I paid $160 per roll for 250’ of 12/2 wire. It was $70 per roll just a couple years ago! Timestamps below to help navigate the video 👇 Garage wiring 101 00:22 Pre wiring walkthrough 04:18 How to use Wire stackers 04:32 Height to place outlets 05:40 Electrical box size for garage reciprocals: 07:00 How to anchor outlet boxes: 07:24 Height to drill holes for wires: 08:27 How to drill a hole for wires: 09:05 How to run electrical wire: 09:37 How to place wire in an outlet box: 09:50 How to staple wires: 10:55 How to rough in wire a switch box: 12:06 How to GFCI protect a circuit: 14:33 Final walkthrough: 15:16
Everything was going great till you pop the clamp the wrong way I think 🤔 it supposed to be open from the outside in so that when you run the wire in it can’t come back out so easily 10:17
I have watched hundreds of house building videos yet you are the only one that explains the details. Your videos are practical and I can actually replicate your lessons because of the details given. Everyone else just shows overalls and leaves me with questions. I really appreciate your videos. I am so much more knowledgeable than I was a year ago, most of which is from you. I will be building my own house in the distant future and the knowledge I learned/learn from you will be invaluable. Thank you sir!
When I started this channel my goal was always to keep my videos simple and easy to understand. I agree with you, I would watch videos from other places and realized they leave a lot out. I appreciate you watching my video. Take care. Cheers!
My understanding is that the tabs on plastic boxes are "push-in" not "push-out". I think you will not need to smash your pliers through the tabs if you use them this way. I am referring to 10:17 in your video. I believe the idea is that once installed you don't want someone inadvertently pulling on a cable to be able to pull the cable out of the box. If you push the romex into the box from the outside, then the tab will pinch the sheathing if you try to pull it back out again, as per design. If you punch the tabs through you are turning them inside out and defeating this design.
It all depends on what you are going to put in your garage. If I was going to have countertop against the wall I would put them 48 inches. Thanks a lot for watching!
Key tip home improvers: if you use a paddle bit for your holes, have one hand on the grip and trigger, and the other hand on the battery for stabilization. Be firm with it. Confidently go straight thru. That torque will turn you into a pretzel.
You know it’s always been an interesting question. When I build, I have never had a problem with inspections due to 3 wires under a staple. I did some research on the topic and found that 2-3 is probably max. I always use 3/4” staples if I do have 3 wires under it. Check your local building codes to get the right answer for you. Thanks for watching and great question!
Do as I say & not as I do! I know I just Broke & Double Stuffed a single box insert, but on this one let's not do that because this is the one the inspector will check.
Personally I do not like lots of outlets strung off one GFCI outlet. If one outlet blows the entire string of outlets goes out at the same time. I put in multiple GFCi outlets in the string or sometimes in each outlet and wire them to minimize the number of outlets effected if any specific one blows.
Question: The electrical outlet boxes you're using, you remove the cable cover. Most of these boxes are designed to hold the cable in place so it doesn't move outside of the box. With the tab being pried open, don't you lose the capability of ensuring the cable doesn't move at all? With metal boxes you use an actual clamp to ensure it doesn't move.
10:50 - The NEC states (paraphrasing from memory) that the wire needs to be stapled within 8" of the box. That covers him even if he broke off the 1-way door that's on the box.
Every time I have encountered a GFCI breaker, they are too sensitive, they blow every time we run the vacuum cleaner. A GFCI receptacle, however always works just fine.
Are electrical wires always running across, 2 ft above the floor? I plan to drill onto the garage walls to hang bike racks. I just wanna make sure I don’t drill thru some wires. House is 7 years old. Thanks
QUESTION!!! 50 amp 240v circuit going about 125 feet which wire size do I need? I was going by the wire chart which says 2 gauge and I don't think im looking at the correct chart please help
I put the outlets a 5'. Way too many things get stacked against a garage wall and when they are low it is a pain to get to them. It also gets them above 4'x8' sheets you may lay against a wall.
I put mine at 50 inches. I'll lift my bottom row of sheathing up against the bottom of the box leaving a 2" gap at the bottom covered with trim. I'll only have to cut the second row of sheathing for the box.
Greetings EL - Keep in mind that in the 2020 National Electrical Code you would not be permitted to supply the receptacles in the ceiling with the receptacles that are serving the vehicle bays. This was not prohibited in the 2017 NEC but is now clarified in the 2020 NEC. Now, nothing prohibits the installer from running additional 15A or 20A branch circuits into the garage, say for those garage door opener receptacles, in addition to the required minimum of (1) 20 amp branch circuit per 210.12(C)(4) that is dedicated to supplying the receptacles outlets per 210.52(G)(1). AT ~11:14 you state your area requires you to secure those cables within 6" when in reality it is within 8" per 314.17(B)(2) Exception but sure seems like your local AHJ likes to make up code rules...that's a shame. - Now, I will tell you, it is much easier to strip off the sheathing prior to inserting into the device boxes, just make sure you strip out so you have at least 6" of free conductor from the emergence of the conductors out the cable per 300.14 but to each their own. Now, most AHJ's will want you to make up the EGCs prior to the gypsum board going on since they wont make another visit until final inspection so verifying the connections in the box for your grounding/bonding is important.
Thanks so very much. Did not know: 1.) Garage outlets & lights can't be same circuit. 2.) Power from panel is 2 wire, 3 wire is for smoke & three way switch. 3.) Can stack 2 & 3 wire with 3/4" staple. 4.) Joining grounds require wire tie or crimp. Thanks
Man if I ever was doing anything new construction with wide open studs, I'd be using metal 4 square boxes all day. In 20+ year old houses when I'm dealing with these plastic boxes, they get brittle and break. Only would use them when it's old work on drywall. I think the cost isn't that different, in fact I believe the plastic is more expensive these days because of the material shortages...
Hey Mr.G! That is an interesting concept to use metal electrical boxes in new construction. All the houses I have ever built with my father has been with plastic boxes for several years. Thanks a lot for sharing your experiences!
I done alot of remodeling on some older home the old orange looking plastic boxes does get brittle and break ,but so far never had the blue plastic boxes get brittle not saying they want just never had it happen its a different compound. But who knows I've only been remodeling since late 80's
As someone that does a lot of work in my garage, I like the electrical outlets higher. About 48 inches. If you install cabinets or worktable the outlet is just above worksurface. Much more convenient. A 220v outlet is nice have as well. Nice video. Thanks for sharing. Is that Baltimore accent am I hearing? Maybe Philly? LOL
Question regarding your outside light. At 15:30 during your final walkthrough, you showed the wire stubbed thru the wall and the mounting block out side. Did you use a junction box inside or is the wire just pushed thrust the sheathing?
When when building an attached garage in my area code requires a double layer of drywall on interior walls attached to living quarters. This is called a firewall. Any receptacles mounted on these walls would have to be adjusted for the extra drywall for box to be flush.
I just watched your video after running my own garage circuit (then I sheetrocked the garage after the wiring was in place). Couple things I'd like to question - can an outlet be that low? Isn't there any concern of water/moisture getting to it? I'm from Minnesota so snow is a main concern. Do you put those cable protector plates on each stud that the wire is going through? I installed an outlet at roughly 85 inches off the ground so I had an outlet on top of my work bench so I can have plug-in lights and a stereo up top. I'll have to look into my local code and see if there's anything against it. It's wired in already so I'm not undoing it lol. Lastly, I've noticed that a couple times now the GFCI outlet that I installed has tripped on it's own (nothing plugged into it at all). Any ideas what could be causing that?
Hey Jake! I do not use nail stop plates for every stud. Only studs that have the wire within range of a drywall screw. You could try replacing the GFCI and see if it fixes the issue. I’m not sure what else could be the problem. Hope that helps and be sure to subscribe!
thank you for putting your time into this. extremely helpful! love the way you explain everything and I love the way you are so organized about your processes. what a pleasure to see a true professional. You know there is a famous saying in the Eastern part of the world: 'One can never get tired watching fire burn, water flow and other man work'. Whoever came up with that saying most likely meant you as 'other man at work' :-)
I am running 3 new receptacle outlets to my non-drywalled garage, starting at a light switch receptacle, over the door frame, and to the 3 new outlets on my back wall. I will add a GFCI outlet starting at my first outlet box and daisy chain them from there to the other two outlets. Is the GFCI outlet overkill, or is it better to be safe than sorry to protect the 3 added outlets? Thanks for your video. I saw how you ran the wire over the door frame to the outlet box next to the door. That was my other question since I didn't want to have to run the wire from the attic of the garage back down to the first outlet. I have seen metal barrel sleeves that you can install in the studs to run the wires through to protect the wires running through the studs. I have 2X4' studs so I don't know if that would be recommended over metal stud plates. What do you think?
3:00 - Do you know what the NEC Code says for running wires in a detached garage that does not have dry wall? I spoke with an electrician (he's retired now and not taking on new work) that told me there is a minimum height for running the wires but I cant find it in the NEC codes. The logic being that when the wires are run low, people tend to put things behind them and they are more prone to being damaged. Did you ever come across something like that?
Great video! I just found your channel and this was the first video I've seen. Great job on explaining things. I was impressed with the quality of the video as well. As someone that doesn't have much experience, I'll be watching more videos. One thing, I was hoping to see was a demonstration how to wire the receptacle with 2 wires coming in the box. I'm assuming there is a right and wrong way. :)
An electrician installed 3 outside garage lights. All 3 were working fine, then one didn't turn on, and now 2 don't turn on. I replaced one but it still doesn't turn on. There's power going to the light. The switch is by the front door, one turns on the inside light, and the other turns on the 3 outside lights. How do I fix it? Also, the wires don't go up to the attic but run alone the inside garage wall to the breaker box. I understand that's not allowed, true?
Do you know if in Texas, can the builder install garage outlet on same circuit as the outdoor circuit? We noticed our backyard outdoor outlet is on same circuit as the garage circuit.
Hey Josh got a video on how to run wire from breaker box to garage I just got a house with no power to the garage and I’m a huge car junkie I love fixing em and hate working in the dark with a flashlight
Just want to say that I love your videos they are extremely helpful to a lot of people. I was just wondering where are you at and what version of the code do you use. Where I want to build is so far out in the boondocks that I dont think I even have to deal with inspections but I want quality in my home. Thanks again for all the great videos and tips
Those stops on the side of the receptacles are for 1/2” drywall though, right? I have to have 5/8” drywall in my garage per code. Is there an easy way to set them quickly for that depth?
really nice video! thank you for your time. i need fix some thing in my garage now. but at least now i know. also im in an area where i have to run conduit all day everyday. im aloud no more than 2 foot runs of bx cable. also might i suggest just making two wire leveling marks and snapping a chalk line. might be easier on the knees lol. have a good one and be safe. thanks again.
When we built our house the electrician recommended putting the garage receptacles four feet from the floor. No bending over and I love them! Many people put their extra refrigerator in the garage. Ours was on a gfi circuit and it would kicking out during an electrical thunderstorm. Nothing is more sickening than throwing away forty quarts of thawed sweet corn.
I was just thinking about hiring you to wire my garage. Thanks to you I will do it myself. O' by the way my friends are watching your video, now they are going to do it themselves. After educating the potential customers you will find the unemployment line over there. You earned the dummy award
First, nice video. But I have to admit there may be problems. Do you need a permit?, Do the receptacles require ARC fault protection? I believe the boxes you are using limit 1 wire per slot, never pound the tab up, it is designed to hold the wire like a regular box connector. Push tab down a bit only
Best info video I’ve ever seen on any subject! Dang, that was a some. Full content, no corners cut. If I needed to rewind and review I could do it easy. Thanks man!
Hey great video, Question: I have a 20amp circuit coming from the breaker box in my garage going to the attic to a receptacle outlet and then Back into the garage to a simplex receptacle for my sprinkler controller. Can I splice in between the 2 receptacles to power a security/ floodlight camera?
Great Video thank you! Question: You mentioned that the receptacles and the lights must be on SEPARATE circuits. Does this mean that you had two separate wires running from the main power line or you had two garage breakers one for the lights and one for the receptacles. Hope my question make sense? Thanks
GREAT VIDEO. I appreciate the walk through. If I were putting an RV outlet on the exterior and a refrigerator in the garage. Do they have to separated circuits? What amperage breakers should I put in the panel?
Hi..maybe you could help me find an answer. My outside plugs (protected) along with all plugs on inside garage blew the circuit. I think it happened because of a possible cut in extension cord I was using and left plugged in when a torrential rain storm suddenly appeared. None of my circuit breakers flipped off so I can’t find exactly where the problem started so I can hopefully fix it. I would appreciate any help you can give. Thanks. Great channel BTW.
I am redoing my hole house electrical. In my kitchen i will have 4 outlets. I want to remove the jumper on the outlet and wire each outlet for seperate 20 amp service. 4 outlets but 8 20 amp plugs. Would i use 12/3 wire to each box. If you could demonstarte that would be great.
A GFCI receptacle will only protect other devices down the line if you wire through the GFCI and continue from the load side of the GFCI. If you pigtail the GFCI and run the remaining circuit from the line side, the other receptacles will not be groung fault protected.
What's the depth of the boxes when you mount them. Here in my state when I did my garage I had them close to 5/8 out from the stud. Code here for garages and kitchens the drywall has to be 5/8 thick. Every where else it's 1/2 drywall?
I’ve watched countless videos to make sure I had the right setup and man I wish I watched yours first to save me the time. I basically NEVER sub to anyone ever but u got my sub u earned it
Hey Thor! Glad you had a safe trip. I really need to work on the merch. The subscribers keep coming. This RU-vid career is fun to watch grow. Let’s build this channel!
Instead of plastic boxes, wouldn't it be better to use 4x4 metal boxes with a mud ring? I understand that it's a little bit more time consuming and expensive, but I'm wondering if there are any other reasons?
You should always use the 22 cube box because it’s better more room doesn’t Cost much more that’s what real electricians to always go to the deep box you could pull the wires in nicely fold the wires in nicely and have a lot of access wire it’s just works out better you’re learning maybe remember national electric code not your building code in your town national electrical code that’s how it works for us
Hey Pat! That’s a good point to just use all 22.5 boxes and not worry about it. Yes NEC codes are the gold standard 💪🏻. I appreciate the comment. Take care!
Very glad I stumbled across this video. Very easy to follow along and understand what you are doing. I do have one question about the wall outlets. How many can you put on one 20 amp circuit? Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge with others. Also I'm glad to learn that there are wire stackers out there. I too like to keep the job looking clean and neat.
Theoretical there is no maximum of power outlets. It is better to be not too long far away from the CU with the power cable if it a big garage. But do not forget that every device how you stick into the outlets consumed power current from this. If you know do you want use a work bench or some electrical accu charging devices make another extra line same for the light. Some people like to make two power cable for outlet 1 and some inches far outlet 2 all around or make middle to left and middle to right. Look at your local installation papers. In the time where cable was cheap my friend install many outlets but not use later all. Some are blind behind the boxes at the wall. If the decorate change he can change the outlets too. It is cheaper as later change the position of the used outlets.
Thank you for these videos. I will be building my house soon and been working with 12v, 24v, and now 48v off grid systems. Most of the wiring is going to be 120v and 240v in the house and shop. I will most definitely be visiting your Amazon store soon. Thanks again. Yep.
