Electrical Boxes You Never Knew You Needed!

🔌 Discover the vast world of electrical boxes in our latest video. From various box fill sizes to unique securement methods, we're here to illuminate the specifics of each type and their ideal applications. Whether you're tackling a new build or a renovation, understanding these nuances is key to selecting the perfect box for your project. 🛠️

00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Different Types of Boxes
13:12 - NEC 2023: 314.16
16:49 - Box Fill Calculation

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In this video, we'll cover:

Key differences between box types and their uses 🏠
How to select the right box, incorporating guidelines from NEC Article 314.16 on box fill calculations to ensure compliance and safety 📏
Practical tips for installation and code compliance to ace your inspections 📚
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[jesstreloar]

While tracing a run on a 277VAC lighting circuit I took the cover off a 6x6 metallic box and a red wire nut rolls out. The immediate action was to let go with my left arm and I thought, 'freeze'. We were up 30 foot on a Genie, the second thought was 'this is going to hurt'. My partner asked if that was a wire nut and shifted his weight to look down at the floor. Yea, my right arm was sore for an hour or two. After the manufacturing plant's shift knocked off and we were able to power down, I went back up to assess the damage. Looking into the box you could not see any metal inside the box. It was crammed FULL, must have used a hydraulic press to get the lid secured. No damage but scary.

[bigguyprepper]

I’d love to see one like this with metal boxes, I’ve seen some new and unique ones since I started

[dragonjames]

My new favorite channel next to Mentour Pilot. I’m currently studying for my Residential Wireman so this channel is incredibly helpful. Really appreciate the knowledge share!

[TwilightxKnight]

Love this channel. When I do side work for friends and family (especially my father in law) I can show them a video that explains why I cannot do it the way they want or use the materials they bought from their local home center. My FiL loves to say, “it works so what’s the difference?” And I have to explain code to him. The videos usually explain things much better than I can.

[SknEnjoi]

Always excited when there's a new Electrician U video to watch. Thanks for continuing to provide such high quality and digestible material.

[declaneric]

Great informative video. The one tip I would add to this is for the side panel shallow boxes:
Once you close the side panel cover and cover it with drywall, you can't open it again. So if you ever needed to branch off of that box somewhere else, you need to have accessible holes to run new NM cable. You can't reach into the side panel to do that, so you need the holes in the open area to be available for future access. So always run the original wiring to the side panel so they are out of the way, AND it leaves the access holes in the main box accessible. Just a best practices tip to make smart use of the material.

[littlehuey]

I aways install the largest box that fits in the stud cavity just for the idea of future use and for my ease of installation !

[finalboss]

I really like those adjustable boxes. They're so handy when you have additional material after sheet rock to work with. Ex. Tile, cabinets, wood paneling.

[NickFrom]

Some thoughts.
1. On a typical residential job, using the higher quality/capacity materials usually only adds a couple hundred dollars. Just about every homeowner in the world will say "Yea I'll pay a couple hundred more for better quality electrical"
2. Nobody can know the future for sure, however, try to future proof things where logical and also think of those situations that are nice. Do. you have a situation where the calcs come out ok but the box is a prime candidate for being tapped in the future for something else? Maybe you should just go ahead and put in the deeper box now. Future you will appreciate when this is done. My dad used to put gfcis in any outlet within a certain distance of an exterior door because he knew if anyone was going to run an extension cord outside this was where people would likely plug it in.
3. If you are jamming stuff in, just put in the larger box. Seriously, whether it meets code or not.

[keithosterkamp]

Excellent explanation. Thanks for showing us this process and the available options for residential applications. Good to help me DIY it correctly and safely.

[carlmetzger]

this type of information is needed so badly. Thanks you for giving your expertise to some of the DIYers out here. Your are an excellent dude. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[srpchannel]

After many, many years of roughing in homes the only boxes I will use are the Carlon super blue boxes! They are well worth any additional cost because they will hold up to the weight of sheet rock and sloppy cuts by the installers. I think Carlon should offer only the super blue boxes. They hold up so much better! Love your channel!!

[network_king]

I did a bunch of old work boxes, I did not want to do the drywall mount boxes as i don't trust drywall that much. I looked around big box home store has the normal basic things. Went to electric supply place and found these Arlington boxes that screw to the stud and you can slide in and out to get flush. Some i had to shim, adjust due to defects in the stud, etc but I like that idea a lot more than a box hung only on drywall.

[stevesargent]

One of the most informative videos yet! I love using the boxes with multiple mounting options. especially when doing a old work/remodel job and when you're cutting the drywall you hit a stud. Keep up the good work!👍

[mikegrimaldi]

Go bigger when possible for new/old work. I just wired garage with 1/2” EMT/12 gage THHN. I got the deeper 2.25” metal handiboxes to clear the nuts of EMT fittings. Worked well except I needed a wider box for GFCI outlet. Best to check this when planning & buying materials. As always great information you provide.

[wg]

Great stuff. Glad I watched this. Now I need to go back through all my boxes

[markstevens]

Excellent explanation especially for us D.I.Y.res!

[JB-kuml]

good demo here .they are making retro work a bit easier with some of those boxes. the angled screw hole provision to fasten .drywall ears that screw to tighten up against inside sheetrock face. multi fastening provisions on boxes

[billnolan]

I hadn't seen a new video except shorts from you in a while, so was glad to see a new one. Keep them coming.

[MaxC]

when i was non union the company i worked for ONLY put adjustables in kitchens. run them out all the way so theres no possible way for the drywall guys to bury it and get tiled over before we come back for trim. then just adjust back to the tile depth if the tile guys didnt do that already and its perfect