REMODELING ELECTRIC BOX EXTENSION VIDEO

[thedarknight83]

you're the man bob! this was the first video i found when searching for box extenders and this is perfect! thank you so much.

-Andy

[dukestt]

I dont know maybe its just me but American style sockets look so unsafe

[Sweeper5]

Very informative and useful information for me. I'm planning on doing a tiled backsplash in our kitchen, and this is just the sort of information and advice I needed. I was worried about how to allow for the new tile thickness for the electrical boxes...and voila...this is the ticket. Looks easy enough, and will save me some bucks on an electrician. Now my wife can spend those dollars on nicer tile for the project instead of hiring someone to re-do the electric boxes. Thank you sir!

[aimmap]

4:32 looks like its not level... :P optical illusion?

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

Tilted camera +++Bob

[ChavezEnergyCompany]

Great job for your scenario. Pigtailing current carrying conductors would be nice

[MrGingerDrummer]

I believe code doesn't allow both of the terminals to have more than one conductor fastened. I ALWAYS pigtail.

[ChavezEnergyCompany]

Great

[ChavezEnergyCompany]

Video is okay for apprentices trainees to check out regardless of local codes it's always nice to know all alternatives it helps one to become innovative. Remember metal is a great conductor of electricity, also depending where you live in example coastal region metal disinigrates or badly oxidizes, or ranches got rodents that'll work their way past plastic and romex sheathing CA is one state where applying codes to enviroments can be complex how bout ranch on beachfront love those...

[ChavezEnergyCompany]

Nice video I would recommend pig tailing rather than relying on receptacle device for continuation of hot and neutral conductors.

[WindEnergy7]

Nice video but why not using metal boxes? I prefer metal boxes.

[jcaimhigher]

First, it depends on your local codes. In the midwest USA, many states require you to use only metal. You can use a ground wire if you'd like on some installs, or use the conduit as the ground. Again, too many codes to list here. WI you can use Romex and plastic boxes, IL you cannot. depends on where you live.

Second, If you don't recommend a DIYer to do what you show int he video - then don't show your video, it makes no sense. Us professionals don't look at the videos to do the job.FWIW

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

FWIW Each person has their own comfort and knowledge level about basic repairs and minor remodeling. If you called a pro every time some part of your home project fell out of your area of expertize your project would get quite expensive(even if you could get a pro to show up and bid a small project). I showed a situation where this applies, not all situations,and I believe the people looking for assistance with this particular situation will find this useful+++Bob

[626postie]

@jcaimhigher If you don't watch the videos, what are you doing here?!?!?

ps Proper grammar is WE professionals.

[bigjim10011]

how do you know if the extension will be the right size? are there different sizes for different thicknesses of drywall?

[Felipe1968]

This is all well and good, Bob, but try to find one of those blue plastic boxes at any DIY store and you're out of luck. Home Depot doesn't carry them. Menards? No. Ace? No. Lowe's? No. What's the secret handshake?

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

Thats odd because I purchased mine at my local Home Depot,I suppose all stores do not carry all same stock items but I would imagine all electrical supply houses would.You can also look online to find providers in your area+++Bob

[poppyo723]

@HomeRemodelWorkshop Same here. Couldn't find at the big box stores or ACE. ?? Will try the elec supply places next, even if they are not as close. ALSO, re: checking the power is off: "How Many Times Must A Man" get knocked down?, before he remembers there are constant on lines running thru a switch that is "off"? Just learned this AGAIN at my sis-in-laws 50 y/o cracker house here in Central Fla. And I was on a step ladder installing a ceiling fan!

[robodeath]

I found them at my lock Lowes and Home Depot. Do you like on the moon or something?

[Blackseed1978]

I understand that you are using the non metallic boxes due to your locality is it possible maybe on some of your videos where you can show wiring using metallic boxes ?

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

This is a perfect example of why I cannot recommend the typical homeowner or Diy'er doing any re-wiring of box without consulting a professional. Although I would not hesitate myself extending copper to copper,even thou I am not an electrician,not all people have seen as much as I have to have enough confidence to do the job properly.The fact that you have misgivings about the connection should tell you to consult a qualified electrician.Every person needs to know that he has limitations.===Bob

[sweeteedon]

I have aluminum wiring.

Pigtailing is something I dread for peace of mind.

What are your thoughts?

[stevem7]

2nd question:

If the existing wiring is too short to pull my receptacle out, I'd hate to call an electrician out to do something as simple as wirenut a few short extensions out a couple of inches. If I do that myself, I know that the wirenuts and additional extensions cram a little more into the box itself, but I'm assuming that the extensions boxes you're showing add a few cubic inches to the overall wiring box, so are these kosher code-wise?? I know code calls for an amount of space.

Thanx

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

I generally do not recommend any re-wiring of electrical boxes by non-proffesionals even something that seems simple could become complicated quickly===Bob

[Robkat3751]

Code calls for space according the number of wires in a box. It is OK to add a pigtail as long as the pigtail and wirenut are inside the box. Wirenuts/splices outside of a box are not OK according to the NEC. Also a splice can be made if a wire run is to short by adding a box somewhere along the wall, basment or attic. The splice box has to have a blank cover and be assesible. You can not bury any box anywhere. Always consult the UBC, NEC or your local building codes.

[stevem7]

Bob,

Thanks for posting this. I didn't know these devices existed! A few questions though:

1) If I have metal new work boxes in, and I have to use the plastic "blue" boxes, how will this affect grounding issues? I prefer metal boxes wherever possible because I read somewhere about them being safer in case of a short, but perhaps you could clarify that for me.

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

In the states its common to use a common ground wire that runs back to panel to ground.3 wire ===Bob These are not designed to work with metal boxes.

[kurydebarcelona]

thanks bob (sais an argentine guy living in spain)

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

What took you all the way to Spain?===Bob

[kurydebarcelona]

to make a long story short I came in a sort of a non religious mission, but now is almost over and I am free to return home. I find your channel grate because I will bild a home in argentina, thanks again!

[HomeRemodelWorkshop]

Yes,the bare/uninsulated copper wire is the ground wire===Bob

[zakzak000]

Great products for the purpose Bob! shame we have nothing like that used in the UK. One question though. What were the bare wires showing? Were they the ground/earth?