How to Install Electrical Outlets : Wiring an Outlet to an Electrical Box

Wiring an electrical outlet to the box isn't as hard as it sounds. Learn how to install and wire a new electrical outlet with expert tips and advice on home improvement in this free video.

Expert: George A. Finn, III
Bio: George Finn is an expert in mechanical systems. He has a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is a licensed engineer and licensed home inspector.
Filmmaker: Nick Finn

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[elimidate26]

copper showing past the wire nut what a ass hat

[mattrospecs]

this video should be taken down. this fucking idiot will cause more harm than good with this tutorial

[oconnellcom]

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[sixmoosehead]

Terrible video! Don't listen to this fool. He should have used his lineman pliers to securely twist the the wires together, then install and twist the plastic wire nut until tight. He also should have stapled the plastic cable to the stud, no more than 6 inches from the box.

[1980arson]

Copper was showing after he put the wire nut on the neutral

[passavator1]

nowhere in his bio does it say he's a licenced or trained electrician.

[Darkskate12]

Why do you even use hood connectors use spring ones..

[WreckDiver99]

OK, so he's making a junction box...and it looks like it would be hidden behind drywall. That is against code in the US and Canada. You cannot have a junction point without being able to have access to it. Yea, this should be taken down. I wouldn't want this guy inspecting my house, that's for sure.

[jettastreetracer]

should i just find the closest outlet and tap into that with a cable and run my new outlet or should i go to that box..dont know the name maybe junction box or connection box? lol paint car electricity and math is my enemy

[jettastreetracer]

ok...newbie here, i have a box like that. i recently installed a flourecent light that had to be hardwired on. i did for the first time, i shut the power off and just went black with black white with white and copper to the green screw. now my neighbor does all this but he is out of state for 4 months. he said adding another outlet is as simple as what i just did. but i dont know what kind of outlet i need. it is for the garage. i have one of those boxes, how man wire can i tap into that,

[psmithphil]

If this guy is wrong, just say why it is. The stupid insults don't help anyone. If he's wrong, at least he is trying, which we can appreciate.