ASK This Old House | 2-Prong Outlet, Deck Stair Railing (S20 E1) FULL EPISODE

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Richard Trethewey explains some general soldering techniques and how to connect water piping; Heath Eastman explains what two-prong receptacles are, why they’re no longer to code, and how to replace them; Nathan Gilbert and Mauro Henrique work together to build, install, and paint a railing for deck stairs to match the original deck railing.
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Celebrating Craftsmanship: Soldering Basics
To solder, Richard explains that you need solder, flux, a blowtorch, a pipe cutter, and a pipe cleaning tool. Depending on the location of the work, protective items, such as a spray bottle of water or a flame shield, may also be needed. All of these items can be found at home centers and plumbing supply houses.
Changing a Two-Prong Outlet to Three
A room will have to be rewired if there isn’t a ground present. However, if you want to have a grounded, three-prong receptacle without rewiring, you can also use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) found at any home center.
How to Build a Deck Railing
Nathan built the deck stair railing out of fir decking in a variety of sizes, including 2x4”s for the top and bottom rails, 4x4”s for the posts, and 2x2”s for the balusters.
To cut the lumber to size, Nathan used a sliding compound miter saw, which is manufactured by Dewalt [amzn.to/3B9AP4g].
Expert assistance with this segment was provided by William C. Gilbert Carpentry.
How to Paint Outdoor Railings
Mauro wanted to match the paint color of the existing deck, which he did by bringing a small sample of the existing paint to a local paint store. Most paint stores and home centers have machines that can scan a sample and generate a close color match to the paint.
The paint Mauro used for the railings was Behr Premium Plus Exterior Semi-Gloss paint and primer (www.behr.com/c..., though he also used a separate, oil-based primer for the base coat.
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ASK This Old House | 2-Prong Outlet, Deck Stair Railing (S20 E1) FULL EPISODE
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@parzdiver 7 месяцев назад

Loved listening to Rich talk about soldering pipes. Really felt his love of the craft.

@warrenvalentino5763 7 месяцев назад

Great video! Thank You So Very Much for the information about the GFCI receptacles. :)

@meethree6305 7 месяцев назад

I miss Roger 😞

@firemanj35 7 месяцев назад

This came out really nice, all the segments, but I really appreciate the way Mauro put so much into getting the paun done right so it lasts.

@janking2762 7 месяцев назад

I love Grk screws! Almost never strip out, last many decades, in my experience (40years).

@danimkn579 7 месяцев назад

Railing job looks so beautiful

@MrLuigi-oi7gm 7 месяцев назад

It was a shame you didn't inform viewers that all the outlet recepticles "downstream" from the GFCI/AFCI are also protected in a 2-wire set-up as long as you connect the downstream recepticles to the LOAD terminals of the GFCI/AFCI recepticle. Because of this, it is best to Install the GFCI/AFCI in the "lead" outlet of a circuit. Then all you need are regular 3-prong outlets in the rest of the outlets in a circuit for a complete, relatively inexpensive conversion of ALL the outlets in a 2-wire circuit.

@RandomVids519 7 месяцев назад

Obviously common sense😂

@Lando1020 7 месяцев назад

But in this example they didn't mention using loads of the GFCI. Maybe that's why they didn't mention any "downstream" receptacles? Because there aren't any?

@reallunacy 7 месяцев назад

Are they still protected without the ground wire?

@davidbrooks4294 7 месяцев назад

If your house is still wired with two wire ,then a three wire doesn't make sense. Unless you use that GFCI/AFCI work around.

@MrLuigi-oi7gm 7 месяцев назад

@@Lando1020 I was referring to a "general real life case situation" where there would normally be multiple outlets on a single circuit. It would be nice for viewers to know that they only need to buy one relatively expensive GFCI/AFCI recepticle per ENTIRE circuit so long as you install the GFCI/AFCI receptacle in the "lead" position.

@Snarkbar 7 месяцев назад

I loved the "carefully...heh"

@degenwow 7 месяцев назад

Thank you TOH!!!

@Pallidus_Rider 6 месяцев назад

I replaced all of the 2-prong recepticals in my Dad's old 1948 house with GFCI receptacles. Side note: all the outlets were already grounded to the house when originally built.

@joshgochenour4062 6 месяцев назад

as a DIY person an owner of a house over 40yrsw old i have enjoyed many of the videos that i have ran across. Recently ive been trying to find a video of heating installation system that is both cost efficent and DIY friendly. This home has no heating system in it as the previous owners always used electric heaters. Any suggestions or directions that can help me with this project would be great. Thank you and keep up the great videos

@doddinator14 7 месяцев назад

Can you actually solder right next to teflon?

@Kevin-mp5of 7 месяцев назад

14:20 those posts will wick up water and rot in no time. Hack.

@garrett892 7 месяцев назад

Should be using pressure treated to contact ground, or at the very least seal the ends before installing. But I'll give the benefit of the doubt that this is in desert area or something where moisture is not an issue. Not my deck.

@Kevin-mp5of 7 месяцев назад

@@garrett892 desert area in Boston… 🤣🤣🤣

@bobrebera494 7 месяцев назад

Great job-👍👍👍

@marcusgunderson634 7 месяцев назад

After removing the joist tape from the paper backing you're supposed to let the paper blow across the yard.

@im_a-man 7 месяцев назад

Should of installed the last bottom step deck board over the post before the handrail. The thin notched out piece nailed on the back side would drive me crazy

@Kevin-mp5of 7 месяцев назад

Should HAVE paid more attention in English class…

@Scubamike4499 7 месяцев назад

I agree

@leonardhandzlik6008 7 месяцев назад

So, I guess both of you graduated with a degree in English from HAHVAHD.

@zacburgess5318 7 месяцев назад

I’ve always heard that you want to leave the bottom side of outdoor wood pieces unpainted so they wouldn’t hold moisture, or at least with regards to painting old 3 rail fence. Is this just different being that it’s a railing or made from different materials?

@Herlongian 7 месяцев назад

Is vacuuming enough to get all the dust off before painting? Have you used a tack cloth?

@tatsumaru12345 7 месяцев назад

Love the new intro and production! '19 didnt have it right?! Even if its showing only 1080p, you can tell these cameras weren't cheap

@DW-ni4xb 3 месяца назад

Think railing should been same height as the other railing but looks good either way

@weekendwarrior3420 7 месяцев назад

What's up the new railing doesn't line up with the old one???

@jej3451 7 месяцев назад

Probably there's a building code for the height, and the old railing doesn't comply.

@AW-fb8hr 7 месяцев назад

I was thinking the same, gotta be code

@weekendwarrior3420 7 месяцев назад

Why should the little bit of new comply when the big old doesn't? Who's ever gonna tell which one came first? Also, the code sure was there when they built the old one. But it'll be looking dumb every day. @@jej3451

@weekendwarrior3420 7 месяцев назад

Nobody is applying "code" this way on my porch, you can be sure of that :-) @@AW-fb8hr

@brianfong5711 7 месяцев назад

18:28 Wait those top rails don't line UP to the stair rails WTF!

@TheHawksFan77 7 месяцев назад

The old rail is not to code, the new one is.

@weekendwarrior3420 7 месяцев назад

Run a ground wire behind the baseboard and from there to the outlets?

@peggirl152 7 месяцев назад

No. It has to be in a junction box which is connected to the electrical box.

@RandomVids519 7 месяцев назад

Ud have to rewire the whole house

@garrett892 7 месяцев назад

@@peggirl152 Not sure that code requires ground wires to be connected in junction boxes. Just look at where your ground wires connect to copper plumbing, exposed ground rods, splices outside the panel. I'd rather rewire, but I don't see why it wouldn't work as a temp fix.

@peggirl152 7 месяцев назад

@garrett892 I'm going by my own wiring. Rewiring whole house isn't necessary with GfI outlets. There is also local codes that have to be adhered to.

@weekendwarrior3420 7 месяцев назад

I think, codes have reasonable logic in that all connections should be accessible/inspectable, hence, be in boxes. If the added ground wire adheres to that, maybe it can still be added? @@garrett892

@TheFriendlyCorgi 7 месяцев назад

2 prongs: its safe now-but please replace. Most electrical codes are calling for 3 prong to avoid harm, fires, and death/loss of property.

@scotttovey 7 месяцев назад

Two prongs are not allowed in new builds. You only run into this with older houses.

@jharding32 7 месяцев назад

Those stair rails meet the column way higher than the existing rail. Looks terrible.

@miroslav-kalapov 7 месяцев назад

Here in Europe we just connect the neutral wire to both the neutral and the grounding prong of the receptacle when we have a 2-wire installation. This way you still have the path of least resistance and overcurrent protection. The downsides is that you don't have the GFCI protection which is build into the panel when you have a 3-wire installation.

@MaMa-qh4dy 7 месяцев назад

Acrylic latex paint going over oil base primer?????? Hmmm

@pcdm43145 7 месяцев назад

I thought the same thing... I was taught, if you had to mix the two, oil goes over acrylic.

@bngr_bngr 7 месяцев назад

Copper develops holes over time.

@janking2762 7 месяцев назад

In my area, the well water ph will create pinholes in copper. You can get really good at patching these, continually replace the pipe, or choose another material.

@RandomVids519 7 месяцев назад

Pex is best

@donc-m4900 7 месяцев назад

Polybutylene is best, or what they said in the 80's. Oops.

@Kevin-mp5of 7 месяцев назад

Who is this Cooper?

@Scubamike4499 7 месяцев назад

To address your first issue, anytime they go to a home center, you can see its always a home depot. They are a sponsor

@markowalski1 7 месяцев назад

I have never been able to get a straight answer as to why 2 prong outlets even exist. My house was built in the 1960s and is full of them. It's not like we didn't understand the basic properties of electricity back then.

@ElectricGears 7 месяцев назад

Less of an emphasis on safety and cost savings mostly. The first 2 prong receptacles would have been supplied with knob and tube, that's even before armored cable (BX) was available where you could use the steal jacket as a ground. If you don't have national headlines constantly listing out how many babies are electrocuted, mandating safety standards is a slow process. Plus, with our lower 110V standard, the shocks aren't as lethal (although they absolutely can be).

@Kevin-mp5of 7 месяцев назад

120 volt is nominal voltage in US. Japan uses non-grounded receptacles, but they are 100 Volt system.

@dereksellars 7 месяцев назад

I liked this video, buy it has been on before.

@randomcrap763 7 месяцев назад

Well, this is an older one "Soldering will always be the connection of choice" Most Plumbers I know today use the press :)

@Mike_Greentea 7 месяцев назад

Where’s “Thin diesel” ? From 10 yrs ago

@TheFriendlyCorgi 7 месяцев назад

As an engineer-flux is optional. Its helpful but it definitely is optional only if you're good at soldering.

@Kevin-mp5of 7 месяцев назад

You should quit drinking…

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 7 месяцев назад

So now we're jumping to season 20? What happened with season 43 episode 2?

@TXDeathInvestigator 7 месяцев назад

You’re thinking of This Old House…

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 7 месяцев назад

@@TXDeathInvestigator yeah, I realized that in the chat, but thanks 😊

@WarrensRandomAndWeirdVideos 7 месяцев назад

Decent ngl

@njwags95 7 месяцев назад

The 4x4 posts were placed unpainted against dirt…I give it 2 years before it starts rotting like the first step

@allegory7638 7 месяцев назад

Put a 2 x _ treated doubler behind the bottom riser to give the post screws some real structure to screw into. Watch the unprepared post bottoms againt the ground start rotting. Actually explain how current and GFCI actually works. Stop the overproduced cinematography aimed at suburban housewives, such as that segment with Richard. Figure it out ATOH, stick with what made you successful in the first place, content over presentation.

@randygreenwood1096 7 месяцев назад

Kaitlin is beautiful!

@herculesrockefeller8969 7 месяцев назад

Tune in and hear Nathan say - "I wish I had listened to my mother and become a lawyer.", Rich Trethewey accidentally solders his watch to a hot water pipe, and Mauro recieves a ticket for double parking! All that, and more, on Ask This Old House!

@Guardducks 7 месяцев назад

It's so annoying watching Maro paint, he always does things backwards. Backwards Maro .

@Kevin-mp5of 7 месяцев назад

He’s a hack. They picked him up outside homedepot

@johnsee7269 7 месяцев назад

Weird comments... They did a lot of things right; everything right in my opinion. Maro is not Michelangelo Mr. Perfect; very professional and a painter not an artist. Although 😮, I do deplore the lack of Van Gogh brush strokes, what was he thinking; 🤣. 🎨 🚫

@brushmasterspaintingfranchise 7 месяцев назад

Mario sanded before priming but not after. That was brand new wood, and after he was done painting it, it looked like it was 50 years old. All lumpy and thick didn’t even sand that oil-based primer down.

@dirediredude 7 месяцев назад

I've been watching a lot of This Old House recently and that's consistent going back 10+ years. I think for the most part these guys on the show all do great work, give good advice, and are all licensed professionals. But that is definitely not stopping over confident DIYers that want to chime in with their unsolicited advice at any opportunity they can. I've quickly learned that in the home improvement world there is no shortage of overly confident opinions lol.

@johnsee7269 7 месяцев назад

@@dirediredude Well said! House painting and auto body painting are two different things/processes. But... Maby a little metal flake or a few skulls would liven up the typically drably painted 🏠 house. Nah... 🥴

@sirhamalot8651 7 месяцев назад

13:34 Yeah, don't do that. Clamp down the wood and keep both hands on the handles. This guy is one knot away from the saw skipping and taking off his thumb.

@ncooty 7 месяцев назад

I could do without the heavy-handed cinematography. Maybe newer DIYers are drawn in by the obscenely self-involved Instagram glam look. Maybe they think busted knuckles and dirty jeans look better in soft-focus close-ups with a warm diffuser.

@Kevin-mp5of 7 месяцев назад

It’s extremely annoying. What can be gained?

@gameeverything816 7 месяцев назад

Lol lotsa slomo shots of...painting? How exciting! 🙄

@Scubamike4499 7 месяцев назад

Holmes shows do that do, slow motion tool action Totally unnecessary

@sonny323 7 месяцев назад

Show how to replace the outlet. Dont just talk about it

@edkienzler406 2 месяца назад

“Sounds good”…scripted as always!!!

@loganverdery 7 месяцев назад

Hey thisold house

@brushmasterspaintingfranchise 7 месяцев назад

I have always been a devoted fan of the show and hold a great deal of respect for Mario. However, after watching the recent episode featuring a painting project, I wanted to share my insights in the hope of contributing to the show's excellence. While Mario is undoubtedly talented, the use of Behr paint raised some questions. Considering the array of exceptional paint brands available, a collaboration with a true painting expert could potentially elevate the quality of the project. Moreover, the choice of opening both paint cans for priming left me curious, as this technique is not standard practice. Additionally, I observed the use of oil-based primer before painting. It's essential to let oil-based primer cure fully before applying paint to ensure a durable finish. I believe this detail, if addressed, would improve the overall outcome. One aspect that struck me as inconsistent was the sanding process. Mario sanded before priming, but the lack of sanding after priming seemed somewhat amateurish. A more comprehensive sanding process would undoubtedly contribute to a smoother and more professional finish. I offer these observations with the utmost respect and admiration for the show's content. I believe that embracing these suggestions could lead to even more exceptional results and further enhance the viewers' experience. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to witnessing the continued success of the show.

@puzzleluvr 7 месяцев назад

You do realize they're at least partially sponsored by Home Depot, right? That's why they're using Behr paint.

@brushmasterspaintingfranchise 7 месяцев назад

@@puzzleluvr yes but still lol

@jej3451 7 месяцев назад

His name is Mauro

@brushmasterspaintingfranchise 7 месяцев назад

@@jej3451 oh sorry. Still a horrible painter though.

@frankgray-333 7 месяцев назад

Shut up

@KendrasEdge757 7 месяцев назад

This is like 24 seasons old whoever’s runnin this channel needs to be replaced.

@tempesttube 7 месяцев назад

This is _Ask This Old House_, which is another show. This is from two seasons ago. How old do you think Nathan is? 😂

@TheHawksFan77 7 месяцев назад

Amazing that they had that power tool technology 24 years ago, think before you comment.

@garrettbrown4071 7 месяцев назад

It's not just poor leadership. SLRP has already been suspended. I wonder why? 🤔 What incentive is there for people to commission into the military if their loans will be paid off (by the government) without them having to sacrifice anything, i.e., some time, giving back to the nation. Additionally, you beat the crap out of your body for 20+ years, and you don't have a true retirement (BRS). The worst thing the Army did was get rid of the high three. Oh, it costs a lot of money, you say? How about Congress retracts their authority to declare war from the Executive branch and do what they are supposed to do. Maybe if we don't invade sovereign countries and destabilize entire global regions for ten to twenty years at a time, we may be able to have a full retirement for our servicemen and women. Twenty years of constant war has broken the Army. Is it still lethal? Hell yes. Is the leadership an issue? Yes, no doubt. Is the NCO Corps broken? Without a doubt. No, there is no mystery as to why they want out.

@ncooty 7 месяцев назад

All that from Ask This Old House?

@RandomVids519 7 месяцев назад

U smokin crack son