Actually unless you're connecting a GFI plug in series with another outlet you leave the yellow cover piece on, it covers the load connections which you would not typically use in a single outlet box.
Please some one advice me: I am having two electronic ballast tubelights that are controlled by one switch. Now, one of them is always getting short circuit. I have replaced 4 of these within one year, none of them lasting more than a month - cause I dont even go to that room regularly. What is the problem? Everything works well for 10-15 days and then it gets short. The wiring is perfect... Is it because of the 2-way system? I'd love to have some help from any of you experts..Thank you !
He should have explained the difference between load side and line side of the GFCI and how they are used. Also, I saw a lot of comments about insulated screwdrivers and as an electrician I never use mine UNLESS I'm working on something hot. Since this was not energized, insulated tools were not needed. Not impressed by this guy at all.....seen other vids of him and disagree with his methods.
@Techozek Look, I didn't come here to get in some argument about electrical wiring, I was only making sure that anyone reading the comments knew that this is not the worst possible way to wire an outlet (like you made it sound) and as for the difference between codes in the US and UK, who really gives a fuck? My house hasn't burned down with the codes here and yours hasn't burned down with the codes there. Also, for someone from the country that invented English, your grammar is terrible.
What EXACTLY has grammar got to do with the video? Do I sense irrelevant posting? =P
You didn't come for an argument? Calling someone an idiot is certainly going to create a heated situation. Don't post comments which insult people and then become a hypocrit by saying you didn't come for argument. You started the goddamn thing!
And as for the video, same as always - BAD PRACTICE. Shouldn't be on Youtube.
@Techozek The only reason I even replied was for this exact reason, you may not like to hear it, but you are a stupid motherfucker. If a peace offering isn't what your dumb ass wants, then fine, I won't be nice. I posted a reply to your poorly thought out comment because I wanted people watching this video to know that if you're installing a GFCI outlet, this a isn't super terrible how-to, don't get me wrong, it's not great either, but still, c'mon. Also, you spell hypocrite with an e, fuckhead.
@Insignia96 Actually it is pretty super terrible. If you are being instructed to install it using the "plug in method" as is being done here, it is pretty terrible. When installing a receptacle, you want to have maximum surface area of connection between the wire and the receptacle. Instead of wrapping around the screw to get a good connection, what you are getting here is \|/ with only connection at one point. terrible.
its not upside down. You can wire the outlet either way. Electricians are starting to wire outlets "upside down" now because it give the wire plugged in a less chance of falling out if struck by a falling object. The grounding prong will act as the wires safety guard from falling out.
Why doesn't he take a second to show everyone how much of the jacket is stripped and where everything is situated inside the box? :/ I think people should know.
Dmitrytln- i believe you meant kirchoffs law- look it up einstein, and no i do not use it much, but i also do not make video's claiming to be an expert at it like you portray yourself
voltage drop and heating loss is all the same to me and not an issue when cables are sized properly, but are also easily calculated if nessary
yes i am an electrical contractor and guys like you scare the crap out of me- KIRGHOFF-RHYMES WITH WHAT WE CALL GUYS LIKE YOU
It'll be real shame for me replace the outlets having license. You know, my exams at university were 50 times difficult than replacing outlets and now I'm feeling myself real specialist after getting diploma.
And who said you, that all of homeowners are rich to call contactors for doing simple works? Maybe heroinesellers have money to replace the wiring every month, but I'm not sure about usual people. Better to teach them how to it themself correctly.
@Dmitrytln I know lots of people who are intelligent and capable. I don't trust 95% them with live electrical equipment of any kind. Just because you know about electricity does not make it safe to play with live electrical equipment. Your university degrees don't increase impedance through our body, does it? Do it safely or get someone who can do it safely. The reason most people call an electrician, is because an electrician is familiar with the equipment and methods of installation.
What prevents you and other people to turn circuit breaker off and work on disenergized circuit? What prevents you to buy book with NEC and read it? It's easier than ever. By the way, if the person don't know how to do it let he call electrician.
We are not speaking here about installing high voltage transformer, it is usual outlet and all equipment for such work you can buy in the near building shop.
can I replace a toggle on/off switch with an outlet. I have a switch in my kitchen from an old garbage disposal and it's no longer needed,can I take it out and put a outlet in ..in it's place? thanks
of all people, being an inspector You fail to mention what amperage (gage) romex wire is being used in order to determine what size amperage receptacle to install...
leave the electrical work to real electricians, liscensed and trained profesionals - you are a hack wanna be electrician and you are taking business from real electricians- you also installed that gfci outlet incorectly- old work instalations need the ears removed from the outlet so that the finish plate sits flush on the wall- if you were an electrician you would have known that- i rest my case- stick to home inspections
That's what i was thinking. For a second the surname "master" and the video series "expert" threw me off. He didn't wire the load. And the install demonstration was meager. There are better, more informative videos out there done by "amateurs".
May I guess? You're electrical contactor and give that advance to save work for you, cause only thing you can do in your life is clamping wires in the terminals. I'm sure, that you can't calculate anythyng clever like cable heating or loses in the cable.
Due to my agenda opinion, you can't calculate exercise on Kirghoff's law and you don't know them at all. Specialist.
@usersimdave some electricians prefer ground up ( "Upside Down")... however, most prefer the ground down... so its neither wrong nor right, just personal preference
@TKEryan1007 no actually "ground down" is incorrect.. grounds supposed to be up so if water ever runs from the ceiling it'll hit ground first.. NEC doesnt require ground up but it should be done that way
Could you give the rest of us a code reference that says the equipment grounding terminal MUST be below the grounded and ungrounded blade receptors? I doubt you can. Violating a tradition or your personal convention is not a good enough excuse to conclude some one's work is poor or wrong. However, based on your comments I will conclude you're a loud mouthed fool. I feel sorry for who ever has to be around you.
Did he install this upside down? I know NOTHING about electrical stuff so I could totally be wrong... But in a standard outlet the two insertion holes (vertical lines) should be above the circular hole in the outlet???
I don't think it matters. either way it is going to be used for plugging. Thr wiring is what is important. You can even install a liught switch upside down.
The outlet is upside down because if something metal falls down the wall it will land on the ground prong instead of shorting out the hot and neutral wire.
There is not a "upside down" that applys for this application, just preference or desire to match the other devices in the near by area, room, house, ect...
He is excellent, though, the size of the screws and the kind of socket outlet needed. For example, the screws could be 3.5mm and 2 inches long or the socket could be switched or unswiched, 13A or 15A, with neon light, dual or single, 3X6 or 6X3 box etc. It wouldn't be possible here to tie the ground (earth) first to the junctin box on a terminal connector for earthing the box, and then run ground (earth) wire off there to the accessory part itself? I am used to UK brand so confusing here.
Expert Village rot in hell! Stinking Cult!!! Get off You Tube you morons..... A person can't even search anymore W/O seeing your stupid worthless videos..
Ok, I'm really not happy about this video, but I dont see anything dangerous about it. I've never installed recepts. upside down unless in a hospital with steel coverplates. Important to note..study terms and definitions article 100 in USA's code...you are not installing an outlet but a devise. Your outlet is already there in your remodeling box. An outlet is any opening along an electrical circuit. A devise is what goes in it.. i.e. a ground fault circuit interrupter, switch or receptacle.
hey mr. inspector the ground wire is always installed first for safety purposes. i know i;ve done some unsafe things my self but at least dont tell every one to do the same fuckups and risk their lives.
The switch socket outlet (made in UK) seems to be different than the one in video (made in USA). The earth (ground) wire is mostly there to earth the 3X3 junction box. In the video, it failed to show that? You may be right about the earth wire to connector on junction box....
GFCI' s are mechanically built to insert the wires in the back because they get really tite by the screws! Also the sides become free to insert the receptacle in a regular deep box. Cheers - mdcorreia
looks like hes rewired it so most likely hes finnishing ends before he connects in to the distribution board , why would he need to turn off power if it aint connected
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He used the balk stab for the ground the ground wire doesn't heat up and expand and contract iyou can hook an outlet up in the back but after a year or so ( or heavy use of plugin and unpluging) the spring will fail causing you to replace the outlet again screws will never come off untill you take them off takes more time but is the best way
hey you dont want to hook up the wires in the back you hook them on the srems to proper. well at lest that new jersy's state law and wrap evey thing in tape too and make shure its tape for that too.
you didnt specify the importance of your line or you load you jackass if somebody hooks up to the load side they have no gfi protection... nobody listen 2 this douchebag he doesnt know what hes doing..... its insulting when assholes like this think they know what their doing and try to tell people how to do my trade... give it up pal you will never be able to do electrical
ok now, the recepticle really has no rightside or upside-down installation, and also if you have the grounding pin up it decreases the risk of droping somthing onto a plug that is partially plugged in causing a short between the hot, and nuetral in turn damaging the appliance, plug or tripping a breaker
Well. You didn't cut the tabs on the gfci, its a old work box silly. Second.. atleast put some tape :) be courteous to the next electrician you butcher! lol
Another poor video from expert village. This guys is an inspector? Maybe... But it doesn't matter what order the wires are attached as you can see the circuit is dead & there is no feed-thru. The NEC also has no requirements for the ground being down or up. Its all customer preference & the familiarity we all have of the ground being on the bottom. Same thought goes with the face plate screws being all vertical vs, horizontal.
You forgot to mention something very important: All GFCI receptacles have a LINE side and a LOAD side. You didn't specify what side to terminate on. You also didn't mention that a GFCI will always be first in line if in series or "daisy chained" and will require a "home-run" if it will be alone. Aside from that, it would be good to mention why the plug was installed upside-down. You and I know why, but the viewer may not.
I would say yes. However if you look at the two screws on the sides of the outlet, there is a small tab like piece of metal connecting the two screws.(look at a new outlet first to see what I mean) This piece of metal is removed if their is a switch that controls half of the outlet for lamps and such.(no ceiling light in that room is a good indicator of this situation. If a switch works half the outlet you MUST remove the tab on the new outlet to match the old one. Hope this helps.
If you look closely on most GFI outlets, the words test and reset are written both rightside up and upside down if you are doubting the outlet direction still. And screw terminals are the best connection. Even on a GFI. Just because you can put the wire in the backside clamp, doesn't mean you have to use them.
An outlet can be any direction you want, the NEC has no restrictions. It's up to you. And just to clarify, it dosen't matter if you take money or not, if you are not a licensed electrician working for an electrical contractor or a homeowner doing work on your own home, it's a felony. Big fines and jail time included. And if you don't think a friend will turn you in if what you do burns down their home or someone gets hurt or killed, think again. Friends are replaceable, don't learn the hard way.
Just a question but...what method do you perfer, back stabbing...back wire...or the good old fashioned screw terminals.......................
Screw terminals is the best way to connect wires to any device opposed to the other methods. GFI's have side screws that you tighten when you insert the wires in the rear. They do not tighten well with 14 AWG wire. Back stabbing method is used by lazy electricians and everyone else that does not know any better.
Stargate is right, it is a no briner. I've done electrical work foe 34 years and am state licensed. But what if it had 2 cables? You need to know the line side. Its also a rework box its being installed in and the ears need to be cut from the device to fit properly. But Kii777, I understand you too, I'de charge 70.00 plus material to do this. But really, most people attempting this task will study and be sure of the procedure. Others will call an electrician.
Theres no way this guy did this for 24 years because hes doing everything the wrong way. If you want to start to do it wright get the wright screw driver ect....
Wow.....inpectors don't know sh#t All these videos teach you,is enough to get you in trouble. I see at least 3 things he's doing wrong. Electricans go to school for 5yrs with on the job training for a reason.
electricains hate this stuff because our job only looks easy, butt its very complex. These how to videos too us look like a retard explain what we do. I wouldn't let this guy install shit on one of my jobs...he'd be getting coffe.
I understand, truth hurts though, anyone with have a brain could do this stuff, truth is you don't like people to know so you can act like your doing something great and charging 8 prices, trust me folks do it yourself and spend the rest on something else!
I understand the truth hurts...deal with it. This isn't Brain surgery, you guys accomplish one thing in your life and you think it can't be done by anyone else...if ya got half a brain you can do this shit.
And I agree with that as well, to a point. It's always good to know how to fix things around the house, but there's a point in which you NEED to call a professional.
Why does he need to tell you how to install a cover plate? This is an instructional video of how to properly wire an outlet, what, you don't know how to put on a cover plate yourself?
@ crissegur, what? An outlet can't be installed upside down? I have seen upside down outlets everywhere, they still deliver 110v~120v of power to items that require it, it's not like it's going to switch polarity or something is going to fall out or something
im not asking him to show me how to put on a cover plate. im saying if he were to do this in someones house you could tell hes not certified. if the outlet is upside down and you put a plug in where the wire just goes right down you would put tension on it and possibly break it. he put the hot and nutral on before the ground thats not electrician work. dude if you were an electrician you would see whats wrong with this!
You are right that ground must be installed first, then neutral then hot last, but that is only if you wire it hot, this is also the same reason why you shouldn't have a switched neutral, the number one rule for do it yourselfers is to shut off the breaker or GFI leading to that outlet, disconnecting both hot and neutral, and when there is no power going to an outlet, you can wire it up any way you want without a problem
It's just your question was "Where's the cover plate"
The point is, this video wasn't meant to show you how to install an outlet how an electrician would, but instead where the wires are supposed to go, what color means what, and how to get an outlet to work and not cause problems with things connected to it, so for do it yourselfers, this video is perfect
As for the upside down thing, I have yet to see a wire or or plug break on an upside down outlet, and in some areas (like behind a desk or in a ceiling), it wouldn't be a problem, and the only thing I can think of that would put tension on a wire or cable would be a person walking over it, which is a tripping hazard anyway
Do you mean the wires on the plug itself? I've seen some replacement plugs (like the kind you use when a wire to a lamp or something gets cut), those are usually screwed together
The point I am trying to bring up is, he may be breaking a lot of electrician codes, but if a do it yourselfer just wants to replace a broken outlet or add a net outlet somewhere, this video will be able to help them do it
How about this, does the mistakes that he makes lead to any saftey problems? (given the breaker or GFI is off)? And when something gets plugged into it, will it do any damage to the item (other than the plug breaking)? Like could it cause a fire, shock someone plugging something in, damage an electronic device like a computer that is plugged into it, etc.?
I am a qualified Electrician with my own company and i have over 15 years experience.
This video is shocking(pardon the pun)
First of i would have doubled over the live and neutral wires before i connected them,Second i can't believe he didn't put earth sleeving on the earth(ground) wire you would never get away with that here in Ireland.
Also doesn't matter if the cables are live or not i always use a insulated screwdriver..
Actually unless you're connecting a GFI plug in series with another outlet you leave the yellow cover piece on, it covers the load connections which you would not typically use in a single outlet box.
sjbezanson 1 month ago
the plug is upside down and you didnt take the yellow plastic off. 24years of shame
BrittniKrystan1 1 month ago
You are probably better at inspecting than installing.
msjz2002 2 months ago
upside down
jdmadrian22 4 months ago
There is no way you are an electrician. Oh man. By the 37 second mark I was starting to cry.
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Please some one advice me: I am having two electronic ballast tubelights that are controlled by one switch. Now, one of them is always getting short circuit. I have replaced 4 of these within one year, none of them lasting more than a month - cause I dont even go to that room regularly. What is the problem? Everything works well for 10-15 days and then it gets short. The wiring is perfect... Is it because of the 2-way system? I'd love to have some help from any of you experts..Thank you !
RAHULVPV 6 months ago
I would never want this guy inspecting my house.
RonsterWVU 7 months ago
He should have explained the difference between load side and line side of the GFCI and how they are used. Also, I saw a lot of comments about insulated screwdrivers and as an electrician I never use mine UNLESS I'm working on something hot. Since this was not energized, insulated tools were not needed. Not impressed by this guy at all.....seen other vids of him and disagree with his methods.
hymkr 7 months ago
@hymkr He works for expertvillage. Wich means he is a retard.
Serostern 6 months ago 2
Yank sockets look like something from the 1950's lol!
sgtspite 9 months ago
No sleeving on the earth?
Didn't double back the conductor?
Electric Screwdriver for tightening socket outlet on?
No insulated screwdriver?
Bad practice shown in this video.
Techozek 10 months ago
@Techozek
1. You're an idiot, earth almost never has insulation.
2. What are you even talking about? Explain that one better.
3. Can't blame him for saving time. I'd rather tighten it in two seconds than 30.
4. Unless you are working on live wires, insulated screwdriver is worthless.
To the uploader, great video! To all the other haters, it is not upside down, he did that on purpose for safety reasons.
Insignia96 10 months ago
@Insignia96
To quote you - "Earth almost never has insulation"
Yeah, fair enough. If that's the way you guys do it...fine. You just do it all the wrong way. =P
Also, doubling back conductor increases surface area for connection.
Us British got the safest and high spec electrical installations, so don't even try to compete with me.
You sir, are the idiot.
Techozek 10 months ago
@Techozek Look, I didn't come here to get in some argument about electrical wiring, I was only making sure that anyone reading the comments knew that this is not the worst possible way to wire an outlet (like you made it sound) and as for the difference between codes in the US and UK, who really gives a fuck? My house hasn't burned down with the codes here and yours hasn't burned down with the codes there. Also, for someone from the country that invented English, your grammar is terrible.
Insignia96 10 months ago
@Insignia96
What EXACTLY has grammar got to do with the video? Do I sense irrelevant posting? =P
You didn't come for an argument? Calling someone an idiot is certainly going to create a heated situation. Don't post comments which insult people and then become a hypocrit by saying you didn't come for argument. You started the goddamn thing!
And as for the video, same as always - BAD PRACTICE. Shouldn't be on Youtube.
Techozek 10 months ago
@Techozek The only reason I even replied was for this exact reason, you may not like to hear it, but you are a stupid motherfucker. If a peace offering isn't what your dumb ass wants, then fine, I won't be nice. I posted a reply to your poorly thought out comment because I wanted people watching this video to know that if you're installing a GFCI outlet, this a isn't super terrible how-to, don't get me wrong, it's not great either, but still, c'mon. Also, you spell hypocrite with an e, fuckhead.
Insignia96 10 months ago
@Insignia96
OOOHHH, getting mad?
Haha, you just proved my point 100%.
Now who's the fuckhead?
Well, I'll cya later. I don't speak to idiots.
P.S VIDEO IS STILL BAD PRACTICE.
Techozek 10 months ago
@Insignia96 Actually it is pretty super terrible. If you are being instructed to install it using the "plug in method" as is being done here, it is pretty terrible. When installing a receptacle, you want to have maximum surface area of connection between the wire and the receptacle. Instead of wrapping around the screw to get a good connection, what you are getting here is \|/ with only connection at one point. terrible.
ROBLOXIANgordonrox24 5 months ago
thats very simple.....lol"
retsain 11 months ago
its not upside down. You can wire the outlet either way. Electricians are starting to wire outlets "upside down" now because it give the wire plugged in a less chance of falling out if struck by a falling object. The grounding prong will act as the wires safety guard from falling out.
webmaster451 11 months ago
master inspector. lol it's upside down.
mojoe41 1 year ago
it's upside down!!! LMAO
mojoe41 1 year ago
WOW this guy will get you killed.
2easy47 1 year ago
no insulated screwdrivers???????????? no sleeving for the ground?????????
TheDjsweet 1 year ago
no insulated screwdrivers????????????
TheDjsweet 1 year ago
esta alrevez y que taladro tan chafa
morenito200000 1 year ago
outlet for dummys
BurningTirez 1 year ago
WTF your'e gonna try to teach ME how to install electric outlet? Someone needs to teach you first!
JawTapYou 1 year ago
I gotta stop watching videos from expertvillage because on the comments someone always points out something that the person in the video did wrong.
XLIONCLAWX 1 year ago
its nice and tight, but it will never come out because the screws are stripped like hell..
milkman9013 1 year ago
uninsulated screw driver...lol
kaine007 1 year ago
Here in Sweden we have N (Blue) Neutral and L1 (Brown) "Hot wire".
And PE (Yellow-Green) Protection Earth.
FYI
Saxappealed 1 year ago
use insulated tools, idiot
Paramedic18791 1 year ago
Why doesn't he take a second to show everyone how much of the jacket is stripped and where everything is situated inside the box? :/ I think people should know.
Dishfarm 1 year ago
It is installed upside down the neutral wire which is the white at silver connection is supposed to be at the left and the hot wire at the right
tquibido 1 year ago
Back stabbing does not make as good a connection as wrapping the wire. Don't be so lazy and take a couple of more seconds and do it right.
diverman247 1 year ago
The "expert" installed it upside down! lol
ednja 1 year ago
Dmitrytln- i believe you meant kirchoffs law- look it up einstein, and no i do not use it much, but i also do not make video's claiming to be an expert at it like you portray yourself
voltage drop and heating loss is all the same to me and not an issue when cables are sized properly, but are also easily calculated if nessary
yes i am an electrical contractor and guys like you scare the crap out of me- KIRGHOFF-RHYMES WITH WHAT WE CALL GUYS LIKE YOU
patwregan 1 year ago
@patwregan
It'll be real shame for me replace the outlets having license. You know, my exams at university were 50 times difficult than replacing outlets and now I'm feeling myself real specialist after getting diploma.
And who said you, that all of homeowners are rich to call contactors for doing simple works? Maybe heroinesellers have money to replace the wiring every month, but I'm not sure about usual people. Better to teach them how to it themself correctly.
Dmitrytln 1 year ago
@Dmitrytln I know lots of people who are intelligent and capable. I don't trust 95% them with live electrical equipment of any kind. Just because you know about electricity does not make it safe to play with live electrical equipment. Your university degrees don't increase impedance through our body, does it? Do it safely or get someone who can do it safely. The reason most people call an electrician, is because an electrician is familiar with the equipment and methods of installation.
komputeruser 1 year ago
@komputeruser
What prevents you and other people to turn circuit breaker off and work on disenergized circuit? What prevents you to buy book with NEC and read it? It's easier than ever. By the way, if the person don't know how to do it let he call electrician.
We are not speaking here about installing high voltage transformer, it is usual outlet and all equipment for such work you can buy in the near building shop.
Dmitrytln 1 year ago
@Dmitrytln You completely missed the point. Don't play with live electrical anything.
komputeruser 1 year ago
where are these wires coming from??
ryda4l5 1 year ago
Don't use the push-in wire connections, idiot!
coffeeandsugar20 1 year ago
@coffeeandsugar20 why da fuck not
felixcruzazul 1 year ago
If the Outlet put puts AC then should make no difference which wire goes where? (hot+Neutral only not ground)
exile341 1 year ago
is he an Electrical Engineer?
rexmoya90 1 year ago
dude....your totally high
tvampire757 1 year ago
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How to burn down your own damn house. hahahaha
klomotolop 1 year ago
can I replace a toggle on/off switch with an outlet. I have a switch in my kitchen from an old garbage disposal and it's no longer needed,can I take it out and put a outlet in ..in it's place? thanks
ILoveLucyE68NY 1 year ago
of all people, being an inspector You fail to mention what amperage (gage) romex wire is being used in order to determine what size amperage receptacle to install...
Fail! Fail! Fail! why! why! why!
wildwoodtop 1 year ago
ground wire how do its work???
TheGomagoma16 1 year ago
You americans sure do things different, and not in a good way.
Dinglezzz 1 year ago
@Dinglezzz Whats bad about US electrical code?
ephidapoon 1 year ago
@ephidapoon No earth sleeving for one
MrTodd198126 1 year ago
@MrTodd198126 dumbass
67tr876 1 year ago
@67tr876 Fuck you, how am i dumbass? Your talking to a fully qualified electrician. Blow me
MrTodd198126 1 year ago
@MrTodd198126 Same hear so blow me too. FUCK NO AM NOT GAY.
67tr876 1 year ago
how do you install an electrical switch that comes together with an outlet??
goldoba27 1 year ago
get some glasses dum belt lol
tino222008 1 year ago
Not Bs7671
andy69607 1 year ago
master home inspector?
leave the electrical work to real electricians, liscensed and trained profesionals - you are a hack wanna be electrician and you are taking business from real electricians- you also installed that gfci outlet incorectly- old work instalations need the ears removed from the outlet so that the finish plate sits flush on the wall- if you were an electrician you would have known that- i rest my case- stick to home inspections
patwregan 1 year ago
@patwregan
That's what i was thinking. For a second the surname "master" and the video series "expert" threw me off. He didn't wire the load. And the install demonstration was meager. There are better, more informative videos out there done by "amateurs".
Thanks a lot expert suck off!
kevinbeatzeus 1 year ago
@patwregan
May I guess? You're electrical contactor and give that advance to save work for you, cause only thing you can do in your life is clamping wires in the terminals. I'm sure, that you can't calculate anythyng clever like cable heating or loses in the cable.
Due to my agenda opinion, you can't calculate exercise on Kirghoff's law and you don't know them at all. Specialist.
Dmitrytln 1 year ago
what about the load do u need to wire that.
1986toronto 1 year ago
how hard would it be to add a number to each of these videos..
eiffuy 1 year ago 16
Romex Jockeys shut up!!!!!
dennisrivera45 1 year ago
What can I do if a small amount of water is in the outlet? Will it dry out? How can I fix it?
bdhmsg 2 years ago
its GFCI ground fault circuit interupter
thefirstofthefirst 2 years ago
it's upside down!
usersimdave 2 years ago 31
There is no NEC code requirement for ground to be up or down on a receptacle
If you can find a code section on this post it.
bever49 2 years ago
@usersimdave
That is actually the way this type of outlet was meant to be used when it was first made =)
firehawk2k2 1 year ago
That is why he is an inspector and not an electrician.
keepntyme 1 year ago
@usersimdave some electricians prefer ground up ( "Upside Down")... however, most prefer the ground down... so its neither wrong nor right, just personal preference
TKEryan1007 1 year ago
@TKEryan1007 no actually "ground down" is incorrect.. grounds supposed to be up so if water ever runs from the ceiling it'll hit ground first.. NEC doesnt require ground up but it should be done that way
KuhParticle 1 year ago
@usersimdave It's How The Want You To Install Outlets now. It Is Right By Code
Rush8101 1 year ago
@usersimdave It's How They Want You To Install Outlets now. It Is Right By Code
Rush8101 1 year ago
how to install a switch and and plug in, i dont know if im using the right terms, but, a can turn lights on and off and connect my cellphone charger
vgdd4 2 years ago
ever heard of insulated screwdrivers? oh and no sleaving on your CPC, shame on you.
deanodean123 2 years ago
Dean, why insulated screwdriver on a circuit thats turned off ? And whats a CPC? If U mean insulation on the EGC none is needed.
bever49 2 years ago
CPC is circuit protective conductor..earth.. good practice to use insulated screwdrivers, we all have to work live every now and again
deanodean123 2 years ago
CPG? The NEC calls it EGC.
Equipment Grounding Conductor.
Sleaving? Do you mean the insulation ? In the US it's bare copper.
Swiming pools, hot tubs and MC cable etc use an insulated Green EGC.
What country are U from ?
bever49 2 years ago
UK how can 2 countries regulations be so far apart? CPC not CPG, anyways not to worry
deanodean123 2 years ago
@deanodean123 They've just got different regs over there, nowhere near as good as ours!!! Is that an RCD hes installing?
mastergx1 2 years ago
it tightens,it tightens tight. that's what she said.lol in the box jam it in? that is what she said.lol got to love sex jokes.
firefighter070587 2 years ago
ROFL working 24 years and he made the outlet upside down. This guy made my day ROFL. I feel sorry for who ever hires him.
xXwhygodwhyXx 2 years ago
lol so he's a little dyslexic. cares who? =P
bigblake17 2 years ago
Could you give the rest of us a code reference that says the equipment grounding terminal MUST be below the grounded and ungrounded blade receptors? I doubt you can. Violating a tradition or your personal convention is not a good enough excuse to conclude some one's work is poor or wrong. However, based on your comments I will conclude you're a loud mouthed fool. I feel sorry for who ever has to be around you.
rombaone 2 years ago
lol ya i hate it when "professional" contractors put these in upside down. just laziness on their part for not planning 2 steps ahead..
lalalahaha1234 2 years ago
hahaha he said insert
you gotta love sex jokes
loopycanalope 2 years ago
We did this in Highschool!
jerseydevilxx 2 years ago
what happens if my outlet has a red wire 2?
cuz mine has a black wire, white wire, copper, and an awkward red one
what do i do with the red wire?
execution104 2 years ago
Did he install this upside down? I know NOTHING about electrical stuff so I could totally be wrong... But in a standard outlet the two insertion holes (vertical lines) should be above the circular hole in the outlet???
live2sing85 2 years ago
I don't think it matters. either way it is going to be used for plugging. Thr wiring is what is important. You can even install a liught switch upside down.
XKillsXEdge 2 years ago
The outlet is upside down because if something metal falls down the wall it will land on the ground prong instead of shorting out the hot and neutral wire.
Alexselectronics 2 years ago
If something metal fell and hit the hot wire and shorted the connection, it would just trip the GFI...
FixFalcon 2 years ago
There is not a "upside down" that applys for this application, just preference or desire to match the other devices in the near by area, room, house, ect...
rombaone 2 years ago
Yes, he installed the outlet upside down.
DrMaterial1 2 years ago
yo um i know im looking how to do things and shit but dont you always connect ground first? and didnt you only connect half of that outlet?
Imskyhigh87 2 years ago
He is excellent, though, the size of the screws and the kind of socket outlet needed. For example, the screws could be 3.5mm and 2 inches long or the socket could be switched or unswiched, 13A or 15A, with neon light, dual or single, 3X6 or 6X3 box etc. It wouldn't be possible here to tie the ground (earth) first to the junctin box on a terminal connector for earthing the box, and then run ground (earth) wire off there to the accessory part itself? I am used to UK brand so confusing here.
surfinternet1 2 years ago
@Imskyhigh87
They're both connected together. You can't hook up just one of the outlets.
damwmnm 2 years ago
Expert Village rot in hell! Stinking Cult!!! Get off You Tube you morons..... A person can't even search anymore W/O seeing your stupid worthless videos..
tactikal01 2 years ago
Ok, I'm really not happy about this video, but I dont see anything dangerous about it. I've never installed recepts. upside down unless in a hospital with steel coverplates. Important to note..study terms and definitions article 100 in USA's code...you are not installing an outlet but a devise. Your outlet is already there in your remodeling box. An outlet is any opening along an electrical circuit. A devise is what goes in it.. i.e. a ground fault circuit interrupter, switch or receptacle.
brkfstclub35 2 years ago
hey mr. inspector the ground wire is always installed first for safety purposes. i know i;ve done some unsafe things my self but at least dont tell every one to do the same fuckups and risk their lives.
blasvida68 2 years ago 2
The switch socket outlet (made in UK) seems to be different than the one in video (made in USA). The earth (ground) wire is mostly there to earth the 3X3 junction box. In the video, it failed to show that? You may be right about the earth wire to connector on junction box....
surfinternet1 2 years ago
UK plugs are safer
slaterking1000 2 years ago
Innit! Look how there is no sheilding! Mind you, we have twice the voltage the americans have.
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jrmMaintenance 2 years ago
where the fuck is the earth sleaving
xamixfnx 2 years ago
Yes, the years should be cut off!
GFCI' s are mechanically built to insert the wires in the back because they get really tite by the screws! Also the sides become free to insert the receptacle in a regular deep box. Cheers - mdcorreia
mdcorreia 3 years ago
Upside down GFI....? Next time cut the "ears" off your device and it will sit flush into the remodel box.
j82b 3 years ago
looks like hes rewired it so most likely hes finnishing ends before he connects in to the distribution board , why would he need to turn off power if it aint connected
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amortha 3 years ago
For a previous inspector, the most important was left out. What about turning off the power before working on electrical outlets???
Sirmau 3 years ago
Double the ends over naughty naughty
anglo86 3 years ago
gfci's are not like other receptacles. You suppose to insert the wires in the back and TIGHTEN the screws as he did.
Yes, very important to explain which is the load and the line.
TAPE? Never saw such clue in the code, however it is a good practice!
mdcorreia 3 years ago
Regular outlets have holes in the back....Why is it OK to use the holes on the GFI and not the regular outlet?
j82b 3 years ago
He used the balk stab for the ground the ground wire doesn't heat up and expand and contract iyou can hook an outlet up in the back but after a year or so ( or heavy use of plugin and unpluging) the spring will fail causing you to replace the outlet again screws will never come off untill you take them off takes more time but is the best way
106chimunk 2 years ago
hey you dont want to hook up the wires in the back you hook them on the srems to proper. well at lest that new jersy's state law and wrap evey thing in tape too and make shure its tape for that too.
hatsgoods 3 years ago
you didnt specify the importance of your line or you load you jackass if somebody hooks up to the load side they have no gfi protection... nobody listen 2 this douchebag he doesnt know what hes doing..... its insulting when assholes like this think they know what their doing and try to tell people how to do my trade... give it up pal you will never be able to do electrical
Etrician55 3 years ago
ok now, the recepticle really has no rightside or upside-down installation, and also if you have the grounding pin up it decreases the risk of droping somthing onto a plug that is partially plugged in causing a short between the hot, and nuetral in turn damaging the appliance, plug or tripping a breaker
Bmwood121 3 years ago
Well. You didn't cut the tabs on the gfci, its a old work box silly. Second.. atleast put some tape :) be courteous to the next electrician you butcher! lol
andythedrinky 3 years ago
nice to see you dont use non insulated screw drivers, dont you know that ur doing????????
andyswans 3 years ago
Another poor video from expert village. This guys is an inspector? Maybe... But it doesn't matter what order the wires are attached as you can see the circuit is dead & there is no feed-thru. The NEC also has no requirements for the ground being down or up. Its all customer preference & the familiarity we all have of the ground being on the bottom. Same thought goes with the face plate screws being all vertical vs, horizontal.
jeffweissman 3 years ago
You forgot to mention something very important: All GFCI receptacles have a LINE side and a LOAD side. You didn't specify what side to terminate on. You also didn't mention that a GFCI will always be first in line if in series or "daisy chained" and will require a "home-run" if it will be alone. Aside from that, it would be good to mention why the plug was installed upside-down. You and I know why, but the viewer may not.
tank900rr 3 years ago
i never install my gfi's upside down and never had a problem... want to enlighten me why its a good idea other then looking silly?
Etrician55 3 years ago
hey buddy u have the look but any electrician know never put the wire in the holes always in the screws
AuzzyMozzy92 3 years ago
That is one of the first things that I learned.
PatrickWard4 3 years ago
the plug looks upside down to me..
mikeweeber 3 years ago
I have a little OCD everyone does have a little OCD but this would annoy the fuck out of me if it was upside down.
dragonfelow17 3 years ago
I can't believe Amercians don't sleeve the earth(ground) wire...
Its against the electrical regulations not to do it here in Ireland.
Very bad practice not to put sleeving over the earth wire
laoislad 3 years ago
Do I need to change the entire outlet if just the top part isn't working? The top socket
shelley7053 3 years ago
I would say yes. However if you look at the two screws on the sides of the outlet, there is a small tab like piece of metal connecting the two screws.(look at a new outlet first to see what I mean) This piece of metal is removed if their is a switch that controls half of the outlet for lamps and such.(no ceiling light in that room is a good indicator of this situation. If a switch works half the outlet you MUST remove the tab on the new outlet to match the old one. Hope this helps.
DWRich17 3 years ago
this guy is an idiot, your suppose to hook up the ground first then the neutral, then the hot. this guy needs to go back to school.
iliketotame 3 years ago
If you look closely on most GFI outlets, the words test and reset are written both rightside up and upside down if you are doubting the outlet direction still. And screw terminals are the best connection. Even on a GFI. Just because you can put the wire in the backside clamp, doesn't mean you have to use them.
DWRich17 3 years ago
An outlet can be any direction you want, the NEC has no restrictions. It's up to you. And just to clarify, it dosen't matter if you take money or not, if you are not a licensed electrician working for an electrical contractor or a homeowner doing work on your own home, it's a felony. Big fines and jail time included. And if you don't think a friend will turn you in if what you do burns down their home or someone gets hurt or killed, think again. Friends are replaceable, don't learn the hard way.
DWRich17 3 years ago
Where is the earth sleeving?????
markjl2 3 years ago
Just a question but...what method do you perfer, back stabbing...back wire...or the good old fashioned screw terminals.......................
Screw terminals is the best way to connect wires to any device opposed to the other methods. GFI's have side screws that you tighten when you insert the wires in the rear. They do not tighten well with 14 AWG wire. Back stabbing method is used by lazy electricians and everyone else that does not know any better.
dennisdamenace214 3 years ago
Stargate is right, it is a no briner. I've done electrical work foe 34 years and am state licensed. But what if it had 2 cables? You need to know the line side. Its also a rework box its being installed in and the ears need to be cut from the device to fit properly. But Kii777, I understand you too, I'de charge 70.00 plus material to do this. But really, most people attempting this task will study and be sure of the procedure. Others will call an electrician.
dennisdamenace214 3 years ago
Just a question but...what method do you perfer, back stabbing...back wire...or the good old fashioned screw terminals
rgsgww 3 years ago
Theres no way this guy did this for 24 years because hes doing everything the wrong way. If you want to start to do it wright get the wright screw driver ect....
Electrotime 3 years ago
yeah but its upside-down man
chrissegur 3 years ago
What makes you think its upside down? Is it in the code or your head?
dennisdamenace214 3 years ago
Wow.....inpectors don't know sh#t All these videos teach you,is enough to get you in trouble. I see at least 3 things he's doing wrong. Electricans go to school for 5yrs with on the job training for a reason.
stevejamiekaylee 3 years ago
I've wired 3 homes and am on my 4th and never spent a day in school...this is not rocket science!
stargate34 3 years ago
Electricians hate this shit becase they can't charge there 65 an hour...keep the vids coming I've saved a bundle!!!!!
stargate34 3 years ago 6
electricains hate this stuff because our job only looks easy, butt its very complex. These how to videos too us look like a retard explain what we do. I wouldn't let this guy install shit on one of my jobs...he'd be getting coffe.
stevejamiekaylee 3 years ago
I understand, truth hurts though, anyone with have a brain could do this stuff, truth is you don't like people to know so you can act like your doing something great and charging 8 prices, trust me folks do it yourself and spend the rest on something else!
stargate34 3 years ago
Give me a fuckin' break, dude. Crack open a copy of the NEC and get back to me.
Kii777 3 years ago
I understand the truth hurts...deal with it. This isn't Brain surgery, you guys accomplish one thing in your life and you think it can't be done by anyone else...if ya got half a brain you can do this shit.
stargate34 3 years ago
Installing outlets doesn't make you an electrician, it makes you a handyman. That's a very important difference.
Kii777 3 years ago
I agree, but for 65 an hour I choose to learn how things are done and saved a ton of money, that's my point anyone can do this stuff if they want.
stargate34 3 years ago
And I agree with that as well, to a point. It's always good to know how to fix things around the house, but there's a point in which you NEED to call a professional.
Kii777 3 years ago
Or pick up a book.
stargate34 3 years ago
where is the cover plate?
Electrotime 3 years ago 2
considering he installed the outlet upsidedown..a cover plate might be a bit much to ask for
chrissegur 3 years ago
Why does he need to tell you how to install a cover plate? This is an instructional video of how to properly wire an outlet, what, you don't know how to put on a cover plate yourself?
@ crissegur, what? An outlet can't be installed upside down? I have seen upside down outlets everywhere, they still deliver 110v~120v of power to items that require it, it's not like it's going to switch polarity or something is going to fall out or something
mikedamirault 3 years ago
im not asking him to show me how to put on a cover plate. im saying if he were to do this in someones house you could tell hes not certified. if the outlet is upside down and you put a plug in where the wire just goes right down you would put tension on it and possibly break it. he put the hot and nutral on before the ground thats not electrician work. dude if you were an electrician you would see whats wrong with this!
Electrotime 3 years ago
You are right that ground must be installed first, then neutral then hot last, but that is only if you wire it hot, this is also the same reason why you shouldn't have a switched neutral, the number one rule for do it yourselfers is to shut off the breaker or GFI leading to that outlet, disconnecting both hot and neutral, and when there is no power going to an outlet, you can wire it up any way you want without a problem
It's just your question was "Where's the cover plate"
mikedamirault 3 years ago
and the answer to that is, who cares?
The point is, this video wasn't meant to show you how to install an outlet how an electrician would, but instead where the wires are supposed to go, what color means what, and how to get an outlet to work and not cause problems with things connected to it, so for do it yourselfers, this video is perfect
mikedamirault 3 years ago
dude your talking to a certified electrician this guy dont know hat hes doing. look at al the other comments people are saying
Electrotime 3 years ago
how do u set the ground wire im trying to change my power outlets put they do not have the ground wire im trying to find out how to change it
molywop 3 years ago
go to a electrical store and get a grounded outlet and screw it on the terminal.
Electrotime 3 years ago
As for the upside down thing, I have yet to see a wire or or plug break on an upside down outlet, and in some areas (like behind a desk or in a ceiling), it wouldn't be a problem, and the only thing I can think of that would put tension on a wire or cable would be a person walking over it, which is a tripping hazard anyway
mikedamirault 3 years ago
all the wires are hanging onto just solder its easy to break
Electrotime 3 years ago
Do you mean the wires on the plug itself? I've seen some replacement plugs (like the kind you use when a wire to a lamp or something gets cut), those are usually screwed together
The point I am trying to bring up is, he may be breaking a lot of electrician codes, but if a do it yourselfer just wants to replace a broken outlet or add a net outlet somewhere, this video will be able to help them do it
mikedamirault 3 years ago
the common plug on a apliance is soldered
Electrotime 3 years ago
True
mikedamirault 3 years ago
How about this, does the mistakes that he makes lead to any saftey problems? (given the breaker or GFI is off)? And when something gets plugged into it, will it do any damage to the item (other than the plug breaking)? Like could it cause a fire, shock someone plugging something in, damage an electronic device like a computer that is plugged into it, etc.?
mikedamirault 3 years ago
I am a qualified Electrician with my own company and i have over 15 years experience.
This video is shocking(pardon the pun)
First of i would have doubled over the live and neutral wires before i connected them,Second i can't believe he didn't put earth sleeving on the earth(ground) wire you would never get away with that here in Ireland.
Also doesn't matter if the cables are live or not i always use a insulated screwdriver..
laoislad 3 years ago
I agree that people who don't know what they are doing they shouldn't do anything electrical hire a contractor damn it!!!
Goeslikeazyrtec 3 years ago