How to Replace an Outlet - with the Power ON

It's a very simple task every homeowner should know how to do. Change an outlet.

[clintontheross]

It’s easier to take the hot off first and cap it off. Then you can touch the plug anywhere no risk. Take the other 2 wires off and then reverse order for the new plug. Put on hot last

[mizlola]

Total game-changer! I can do myself now! I wish I could have been shown this years ago. Oh well... It's never too late to learn something new. Thank you!

[SkyNetGeneral-]

😂 “ just be careful when you touch you’ll be fine” love it ! Guy is a real G

[elck]

When he goes to put back on the black wire, his needle nose gripping hand is getting dangerously close to the metal of the pliers, and since hes holding the grounded yoke with his left hand, he risked sending a little shock through his heart.

[michaelcolella]

You can also wear low voltage electrical gloves which fit comfortably.

[pkaspar]

I hope that at least half of the people in this comment section is still alive

[BSheaffer]

If you absolutely have to change a live outlet, I would strongly recommend spending the $20 on an insulated screwdriver. Also as someone else suggested, cap the live wire first and reattach last.

[AlSabado-at-alsabado-com]

Thanks so much for teaching how to do this safely when not shutting off the main power source. :)

[rorysalarms]

Erik Stueckrad When i do a outlet or light switch hot i Usually take the ground wire off then the neutral. wire then the hot wire and i also use a orange 1000v Klein insulated screw driver so i don't cause a short.

[kevreilly]

How do you know for SURE whether to buy a 10, 15, or 20amp outlet??

[mustangelite]

Curious why 2 screws on each side if you only utilize 1 screw per side?

[Ojeramup]

Thanks for the video! I have always wondered how to do this.

[That_One_Guy_Mike]

I've changed live outlets plenty of times. Just don't touch the power/neutral at the same time but if you do on accident, 110 is just a little shock

[RjeyForteFev]

i have a question. Why our outlets always keeps shutting down with TV is try to turn on?

[CS-bhur]

I would just add one thing. If you’re a nice electrician or handyman you should wrap the finished new socket with electrical tape. That way when you change it in the future you don’t have to be careful to only touch those two spots that he was touching in the beginning

[jtrbeatz]

I got popped buy a 120 plug just last week locked my arm up for a second or two but I was fine just a little sweaty

[alanagnew]

Why would you take the neutral off first?

[joecummings]

As an industrial guy I've been in situations where I worked hot to avoid shutting down production, but anymore it's a big no no if you get caught doing it. But for a residential receptacle, why work hot?

[xr]

I’m changing one now, couldn’t get the right breaker switch for it. (Literally hit all switches and it turned off all plugs around it Old home I guess idk- maybe I missed it). Anyway, I need to change the box too. Should we use a steel one or plastic? Also, can I cap off the end of the wires while removing the box? Thanks!

[JAGteam]

Thank you!! Been asking my husband to do this for 6 months! Time to do it myself! 😅