BEWARE Of These 3 Common Wiring Mistakes On Outlets & Switches

90% of homeowners wire outlets wrong, learn how to do it right & AVOID these 3 COMMON ELECTRIC MISTAKES & learn an EASIER way to wire up your outlets with BETTER CONNECTIONS every time.

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[handyrus]

Another tip: always shut down the circuit when wiring outlets and switches. Then, record the circuit number on the back of the plate cover with a sharpie so that next time you know exactly which circuit to shut off.

[bobmacanka]

been wiring for 55 years. it never stops til i die. joy of the job means never needing to stop doing it. you video is aces in my book. keep on doing what you do

[deionmarsh]

One good tip with wiring up outlets: start at ground, then neutral, then hot. And reverse for dismantling outlets. (:

[icevariable]

Electrical apprentice here. I was totally not aware of that little measuring guide on the back of the outlet. Good rundown on how to wire up correctly.

[Mityob]

Most pros would charge a few hundred bucks for what you give away for free. Thanks for being the neighbor I wish I had. Appreciate you.👍🏾

[flashesofblack]

I am a retired electrician and this an outstanding instructional video, one of the best I have seen. I NEVER used those back wiring holes. I did not trust them for longevity. I totally agree with you on every point because that is exactly how I wired up my receptacles! Good Job!

[MEM-fkhs]

You should add a big red X over the parts where you show the incorrect wiring. Many people are visual or may be multi-tasking. They might miss that you're showing the wrong way sometimes, the right way other times. Thanks much for this helpful information! This teacher just likes clarity. LOL

[afig]

Followed you when I needed help fixing my lawn, but I stayed for all the other amazing advice you provide. Seriously get something from each video you post. Love that they are short and to the point.

[handymanxtreme]

Some good points. Showing watchers how to properly fit all the wires and the new outlet back into the electrical box to avoid possible damage or hazards, would be great addition to finish off the job. Cheers!

[derek-stader]

Pro Tip: That little hole by the green ground screw…place your “un-hooked” ground wire there, then back wrap it clockwise around the screw for a secure connection! 👍

[larryhicks]

I am in Canada . We are shown and taught to hook up the green ground wire first. If somehow the circuit does become hot you will not get much of a shock for very long before it trips out but if the green is off you could die.

[LRHutch]

As I am a retired Master Electrician. You did a good clean and proper video for the receptacles. Keep them coming for the DIY people.

[kimberlytaylor]

I was sure the number 1 mistake by people, especially non-professionals, was going to be forgetting to cut the power and verifying it was off.

[Doggo_Norse]

I could build a whole house just by watching all your videos, this was super helpful! Thanks

[kyleinthought]

Great video, I’m advising a young family on electrical in their old home and this kind of video really helps everyone

[georgenettlesjr]

Best plug video I've seen yet. You're very knowledgeable and explain to the fullest degree thanks

[davidp]

I’ve been an electrician for 25 plus years and I still wrap the screw with the wire even if it’s like the last one. Old habits are hard to break. I also usually wrap all screws with electric tape especially if it going in a metal outlet box.

[idahopotato]

I use electrical stripers that have a little hole to make the hook. Makes the perfect size hook easily and consistently.

[jdrizzle]

Bravo!! Excellent video! All the other videos gloss over this and I struggled for two hours trying to connect wires securely

[Javin]

With manual wire strippers (The Klein ones I've been using in foundations anyways) there's a hole either side of the jaws for making the hooks super easily and quick