusebiohernandez28982 жыл бұрын
I've got a lot of electrical plugs that i need to replace so this video will really help
@Doom2MarxistsАй бұрын
Great video! I couldn't figure out why the new GFI wasn't working. When you spoke about the poles on the old and new receptacle being inverted. I changed the wires and, BINGO! problem fixed!
@本自清淨9 ай бұрын
Thank you for your warm and enthusiastic explanation! I got my questions answered.
@stevenjulie46982 жыл бұрын
Most comprehensive explanation of GFCI receptacles I've seen so far! Thanks! Learned a lot!
@TopHomeowner2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@CleanteamofNYАй бұрын
Thank you for the easy explanation, which helped me get two outlets up and running. I will try to complete the GFCIs in the kitchen area when I have more time tomorrow.
@ricardo198512 жыл бұрын
The video is probably the best on the internet. You described it good thanks
@TopHomeowner2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate the comment
@firemann3295 Жыл бұрын
Great video with clear & simple explanation. Also includes some great tips and reasons to not do certain things. Thank you very much!
@jjm22332 жыл бұрын
thank you for the tips! replaced the old gfci and added a new outlet with USB! 🤙🤙🤙
@TopHomeowner2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I'm sure that will be nice to have :)
@applesbighatranch69062 ай бұрын
Thanks! to your excellent explanation here, you have helped me determine how, why and where it is I can use a GFCI receptacle in a small RV trailer outdoor galley area (will be standing on the surface of the Earth while using galley and it's electric appliances). Cheers.
@peterbiagini4809 Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation. Very good and simple explanation. Not like some of the crap put online by total idiots who think they actually know what they're doing.
@cortlanolson10253 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Trying to setup Christmas lights on my home that I just purchased a couple months ago and none of the exterior outlets had power! Turns out that they were all wired incorrectly, the explanation on Load vs Line made it very clear.
@TopHomeowner3 жыл бұрын
Glad the video helped!
@touxiong7814 Жыл бұрын
Great explanation and diagram to help us DYI homeowner etc... Excellent
@TopHomeowner Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@briancalvin5222 Жыл бұрын
Excellent job explaining with video. I'm doing this in my bath now. Thanks bud !
@TopHomeowner Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@rickytakeya85362 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TopHomeowner2 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@chartmann435 ай бұрын
SO helpful!! Thank you! It’s not for a bricks and sticks but it’s for a van conversion!
@oscarmondragonuribe78402 жыл бұрын
You are extremely professional on explaining every detail excellent tone of voice and proper words easy to catch everything no bad words make the teaching more professional thank you
@Copperpot88986 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video, the old GFCI outlet had the Line side at the top and my new one had it at the bottom. I was wondering why the new one didn't work and all the downstream outlets weren't working when I put the wires back the same way on the new outlet as the old one. Glad to know the Load side is the downstream wires.
@tedlahm57403 ай бұрын
well written. very informative for the home person.
@S_K_7772 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video, probably the best I have ever seen. Well explained and best practices for wiring.
@mmkkjkkkkkkkmmmm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for helping me understand the difference between the load and the line. I was struggling with that untill I watched your video.
@TopHomeowner3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@wazzouz Жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing how to connect a GFCI. Great video.
@TopHomeowner Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@julienmanaud5219Ай бұрын
Super clear👌in my case, after I olugged the black and white wifes, there is a third red wire coming from the wall, what am I supposed to do with this one?
@andrewsimek985Ай бұрын
That is a hot wire for switches (like a light or a dimmer). If you don’t need it, cap it off well and fold it back and away from the gfci to avoid arcing.
@elliot80962 жыл бұрын
This is the best video on this topic on youtube, subscribed.
@jeffcollins38983 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this was super helpful. I replaced some GFCI outlets and they didn't work after I was very careful to make sure all wiring was done exactly the same way. Couldn't figure out what was wrong, so I watched this video. Turns out the Line/Load indicators were opposite (Line on top of old receptacle, and on the bottom of the new one). Thanks, saved me tons of troubleshooting time!
@TopHomeowner3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@kenmoritz2483 Жыл бұрын
Great video. The best explanation with detail that any novice can follow.
@GAMarine137 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I am looking to replace all outlets in my house. There are only a few current GFCIs. Excluding price, should I make all of the outlets GFCIs or only the ones near water? Meaning, would it be tacky during a house-resell to have so many GFCIs.
@surferdude642 Жыл бұрын
Only use them where required, near water and outside. Use high quality "spec grade" 15 amp receptacles everywhere else for 120v outlets.
@GAMarine137 Жыл бұрын
@@surferdude642 ok. Thanks
@lancer52511 ай бұрын
I had a guy at one of the local electrical supply house say that it was Line In from the panel and Load Out to other outlets. A good way to remember it for DIYers.
@firehorse66elaine2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks so much, I blew out my gcfi outside, hooked wires to the line terminals. Nothing worked, even the kitchen lights, I was afraid to hook them up to the taped load wires. Watched your video and decided that I needed to hook them to loaded terminals, and like magic they all work now!
@TopHomeowner2 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear!
@danapavlu69902 ай бұрын
Excellent video, clear and to the point. This helped me in my home project.
@michaelhagen97147 ай бұрын
This really helped me out a lot. Thank you for making it so easy to understand! Was able to get my wiring project done!
@TopHomeowner7 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@apagan652 жыл бұрын
Very good explanation for any beginner. Thank you for your detailed information. 👍
@TopHomeowner2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ricster100 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. that helps understand the proper wiring . I us not sure if you could install more outlet after the GCFI.
@TopHomeowner Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@stevenhm88 Жыл бұрын
Amazing!!! It was a piece of cake after your explanation 🎉
@randyw.878110 ай бұрын
Very helpful, thanks. One of mine in the kitchen sparked and shutdown killing all the downstream outlets. I noted at Home Depot they have 15 amp and 20 amp rated GFCI outlets. I assume both will work but will get the higher rated one.
@dstmars1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Good video. My home was built in 1990 so I was looking for info about how to update the electrics to bring the home into todays code requirements and this video was a great help.
@joshuagannon8667Ай бұрын
Thanks for the simple explanation.
@Ranger2510Experience Жыл бұрын
Great video. How do wire the ground wire for the next receptacle down the line? Thanks
@TopHomeowner Жыл бұрын
All of the ground wires need to be connected with a pigtail to each receptacle so it's a continuous ground.
@thomassohayda33753 жыл бұрын
A good one to remember is line in and load out for power to a gfci. Also where you have old knob and tube wiring with no ground, if you run a ground to the first outlet and install a gfci like the example in the video, every plug after that will be gfi protected even though there's no ground.
@2Truth4Liberty2 жыл бұрын
Is there any benefit in running a ground from the GFCI to the downstream outlets rather than just using "two-wire w/o grd"?
@thomassohayda33752 жыл бұрын
@@2Truth4Liberty definitely, having a direct to earth ground on every plug is ideal. Alot of folks can't afford a complete rewire, so adding a gfci like I suggested is a temporary solution that works and is within budget for most.
@DiffEQ2 жыл бұрын
No mnemonic required. If you don't know the difference between LINE and LOAD, then you have no business working on electrical systems. It's also just EASIER to remember what LINE means instead of having to remember a mnemonic which renders zero understanding. Why do you speak on things you clearly don't understand. GFCI protection is ground independent and NO GROUND IS REQUIRED for GFCI protection. Period. If you have three-prong receptacles, then it's dangerous if there is no actual ground because the device you're plugging in is designed for protective ground if it has a three-prong plug. Stop giving advice as if you KNOW the subject when it is clear to those who do that you're ignorant.
@DiffEQ2 жыл бұрын
@@2Truth4Liberty Don't listen to this fraud. GFCI protects downstream devices and no ground is required. Period. If you home does not have protective grounds run, then GFCI is a great way of protecting people from electrocution because it senses very small (1-3 mA) current differences in the HOT and Neutral conductors. You need to be very careful, though, that there is no other neutral path downstream or the GFCI will trip every time since both the HOT and Neutral need to be connected only to the GFCI on the LOAD side.
@markrenton1093 Жыл бұрын
@@DiffEQ , I just replaced mine and the instructions on the GFCI showed it to be grounded.
@vinnydelucia251018 күн бұрын
Hello, liked and subscribed. I have 4 wires coming from wall. 2 black ( hot) and 2 white( neutral). I want to wire a GFI outlet and another outlet. So 2 outlets. How would I wire it? Thanks
@ryanv719510 ай бұрын
Awsome video! Thank you. This was intricate in me wiring my own correctly.
@sergueyherrero90712 жыл бұрын
This video helped me fix the issue. Thanks.
@TopHomeowner2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, good to hear!
@RadioFixer Жыл бұрын
The best video on KZbin regarding this project. Excellent job 👍👏👏
@TopHomeowner Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@kavocat8497 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! Very good and simple explanation.
@TopHomeowner Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@kennyw8713 жыл бұрын
Very well done in all respects. Like I always say, it's easy when you know how. You made this task easy, now I know (understand) why. Thank you very much.
@TopHomeowner3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment and I'm glad it was helpful!
@richardalther3619 Жыл бұрын
Great video. My question is about the size of the GFCI. I've had instances where replacing a regular receptacle with GFCI, I find it's sometimes really difficult to "stuff" the new GFCI into the box and worry that the wires will get pinched. Same thing happened when I replaced a standard receptacle with a USB version - it was much larger. In that case, I actually ended up having to buy a deeper box and replace it. Any tips for stuffing these things back in the box without worrying about pinching the wires? Is it even something I should be worried about?
@michaelmasztal7871 Жыл бұрын
I can sympathize. Especially if you're doing a reno project and adding GFCIs where there were none before and you have shallow box. You could use a box extender (looks weird) or install a GFCI breaker in appropriate slot in the panel. To answer your last question, pick up a VoltClaw to manipulate wires in the box. I use one frequently on the renovation I do.
@Missael-dw9ck3 ай бұрын
Bro the way You explain Is awesome 🎉 thank You SO much!!!! 🤘🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@SovanoraHounKhin3 жыл бұрын
I like the way you show the pic of diagram how to hook wire up to the recepticals. Great educational.
@TopHomeowner3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
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@DIYwithCam3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video for someone with limited electrical knowledge, like me.
@TopHomeowner3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@zulu123-x2d2 жыл бұрын
I have outdoor outlets with GFI. There is a small light on the outlets that are green sometimes and off most of the time. The outlets work even if the light is off. What is this light for. Thanks
@TopHomeowner2 жыл бұрын
Depending on the manufacturer the light might show that the outlets are protected (green or off) or tripped (off or yellow or red). It would be nice if this was consistent. For yours though, since the light is sometimes on or off and it seems to be fine, I'd test it with the button to make sure there is no power coming through the outlets when it's tripped. I had one outdoor receptacle that was bad and wouldn't reset. I have another video on that.
@harveylong58782 жыл бұрын
@@TopHomeowner to make things even more a PITA are the GFCI's that have EOL indicator light. Township inspector kept falling our property cause we have the GFCI with EOL light ; only goes out when GFCI finally dies
@lenjoplus Жыл бұрын
Great explanation. Clear with no excess verbiage.
@lashonyataylor949211 ай бұрын
I find this video very helpful I have to replace one ,thank you for sharing
@philr36304 ай бұрын
good video. how does one know if your GFCI is forward of the other load plugs? If it's at the end it may not work as well I assume. @3:00m you show the load to the right. what if that plug is where the GFCI is placed? How does one know or can someone tell?
@binyominstern14532 жыл бұрын
Question If I have a gcfi receptacle with more receptacles after it is there any situation where I would need a gcfi receptacle after the first one?
@mockdux2 жыл бұрын
My question too
@Honestandtruth0073 жыл бұрын
Man....... You are so thorough fully...👍👍 Thank you
@TopHomeowner3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@kinglord54293 ай бұрын
Can you plug a multiple plug adapter sold on Amazon into regular plug along the line
@surferdude6422 ай бұрын
Yes, but keep in mind that using higher loads at the same time can overload the circuit and the GFCI doesn't protect against that, it's the circuit breaker's job.
@JohnTCoupe2 ай бұрын
excellent !!~ now I know what I was doing wrong..thanks for this video. very, very helpful !!
@colinmoore683 ай бұрын
Good video. I also suggest testing them periodically, they too go bad, apparently about every 10 years is a reasonable lifespan. If you have an older property, you may not even have these fitted in the kitchen, bathroom or externally. There is an inexpensive plug-in tester, with a button to set off the GFCI to check if the outlet is protected. There is also a slim version GFCI, as it is sometimes too crowed in the box when replacing just a regular outlet. Hope this helps someone!!!
@brainsells30005 ай бұрын
Im looking to use one of these in conjunction with a load for a self grounding surge protection outlet. Both 20 amp. Which one should receive service first?
@joef1159 Жыл бұрын
Explain very well ,easy understand thanks for video 👍
@kortisbraun9798 Жыл бұрын
Excellent....very well and plainly explained. you're good. You know your stuff.
@TopHomeowner Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@jimtalor79712 жыл бұрын
Good video! Hopefully it will help me on this problem. Power to all three outside receptacles is dead and they all tie into a Garage gfci. Well I reset that and at the gfi has power but the three outdoor outlets are still dead, what gives?
@e.b.67663 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very useful information for my mental toolbox!!!
@TopHomeowner3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad it helped.
@HungNguyen-sb1yu Жыл бұрын
A GFCI was never installed in any of my house's bathrooms. Can I replace the outlet with a GFCI and add another outlet to that GFCI on different wall in the same bathroom? Thank you so much for your help.
@TopHomeowner Жыл бұрын
Yes you can. You might want to check your breaker panel and see if the breaker suppling power to your bathroom is actually a GFCI breaker first though.
@ashhiro81792 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thank you for laying it all out and with basic pictures! Super helpful
@k.a95672 жыл бұрын
Very good explanation. Thanks
@cattigereyes13 жыл бұрын
Where I work tested the outlets found 2 black wire white wires reversed! To a GFCI out let in the bathroom! A big no no for a commercial location! The wiring has many open grounds due to being old and one outlet out in the lobby! Yes I used to work for a electrician! Started school for it but the whole trig was out of my wheel house!
@Matt-c9n4 ай бұрын
In an older house if one is replacing old outlets and adding GFCI’s how do you tell which is the first outlet in a daisy chain? I. E. If my panel is in the basement and I’m replacing outlets in the 3rd floor which outlet is first? Thanks! Great video I appreciate it.
@marinoaquino13364 ай бұрын
7th
@laoshark2 жыл бұрын
Great job. I appreciate how you get straight to the point.
@TopHomeowner2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it!
@christopherwiddis84532 жыл бұрын
Great video, clear cut and straight forward .
@abdallahjadallah45474 ай бұрын
Very helpful video. Great way of explaining it!
@E.L.RipleyAtNostromo3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, thank you. I just needed to replace a broken GFCI, and somehow stupidly got the bottom line neutral wire crossed with the top load neutral wire and it didn't work, so I had to pay an electrician to come out to move one wire! But I had put a voltage tester on both load and line wires and got voltage, which was confusing. If I turn off the circuit breaker, what's the best way to determine which are the line wires? Of course going forward I learned to mark the two line (or load) wires with tape to ID them, as in my case the wires shifted when I disconnected them from the broken GFCI outlet. Thanks for the clear video instruction.
@rmf116993 жыл бұрын
I just did the same thing. Electricians LOVE people like us cause it's a simple fix and easy money for that repair.
@Kuro_kon2 жыл бұрын
Once you know which one of the wires is load and which one is line the other neutral wire connected to it will be the load or the line.
@jackibillings43972 жыл бұрын
Been there as well. I had to call an Electrician out. But he showed me the error of my ways.
@Bignene628 Жыл бұрын
HE MAN GREAT VIDEO. AQUICK QUESTION. IM ADDING 3 out let’s to my deck do they all have to be gfci?? And how will I hook it up?? Main wire goes to line on the first outlet and than load from it to the line on the second outlet??than second out let load to the 3rd outlet?? Please help
@TopHomeowner Жыл бұрын
Yes, line to the first outlet, then the next one off of the load terminals, third would be the same... load from second into Line of the third. However... you should just need the first one to be GFCI as long as the rest are powered off of the Load terminals AND they should all be WR rated.
@juanvargas9 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Great job at teaching!
@sauchoi1025 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information it teach us the difference between the two, like it.
@TopHomeowner Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@mentatchris2 ай бұрын
Great video, very clear, thanks very much!
@LonneLpp4 ай бұрын
Beautiful; exactly what I was looking for!
@skeeterskoville9226 Жыл бұрын
Needed the refresher. Thanks bro!
@TopHomeowner Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@vladb47276 ай бұрын
Great explanation. Thank you ! Does the GFCI circuit require a regular (non-GFCI) breaker? Also how many outlets can be on 15 Amp GFCI-protected circuit?
@TopHomeowner6 ай бұрын
It's not required, you can actually have a GFCI receptacle on the same circuit as a GFCI breaker, but it can make troubleshooting more challenging. As for the max number of outlets, the NEC doesn't specify a max amount, its more about how much power is being drawn in total, but for general use outlets 8 is a good rough number to use as a maximum. Hope this helps!
@davidbaik41212 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for simple and clear explanation!! Save me $250!
@davebuti6270 Жыл бұрын
what do you do with the load ground line to the next outlet? Are you running a pigtail to the single GFCI ground connection?
@TopHomeowner Жыл бұрын
Yes, you'll use a pigtail connection for the ground
@iraqi72998 ай бұрын
Good man, you made my day
@fort3463 Жыл бұрын
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@TopHomeowner Жыл бұрын
Great to hear, thank you!
@jmccartney43 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the explanation of line vs load. We are buying our first house and I don’t know which way the electric comes into each room. How would I figure out which outlet would be the first in the sequence or would it matter if I am replacing ALL of the outlets with GFCIs? If it doesn’t matter should I use line for all of them?
@TopHomeowner Жыл бұрын
It's typically the closest to the electrical panel. But unless you can see the wires in your wall, it can take some trial and error before you figure out which one it is. If you replace them all with GFCI then it doesn't matter, just be sure to hook them all up to line like you said.
@christopherhathaway67672 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation of the load versus line and the different types of connecting the wires. Thank you very much as I am now comfortable with proceeding to replace my GFCI outlet.
@TopHomeowner2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@louisregos1272 Жыл бұрын
That you for making it easy,I was going to spend $90 an hour
@shockproof2006 Жыл бұрын
"Loads" of good information, Thanks!
@poundermonster2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I have a finished wall with an outlet that’s the main circuit. That outlet is already wired to other outlets going to the left direction of my finished wall. I need to install one outlet going right of the main circuit outlet and I’m looking to get the power from the main outlet I just mentioned, can I add and screw the new outlet going right on the same screws of the outlets going to the left?
@rong83243 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for taking the time to explain this. Really great video and camera work!!