How to Install Electrical Outlets : Installing 15-amp & 20-amp Electrical Outlets

15-amp and 20-amp electrical outlets are installed differently. 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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[Techozek]

I will not stop criticising until ALL expert village videos, with regard to electrical installations, are removed.

[hymkr]

@dtp5150 You're not worth the argument. I suggest you follow this guy's advice to a tee and rely on his "expert" opinion and your dedication to Energy Star.....LOL Maybe he has a video on sprinkler systems. You may need it....In any case, good luck to you.

[dtp5150]

@hymkr dude you're whacked out. even if code requires the circuits to be 20amp you can still put the 15amp outlet on it! get a life!

[luisdenunes]

I paid attention through out the video and did not see any outlet being installed as posted on the movie title. That's somehow deceiving. However first words are "I am a home inspector for over 24 years". That's stupid.

[hymkr]

@dtp5150 I'm kind of an idiot? Funny from someone who can't read. I'll explain it again for those of you who only speak Dumbass....NEC Code is something all electricians in the country (USA) must follow unless local codes are MORE strict than NEC. Since Code requires (2) 20 amp circuits in a kitchen, it really doesn't matter your opinion on it. My point is this guy doesn't know electrical code & neither do you. I don't know any electrician who gives a crap about Energy Star!

[dtp5150]

@hymkr and you're kind of an idiot if you think two 15amp outlets in the kitchen wired for 20amp circuit is going to pose any kind of risk of anything what so ever. Most kitchen appliances these days are energy star and etc and dont need anything more than 15amp outlets anyways.

[hymkr]

@MIKON8ERISBACK I criticize because this guy does NOT have the understanding of electrical codes nor does he do his job properly. Why? Because he's NOT an electrician, he's a home inspector and this doesn't qualify him to do or teach anyone how to work with electricity. NEC Code requires (2) 20 amp small appliance circuits in a kitchen, it's not 15 amp optional. This guy is NOT an expert in anything electrical except how to burn your house down.

[MIKON8ERISBACK]

@hymkr Why does everybody criticize these people on Expert Village? As long as he has a license certifying his knowledge, understanding, and implementation of electrical codes, and does his job properly and honestly, then I don't have a problem. The only reason people pick on Expert Village is because of their facial expressions expressing dis interest and contempt for the camera pointing at them. This guy does well.

[Techozek]

I hope ring main circuits are used. 20 amp radial in a kitchen?

That wouldn't be right..

[hymkr]

@dtek420 No problem. It's not NEC code to have the ground facing either way (but check your local codes) and there are good arguments for up or down. I usually install them up for the reason above. However, with it up if the plug pulls out of the receptacle then the ground prong will come out first which is not a good thing. It really should depend on the application of the receptacle and plug. Either way has good and bad.