How To Wire An Electrical Outlet - EASY Receptacle Wiring STEP BY STEP

In this video I will show you how to wire an electrical outlet. In this receptacle wiring tutorial I go step by step in an easy to understand method. I show how to strip wires to installing the receptacle cover. Electrical outlets can be a DIY project with the right instruction.

When wiring an outlet it is very important to consider safety first. Electricity can be very dangerous. This video is for entertainment purposes ONLY!

Intro 00:00
Safety First 00:38
Receptacle details 00:55
How to remove the jacket/casing from wire 02:25
How to strip wires 03:11
How to make a wire hook using needle nose pliers 03:50
How to secure wires to a receptacle 04:58
How to secure a receptacle to an outlet box 06:43
How to install a receptacle cover 07:41
Outlets box with two wires 8:36
Outlet box with three wires 09:20
GFCI Receptacle wiring explained 10:16

Disclaimer: This video is all based on my personal opinion and is for entertainment purposes ONLY. I am not a financial advisor, CPA, attorney, tax advisor, electrician, plumber, housing contractor, designer, or any type of profession to give advice. I am just a consumer sharing my experiences and research. If you do need knowledge for those types of things, I will advise you to seek help for those professionals.

[TheExcellentLaborer]

Do you call them outlets or receptacles? I placed timestamps below 👇 to help you navigate this video.
Safety First 00:38
Receptacle details 00:55
How to remove the jacket/casing from wire 02:25
How to strip wires 03:11
How to make a wire hook using needle nose pliers 03:50
How to secure wires to a receptacle 04:58
How to secure a receptacle to an outlet box 06:43
How to install a receptacle cover 07:41
Outlets box with two wires 8:36
Outlet box with three wires 09:20
GFCI Receptacle wiring explained 10:16

[PP-nhlv]

The fact that you did this whole procedure whilst wearing those rubber gloves in itself is an accomplishment!

[DanielMartinez-rnyf]

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[DavidGibson-etdp]

Just wanted to thank you for all your post. You're a great teacher and helped me wire my finished basement.

[carolmason]

Excellent video. To the point, I also love how you repeated black to the gold and white to the silver. You saved me going back to double check myself.

[stevemcarthur]

To ensure breakers have not been mislabeled, check for power on the outlet to be worked on, then throw the breaker and check that the outlet now has no power.

[SticksAandstonesBozo]

Fantastic video. Literally covered the three main types of outlet situations.

[CivilianDan]

Thank you again. I finally learned what those metal breakaway tabs are in between the top and bottom of the outlet. Makes sense now.

Thank you for showing the multiple wiring varieties in separate boxes. Very appreciative of your lessons.

[victoriaorozco]

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[SimplySwankEducation]

I am using your videos for my homeschool, thanks a lot for having clear and kid-friendly content.

[taylorlewis]

We’ll done. One thing I would add would be to screw the empty terminal in all the way so it’s not sticking out. That’s the way I was taught. I doesn’t seem like a big deal but every small safety precaution adds up and one day it could be the difference.

[Johnthedagger]

Am getting ready to wire our new outbuilding (24x36) and between mini splits, propane heaters, switches, lighting, outlets, and cameras, it gets confusing. Have been through many of the "experts" on YouTube but your channel is easily the best on electrical work and greatly appreciate the well filmed, easy to understand, and comprehensive looks at the various projects DIYers might encounter. Keep it up👍

[dianeruiz]

Excellent job my friend! My son-in-law and nephews are all electricians and licensed. This is exactly how he showed me to do this procedure and you demonstrated it beautifully! You have a new subscriber!

[carrangil]

Use of a square #1 bit helps tightening screws without slippage. Game changer for me.

[abirmuhtadi]

thank you for turning the background music down. great explanation!

[duanesgarage]

My father used to say black and brass both start with B. Easy way to remember. I still hear him saying that to me, every time I do some wiring.

[justinryanmusic]

Great videos! Quick to the point but great explanations. Thanks so much! I’m the GC on my family’s house build right now and I really think I could at least help my electrician out a lot after watching your videos. It’ll speed things up and maybe save me some money.

[hulksmash]

It’s just refreshing watching videos like this

[nc]

I’m from the show me State I called it an outlet and you’re straight to the point very helpful. Thank you.

[johnmartin]

In my opinion, you have the best home improvement channel on youtube. Very good explanations that are easy to follow! Keep 'em