Exterior Outlet Installation | Complete Process

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I will walk you through all steps involved in the installation of an exterior electrical box, GFCI outlet, and cover. Remember to check local codes in your area before taking on this project. If you are not comfortable with electrical work call in a professional.
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0:00 Intro
0:42 Old Outlet Removal and Inspection
2:12 New Outlet and Other Supplies Used
3:40 Running New Wire
4:24 New Exterior Electrical Box Install
5:42 GFCI Outlet Install
7:07 Interior Junction Box Wiring
9:36 Testing New Outlet
10:18 Wrap Up
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@NSDaishi 2 года назад

I love how angry the old outlet looks.

@johnbarnett2804 2 года назад

I thought the same thing

@Beruthiel45 2 года назад

Me too, angry robot. 😡😁

@dorhocyn3 2 года назад

That’s what I was thinking also…. Need to keep it and sharpie some eyebrows on it.

@CursedSouthwest 2 года назад

i thought that too

@Jade10122 Год назад

I said the same thing. Old outlet is ornery!

@miciahk 2 года назад

At the 5:40 timeline, you should have filled the hole in the masonry with silicone then embedded the outlet box in the silicone. Also, I hope you did not silicone the bottom of the box. The bottom should never be siliconed so as to allow any water that might enter the back of the box to drain out.

@bassheadlife492 Год назад

Good to know! Thank you 🧠 🙏

@Jeff-xy7fv 2 года назад

1:50 - That outlet is also wired backwards with the white wire on the hot side and the black on the neutral side. So this was completely a hack job. Best to remove everything and start a new circuit from scratch.

@AtomicAJ74 2 года назад

I saw that too. Pretty bad. Whomever installed the receptacle did absolutely EVERYTHING wrong.

@jamessotherden5909 2 года назад

I used that box and cover to replace an older box on my shed a few months ago. So far its held up to all the rain we have had in the northeast.

@laboye Год назад

Appreciate the video. I was doing some research for this project, and this video taught me about the Service Entrance connector needed for the back. Perfect!

@hannahshepherd9073 2 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge , it is so appreciated how well you explain things.

@johnepperson8867 2 года назад

GREAT channel !!!! No annoying music & straight to the point with no "FLUFF". THANK YOU & I'm a new subscriber 😊

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 года назад

Welcome to the channel John 👍

@johnepperson8867 2 года назад

@@EverydayHomeRepairs THANKS !

@kenlamb5697 Год назад

Excellent presentation. Covered the necessary steps and made it easy to follow.

@flyboy2610 2 года назад

That old outlet looks like something I might have found on my old house. I've found a lot of "what were they thinking when they did this?" things. It hasn't been dull!

@SuperVstech 2 года назад

With a masonry vibrasaw you can cut out the brick, and set a flush box outdoor cover, amazing look, I love them.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 года назад

Thanks for the feedback 👍

@jjyemg2397 2 года назад

Love your content. Can't wait to see you do your garage floor. The exterior box should be bonded

@thebigdoghimself 2 года назад

Nice job! I have an addiction to Arlington branded products. I use them whenever possible. They make a Recessed box with either a solid or clear cover for masonry. However, they are kinda a pain because you have to use a rotarary hammer to make an opening large enough for the box.

@ncooty 2 года назад

Nice. I leave the bottom of the box uncaulked in order to allow water out, though it's not much of a issue against brick that's drained properly.

@albertmo1722 Год назад

Outstanding video! Thanks, Albert

@jaimecabrales8514 2 года назад

Thank you.

@KatherineTheGr8t 2 года назад

Glad to see you filled in those holes, I kept thinking about the holes being future nesting sites for spiders. btw Excellent Video! I saved this vid so I can have it at the ready when I put in 2 outlets 1 inside and 1 out - even though I am terrified of electricity. I have put in a dimmer but couldn't complete a different one b/c it needed to be a "3rd pole outlet" the light also had two switches to it) anyway the "handyman" hired for the day looked at me like *I* had 3 heads, so I bagged it up for another day. Maybe today will be the day to complete it this time and task the handyman with building a fence, he seems to be better at projects needing more brawn than... Again, Thanks the Video

@theodorevegh6030 2 года назад

Nice job. I wish I had all your tools and all the materials needed. I guess you will save a lot by diy. - TAV ♥️🇺🇸🌎

@martinbunn8366 27 дней назад

I like ur content. I’m also in west central Illinois right on the Mississippi, so most everything you cover, applies to me. Thanks

@yoandrysrodriguez118 2 года назад

Nice and clean job

@howtodoitdude1662 2 года назад

Silicone behind the box would be a good idea. Thanks for sharing.

@SunkistSquirt 2 года назад

Nice job!

@YTAlpha01 2 года назад

Another great video.

@artemiozamora2858 2 года назад

Very well explained

@skeezle1337 10 месяцев назад

Great video!

@rudy6222 2 года назад

Those connectors are good!!!!! I use those

@USSHammerology 2 года назад

Sweet! Thank you!!!

@WaynJul 2 года назад

Good DIY upgrade. The old outlet looks scary. Open to rain. Since getting a bone spur on my thumb I like the Wago style wire connectors. COAX cable coming out of the window frame?

@lefthandedarcher2126 2 года назад

Good job only critique I can give is I only caulk the top and two sides in theory if water got behind it the water can then escape through the bottom and not be trapped

@tymr.t3645 2 года назад

Excellent job Thank you for the info Great I have work to do 🙏😋🤗👍👍

@jameskelly2777 2 года назад

Very good

@hassanbazzi3545 2 года назад

That old outlet need to be in the smith onion museum. Well done job

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 года назад

😂 that thing was beat up!

@myiagreeaccount8307 2 года назад

Interesting video!

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 года назад

Thanks!

@whocares0692 2 года назад

Thank You Sir

@hardlyb 2 месяца назад

I always use Rawl or Fischer plugs in masonry. I find it much easier to remove the screw and put it back than with tapcons, though when I can convince myself the thing will never come out, I do use the tapcons (it's just harder and harder for me to convince myself, the older I get). Also, I always use the all aluminum in-use covers. I like the look of the plastic when its new, but all the ones I've tried turn yellow pretty fast, and I prefer the grey metal to those.

@antcaruso3465 2 года назад

Running that UF cable thru EMT would have been a good idea as well.

@ESPPsycho 2 года назад

I appreciate your use of Wago 221s. By far the best solution.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 года назад

I have switched over 95% of my wire connections to Wago 221. I think they are great for DIYers.

@marcberm 2 года назад

Yikes, that old outlet was scary! Whenever I use the screw punch-outs on the back of a weathertight box, I like to put a dab of silicone around the holes before mounting it. Especially with a porous surface like brick, you'd be surprised how much mosture can make it's way in through the screw holes in the form of water vapor. When sealing the box to the wall, I like to leave an inch (ish) along the bottom edge unsealed, just to allow egress of any water that does behind there so it doesn't stay sealed in.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 года назад

Hey Marc, thanks for the feedback 👍

@KameraShy 2 года назад

Might also put sealant on the backside of the box before mounting it to the wall.

@billgo5493 2 года назад

Does the new exterior GFCI have to have a ground or can it be labeled “no ground” like you did for interior 2 wire GFCI?

@HisboiLRoi 2 года назад

The cable size should be based on the circuit, not on the ampacity of the receptacle, as you did at 3:18. 15 amp receptacles are allowed on 20 amp circuits, and the choice in most cases. With a few limited exceptions, you cannot tap 14 gauge cable off of a 20 amp circuit. That said, it appears that the original cable to the exterior receptacle (which was done incorrectly on so many levels) was 12 gauge, while the conductors in the J-box are 14 gauge, making the choice of 14-2 UF to the replacement setup correct anyway. I am assuming the breaker is 15 amp. As an added note, bathroom, kitchen and laundry GFCI circuits are required to be 20 amp, while exterior GFCIs can be on a 15 or 20 amp circuit.

@Jaze2022 2 года назад

Thank you. I was trying to make this point at work. The breaker protects all down stream components. So the cable only needs to be larger than the breaker rating. I'm surprised that a 15a receptacle is allowed on a 20a breaker. Did this mean the receptacle will burn up if 20a is pulled on it? I guess it is highly unlikely for that to happen. Just seen odd.

@HisboiLRoi 2 года назад

@@Jaze2022 Anything that draws between 15a and 20a has a different style plug that will only fit into a 20a receptacle, while a 15a plug will fit both 15a and 20a receptacles. You may have noticed that 20a receptacles have a T shaped neutral slot. On a 20a plug, the neutral is perpendicular to the hot, rather than parallel as with 15a plugs.

@gergemall Год назад

Looks very scary. Worse than mine. EXCELLENT JOB. I CAN UPDATE MY EXTERIOR TO CODE. THANK YOU AND HAVE A BLESSED THANKSGIVING .

@EverydayHomeRepairs Год назад

Thanks and you too 👍

@FinlaysFireSystemsElectrical 2 года назад

OMG you would never see something that dangous in the uk!

@Chevytech1977 2 года назад

Like always check your local regulations for outside GFCI installation. Here in Ontario, Canada local outside GFCI installation requires all outdoor outlets are to be 20amp GFCI and each outdoor outlet is required to be on its own breaker. Main reason for this is incase you need to use a vehicle block heater there is enough amperage to handle them.

@rickbraden4272 2 года назад

Thank you for good video. Why did you use underground feed romex?

@johnnelson9309 2 года назад

Basic electrical connecting, ground and neutral tapped first and last to be removed. Saftey first, even if the power is turned off one needs to work as if it is hot, there will be a time when you can't turn off all supply.

@jtsholtod.79 2 года назад

Great video. Three questions: 1) Even though you screw the box to the brick and seal around the box afterwards, do you not recommend securing the connector to the brick with sealant or mortar as well for extra weather (and draft) protection? Or do you seal the holes from the inside sufficiently? 2) Would you recommend (or not) using conduit when passing Romex through the brick and wall, or is the wire Romex cover sufficient? 3) I moved into a new house last year, and while all of the outdoor plugs are GFCI, they are not weather resistant (but all have weatherproof boxes). One outlet blew (without use) within 6 months and I replaced it with a WR/TR version. My place passed inspection (for what it's worth), but is there any harm in just using them until they fail, or should I replace them with WR/TR?

@nonuts159 2 года назад

They just will not last as long outside I would just wait till they go and replace them as they fail that’s all

@jameskappel 2 года назад

hello, did not see in your "supplies used" the link for the connector that was treaded into the box? or did I just miss it? thank you for all your content. been a great learning experience for me.

@JP-sae 2 года назад

lever wago 221?

@wizard3z868 2 года назад

People should look into using ductseal as well as silicone stuff is plumbers putty for sparks

@tedlahm5740 2 года назад

The wires in the basement are NOT run thru the joists but under the joists. A no no. What a house. Everywhere you look, more shortcuts. Looking for WR designated on the GFCI.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 года назад

Thanks for the feedback Ted. This house needs a little love for sure but honestly it is in much better shape as compared to when we got it.

@rwefree9469 7 месяцев назад

I was wondering about the location of the junction box. Is it supposed to be on the bottom of a floor joist? I’ve been told it’s not.

@JimE6243 2 года назад

Hey Scott! Really like your videos.... and they have cost me money by the way for things I see in them, tools, electrical connectors and the like. But, WOW! Where do you find stuff like that and other situations you have shown? Not an electrician either but I would think any reasonable person would know better. Especially with all of the research available out there today. JimE

@jasonhammond374 2 года назад

The red handle wire strippers are not list in the tools. What set of stripper was that?

@musketmerve1436 2 года назад

Looked like that middle neutral on the wago connector was not all the way down, and the wire had slipped out a small amount before you put that junction plate on. Just pointing it out in case you are still around that house- you may want to double check.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 года назад

Thanks for the heads up but I don't think it backed up. The middle neutral wire in the Wago lever nut did have a bit more wire stripped as compared to the others.

@KameraShy 2 года назад

Extra emphasis: Outdoor GFCI receptacles must be Weather Rated (WR). Non WR will not hold up and will do strange things. I prefer, if possible, to use a plain weather rated receptacle with the GFCI indoors, either downstream from another GFCI receptacle or fed from a GFCI breaker.

@ben-- 2 года назад

Interesting, my house has a non weather rated outlet near the front door that has worked fine for around 20 years, It's likely also gotten a bit wet in that time due to the cover being a low profile cover (that doesn't cover the outlet while it's in use) and not an in-use cover (since it's used a lot for Christmas lights, and windy rain has proved it can get it wet, even though it's under an overhang), last time I tested it, it still tripped, and it tends to trip when a faulty string of lights conducts to ground. I do plan on replacing the cover with an in-use cover (like the one in the video), but as of right now, I don't see any reason to replace the outlet.

@davidkahler9390 2 года назад

This channel actually already covered this very topic. Turns out WR just uses stainless for the yoke, but is otherwise identical.

@plkracer 2 года назад

@@davidkahler9390 Eaton WR GFCI receptacles use a lot of nickel plated components instead of plain brass. The non-WR versions will internally corrode inside these in use covers since they do not breathe the best, and water vapor can condense internally without precipitation.

@georgeryan9139 2 года назад

New 2020 code wants you to use ark/GFI breakers instead of outlets. They cost more, of course.

@gerhardschemel3565 2 года назад

The one drawback with the reset button indoors is when you have to reset it multiple times. This thought just came to light. Does extending the length of wiring and additional energized surfaces make any changes in sensitivity?

@bhami 2 года назад

Please add the Wago wire connectors to your "supplies" list.

@yehudagoldberg6400 Год назад

Any advice for mounting a box to a house with paper based sheathing?

@NickIrvine 2 года назад

4:02 Had me flinching and closing my eyes! Haha!

@TrueNovice 2 года назад

What length do you drill for the screw?

@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440 Год назад

I have seen that outlet hanging out in a old house that was part of open house! It was a WR outlet but it was hanging out which Isent safe

@bhami 2 года назад

What's that funky black cable running down from the upper right and apparently through the window to the right of the outlet box?

@shubinternet 2 года назад

Coax cable of some sort. Probably for cable TV, but maybe for an old external antenna, who knows.

@KJ7JHN 3 месяца назад

Hey boss, very nice job. I have a related question. If you had the time, and were doing this on your place, would you cut the brick and inset the box? I'm not sure how you'd secure an inset box to brick, or in my case cinder block. Or would you do just the same as you've done here. The tap cons look quite ... brittle? being that close to the open hole, especially with brick. Any advice on insetting the box? Thanks!

@plkracer 2 года назад

If you can find them, the Leviton in-use covers are 10x better than the Hubbel/Taymac, which leave little room for error on the back foam seal, and feel cheesy in general. I also like to use both sets of screws through the cover back plate, one holds the receptacle tight to the housing, the other set pulls the assembly against the box or wall nice and tight.

@georgekabacinski 2 года назад

Why did you not use the Wago for the ground wires?

@davidwayneprins 2 года назад

Is UF wire required on an exterior wall mounted outlet? I always understood it to be Underground Feeder when going to things like outbuildings and lamp posts. And that normal NM type romex could be used here.

@4Thug2Life0 2 года назад

Yes you are correct, and I would use 12ga instead of 14 for any outlets wether 15/20amps. 14 should only be used for lighting, that’s how it’s out here in cali.

@rwefree9469 7 месяцев назад

I have been informed by an electrical engineer, and have a failed outlet, that NM Romex should not be used in exterior outlets due to the paper between the wires. Paper absorbs and holds moisture which can corrode the wiring inside. Thoughts?

@correcthoarsebatterystaple Год назад

What about when you go to replace an external wall light (round base) and discover that the existing round base light was installed on a rectangular outlet box with no weatherstripping? Going through this now….

@shubinternet 2 года назад

And no WAGO connectors for the ground?

@barrysuss4421 2 года назад

Link for wire strippers does not work. What brand are they?

@woof3598 2 года назад

how close to the garden hose could that be ?

@MrJeffreyDrummond 2 года назад

I didn't see where you grounded the outside box, or did you use a self-grounding outlet? Nice video and channel.

@LzysGraphics 2 года назад

Noticed that too, thought he might have used a plastic box instead but that’s definitely a metal one.

@tylerwatt12 2 года назад

@@LzysGraphics It's grounded through the metal mounting tabs on the outlet touching the outlet box. Isn't that allowed?

@MrJeffreyDrummond 2 года назад

@@tylerwatt12 It's allowed for self-grounding receptacles, which usually have a brass clip on one of the yokes. However, not all receptacles are rated as self-grounding (meaning you can't count on the yoke and/or tabs making proper electrical contact with the box).

@SuperVstech 2 года назад

@@tylerwatt12 nope… not by code.

@SuperVstech 2 года назад

@@tylerwatt12 those clips are for grounding the outlet in a grounded box… not for grounding the metal box…

@Rob-lr4cj Год назад

Why do you ground the wire only to the outlet and not to the exterior metal box?

@julierichardson7485 11 месяцев назад

Our outlet is attached to a metal pole in a gazebo. How can I cover it to make it weather proof?

@Brian-Burke 2 года назад

Nice work. I have a similar situation I have to work on. Btw, have you ever used Wago lever nuts? I swear by them.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 года назад

Have I ever! I have a supply of 2, 3, and 5 pin Wago 221 in my electrical parts box. I think Wago 221 is the best bet for DIYers. 👍

@fivebarm 2 года назад

I noticed you had a blk and wht wired together in the junction box inside the house on the outside weather box installation

@davidwayneprins 2 года назад

he mentioned one of the wires was for a light. Probably a switch loop. Although the white wire is supposed to be marked as hot in such cases. I've seen it done with either a paint pen , or electrical tape (liquid or roll). Black or red. I usually mark unswitched hots as black and switched hots as red in such cases. I also use this color scheme when split wiring outlets.

@andrewrossnagel9433 11 месяцев назад

Why do you need to run exterior romex if it's being fed from inside?

@wesleystaub5416 2 года назад

Outside receptacles are suppose to be rated GFCI 20 Amp and you put holes inside box which now now rated for outdoor

@news_internationale2035 2 года назад

They don't have to be 20a.

@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647 2 года назад

thanks but have you made one on adding another outlet yes I'm so far behind.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 года назад

Not yet, still on the list 👍

@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647 2 года назад

@@EverydayHomeRepairs oh thank you I was afraid

@electricalron 2 года назад

I like how this guy does work in a gym shirt.

@s.e.v.2055 2 года назад

Once you drill holes in that box it is no longer considered weatherproof. There are tabs that go on through the back of the box that you are to use to mount the box to the wall. Otherwise everything else looks okay.

@PSNDonutDude 2 года назад

With the caulk and how tight those screws are going to be I don't see any water getting in there anytime soon.

@unknownpro 2 года назад

Wow the wiring for the hot and neutral was reversed

@mghc7 Месяц назад

How do I put an extender on those boxes..my security camera plugs in and I There is no room for another plug

@GameInterest 2 года назад

The exterior outlet you took off was wired backward. When looking at the face, the black hot should always be on the right and the white neutral needs to be on the left.

@joeklee9498 2 года назад

Hey it’s the newbie again, just trying to learn and understand all these wonderful videos. Is it possible since there are no diagrams of the wiring jobs you do, to ask you prior to closing up boxes to explain the layouts of the internals please. On the left side I saw a neutral & hot in a wire nut. I did not understand that? Sorry.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 года назад

For sure, thanks for the feedback!

@btd2516 2 года назад

Would you still use a GFCI outlet if the circuit is on a GFCI breaker in the breaker box?

@thebigmacd Год назад

@TrueNovice 2 года назад

Aren't you supposed to vacuum out the dust from the hole before you tap con screws?

@FelixtheMetalcat Год назад

Yes you should.

@iComplainer 2 года назад

I need that tool - what is it!??

@mrmaddocs68752 Год назад

That old outlet also has the hot and neutral reversed

@catblue6393 2 года назад

👍🏻

@hmsmedia2005 2 года назад

For an outside outlet is 15 amps good enough or is it better to install a 25 amp receptacle? Also is it better to install it directly to a new 15 or 25 amp breaker in the breaker box? I’m new to all this and interested in installing an outdoor outlet in my house. Thanks!

@surferdude642 2 года назад

There's no 25 amp receptacle or breaker. For a typical home 120 volt system it's either 15 or 20 amp receptacles, breakers, and circuits. 20 amp circuit is better for outdoor use. Whether you add a new circuit or add to an existing one would depend on the power being used already and the expected load for the outdoor use. The are 240 volt systems with 30, 40, 50 amps but are usually used for specific equipment such as a clothes dryer for example. The plug and receptacle are not compatible with the standard 120 volt 15 amp receptacles found throughout the home. Every home has 240 volt capability already, so it's not difficult to add if necessary.

@hmsmedia2005 2 года назад

@@surferdude642 thank you for all the good info!

@vegasguy73 2 года назад

If you wanted to make that outside a double outlet, would you just add the load from the GFCI to the second outlet? And also use a double outdoor gang box? Would you do anything else?

@AtomicAJ74 2 года назад

I’m trying to understand your question. Both of the outlets on the receptacle he installed are powered and functional. He could have installed a double gang box and two receptacles (four outlets total), in which case the second receptacle would have been connected to the “Load” side of the GFCI he installed, thus giving GFCI protection to the second receptacle’s outlets.

@spindctr1 2 года назад

Yes. That’s exactly how you would do that.

@vegasguy73 2 года назад

@@AtomicAJ74 yes, 4 outlets total. Sorry, it's much easier to visualize than explain!

@Stephen-zd5cq 2 года назад

I think making the wire shorter is also a issue instead of unscrewing it.

@murariufamily Месяц назад

@1:06 you can see how mad the old outlet is about being left out in the rain...:)

@lizardjama9834 2 года назад

Anyone ever try embedding the outlet into a brick wall? With the cover they tend to stick out pretty far

@josephlansberry737 2 года назад

Yes, my house was built in 1970 & it had no exterior electrical outlet. I took the time to carefully chip-out the brick to recess the box. It’s going to be there for a long time so it was worth the extra time. Had I just surfaced mounted it, it would have also been a shin buster because it’s in walking traffic.

@williambailey169 Год назад

I see you had a hot and neutral joined with that yellow wire nut. How can that be?

@PEDRODIY2 8 месяцев назад

Hey Scott that outlet kit has a lot of reviews that it’s not a true gfci outlet is that true? I almost bought it but ended up spending $5 more from Home Depot for a similar kit.

@ChadRex1 Год назад

I see you left one wire nut, and it appears to have a hot (black) & neutral ( white) wire nut together. When would a homeowner have a black & white wire connected together in an electrical Box?

@wesleyblack1897 Год назад

It is most likely the switch leg from a switch, where they used the black in the romex for the constant hot, and the white in the romex as the returning switch leg. it is required to be colored with a wrap of tape or other means but in this case it is not

@0786RICARDO 2 года назад

I would say, If you have it as load of another GFCI, please mark the location with a sticker in the new one.

@riffdex 2 года назад

You don’t have to connect the ground wire to the box itself (where the new GFCI is located)?

@AtomicAJ74 2 года назад

I’m pretty sure that box is plastic and there is no way to bond it. If it were a metal box, it would need to be bonded.

@riffdex 2 года назад

@@AtomicAJ74 While this may be correct, I think code requires you to connect to the boxes ground screw, even if only a formality in this situation

@news_internationale2035 2 года назад

He may have used an outlet that bonds the box to the ground wire. Eaton mentions this in their literature.

@stargazer2504 2 года назад

Question: Does the upgraded outdoor outlet cover have to be so large? Is that the code now? I've always seen the older single spring loaded covers but these new ones are huge. I'm wondering if this is just how it is now... you have to have this giant cover over the outlet?

@benkeysor7576 2 года назад

No it doesn't. You can just use a standard outlet and put an outdoor cover on it. The outdoor cover is aluminum with insulation in it and has spring loaded doors for each plug to keep them closed when not in use. What he did was was overkill and expensive because you don't have to do all that unless you want to.

@pughconsulting 2 года назад

There's several options that are smaller, including ones that "expand" when you need to plug in something and collapse back when not in use. I used a large plastic cover like he did for a small pool pump plug. Needed the room.

@Deizel23 2 года назад

@star gazer That is incorrect. You cannot use a standard receptacle for exterior use. Per NEC 210.8A, you must use a Weather Resistant(WR), Tamper Resistant (TR) GFCI protected receptacle. You can use different covers if you do not like the look of the bubble covers. Taymac and other manufacturers offer different aesthetically pleasing options.

@grandn8646 2 года назад

Plus wasn't the Hot wire connected to the Common screw on the old outlet?

@johnbarnett2804 2 года назад

good catch, Yeah, Every outlet I've installed has the White ( common ) on the same side as the Ground. I'm assuming its a industry standard.

@grandn8646 2 года назад

@@johnbarnett2804 I'm not sure about that standard. Did they have 3 prong outlets in 1957?

@johnbarnett2804 2 года назад

@@grandn8646 I'm sure the standard set up for outlets has gone back for at least 50 years. NEC establishes a uniform standard so you are less likely to make mistakes just because your using a different brand product. Also The first requirement for grounded receptacles in residential construction dates back to 1951 when the NEC (National Electrical Code) required laundry areas to have grounded receptacles. In 1971, the National Electrical Code (NEC) required grounded receptacles in all locations of the home (effective January 1, 1974).

@Revlemmon 2 года назад

9:23 Why are a neutral and hot wired together? I know he said there was a switch leg in the box, are those travelers?

@surferdude642 2 года назад

It's not that clear, but that white wire is not a neutral wire. My guess is a switch loop and that white wire is used as a hot wire. The white wire should be marked black at each end to indicate hot. In reality a 12/3 or 14/3 should be used and a red wire would be connected. The white (neutral) wire is not used in a regular switch and would be capped in the switch box.