How To Add A New Outlet Anywhere You Want It

We will walk you through the complete process of installing a new outlet to an existing circuit. This project is very approachable but we will walk you through a complete install in a 1928 home with plaster walls.

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Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:04 Project Overview and Details
2:08 Parts and Supplies Needed
4:22 Locating and Cutting Hole For Box Location
9:50 Running Wire From 1st Floor To Basement
12:26 Running Wire Through Floor Joists
14:36 Wiring At Junction Box
21:02 Wiring At Outlet (Old Work) Box
25:37 Testing and Finish The Project

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[muhammadasadkhan]

this electrician Joel is one of the best teachers on Electrical work for newbies like us. I have seen tons of videos, but his teaching, his comments and warning on small potential mistakes we newbies make is super excellent. Naming the things and procedures appropriately so we can learn that lingo is also very very important. He should have his own YouTube channel.

[xoyojlo]

This guy is a great teacher--clear, concise explanations with the reasons for doing everything, his pace is just right, and he uses clear, understandable language. That's rare anywhere, but especially in do-it-yourself videos.

[bartmanstl]

This guy is great. Very thorough and easy to listen to. Usually you have to fast forward through a long video to keep your sanity but I had no problem listening to the whole thing.

Great job!! I'm going to go check out some more of your videos now.

[KingOfHockeyNow]

Did you just say D-I-Wires? Lol. Hey, I hadn’t planned to, but I just watched this whole thing. I was mesmerized, I guess! Joe did a nice job explaining as he went along. 👍

[thenexthobby]

What a treat to see Joel appear on this channel. Such a great teacher.

[profcah]

A great step by step how to video on something I have to do right now in my just bought home. Thanks so much!

[kaisykaisy]

Thank you gentlemen for this nice and clean work.

[Around_The_Home]

A lot of really good tips. Thanks for knowing that if the cable is clamped to the J box, the nearest staple can be up to 12” away. Inspectors around here want 8” regardless. Also thanks for pointing out that metal boxes need to be bonded to the equipment ground.

In my locale, since the hole that was drilled upward from the basement (at 10:50) penetrated another floor, I would be required to use a fire sealant. I personally like to use 3M’s Fire Barrier Sealant CP 25WB+. Just put it in a caulking gun and squeeze into the hole until sealed. Also, in my locale, tamper resistant receptacles are required.

Just a personal thing, on the right side of the J box at 16:27, I would have used another connector so there is one cable per connector.

[thomaslong]

Really great tips - especially the one where he drills behind the baseboard and uses the trimmer cord as a flag.

[edwardsmith]

Wow this is great! Im always having to do oldwork and your approach is fantastic!! very helpful!
Sadly, NOT really helpful at present because all my work is on the second and third floors.. :(

[tedlahm]

Color coded jacket on the 20 Amp cable.
Wonderful instructions.
Thank you.

[JeffFlowersgoogle]

Awesome video - this is a great resource/tool for folks. Much appreciated!

[DjGhot]

I love Jefferson Electric! Great energy, knowledgeable, and explains everything in a good way!

[FrankieGN]

Fantastic step by step!!....thank you Jeff ....I just subscribed to your channel...also, thank you Everyday Home Repairs for your content!

[FunkyDeleriousPriest]

I've seen several videos on this and yours is the best so far

[CNM]

Great video. Clear explanations too. I have a few outlet junction boxes that are loose and need to be replaced.

[YevgenyMatusovsky]

I like the wall paper in your client’s home…Thank you for the instructional video, exactly what I was looking for before adding an outlet in my house….though at my location we’re using bx metal clad wiring

[michaelwilliams]

Excellent presentation, good details. Electrical code does not address drilling through structural members other than requiring nail plates if you’re too close to the edge, however the building code does. Most inspectors will want to see that a structural engineer has provided a size and location plan for drilling joists. It is usually cheapest to not drill the joists. Just run across the edges and use a protector board nailed alongside if subject to damage.

[djcsound]

Bro... I really enjoy your videos always.. I learn so much from your content. Thanks.

[sammicerise]

Super interesting, well done video! Watched out of curiosity.