How to Install a 30A Outdoor Outlet 

Nice work, Lexi. And I am glad to hear you note the difference in grounding/bonding between that main panel and a sub-panel!

I'm a 30 year electrician with a daughter. She loves your videos.

First year here, Really enjoyed the long form content on RU-vid, especially with a more step by step approach. I’m not here for an install guide, but i enjoyed seeing the method and maybe a new way of doing things.

Excellent video. I love that you took us along on your thought process. Super helpful. Thanks for sharing.

Just found your channel and I’ve been in HVAC/R for the past 2 and half years now, and your content is actually solid. I have a little sister now and I hope I can teach her to have a work ethic like yours. It’s awesome seeing someone showing the trades the RIGHT way. Hate how some of these guys get taught bad habits and pass those down. Good shit fr 👏👍🏼.

Excellent video! Complete and thorough, with easy to understand commentary.

I love your videos its really awesome to see other women in a trade ... as a woman in construction i find theres always an angry dude somewhere close waiting to shit on you and tell your not doing something right. Your a inspiration.

I'm a General Contractor and do pretty much everything including plumbing and electrical. I once finished a large basement and had to install a 80A subpanel, and run all the wiring through the whole basement. Inspector gave me an A+ which really made me feel good! You do awesome work!

Fantastic job as always Lex always doin fire work n making the best content ⚡️⚡️⚡️

I think you hold the keys to my heart. As a fellow sparky from New Mexico I commend your intelligence and strength. As an inspiring business owner I respect that

Awesome video, getting us through the thought process is really helpful

I’m fascinated watching you do electrical work! I’m retired. Wish you were my co worker. Keep up the good work.

Great video it's good to see how fast and easy this can be when you have experience I'm an automotive technician so my electrical experience is mainly 12v even though I used to work construction I was never an electrician I'm glad to have found your channel as I appreciate your detailed instructions and thought process

Enjoyed watching this. Nice work.

I could watch you all day.

Love your work ethic.... and your freckles...Great Job!

This was so cool! I look forward to future videos

You are great at explaining. Keep it up

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

Congratulations on 100k!

13:26 THaTz WHaT SHE SaiD :P

I cant sleep and its 3 am but this video was nice and calming lol thank you 😂

Why do I have this feeling they will have you back at some point to install a larger breaker panel, a building of that size with that few a circuits and the panel is full, leaving zero room for expansion. But I also know how it is, things cost dearly these days to go and do a complete electrical upgrade. By the way your mic is fantastic, its like you are sitting right beside your audience.

Love the videos love the vibe. Continued Success Lexi!!!

Way to go Lexi your getting close to 100000🎉😊

You're very awesome at your job. The freckles are really cool

Tou do some great work much respect

When you heard the bird an seriously stopped 😆 been there....😌 that breaker shelf 🤤. 😏 I knew I made the right choice subscribing to your channel.. when I saw the truck of the electrician they had me working with one week.. he had four shelf's of breaker all messy every time we needed a breaker I'd organize them by the end of the day he had a noticable section of his truck looking so good did stuff like that with all them a few more weeks with that company I would have had ever truck looking like someone with ocd ran through it.... 🤔I don't believe I have that but I channel whatever is wrong with me into trying to improve things 🤷win win situation go go go energy an stay on whats needed to be done enjoyed this one had me remembering that one time 😂 bright bay electrical great crew great people running the crew

After a couple drinks I just found thr best electrician in the world thanks

Great Video. Thank you for sharing. Have a nice weekend

Great Video and just wanted to wish You a Merry Christmas 🎄🎄

👍 great videos. Would love to see the panels up close when you’re making the connections.

Lexi, as a project manager it's dope to watch and learn things from you. Keep up the dope info and quality work!

Awesome video !!

Lexi, a whole lot to discuss here: First: ALL GOOD. YOU ARE DOING VERY WELL AND I APPRECIATE YOU SHARING YOUR WORK AND JOURNEY. I've been watching you for the past year and I'm going to make some remarks. Please remember, the information I'm providing is from experience and I only want you to be the best electrician possible. (side note: loved watching you learn about D10 :)) Nice job on the Rhode Mic and editing. The 4 square w/ duplex below the loadcenter....KO the back and install close nipple / EMT stub through the wall unless the exisitng 1/2" EMT needs to be derated too much for the existing current carrying conductors, (it appears there are only a pair of #12's in the video). Otherwise, install your #10 into the existing J-box and raceway already terminated to the loadcenter to save time and money to the customer. Garage should have GFCI protected devices. The duplex below the loadcenter should be a WR/TR GFCI duplex. I know you are not there for that, but 10 minutes and $20.00 could save someone's life. If my daughters were working in this environment, you can bet I would want GFCI protection installed even if the customer didn't ask for it. I would eat the cost if the customer doesn't understand. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20- ampere receptacles installed in the locations specified in 210.8(A)(1) through (10) shall have ground-fault circuit interrupter protection for personnel. Not ALL work needs to be minimum Code compliant; you can extend your experiences and knowledge just a bit further without extra cost to your customers. A perfect example is you using Duct Seal for the 2Gang WP box, Code doesn't require it....but it makes your work better. Drill out the holes and install the grounding pigtail within the WP box before you install to the finished surface. Install 3/4" EMT as minimum for commercial applications and pull the neutral conductor for a 240V circuit. No, it's not code. Just do it, you'll thank me in 25 years. The 2023 NEC is going to be enforced in 2024. I understand you are only installing a branch circuit feeder, but I would like to remind you to start looking at and practicing in your mind to seperate the grounding and grounded conductors at the service; don't forget the receptacle and TVSS also required when you work on the service. Wear gloves! I'm not talking about hot gloves. Protect your skin when handling NEW EMT. Get a pipe reamer for your EMT cuts. Cheap, light, fast & clean. Yes, linesmans work well for 3/4", but not nearly as good as a reamer for 1/2" EMT. Did you verify the neutral bar is bonded to the enclosure? Just a reminider everytime you are at a service to check everything especially if YOU didn't previously install it. Wrap thermal insulated adhesive (electrical tape, 33+, etc.) around the exposed screws on the receptacle. When someone services the device, it will help protect them if they didn't lock out the circuit. It can also help if a strand of THHN isn't properly set in the wire terminal and prevents a dead short to ground. Cycle the OCPD (breaker) and test voltage BEFORE you terminate conductors/ load to it. Verify your voltage at the beginning of the circuit. New circuit breakers DO NOT always work properly. Once you tighten the terminal screw to any new conductor, back it off a quarter turn and retighten. Also remember the Authority Having Juristiction (AHJ) can inquire about the torque wrench you used and the ft./lbs. settings you applied. It isn't used often, but it can be a conversation piece to be sure. You installed a GE THQL circuit breaker. Did you provide the documentation for UL listed equipment between GE and the Murray loadcenter? Leave the approval rating pamphlet in the loadcenter. You changed the phase colors within the loadcenter. It was Phase A Black/ Phase B Red and you changed to Black/Black, then back to Red. You had 126V on one leg and 116V on the other leg. Did you look into that further? Is there a heavy load on 1 phase @ 120V somewhere? Is the 1-1/4" riser properly bonded and have a have a bonding bushing? Is the loadcenter grounded to building steel? Doesn't appear to have ground rods. Did you recommend to the customer? Never look directly at the OCPD and energize. Use your non-dominant hand to operate the handle and look away from the OCPD before energizing. But first, TRIPLE CHECK EVERYTHING and have an exit strategy before closing the circuit at every job you are visiting. Good job identifying the circuits! While the panel cover is off, spend 1 minute and check all the terminal screws within the loadcenter are properly tightened. Does your new 2-Pole circuit to exterior receptacle need to be GFCI protected? I'm not telling you it does, just asking what YOU think? You are doing wonderfully. I wish you all the best and would hire you in a second. Happy Holidays and keep up the great work!

Good work... thought for sure I was gonna critique this like I do every electrical "how to" video lol but this was pretty solid. Not bad at all.

It is incredible what you do. I would like to hire you to fix and upgrade my electrical system. You are a keeper!

I am so impressed you are amazing

Lexi awesome video thanks for sharing be safe

Electrician Ron channel is a real pro work😁

Nice shootin', Lex. Happy holidays!

Nema 6-30R outlet looks like it is making a "Meh" face. Excellent tutorial. Thanks for sharing, keep up the good work!

I love those work pants on you look fit as well great look and great job on the project 🤙🏽

My first foreman told me to always stand to the side when flipping a new breaker. Always stayed in my head and good practice. ❤

You are quite skilled. Watching highly skilled people do what they do is one of my favorite pastimes. Thanks for the video!

Im not sure which code cycle you're on but from 2017 on 210.8(B) requires all outside receptacles rated 150v phase to ground and fused less than 50 amps to be gfci protected. Just something to keep in mind.

Great job Lexi...😃😉😎

A always seem to have a pair of my favourite safety glsses, that I tie wrap a pair of flashlights to along the arms, and look very sneaker pimp when doing a job where I need more light. And really, always a great idea to wear safety glasses when working in a panel.

"Gonna get a little zappy zaps" 😂 love it. That's some shit I'd say.

New to the channel, it's nice to see young women in the trades!👍

I like your video. One gig i have is when you say at 11:08 that since it's the first means of disconnect the ground bar and neutral can be the same. I know you were searching for words. But to be clear the bus bar MUST be bonded to ground. It is not a choice. All sub panels after the first means of disconnect the neutral bus bar must NOT be bonded to ground.

Here in australia its 240V standard but we use double insulated wire,RCD's and for us its a Active,Neutral and Earth so no 2 phase to get what we need ;)

Smart! Yeap! I have lost a screw that was just right there! Merry Christmas

Your amazing lexi, 💪❤️‍🔥

Lexi, can you show a video on ev home charging station installation? Keep up the good work. 👍

Road to 1 million.

kool job install ...

im in love with

All sockets in the UK need our version of a GFCI. We also generally have a neutral to a socket too. Mad really

You would make a great instructor, you make it interesting.👍

Nice job intersting job🇲🇽 I wacht Ur vudeos from México

Hey huge fan here! Can you please do a tool tour? Everyday tools you carry? Starting to get into the trade and need some advice haha Thankyou in advice!😊

I would love to see more of your live tutorial of the work you are doing. And more lights because your camera videos looks dark anyway keep up the excellent work. ❤❤❤❤

Excellent

A video of your bronco Content is tuff 🔥

So funny to see the difference between europe and America. Thank god that i live in the Netherlands! So much easier here. We have pvc tubes what is much easier to bend and its safe because its pvc and not metal so no chances of electric shocks. Keep up the good work youre doing!

i am your big fan

Nice 👍

yo. it must feel real fucking good to build that shit with your own two hands. that feeling is something I'm missing in my life right now. I need to learn a trade, or something similar. you're inspiring me. congrats.

Interesting video. I live in New Zealand (and like to watch videos like these despite not being an electrician) so it's interesting to see the differences. I had no idea rigid metal conduit was mandatory, here rigid plastic conduit is often used. I've seen other videos where flexible metal conduit is used, in my mind it seems incredibly overkill but it's probably required by regulation. Most houses are single phase (commercial buildings are three phase) so pretty much every cable is 2 or 3 core, I don't think I've ever seen the individual conductors being pulled through (though I believe for 3 phase sockets it's easier to pull five individual wires). I am surprised though the supply panel for the building is not 3 phase. Also interested in the outdoor socket, not sure if it's required by regulation or not but here most (if not all) outdoor 32A sockets have a spring loaded door covering them with a seal, and often the mounting block points downward. To access, the customer just pulls the door open and plugs in. There is also sometimes a switch that has a padlock point in the off position, probably to deter use if it's installed in a public place. I bring this up because the holes in the bottom of the mounting box make it look like a perfect place for bugs to live in (though I suppose that's less of an issue if it's being used frequently).

New Mexico is highly regulated guys you have to be licensed in each field of work you do , so if you are doing electrical work for example you have to have two licenses one for the contractor or bidders license and the second one for actually doing the work which we call a journey person license also aka journeyman license

3:15 I'm not here to criticize, but why didn't you do it from the inside out first?

Love and respect from India 🇮🇳… ❤️✌️

“Hopefully that’s perfect”-me every time I drill lol

Good job l like your toolbelt. 🖖

Those safety glasses are great protection for the top of your head 😂

Nice & tidy! PRO

Always leave it better than you found it. Bread crumbs to help the next person is awesome

"Label is absolute trash!" 18:29 😅🤣 Yuhhhhh!

Right on the mutha freakin money👏🏽👏🏽

Do you ever use a torque wrench or torque screwdriver when tightening lugs or breaker screws ?

Do you ever have to do ballast bypasses?

You’re looking good lexi

The termination of wire is so Missy 😊

Missing bushing on the 1/2 emt? Also I notice you call insulation the romex? Instant subscriber as of a couple of months ago. Thanks for sharing

Great job Lexi. Question for you. Any reason why you choose EMT instead of liquid tight or flexible metal conduit. Keep up the good work.

Lexi, you do nice neat work , ( And ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure)

Nice job. Sort of seems like a small panel for that building and whatever they are doing there (welding, pressure washing, etc)

Im a licensed plumber, ive been doing plumbing for over 15 years now, also a registered hospice nurse, lol im on both ends of the spectrum, normally plumber and electricians dont get along 😂but i could work alongside you all day long with no issues lol, its awesome seeing a woman getting into a trade instaed of the typical daycare worker, your the best

I have seen that truck before. You must be in upstate NY. licensed in orange county? Greene county for me

I’m hoping to you used a tape measure at some point to determine where the drill. Why would you drill from outside to inside when you have a live panel and equipment on the wall. And again, where is your PPE? You do look good And you have good skills. That Bell box comes with mounting clips so you don’t deviate the 3R rating of the box

GFCI breaker for the outdoor/wet location? You make everything look easy.

Hi Lexi , First of all, congratulation for all of your hard works and commitment that you are put into this trade. Very valuable . However, I have watch some of your video and base on always safety is first, I was wondering per OSHA you need to protect your beautiful eyes my friend. Please, wear goggle. You have already doing an amazing job and sharing with so many great people like yourself. I am learning from you too and does not matter how long you are going to do this . “No one knows everything but everyone knows everything “ this is my attitude and I am practicing it everyday. So please wear goggle for your own safety beside even OSHA. Once again thanks for your great contents . Also as one of the people commented how you used emt for the outside portion that will not flush surface.??? Also has to be GFCi protected. In KY you can’t use emt for the outside portion even and has to be GFCI protected outlet. God bless you Happy New Year and wish you nothing but Happiness and prosperity for all the years to come 🙏🙏💙💙💗💗🙏🙏👌👌💡💡💡

Two questions. If I'm not mistaken, if you put a 1/2" emt connector on the conduit coming through the exterior wall, I would assume you would have threaded the connector to the back side of the W.P. box. It seems that the corrugated wall would have prevented you from doing that. Secondly, even though you used emt, shouldn't you have bonded the W.P. box along with grounding the outlet?

What brand was the receptical? The ones from leviton and legrand are trash and the plasment of the sceew terminals makesnit super hard fo push back flush...

I live in Germany and due to language barrier i didn't understand much when you used the technical words. Also what you do there seems a bit different from what i know, but i don't have much experience in the field. I'm a civil engineer who have some years of experience (and just graduated), but i don't have much idea about electrics and wires 😅

Im A JourneyMan Lineman(High Voltage) with a C-10 and I love watching your Channel. It’s always fun watching these lil projects from someone else. Not too mention someone Hot lol. Anyway keep up the Good Work…. And BTW wouldn’t it been easier to drill from the inside to the outside so you didnt have to “Hope” it went well? But I think you were just showing off! Another reason I love your channel. 🤙🏻

Love her videos

I like a twist lock outlet and receptacle

Tech Skills class, we worked with 600A circuits. You gotta go what you are doing.