DETAILED DIY: Wiring a 240v outlet step by step from breaker to outlet

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@Trialnerror 3 года назад

Gentleman, HOW WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR OWN PERSONAL STRIPPER? :) Klein makes the best IMO and here's a link to the same ones seen in this video: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00080DPNQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=trialnerror-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00080DPNQ&linkId=264f8a16e5a1b6edc79671f51ab0b84f

@richiethesailor629 3 года назад

Yes, Klein strippers are my favorite also. HFT has simular cheap ones that are not bad also.

@autodidacticartisan 2 года назад

The new harbor freight Doyle pliers are honestly just as good as Klein. Seriously. Their old pliers are only good for use as a paper weight but the doyles are the real deal. The doyle needle nose pliers are the best needle nose ive ever had. Worth checking out. Never tried the stripper though, always just use my knife

@jeremywhite4317 4 года назад

For all the first timers, if you decide to do it live make sure the breaker is in the off position before putting a screwdriver on it. I recommend an insulated screwdriver. Its safer to do it with a dead box tho. specially if its a subpanel and doesn't effect the house when shutting it off. good luck and be safe.

@breakininwithmeemaw674 2 года назад

this guy is obviously a father, his dad jokes are on point...

@charlesbauer994 4 года назад

Protect your wires!!! Do not strip the full length with your utility knife as shown in this video, as you may cut into the insulation. The proper technique is to cut the outer layer at the last 2 or 3 inches. Then grasp the wires in one hand and with other hand pull the outer layer back. It will spilt very easily back to where you want it to be removed. Thus you protect the wire insulation and if you nicked the last 2 or 3 inches, it will likely not be used since you pull some extra to make sure you have enough. The added benefit is you are less likely to cut yourself since it is a much shorter cut.

@e.a.bidwell5162 5 лет назад

Thank you for showing your steps and all the materials you needed!

@robertpost1807 5 лет назад

If the equipment you are going to be running on this setup requires the 30 amp 240v then the 20 amp two pole breaker may need to be change to the 30 amp two pole breaker. You did a decent job though. The white wire when used as a hot is required to be marked with black tape in the panel and at the outlet location. I like a clean box too😜

@bige12231 4 года назад

What about the wire ? Can you use 8/2? Thanks

@tier3rd375 4 года назад

8 gauge wire is oversized for a 20 amp and even a 30 amp circuit. But you can use it. It'll just be harder to work with since it's a thicker wire. For a 20 amp circuit you need 12 gauge wire (he used 10 gauge in the video, oversized but acceptable). 30 amp circuits need 10 gauge wire. Of course if the wiring is going to be run over long distances then you define want to use thicker wires.

@luisg8946 3 года назад

@ Minute 11:45 its a “HAPPY GILMORE” movie quote 😂

@wizard3z868 3 года назад

a little fur around the edges is tolerable gives the lube something to attach to for those longer pulls🤣😂😘

@dustinjohnson7191 3 года назад

@@wizard3z868 now I understand what my wife was talking about.. Electricity

@dlouque Год назад

Great video, the only comment I have is if you using 10/2 etc. for 220V you should put either black or red tape or heat shrink on both ends of the white wire so if someone other than you will know it’s not being used as a neutral. Not a problem to figure out at the breaker, but on the other end it could be. I found that out when we remodeled my house and a jack leg electrician wired a 110V outlet for the microwave, didn’t check voltage and burned up my microwave.

@burnhamrobertp 11 месяцев назад

Can a 240v actually be done with 10/2? I was always told NFPAs required 10/3?

@sptrader6316 5 лет назад

New garage toy sounds like a plasma cutter. (220v & sparks fly). Great video, never tried adding a breaker before, nice to know how.

@harlannorris6035 5 лет назад

Well, well, well, Utube to the rescue. I've been wanting 220 in my barn to run my mig welder. I watched this vid a couple times and it seemed easy enough. So, I went and got the materials and ran the power over to where it was. It worked! Thanks...

@harlannorris6035 5 лет назад

@@Trialnerror Oh, you are welcome. I don't have a very firm grip on electricity. I just don't understand it. Your video was easy to follow and it worked. It makes a huge difference in the performance of my MIG welder. Again, thank you...

@Paul-gz5dp 5 лет назад

@@harlannorris6035 There are easy booklets that explain most of what needs to be known to do wiring, and the most important thing is keeping in mind a few things such as it only hurts the wallet to use larger wire to make a connection. Motors and welders draw more current initially that make using a larger wire a good idea as it is less likely to be a problem with overheating. I personally do not like romex or NM cable, as mice and chew it, and it is exposed to the wood. I like flex and conduit... personal preference.

@harlannorris6035 5 лет назад

@@Paul-gz5dp Right., well, what I did was I ran 10 ga wire 50' to the plug. That is on a 30 amp breaker. An electrician I know said I'm protecting my wire. I have a Millermatic 211. An older one that I used to run on a 115 v 20 amp circuit. It worked ok, but for say anything 1/8" and above, it really wasn't enough. However, it never tripped the breaker even then. I did run romex even though I have all the 115 wiring in conduit. We'll see what happens with that, I suppose.

@Paul-gz5dp 5 лет назад

@@harlannorris6035 That is more than enough for that unit. Only other things that you might want to get is an Argon tank and regulator. Then you can get some really good welds.

@harlannorris6035 5 лет назад

@@Paul-gz5dp Ha, well, my main issue now is not the gas. It's my vision. I'm 67 and I just don't see as well as I once did, A cheater or glasses help, but, nothing beats young eyes. I have thought about pure argon. C25 though is not cheap at about 60.00 a bottle. Argon is more.

@JeremyLynnes 5 лет назад

Subscribed. Thanks for doing DIY videos for the rest of us that are actually interesting to watch.

@Guillotines_For_Globalists 5 лет назад

I would recommend a double duplex box for a 220 outlet, since the wire is thicker the small boxes are a real pain in the ass for compressing everything in there. You can get a cover plate that secures the outlet right in the center of it, using the double box for a single outlet as such. Don't forget your anti-short bushing on the sub panel! Too late I guess but you can always go back and add it.

@Guillotines_For_Globalists 5 лет назад

@@Trialnerror No problem. I found out that you need a "mud ring". With a mud ring you can either install two receptacles/switches or only one on a two-gang box. The mud rings also have varying depths from flat to 5/8" I believe! Just bought one for a project the other day.

@nflpashaa.k.a.djkronpasha9573 3 года назад

I truly enjoyed your video and listening to you, you're very talented. See I'm about to do my dryer hook up, and it's been awhile, but it's youtube videos like these that keep me on my toes, and assure me to do my project correctly, thanks a trillion, and much success.

@chrisdavis3475 4 года назад

Great video but cutting your Romex with a razor blade as deep as you did is a good way to cause issues if you knick the shielding! Safest way is to use the ground wire as a pull string or just score the outer shielding but great video

@wizard3z868 3 года назад

sure nothing like adding extra stress to a safety measure 🤦‍♀️

@vigilantobserver8389 2 года назад

Good video! One thing I would do, on the receptacle, is bend the wire around the hook clockwise and secure it. It is less likely to come lose when handling the box.

@napavalleysports8931 2 года назад

It is a pressure connector on a twist lock receptacle. You don't bend the wire around the screw.

@mr.m3820 4 года назад

Thanks for this. I have recently bought my first home and want to run an outlet to power my salamander heater and maybe a welder in the future.

@Trialnerror 2 года назад

Congrat's on the new house (sorry just seeing this a year later so it's not that new lol).

@MrJMB404 3 года назад

Just a tip....., or two! A pair of gloves would be lovely when working in a live box! Safety glasses are a plus! Long sleeves not a bad choice! Lots of copper flopping around those live terminals! How about cutting power if possible to put safety at a premium? And one last, stress the dangers of that ground wire making contact with a live terminal! The arc flash is devastating! It will most definitely reduce the sexual innuendos or the frequency of encounters! Molten metal doesn't do much for the complexion!

@cencoast_7.340 2 года назад

Fuck man if you want to see it done your way then make your own video. Otherwise shit up and watch.

@achingpuddleog4607 4 года назад

Happy to hear your box is live 👍

@gregh7457 3 года назад

he was joking i bet

@mikemartin2884 4 года назад

Thank you for this information. I will be doing a similar job of which I actually started. Again, thank you.

@Automationacademytv 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing your knowledge very informative, it inspired me to focus more making electrical video

@gloup5974 2 года назад

Gave a like just for the fight with the wind chime

@Trialnerror 2 года назад

Honestly, it's only purpose is to annoy. Horrible invention.

@surgedtwice 5 лет назад

My wallet has an extra $1,100 from adding two 240volt outlets and 60amp breaker myself!! Beautiful.. 👍

@sparkitup6193 2 года назад

On #10 wire? Lol

@simbos174 Год назад

Two 60 amps, mans running a mini house

@Three_Random_Words Год назад

Nov 2022, it's now more like $1,900 for ONE, or $2,200 for one with a GFI, so I declined their services, and here I am.

@flux_core_fx Год назад

Very detailed, and also DIY. Thank you!

@rogerthornburg8794 5 лет назад

I wanna thank you for the video.... I just ran 240 to my new 60 gallon air compressor...it was simple and took about an hour

@coyfishhh 5 лет назад

Thanks for showing us your box

@richardsak887 4 года назад

You can only put 2 wires under a single set screw on the ground or neutral bar IF it is rated for that by the manufacturer. Otherwise it’s a violation. Mixing 2 gauges under 1 set screw is generally a bad idea as the larger gauge can cause a loose connection on the smaller gauge wire. Splice and tail generally better. You can absolutely do that.

@caseyadams5667 2 года назад

Dude... If I were to make a video like this... I am 100% sure it would be identical to this one. Thank you Uncle RU-vid. I would have killed the power to the sub panel tho.

@kenh9478 2 года назад

Everyone likes a clean box! 😆 Good video. Thank you sir

@Trialnerror 2 года назад

You got that right!

@chickmagnet6004 2 года назад

Best RU-vid video on how to do electrical & lord have mercy this guy was funny! We need more! Thank you sir!

@MRFIXIT-rh7dm 3 года назад

Nice work!!, do you have a video of you wiring up the sub panel?

@mongolioose 4 года назад

Thanks for the laughs and knowledge and for sharing

@affliction1979 2 года назад

My boss just gave me the shop's old cabinet Grizzly table saw because we just got 2 brand new SawStop table saws, and after watching this video, I have learned that I am definitely a carpenter and NOT an electrician, so I will be calling one to do the electrical work required. 🤣 After many videos and so many electrical options at Lowe's/Home Depot, I am going to play it safe. I would really rather not burn my house down.

@baddphil1495 4 года назад

Just curious why you didn't use a bushing coming thru the top knockout? (maybe you did but I didn't see it) and second could you of done the work without installing the breaker first just for saftey purposes? Thanks for a nice tutorial!!

@DukeCannon 10 месяцев назад

Thankyou sir. Nice refresher for upcoming dryer ckt. Edit ps, I'm a central office installer, I use nothing but Klein tools.

@smartin4052 5 лет назад

Flat head really should have been outlawed after we went to moon..

@tomsdreamshopworx 5 лет назад

The Real Schuyler Martin - so, what I think you meant to say was a slotted screwdriver, flat head denotes the style of the screw head not what drives it.

@jlc7300 5 лет назад

@@tomsdreamshopworx Flathead Ford motors were the best! lol! Good video!

@chadyost444 4 года назад

Phillip also. "Screw" him. Torx guy needs a noble peace prize

@DOCTOROCTAGONAPUSS 4 года назад

Can we all agree that the Robinson is trash?

@paulm9639 4 года назад

The Real Schuyler Martin who went to the moon?

@atomicslam1589 2 года назад

The wife and I were making bets as to when the windchimes were going to go flying across the garage....lol. GREAT video bud....this isn't nearly as hard as I was making it. Thanks for taking the time. Although, my stupid question of the day would be..."why wouldn't you attach the wires to the new breaker, then snap the breaker in"?? Just curios.

@Trialnerror 2 года назад

To answer your question, not sure TBH. Just always done it that way. Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

@AgentDuke007 2 года назад

Two reasons. First, It’s harder to get the install angle on the breaker with the wires already connected (much more difficult with 6 or 4 gauge wires) ;secondly, if you have any kind of short between the two wires (downstream), it’s better to find that out with the breaker already “installed” and with a firm grip. Less surprises, drops, sparks and high-pitched screams that way, lol. Other than that, there’s no other reason, especially with low gauge wires.

@catherineharris4746 2 года назад

The wind chime was more relaxing than the polka music😱😂😂😂

@Sam_420 3 года назад

This made my day the wind-chimes😂

@dannyrod1980 5 лет назад

You mention inserting the outlet upside down. What is your reference, the ground needed to be up?

@alejandrocadena8014 4 года назад

For any chance do you know what type of wire do you need for a 240 volt plug whit 40 amps

@paulg1367 4 года назад

Super job! Washing machines, drying machines, electric cookers have plugs for such sockets?

@Magny80 5 лет назад

Lmao, I was telling myself I woulda removed the windchimes after the first bump into, but you took longer and was thinking "I wonder if he is ever gonna move the windchimes......probably not.". Then later, you took it off and tossed it lol.

@fbsurveyor 4 года назад

yeah, HMMMM I wonder if that could be used as a psychological test of some sort. Like maybe it would fit into anger management somehow!

@BRRITH 3 года назад

Just watched this video. One question I noticed after the time lapse near the end you had changed the location of the white phase wire. Was there a reason for this or just neater routing in the box. Good video thanks.

@robertoguzman8880 4 года назад

I’m planing on adding a NEMA 6-20 should I get a one pole 20amp breaker? Or should I get something higher ?

@brettmartin9447 5 лет назад

Love the humor!! Great instruction

@fbsurveyor 4 года назад

Oh hey yeah, I agree with your wife. I like the round "D" breakers better too and it's crazy how much cheaper a stripper is at home depot than at the bar. WOW unbelievable

@ThePunitiveDamages 5 лет назад

Question: I have a 35 foot run from the panel to the stove outlet that is 220. I want to add an outlet for a washer/dryer combo unit at around the 25 foot mark. Can I simply add the outlet to the existing run or do I have to do the whole she-bang and add a new line/breaker/outlet, etc. (basically run its own dedicated line) Thanks.

@philjohnson3217 5 лет назад

Dedicate each. Never share appliance circuits

@jk-ml5fb 3 года назад

Is it OK for all the different ground wire touching each other?

@Dr_Mike2 5 лет назад

Subscribed on this, the second video I've seen from you. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and wit.

@commercialconcepts2198 2 года назад

Nothin better than a clean box 👌🏽

@zareeftashfique8168 4 года назад

I admire your choice in quality music at 9:15

@LAWYER502 3 года назад

Done very well. Thank you.

@fotopdo 5 лет назад

Great step by step 👍. But just to avoid confusion, this is not two phase power. 120 and 240 are both a single phase, 240 is just twice the voltage. A 120 circuit, one hot leg to neutral, is kind of like a center tap on a transformer in that it gives half the total voltage.

@leglessinoz 5 лет назад

You use black for live and white for neutral there right? Here it's brown for live and blue for neutral. In older houses it might be red for live and black for neutral.

@dencope5332 4 года назад

Thanks for clarifying that, it was bugging me to.

@tier3rd375 4 года назад

Yes in North America we use black or red for live and white for neutral (red is commonly seen in 240 volt circuits). In the video, though, he used white as a live wire and if you use white as a live wire it needs to be marked as such (usually by a piece of black electrical tape). The same applies when using black or red as a neutral.

@josephrostkowski674 3 года назад

The only two phase I ever seen was jump rope double dutch.

@josephrostkowski674 3 года назад

One leg of 480 wye or delta. One leg of 240??????

@GabrielClark 4 года назад

I’ve been considering adding a breaker onto my property and running an extension out to my shed to install an outdoor outlet. I often need to run power tools. And currently I have been using extension cords, something permanent would be nice. One thing I’m stuck on is how do I determine the gauge of the wire needed? I’m assuming there is a equation for distance and amperage? I’m just wanting 120V so nothing too heavy duty.

@rayjohnson6912 4 года назад

Gabriel Clark wire gage is based off of the current draw from your load. So if you have something that is drawing 15 amps, you need to get wire that is good for 15 amps. Also, when selecting a breaker, according to the 2017 national electricians code, your load should only be 80% of the over current protection. So keep that in mind!! And yes distance also plays a roll.

@AwakenedAnhedonic 2 года назад

Distance of wire is a consideration only for DC circuits as far as I know, such as with batteries and solar power. For AC, #14 white Romex is for 15A, #12 yellow Romex is for 20A, #10 orange Romex is for 30A.

@whoisradu Год назад

Hey guys what if the new 30A breaker doesn’t fit in the old box? Do you just get two 30 breaker that are the same type as the old breakers and run the two hots to each? Thanks for any advice

@eodninja6 Год назад

good video man, your humor cracks me up, you must be a Vet

@jeremymassimino1176 5 лет назад

Question: I’d like to run a separate circuit using 30 amp double pole gfi breaker with 10/3 about 80 ft to run a 220v garage heater that pulls 15 amps max- , but here is my question , can I pig tail off one of the hot wires to add a 120v receptacle to power small amperage items?

@gregberban9273 5 лет назад

If your running a 10-3 w/ grd just install an other small sub- panel then install your outlets

@3sgtepwnzr 5 лет назад

Glad I got the round D

@BOB12349307 5 лет назад

hows that welder working?

@donm6578 3 года назад

you and AvE would get along amazingly

@Nateone626 5 лет назад

That square d line caught me off guard and had me laughing!!

@sbridge3432 5 лет назад

With you on the Klein tools, brother. I was actually 50 years old when I finally discovered them. Been giving away Craftsman and Harbor Freight tools since.

@deanbriggs5058 4 года назад

Best Intro I have ever seen!!! Great sponsor by the way!!!

@Trialnerror 4 года назад

Thanks! 😃

@danjustus1 3 года назад

Happy gilmore references, working on live boxes, sexual innuendo and bar stool ladder. You have all the elements! I find you to be very likeable and this was a helpful video. Ty!

@WJHandyDad 4 года назад

I'm looking at putting in a tankless water heater. It says it needs "2 x 60 amp, each with #6 AWG Wire (2-1 type, 2 hots + ground)." I am trying to figure out if that means I need to run 2 sets (2 black, 2 white, and 2 ground) of 6 gauge wire or just a black, white, and ground and if the 2x60amp is similar to the breaker you installed in this video. Do you have any idea?

@KevinCoop1 4 года назад

WJ Handy Dad what is the total kw? This heater may be too big to install on your electrical system. What is heater total KW, what is the amp rating of your electric service?

@michaels1527 4 года назад

Does it matter where the white and black wires go into the fuse can you just put them I’m any side of the fuse?

@stevegriffith7236 3 года назад

Does the same color wire have to match the same shape spade?

@hendynv Год назад

Hi. For the 10/2 wiring running across the top of the garage door (on the frame)...it didn't need to be in conduit of some sort? Just me asking because I need to run a 220 to a garage heater. Thanks in advance.

@williampike6813 3 года назад

The line soldier in me loves the combo of knowledge and gutter humor. Thanks for the video.

@denisedavidson7521 3 года назад

Awesome sense of humor

@fishwanda 4 года назад

Where you separate the men from the boys is doing it with walls and/or ceiling

@hiseminencetheholymacdiarmada 4 года назад

Can you run two outlets off the one breaker?

@johnrod007 Год назад

When you flipped the plug because it was upside down, does it matter where you have the ground neutral?, Thought the neutral was on the bottom red and black up on top. 2) what are the bare copper wires showing in the breaker box, upper left corner?

@abcardenas35 3 года назад

Can You connect neutral wire 120 bus bar live but the breaker off its ok not the main

@CarlosTorres-ow9qr 3 года назад

Can I use 2 120 volts to make a 220 for a dryer as a diy maybe you can let me no if it’s possible. I have a receptacle on the right and on the left can I put a 220 volt in the middles of that room which is small

@amealnet2495 2 года назад

Can I use car jumper cable wire in breaker boxes?

@lukepotosky7710 2 года назад

If im going to do a 50 A breaker, what wire would i need for it? *Edit* It would also be running about 30-50 feet. No more than 50 feet though.

@icegamer8973 2 года назад

#6 wire. Make sure the device or equipment you're installing is rated for 50 amps.

@randomizer3775 3 года назад

1:25 oh that's just too funny I'm glad I found this channel,

@viewthoughmyeyes 3 года назад

Screw in your hand. Good video, nice comedic value plugged in accidentally. We could be friends. Keep up the good work and the nice look and organized panel. Thoughts are always a pleasure to inspect and unfortunately rare to find.

@Trialnerror 3 года назад

Thanks Tim! Have a great day my new friend.

@1bigslug 4 года назад

Nice commentary. Thanks for the video!!

@Trialnerror 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@thelegalscrivener 5 лет назад

Excellent Video thanks

@StraightLineCycles 3 года назад

With your help, i have garaged. Yay 220

@gatherstudio5219 5 лет назад

I have a sub panel that was installed prior to me moving in there is only one buss bar that they used for both the ground and the negative wires should I install another buss bar for the ground only

@gatherstudio5219 5 лет назад

@@Trialnerror I kinda figured as much , thanks for the quick response.

@famousforever8556 5 лет назад

Youd be surprised at how many do that. They're the dudes you see on the beach wearing European Bikini Speedos and have singed unibrows.

@mattsullivan8466 5 лет назад

@@gatherstudio5219 adding a new ground bar connected to appropriate grounding rod shouldn't be too hard.

@vervi1jw1 5 лет назад

@@mattsullivan8466 He wouldn't need a separate grounding rod if it's in a structure attached to the main structure. Just have to make sure the ground and negative bars are separated in the panel.

@Doug-gp2qw 5 лет назад

4 wires should have been run from the main panel to the sub panel, red and black for the hot side, white for neutral, and bare or green for the ground. There is usually a bonding screw that bonds the neutral to the panel. It needs to be removed for a sub-panel. The white neutral between the main and sub panels will always carry a load equal to the difference between red and black poles. For example, if there is a 30 amp load on the black pole and a 10 amp load on red pole, the neutral will be carrying 20 amps. The ground should only carry a load in a fault condition. If neutral and the ground are connected in the sub panel the ground will always be carrying half the neutral load, in this example 10 amps, leading to a potential shock hazard.

@HopeRunsDeep22 2 года назад

Loved the Happy Gilmore reference at 11:45. Had me dying for a second there. Lol

@bernardaflores1720 3 года назад

Notice you used solid wire any benefits versus stranded wire???

@TheChristCenteredCraftsman Год назад

Thank you for putting the ground up on the recpt. Too many people put the ground down.

@ryanmarshall6692 3 года назад

"Wife doesn't like the square D, she prefers the round ones" ... I had to back up and replay like did I just hear what I thought I heard? 😂

@Trialnerror 3 года назад

You did :) Thanks for watching!

@JasonSipe16 3 года назад

You hangin' out with AvE?

@crystapolvinale1092 3 года назад

@@JasonSipe16 lol I was thinking the same thing.

@TravisMarquis 3 года назад

Great video. The intro music through me off and made me think I was watching a wattles video (minecraft channel my nephew watches 😂😂)

@JoshuaCussins 3 года назад

Would this work if plugged into 2 separate 12v dc to 120v ac power inverters. 12v solar battery bank to 2 separate 120v power inverter, going into a Panel. 120v on each terminal. Neutral bar tied to ground in panel? Ground tied to copper rod going into earth. I know the panel could provide 120v to single breakers, but could it handle a double pole breaker at 240? Assuming I had a large enough battery bank and power inverters size to handle the load. The two 120v power inverter running of same battery bank.

@Trialnerror 3 года назад

I imagine it would though I've never tried it to be positive. In theory I cannot think of a reason why it wouldn't work though I would separate the neutral buss from the actual ground since the inverters won't have a true ground themselves. Be safe and let me know if you decide to try it!

@JoshuaCussins 3 года назад

@@Trialnerror I wasn't planning on doing it.. just wondering if it would work. After talking another user. They pointed out that the inverters would have to be in sync with eachother. Since there is no provision for that you could end up damaging 1 or both the inverters. Oh well I was onto somthing for a min.

@robletto841 2 года назад

Great job!! Thank you

@artccie 4 года назад

When you do your next video can you also where protective, close fitting gloves just in case your hands accidentally completes a circuit when your illustrating an issue. I'm in no way certified as an electrician...so as a precaution, when I power off the main breakers ,I treat every wire as live and check with a voltmeter or non-contact voltage induction tester...thanks!

@sleeve8651 4 года назад

Concerning attention to detail, I can see your concern, as I don't know if you would know " where ", to " wear ", protective clothing ! Shocking, I know ! Just Say'n ! 😊👍

@cencoast_7.340 2 года назад

You’re telling him what he can and can’t do in HIS own video?

@alankauth 4 года назад

I have to admit, i have screwed with live 120 a lot from being too lazy to power down. I can say from personal experience to NEVER do it if you are sweaty (even barely moist) and grounded. Then 60 hz really does hurt vs. being an uncomfortable jolt like when touching wire "normally" dry. You might even feel sick for a half hour not to mention like feeling someone just punched pretty hard you where you contacted the wire. At LEAST wear some kind of insulating gloves. Even the cheap $3 neoprene coated gloves help a lot, not to mention protecting from cuts. All wire under 7 feet high needs to be protected either with a chase, flex, or conduit. How much conduit drop you can use with non nonconduit wire depends on local code.

@jeff6369 Год назад

Lol ur awesome!! Thanks for the video !! Saved me some moneyyyyyssss

@Batman-xl2bg 5 лет назад

This wind chimes gotta go !!! Too funny

@DavidBerquist334 5 лет назад

I tighten last bit into the box by hand so i dont strip out hole

@rjwiderman 5 лет назад

Safety first-live circuit-no metal jewelry etc. use your Klein wire stripper to cut your wire insulation instead of your knife for better safe removal. Also using a knife to open the bundle can be an insulated wire fault in the box. Safety - First.