All My Favorite DIY Tools:
Might be a bit of a bold statement that this is the best video out there for covering all the basics DIYers need to table a simple outlet install project around the house but take a look and let me know what you think. We will cover the following:
Wago 221 Lever Nuts
Starter Kit:
My Favorite Kit:
Assortment Pack:
3 Wire Connector (50 pack):
2 Wire Connector (100 pack):
Favorite Electrical Tools
Knipex Hybrid Wire Strippers:
Beginner Wire Strippers:
Klein outlet Tester:
Klein NCVT-3P Voltage Tester:
Milwaukee ECX #1 Screwdriver:
Free Home Maintenance Checklist:
Friends Don’t Let Friends Tape Outlets T-Shirt:
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:50 Common Tools
6:16 Wiring (Gauge, Types of Romex, Wire Color, etc.)
9:26 Common Types of Basic Outlets
12:18 Example of Wiring, Outlet Features, and Proper Techniques
21:43 Recap
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.
Wago 221 Lever Nuts
Starter Kit: https://geni.us/NkcBP
My Favorite Kit: https://geni.us/qNPa
Assortment Pack: https://geni.us/izuR
3 Wire Connector (50 pack): https://geni.us/utgybA
2 Wire Connector (100 pack): https://geni.us/TAwOB
Favorite Electrical Tools
Knipex Hybrid Wire Strippers: https://geni.us/uVWn
Beginner Wire Strippers: https://geni.us/7WE6T
Klein outlet Tester: https://geni.us/kdBAJ
Klein NCVT-3P Voltage Tester: https://geni.us/h9Hl
Milwaukee ECX #1 Screwdriver: https://geni.us/fuSEW
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.
I will say this as a retired master electrician if you can afford the commercial grade device in the long run will save both time and money they last way longer than the residential ones. The ease of installation alone makes them my choice . Tip always land the wires on the screws if you use the residential outlets I have repaired many that were quick wired . Good video.
What is the difference in a self grounding receptacle and a duplex receptacle?
Thank you.
The outlet tester is great but, if you want to step up – there is the Klein ET310 which is the outlet tester with a circuit finder. You plug the outlet tester/transmitter into the outlet and it sends a signal through the wire to the breaker. The receiver is then run up and down the breaker box to find the one that controls that outlet. Great tool and around $75 US.
With wire strippers I have used some white-out to mark the 14 gauge solid setting.
Great description of how to wire a plug. One of the things that I have noticed is that the electrician who wired my house wrapped the plug in black electrical tape. One strip that covers the ground, hot, and neutral screws. That way no loose wires can come in contact with the plug.