How to Add an Electrical Outlet through a Wall

In this video, Chris shows how he added two convenience outlets for a drop zone coming in from his garage.

00:00 - introduction
00:39 - what's a drop zone?
01:34 - where to get power?
03:01 - drilling the hole
03:58 - fish tape
05:54 - old work box
07:44 - wire stripper
09:28 - installing the outlet
11:00 - connecting to the existing outlet
12:14 - testing the wiring
12:43 - the completed drop zone

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[anzianoholden]

For running wires inside walls, I highly recommend getting a "wet noodle and fish ball chain". It is 100 times easier than trying to find a fishtape. You and also tape a foot or 2 of the ball chain to the top of the fishtape. The "wet noodle" has a magnet at the end that grabs the ball chain, allowing you to pull the chain easily through the wall.

[harryl]

The wire exposed (not concealed within the wall) really should be armored.
I know it is hidden behind the cabinet but sometimes things happen and if one didn’t know it was back there - well - that is how it happens.

[bwilliams]

Great video. I agree there’s nothing wrong with running the cable behind the cabinet. It doesn’t matter whether you are a novice or seasoned professional and anytime you pick up a tool to do a project you should always keep safety in mind and understand what can happen and drilling or cutting recklessly and not inspecting first can result badly. In reality no one would be under the cabinet cutting out the back wall knowing there’s drywall and possible wires behind it anyway. We recently had a 3 story apartment building burn down locally because a renter was hanging pictures and unknowingly nailed into wires.

[gemmint]

I envy your abilities and confidence in all your projects. I try but seem to turn things into a mess..

[kittyhawk]

In some places code requires the cable to be inside conduit pipe...if it is outside the wall. That way it helps to protect anyone drilling in that area.

[DavidRutkin]

Finished product looks amazing! Very impressive 👍

[macsterguy]

Turned out great Pop! You gave me some ideas… Now I have work to do 👍🏼😊

[lesleopold]

Enjoyed the video. Regarding the GFI outlet, I didn’t understand how to identify the load side to attach the wires.

[CollinEichinger]

It looks amazing! Are you going to do a house tour? Your house looks beautiful from what we've seen.

[thehunter]

Great job, kid! I always enjoy finding different ways to do ‘things’. I would, however, be very careful around your helper! She looks TOO happy and comfortable wielding that sledgehammer!😂. Again, thanks and here’s hoping you and yours have a very Merry CHRISTMAS!!

[randyweisbaum]

Great Video ! What a Transformation, I too would of liked to see you Protect that wire with some sort of Conduit . Happy New Year!!

[lebm]

Where did you get the cabinets from ? Awesome work .... you just motivated me !!!

[pierrecastellanos]

Question ....is there any reason why you couldnt use 12ga?

[bishopp]

I gotta say, that looks outstanding!! Great work!

[xxkrpytontexx]

Do people always jumper outlet to outlet? When is there ever a new line ran? And would that require running a new line to your breaker box?

[mavrick]

Thanks for the video! Drop zone looks great!

[deviinen]

That's sum fancy magic who cleared out the space for u now I was watching pretty close and that's sum good editing you got going there buddy ohhh my bad back to the video 😊

[mikesavage]

Best how to video. You’re awesome man!!

[boblorenz-ootl]

One thing I don't understand is how the wires are routed through the wall. When you added the new outlet, did you take a wire from the existing outlet and use it to connect to the new outlet? If so, what did you disconnect it from? I'm just confused as to where these wires are coming from

[pa.fishpreacher]

so how many receptacles can you put on one circuit? can you have both plugged in at the same time ( one you are running power from to the new one?)