How To Wire A Kitchen - Rough In Electrical Circuit Wiring Guide

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In this video I will show you how to wire a kitchen. This is a rough in electrical circuit wiring guide. I this video I explain the kitchen outlet codes in my area. Be sure to check you local building codes to determine yours!
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Timestamps:
Intro: 00:00
Type of outlet box for kitchen outlets: 00:29
Height to place kitchen outlets: 00:58
Kitchen Outlets Codes In My Area: 01:36
How to wire for a refrigerator: 07:15
How to wire for a microwave: 07:50
How to wire a dishwasher: 08:41
How to wire for a range: 09:46
Overview of the kitchen circuit layout: 10:20
Outlets almost too far from sink to pass code!: 11:35
Tour of a kitchen I built in the past: 13:10
What I use for recessed kitchen lighting: 13:36
Disclaimer: This video is all based on my personal opinion and is for entertainment purposes ONLY. I am not a financial advisor, CPA, attorney, tax advisor, electrician, plumber, housing contractor, designer, or any type of profession to give advice. I am just a consumer sharing my experiences and research. If you do need knowledge for those types of things, I will advise you to seek help for those professionals.

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@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

That was my daughter if you were wondering! Timestamps below... Type of outlet box for kitchen outlets: 00:29 Height to place kitchen outlets: 00:58 Kitchen Outlets Codes In My Area: 01:36 How to wire for a refrigerator: 07:15 How to wire for a microwave: 07:50 How to wire a dishwasher: 08:41 How to wire for a range: 09:46 Overview of the kitchen circuit layout: 10:20 Outlets almost too far from sink to pass code!: 11:35 Tour of a kitchen I built in the past: 13:10 What I use for recessed kitchen lighting: 13:36

@lostquartermaster52 2 года назад

What about running from the kitchen to the circuit breaker?

@troybush5899 Год назад

#2 should read "WITHIN 24" of the sink" to make it more clear ("from 24" sound like "away from").

@nicholasmoore8424 2 года назад

Just FYI, when you go to buy the breakers, they're called "dual function" breakers. They have GFCI and AFCI breakers, but the AFCI breakers are actually called "combination arc fault". So if you buy the ones that say "combination" on them, they're going to only be AFCI breakers without GFCI protection.

@carlodonnell146 2 года назад

fair enough but I meant the GFCI receptacles. No one ever seems to mention the danger of plugging medical devices or fridges or anything that shouldn't trip off unexpectedly. So do they have to be installed because it is code regardless of what makes sense?

@MarcosGarcia-xg1rf Год назад

@@carlodonnell146 regardless of what’s going in it. All new 15/20 amp must be arc fault protected. There are exceptions

@Carl-LaFong1618 6 месяцев назад

@@carlodonnell146 yeah, I had an extra freezer in my garage on a gfi and it tripped and I didn't know it. Food went bad.

@TheAnon232 Год назад

Dude. You’ve become one of my favorite RU-vid channels. You do such a good job of explaining things. 👏

@jorgiep09 Год назад

This guy teaches the electrician teachers ,,I can't believe I was so afraid of doing electrical work ,right after watching this videos I went straight to installing recesed lights with dimming switches ,,remodel and new cons,,I was even teaching my partner he couldn't belive what he was actually doing it lol 😆 ,,thanks so much great work

@PatrickEArchuleta-fs8bv 4 месяца назад

Thanks for refreshing my memory, outstanding work second to none,may Almighty God continue to bless you and your work, family ❤😊

@jeremymyers5503 2 года назад

Great video. I enjoy all your videos as you are good at explaining everything in layman’s terms so we all can understand.

@vickymerry2567 6 месяцев назад

We are building our own house and amazed at these videos and how easy they are to understand!! Thanks so much! Our go to place for information!!

@kennieloo6357 2 года назад

Can’t wait for the recessed lighting video. That has been my nemesis to figure out when designing my place. Thanks!

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

You got it! Posted it today!

@aaudain1 Год назад

This is what I like about your Channel you teach us step by step information clearly explain on top of that another license electrician are important that is to me

@cyrusparsaei1441 2 года назад

Fantastic clips. so clear and well explanation.

@salfitimina2376 Год назад

Definitely put a fridge on a dedicated circuit, some new fridges/freezers these days can draw like 12/14 amps alone. The gfci requirement for the fridge has nothing to do with a water source. Its required regardless ( depending on which code year your state is on ) . I have a feeling that requirement will be reversed at some point) The microwave above the stove needs to be GFCI ( again depending what code year ) , but in 2023 code, pretty much ANY outlet in kitchen will need to be GFCI, except for the stove. Also, if your micro is on the counter , run a dedicated ct to that outlet. We run ded ct for each micro; oven hood; coffee makers; trash compactor; fryers; if you have a hot plate for some reason; disp/dish. Also, run a ded if you have an instant hot; plus the 2 required general cts. A kitchen alone , especially a new one, can easily have like 7 to 11 cts. Overkill now, no headaches later.

@JoesPhenomenal 11 месяцев назад

So is it a good idea to just use arc protected and gfci breakers on every circuit for the kitchen including the lighting? If I did that, would I still have to use and gfci recepticles? I was thinking a still needed gfci on my cook top and oven (they are separate and apart from one another, but both are on 240v.

@MrNanah38 2 года назад

I am thinking of building my own home, and I ran across your channel, you make it so simple, it seem intimidating at first but if I had a buddy like you at my side it would be a cake.

@gavinnewscum 2 года назад

It’s a piece of cake but takes a long time to eat

@forcedomkombat Год назад

@@gavinnewscum ......lol

@kylehuberofs8052 2 месяца назад

I started framing houses when I was 13 and started wiring houses when I was 15. Started doing everything at 25. I mostly take houses down to the studs and remodel now at 35. It's easy if you just start out taking your time and double check everything along the way. Once you've done a few it's a breeze

@T.E.P. 2 года назад

Superb vid Josh!!! Fantastic info and your channel is indeed EXCELLENT!

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Thank Thor! I’m glad you appreciate my videos. It definitely takes time to make them presentable to an audience and I appreciate you watching them!

@staleenacollins5440 2 года назад

Your videos are so clear and easy to follow thank you for sharing your knowledge

@donseymour5560 2 года назад

Amen👍

@edrodriguez3190 2 года назад

Thanks again Josh for the excellent tutorial. 👍

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

My pleasure!

@chizo5097 2 года назад

good video You explain everything in a very simple way thank you for that

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

No problem! Thanks a lot for watching!

@TrueCrimeQueen 2 года назад

I love your content! Be safe out there everyone 💜💜💜

@tonyfinck8024 2 года назад

Thanks for the knowledge. I'll be doing the same thing soon and I hope to find a really good Master Electrician to pull the permit

@mickdulmage5173 2 года назад

Great video. Love the kitchen outlet 101 list!

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Thanks Mick! Seemed like an original title lol

@richvail7551 2 месяца назад

Great video, thanks. Even getting just this amount done on my own will save me a handsome amount of cash. I’ll leave the final hooking up process to the professionals but to have it all placed and wires run is time well spent.

@bigtime37ja 2 года назад

Really enjoy your videos. A wealth of info and entertaining too. THANKS

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Thanks a lot Jerry! Thanks a lot for watching. You are welcome!

@tonyaction5284 2 года назад

Great video brother!!!🤙🏼💪🏼

@pedropereira8924 2 года назад

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience, excellent

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

You are welcome!

@dadaszeto833 2 года назад

I learned from you more.thanks

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Great! I appreciate you watching my videos!

@nancylewis7142 2 года назад

Excellent.

@JavierLopez-po2dv 2 года назад

My respect and thank you for the excellent videos so well explain and right to the point great videos

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Thank you for your kind comment. I’ll try to keep my videos simple and educational. Thanks for watching!

@upliftadventuresu.s.a1918 2 года назад

Thanks for all your videos! I'm currently building my own cabin and have started on the electric, been learning all from your videos!

@shoneythomas9215 2 года назад

Sir I suggest you if u do follow a licensed electrician it’s 3 circuits refrigeration needs to be by itself but do what you want

@MikeL-vu7jo 2 года назад

Nice work thanks , one thing you could add when explaining the 12 inch rule for the island outlet is that when installing an outlet in a horizontal position always have the wider neutral blade slot in the up position and hot blade slot down , that's so if an appliance is plugged in and works it's way out the neutral is exposed and not the hot blade , thanks again .

@grovermccoy5512 Год назад

THERE IS NO CODE REQUIREMENT FOR THIS.

@randypaul5427 2 года назад

Great video!

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

I Appreciate that Randy!

@rodneyhall1435 Год назад

Great video. Lots of useful information.

@TheExcellentLaborer Год назад

Thanks Rodney! I try to pack as much information into each one of my videos. Take care!

@tuyentran3456 11 месяцев назад

Respect u a damn good teacher

@scottslotterbeck3796 Год назад

What a great way to make a living. I envy you.

@tszymk77 2 года назад

Thank you.

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

You are welcome!

@busty1372 Год назад

When remodeling older home, make sure to level boxes, as floor may be out of level..

@Bradley-tx6ed 2 года назад

a good tip I learned is to use slider boxes for your countertop outlet rough in, they are rigid plastic boxes as well but when tile is added you can loosen the screws and move your box forward flush with the tile afterwards. I believe they are available at most of your local big box stores

@grovermccoy5512 Год назад

PERFECT REMEDY FOR WHERE TILE IS ADDED.

@dallas5374 Год назад

How does it move when there is grout and tile holding it in? Just curious?

@Bradley-tx6ed Год назад

you install the box a couple inches forward past where the finished surface would be. then the grout is only supposed to be in between the tiles not around the box and even if the tile is tight up against the box you can lightly tap the box back flush

@Joshua.02.06. 2 года назад

I hammered the like button, now I need a new phone -_- . Thanks a lot my guy.

@laura8512 2 года назад

Great video! This was exactly what I needed.

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Good the hear Laura! Thanks for watching!

@yuhriandraikou2024 Год назад

i like your videos i want to learn how to learn elctricity

@bobniles1928 Год назад

For a DW and disposal install a 20 amp receptacle in the sink base. This also provides the required disconnect.

@stevediep4328 2 года назад

Fridge doesn't have to be dedicated circuit. Can be on a small appliance circuit

@electricaf365 2 года назад

Fact

@ronaldoleksy8264 Год назад

I like an was taught to alternative outlets A -B -A. An so on Nice to use Ark fault breakers an GFI in the kitchen. That way when an if its trips. More convenient for the homeowner to reset

@terrycaldwell9114 2 года назад

Again great vid! Will be looking to see 200 panel wiring next, then onto plumbing!

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Hey Terry! Yup the 200 panel video is underway. I want to run most of the wiring so I can show everyone how to wire double breakers and single breakers. Stay tuned and thanks for watching!

@michaeltaylorjr9962 2 года назад

This guy is bout to make us all rich 🤑

@jms6184 Год назад

Another great video. You probably have videos on the actual wiring the switches and plugs maybe should've referred us to that video(?). According to your video a kitchen will have at least 5 separate circuits (Frig, MW, DW left and right side)? I didn't realize the MW and DW had to be on separate circuits(?). I thought we could wire the DW with garbage disposal(?). Thanks -

@withphateama3094 2 года назад

Awesome 👌it would be great to build a home with you. I would love to get some hands on experience with electricity installments.

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Hands on experience is the only way I learn also. I worked with my father for years to develop the skill set to handle wiring, plumbing, ect. Thank you for watching!

@kirkshirley1319 4 месяца назад

the kitchen outlets are not required to be on an arc fault but it doesn't hurt. As of the 2023 NEC (210.52(C)(2) I believe) you cannot put an outlet on the side of an Island. You can use a pop-up outlet rated for that use or put it in the backsplash of a 2 level (bar) or cap it off underneath for future. (Weird, I know.)

@davidc9135 10 месяцев назад

Outlets 2' out from the corner makes sense for accessibility seeing as counter depths are going to be around 2' from the corner

@MrTooTechnical 2 года назад

Great vid. Next time you wire, leave a loop of extra wire in the wall for all the receptacle boxes so if you ever need more wire, you can simply pull more as required. I usually leave about an additional 8 inches. Thanks.

@dkgrace6743 2 года назад

I am aware of this process. But if you need to staple within 6" how would you pull the extra if you needed it?

@alsoidnasdocn 2 года назад

@@dkgrace6743 pull harder

@Bradley-tx6ed 2 года назад

@@dkgrace6743 technically if the cable is secured within 6 in of the box a loop between the box and the staple is allowed

@fjl05 Год назад

@@Bradley-tx6ed is there a limit to the size of that loop?

@logancollins6392 Год назад

@@fjl05 not a code requirement, but an inspector will probably call it if you leave huge loops as there is a risk of them getting pinched under drywall. An extra 6 or 8 inches in case the drywaller routers the wires is a good safety.

@jacobkelso9867 Год назад

I need a vid on installing a kitchen sink!!

@TheExcellentLaborer Год назад

Stay tuned, I will be doing one in the future!

@jacobkelso9867 Год назад

@@TheExcellentLaborer thanks brother.. keep the vids coming!!

@aaudain1 Год назад

Why am I now seeing this 😭 thanks for sharing 👍 🙏

@tuyentran3456 11 месяцев назад

Thumbs 👍👍👍that all I have to say

@peterbourbous1035 Год назад

Hey Josh, love your videos. They are the most useful and comprehensive that I have seen. Just wondering, what about power for a garbage disposal???🙄🤔

@bmfitzgerald3 Год назад

This is subject to your local jurisdiction, but based on my research I have found that the dishwasher does NOT need to be on a dedicated circuit. You wouldn't want to put it on your small appliance circuits, but you could likely share your dishwasher circuit with your garbage disposal. So, a 20 amp, 12 gauge wire circuit serving only your dishwasher and disposal. Worth noting, your local code may require a switch to disconnect your dishwasher. You could run an the incoming line into the sink cabinet for two receptacles. One receptacle to power the dishwasher, and another to power the disposal. You would then run two "switch legs" to switches at the front of the sink cabinet so that one switch would cut off the dishwasher (as required by code), and the other switch would turn the disposal on and off.

@davidsteinberg8024 Год назад

Around here both the dishwasher and disposer are fed by one 20A circuit on plug receptacles in the sink cabinet. Use a two-gang box so one side gets a GFCI for the dishwasher and the other side a switched plain outlet for the disposer. There are several styles of disposer switches so I can't go into that here.

@grilledcheesesammy 4 месяца назад

The horizontal 2x4s about 4 foot up is that to catch your cabinets? I'm in the middle of building my 1st house and you're great help Thanks

@jeffreyvictor3678 Год назад

Could you put a dedicated junction box under the kitchen sink cabinet with a gfci outlet for both the dishwasher and garbage disposal?

@sargentnocap1414 Год назад

Yes but make sure to run 12/2 wire and have it on a 20amp breaker.

@wrightb4ureyes Год назад

I really enjoy all of your videos. Thank you! Quick question on the island electric, I really like the pop up outlets with the usb ports. I am assuming that would be okay to substitute for the side outlets? I have seen WAY too many things get knocked off the island counter if someone hits the cord.

@TheExcellentLaborer Год назад

I will check your local building codes on that. I have not put in outlets like that before so I’m not sure. Good luck on your project! Thanks for watching!

@harshadpatel5349 Месяц назад

Do you have any video on range hood vent rough-in, or any suggestion on it?

@techdave05 2 года назад

Unless there is a code in your area, there is no code for left and right. What I like to do is alternate the recepts with the circuits.

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Very good David! We always divided it by left and right but it may not be the exact verbiage. Thanks for watching!

@idhatemet00 Год назад

For the microwave, i would recommend just terminating it in a box as usual, then once cabinets are installed you can just put an extension box or plastic box extenders (white pvc sleeves that would sit on the face of the cabinet backing and extend into said box). I'm personally not fond of the idea of drywall installers having to install and tape around a bare romex sticking out from the wall.

@seanhorton3811 5 месяцев назад

The 2023 NEC no longer requires islands or peninsulas to have a receptacle. See NEC 210.52(C)(2) & (3). These were commonly mounted on the sidewall of the cabinet. Now, the island must have the ability to have it added. Think either run an empty conduit accessible at both ends or the wiring not connected and/or ran to a box but safed off. This is so one can be added if the code changes again without tearing up the kitchen. There are safety issues of having a cord running over the side of the counter top where the cord can be pulled, possibly dumping the hot contents of a cooking appliance onto someone. Children have been badly burned. If the owner wants one installed the way the previous code required, the code does not prevent it. They just don't count towards the required receptacles. I would not install it, explain why, and let them use the "future install" option at their own doing. A much better option is a counter top receptacle that is specifically listed for the use. A web search will show options for work surface and counter tops, they are different in the code as how and where they can be used. A sidewall mounted island receptacle is major safety liability and a lawsuit waiting to happen. Installer beware.

@gene2514 Год назад

Great videos! I’ve been demolishing and rebuilding house I just bought and really enjoy your videos. Question: I’m just curious why you used a 15 amp receptacle for the microwave? (which I learned from your video, must be on a 20 amp designated circuit)I would think with venting systems commonly combined in microwaves that a 20 amp might be more suitable (again electrical newbie here). I was told a 15 amp receptacle on a 20 amp circuit could deteriorate quickly and risk electrical fire. Thanks again!

@johnn.freisen3952 Год назад

He states he is not an electrician. He doesn't know that a dedicated 20amp circuit can NOT use a 15amp receptacle. Only the 20amp branch circuits with multiple receptacles may use a 15amp receptacle. A dedicated circuit may not have a receptacle smaller than the dedicated branch circuit. FYI some states do not allow any 15amp receptacle on 20 amp branch circuits.

@Sean4realz 10 месяцев назад

Does the outlet for the microwave really have to go straight to the circuit breaker (I’m in Virginia)? This is an awesome and informative video!

@user-wf9ch6wy7p 9 месяцев назад

At what high from the floor is good for drilling the stud holes for the horizontal runs to the countertop outlets?

@LifeDiscovery88 Год назад

do you have a video on upgrading panel from 100 amp to 200 amp? and do I need to rewire?

@04llydmaxmley27 Год назад

How do you run your wiring for under cabinet lighting while the kitchen is just studs?

@jstone1211 9 месяцев назад

the cost of these Combined Fault breakers is significant. I am all about GFCI breakers and outlets, but AFCI breakers I have to look at the ROI and wonder how many houses have been burnt because of arc faults. Personally, I think solid electrical work by licensed professionals would eliminate any possible arcing. And to be honest, the circuitry for the AF is simply a frequency detection circuit as an arc creates a higher frequency above the 60HZ. but the code requires them so....

@23snacKs Год назад

7:47 now i want to show you some things about the miker wave :D

@eklasurrahman2711 Год назад

Which one for bedroom kitchen ' bathroom and living room line size to power to every room

@greensfarmland Год назад

Great video, but what about the garbage disposal? Did I somehow miss it?

@smitlag 2 года назад

Yep kitchens chew up a lot of panel space given the number of dedicated circuits. I think your garbage disposal is another dedicated circuit.

@LumBo7166 Год назад

Your da 💣

@harolddouglas4057 2 года назад

Just a suggestion; tell us what version of the NEC you are working to: 2014, 2017, or 2020. (I'm pretty sure not 2020.)

@anthonynapier4668 7 месяцев назад

👍 👍

@jasondeleon5511 Год назад

Was just wondering what the Hole (looks about 8inch) on floor where kitchen sink is for. I’m Just about done with drain and vent pipes, and water in, about to start electrical.

@taniksambo1969 2 года назад

Hmm so if you are updating an old house. 1980. They don't have home run for fridge or range. So do you need like 3 to 4 circuit breaker for a kitchen? And what if your panel don't have space on the panel?

@JoseGarcia-zj2vd Год назад

Awesome videos. Off topic but what subfloor do you use? Is that Advantix?

@martincasablanca1437 Год назад

What drill or impact driver are you using?

@kokyaw Год назад

Great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. When you said there must be 20A circuit left and right, do you mean that the two wires (one for each circuit) must travel separately? Or can I use the same holes in the studs to have two cables traveling together? Otherwise I would need to route one wire through the wall and then another wire through the floor or something so that one wire on the left side and the other is in the right side?

@calvinjohannsen6519 Год назад

The two cables/wires(one for each circuit) can share the same hole in the stud. I believe per NEC, only two cables can run in a hole. NEC requires two separate circuits for kitchen receptacles. You can divide kitchen left and right like Josh did, or another practice is to alternative outlets for each circuit. Think every other outlet is on the same circuit.

@jcaleca60 2 года назад

The right way to do this circuit look up look up a guy named electrician u.. Neutral imbalances in multi wire branch circuits 2 hots Is one neutral

@Brandon-td2sm 2 года назад

How many dedicated amps are used for just the kitchen?

@feldmanjared 2 года назад

I can’t get enough of this series. I always thought building “code” was for safety, but it seems like for outlet distances it’s just for homeowner convenience? Is most code like that?

@idealalaska8259 2 года назад

I believe the maximum spacing of outlets was determined with safety in mind. The 4' max spacing in a kitchen, for example, is based on the length of appliance cords (toaster, coffee pot, etc). Some appliances have a 2' long cord (though they might be longer), so this code rule will allow the toaster to be placed anywhere along the counter and able to plug into a receptacle without the use of an extension cord. Use of extension cords tend to increase shock and fire hazards. Floor lamps should have at least a 6' cord, which is why the maximum spacing of wall receptacles in living rooms, bedrooms, etc. is 12'. Again, to allow the lamp to be placed anywhere along the wall without having to use an extension cord to reach a receptacle. Some electrical code rules are not obvious as to how safety is involved, and the NEC (National Electrical Code) certainly does not explain the "why" behind its requirements.

@feldmanjared 2 года назад

@@idealalaska8259 Awesome explanation, thanks Alaska!

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

I feel like most codes are a blend of safety and convenience. Also it protects against shotty designs. For instance you would not want a toilet tight against the wall because it is not functional. Thanks for watching!

@anthonymccoy4460 2 года назад

Some of the code is made with handicapped people in mind as well.

@mokdad1120 10 месяцев назад

Hi, would you please send me any link of your videos how to wire motion, sensor, lights, front of the house or in the back?

@willhamilton9121 2 года назад

You do mount a box for your microwave, buy 2in screws

@jcaleca60 2 года назад

Good video the only thing on a 3-wire 12 make sure when you snap the breakers in your black wire from the three wire number 12 is on phase a and the red wire is on phase B this way you don't overwork the neutral that is code

@electricaf365 2 года назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 where did you hear that crap?

@jcaleca60 2 года назад

When I was in school for my master electrician license for New York City is where I heard that if you think about it the neutral balances the unbalanced load so theoretically if you're drawing 10 amps on one breaker and 10 amps on the other you won't even need a neutral

@jcaleca60 2 года назад

@@electricaf365 I don't know what school you went to but you could look it up on the internet all your circuits should be balanced

@electricaf365 2 года назад

@@jcaleca60 you won’t find that in any code book.

@jcaleca60 2 года назад

Look up electrician U Is the name of the guy neutral imbalances In multi wire branch circuits it's too hot one neutral

@randypaul5427 2 года назад

I forgot to ask, so you’re using AFCI/GFCI breakers instead of the GFCI receptacles in the kitchen and near water sources? Thanks Josh!

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Correct Randy! It may cost a little more to do it that way but it is less complicated than trying to remember which circuits you’re going to buy a GFCI breakers for and which ones you are not. You are welcome!

@Platerpus7 Год назад

Do you need an outlet 24 inches from the sink if the sink is center on an island?

@nicksmetzer9361 9 месяцев назад

So you mention 2 20amp (left amd right) what if my kitch len has another left another (L) shape on the adjacent side. Basically 4 walls of outlets?

@justinbailey7281 2 года назад

So what type of contractor like what license do you hold?

@mikeheller1225 2 месяца назад

My electric range is 240 volt - 40amp. What are you putting in that requires 50amp?

@eodninja6 Год назад

I have an issue in my house. Builder used a 3 wire from panel to the gang box for the fridge. The black wire is only feeding the outlet for the fridge. The red wire is spliced into a new 2 wire run that feeds the microwave and stove top. Red and black are on separate breakers. My problem is, if I open the black wore breaker, I get 40vac on the red wire. Nothing is plugged in, and all other breakers are open.

@abdulzabed 9 месяцев назад

if you don't mind how much do you charge to do single family house. please

@geniusmarcsays2434 Месяц назад

do you have a wiring for a house that i not made out of wood? in my country nobody uses wood

@thebestalbum152 Год назад

can I install an electrical outlet above the fireplace for TV purpose?

@sargentnocap1414 Год назад

Yes

@jonthealth9187 Год назад

Do you do remodels? I am doing research I bought a house and the stove is freakishly close to the sink, I'm small and I'm the only person who can fit in there to wash the dishes.

@wizard3z868 Год назад

as far as cost wise if you can get afci breakers being $30 and i have gotten gfci outlets on sale in multi packs discounts at less than $10 a pce vs combo breakers at avg $75 but again yes avg gfci outlet $20 to $30 a pce so ya combos are easier cost effective unless you do your shopping

@clumpkin1012 5 месяцев назад

Can it be closer than 24" from the sink?

@TheExcellentLaborer 5 месяцев назад

I’m my area, yes. I hope that helps!

@timwilson3150 3 месяца назад

Outlet no closer than 6 inches to edge of sink and no further than 24 inches from edge of sink. If you use combination gfci/afci breakers then you’re required to put those ugly blue “gfci protected” stickers on the outlet. Just install a gfci outlet and use an afci breaker. Costs a little bit more but looks way better.

@zachutchins4557 Год назад

Rigid 💯

@heyerfam5135 2 года назад

How do you get permits to install electrical if your not license electrician? Because I'm a homeowner and a multicaft at work.

@wcs39204 3 месяца назад

I know this is an older video, but I still always go back to your videos for reference. We're building a small home out in the country, and I'm just about to the point of wiring. Bedrooms, and living room, I feel confident in what I've learned (Mostly from this channel lol) But in the kitchen, and bathroom, there seems to be much more strict rules for outlets. So my question is, how many outlets can you have one single 20 amp breaker? I'm doing the Left+Right as you mentioned in the video, (2) 20 amp breakers, 1 for each side. I get that, but how many outlets can be put on the left? And how how many can be put on the right? Someone told me up to 10 per side, but that seems like alot on 1 breaker. Can you clarify please? EDIT: I'm running 12/2 for the entire house, except for certain appliances, where there will be 10/2 wire going to those.

@sargentnocap1414 2 месяца назад

10 is for sure the absolute max but I would recommend 8 max for a 20 amp circuit, also depends on whether you plan on plugging a lot of stuff in which pulls more power. And make sure they’re GFCI protected it’s code for every kitchen.

@wcs39204 2 месяца назад

@@sargentnocap1414 thank you!

@sargentnocap1414 2 месяца назад

@@wcs39204 No problem 👍

@handymanpina25 2 года назад

👍

@TheExcellentLaborer 2 года назад

Thanks!

@marcusjames3035 2 года назад

Does the plug for refrigerator have to be 20amp?

@electricaf365 2 года назад

Outlet or receptacle. Not a plug 🔌

@surferdude642 2 года назад

If it's a dedicated line you could probably use a 15 amp circuit, but it doesn't make sense as a 20 amp circuit has advantages and the cost increase is not much.