How to make a junction box -- wire splicing

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DIY Dave

DIY Dave

День тому

Making junction boxes for less than 2 dollars (assuming you have the tools and wire nuts/push connectors already) :-) ---This is a re-upload where at the end I address some safety concerns pointed out by viewers.
Non contact voltage tester: www.homedepot.com/p/Southwire...
Ideal 2 port wire connectors: www.lowes.com/pd/IDEAL-In-Sur...
www.homedepot.com/p/IDEAL-Win...
electrical box: www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-1-...
blank cover: www.lowes.com/pd/Eaton-1G-Jum...
14-2 wire: www.lowes.com/pd/Southwire-Ro...
12-2 wire: www.lowes.com/pd/Romex-SIMpul...
#junctionboxes #junctionbox
0:00 Intro
00:50 Electrical tester
1:50 Finding constant power
3:37 When you can't get any slack-- installing 2 junction boxes.
7:44 Push connectors
9:15 Wire nuts
13:34 When you have slack-- making a single junction box (piece of cake).
16:19 Addressing viewer comments
Disclaimer:
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@1nickdel
@1nickdel 2 місяці тому
You need a staple for the cable regardless of the type of box knockouts. And the distance is 8" for a plastic box and 12" for a metal box.
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 2 місяці тому
Thank you for pointing that out. 👍🏻 I am pinning this comment.
@KLAWNINETY
@KLAWNINETY День тому
Its 12" no matter what kind of box it is if you're using romex. Code also does not specify whether its 12" of cable from box to staple so you can actually have a little slack, the staple just has to be 12" or less from the point where the wire enters the box. In reality you should definitely have the staple about 6-8" away, the code just provides the minimum requirement.
@rkerby6375
@rkerby6375 6 місяців тому
Great job at explaining "how to do a junction box"! I appreciated how you came back and added those important details. Well done!
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 6 місяців тому
Much appreciated. Thanks for watching!
@PeterHernandez-lg2eh
@PeterHernandez-lg2eh 4 місяці тому
Want to add an outlet to a small room
@usa5439
@usa5439 3 місяці тому
This is the universe's way to remind me to do this. My random splice of wires hanging out in the open has been bothering me lol. Nice video
@chrisgodby7325
@chrisgodby7325 2 роки тому
This video was super helpful for me. Especially the section beginning at the 3:38 mark about installing 2 junction boxes when there's no slack!
@nickit22
@nickit22 2 роки тому
There’s a new method you don’t need a second junction box if you don’t want to do all of that. There’s a splice kit with all you need at Home Depot.
@chrisgodby7325
@chrisgodby7325 Рік тому
@@nickit22 Could you provide a link to that item? Much appreciated
@bobbyjypennington2124
@bobbyjypennington2124 Рік тому
I’ve watched over the last few months hundreds of these videos and yours is by far the best & easiest to understand. Some guys, & I’m sure they know what they r doing, don’t explain things very well & it’s hard to understand if ur not an electrician. Thanks for ur help, I really appreciate it.
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Thank YOU for the kind comment, Bobby!
@geraldpatrick9463
@geraldpatrick9463 9 місяців тому
In Oregon I was a laborer on a housing addition. I happened to be alone on site when the electrical inspector came. He looked in the attic and saw romex lay over the top of the ceiling joists and said he was going to fail the inspection due to that. I asked him what he wanted to see to take care of that problem. He said a 2x4 along side of the wires would suffice. When the contractor came back to the site, I relayed that information and rather than calling for the electrification to come back.he had me put in the 2xs and called for another inspection. Which passed.
@nextworld9176
@nextworld9176 8 місяців тому
Yep. Wires must be protected from stomping around.
@markkilgore5509
@markkilgore5509 4 місяці тому
It’s called a running board
@TaiViinikka
@TaiViinikka Рік тому
I really appreciate the updates and overlays. Thanks Dave! If you had run this as scripted and shot, it was a pretty average video, but your care taken to fix words you misspoke, safety features that were glossed over, and even stuff that was entirely forgotten makes it almost a perfect junction box video, from my perspective. It's even *better* than if you somehow wrote and produced it perfectly the first time, because it calls attention to critical and easily-forgotten issues! Keep making "mistakes" like this!
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Thanks Tai. You're comment is very much appreciated!
@cfldriven
@cfldriven Рік тому
Make sure to test your non contact probe on a known live circuit to make sure it is functioning correctly.
@gaintheprowess
@gaintheprowess 5 місяців тому
I always do this!
@Maner_Louis
@Maner_Louis Рік тому
Dude, thank you so much! This is by far one of the greatest tutorial videos on UKposts. Thank you!
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Thanks for the kind comment, Don!
@JoseMilla-uy1im
@JoseMilla-uy1im Рік тому
I found this video really clear and helpful! I was not able to get this clarity from Home Depot.
@jflats8361
@jflats8361 2 роки тому
Great job Dave. I was trying to figure this out using just one box, this is far easier and safer than my thought. Knew there was a better & easier way. Gotta love UKposts. Thanks.
@rp9674
@rp9674 Рік тому
Just what I needed, thank you. I'm replacing some sketchy wiring that was spliced on without a junction box or wire nuts
@rp9674
@rp9674 Рік тому
@@davidicousgregorian great idea, I was wondering if I should add some protection!
@amalias8888
@amalias8888 3 місяці тому
That was a great demonstration! You made it so easy to understand, I think I could put a junction box in myself. Thank you for a great job.
@tekdek4u
@tekdek4u Рік тому
Thank you for such a detailed video, going to be extending wires and running an additional outlet off a constant power line. This is very informative!
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Thanks for the kind comment!
@richgutierrez5085
@richgutierrez5085 2 роки тому
Very, VERY helpful. Thank you!
@HOPNHATMEDIA
@HOPNHATMEDIA 10 місяців тому
Thank very much for your helpful support!
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 10 місяців тому
Happy to help!
@bkd-newyork2256
@bkd-newyork2256 Рік тому
great work and you made it very easy for non techs. thanks
@andrewallen8764
@andrewallen8764 5 місяців тому
It's one of the best videos on utube.. You explain you show you do all at the same time...youre a good teacher. THANK YOU SIR😊
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 5 місяців тому
Much appreciated!
@geraldpatrick9463
@geraldpatrick9463 9 місяців тому
In 1963 I was taking a class in a technical high school that was called "Terminal Electric"" where we were taught house wiring. We didn't have wire nuts. We twisted the wire and wrapped them first with rubber tape and then with friction tape. It was years later that I started using wire nuts. It just makes sense to twist the wire. That is the electrical connection the wire nut is insulation for the splice.
@fuyu5979
@fuyu5979 Рік тому
Enjoyed ur upload. Ur explanations n comments are easy to understand; easy to watch because ur camera angles focuses on the activity; very effective when u show close up shots of the activity; effective ur method of before n after results, etc. Ur camera techniques are RIGHT ON ! Other vids skip many steps on-camera when explaining a DIY project: missing important instructions. Kudos for making corrections or commenting on ur errors. New subscriber because of this upload. Looking forward to learning more on ur next one. Peace
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Thanks for the kind comment and for the sub!
@Davebass22
@Davebass22 Рік тому
Once again! Great camera angle, subtitled corrections and most importantly post production additional info. Keep up the good work!
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Much appreciated!
@scarce911
@scarce911 3 місяці тому
Perfect..adding an outlet in a few bedrooms, (and removing a stupid amount in the basement) this was my plan to do it this way..just needed affirmation. Great video!
@paulrodriguez1282
@paulrodriguez1282 Рік тому
Thanks for sharing. Great video. Well explained and simple. Thanks so much. You just saved me $200.00 . An electrician was going going to charge me $200.00 for doing this for me.
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
@mikeqa1
@mikeqa1 Рік тому
Exactly the information I need right now -- the no slack case. Thanks.
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Glad it helped. Thanks for the comment, Mike!
@jimholloway1785
@jimholloway1785 Рік тому
I really like how you show how to do these junction boxes with both wirenuts and pushon connectors(I like the wago connectors), glad to see you use these and I guess this is an acceptable practice?).
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Thanks Jim. Yes either way is up to code here. I have to admit though, I’ve had problems with connections when I’ve used push connectors sometimes. Maybe the Wego‘s are better??
@im2yys4u81
@im2yys4u81 Рік тому
I love Wagos. I don't use anything else. As an added bonus you can hot swap with a Wago, or add another wire later on if need be.
@tdjncable
@tdjncable 11 місяців тому
This is a well-done video and example made it easy to understand! Very helpful, clear and easy to consume the information.
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 11 місяців тому
Much appreciated :-)
@paulwatson
@paulwatson 2 роки тому
Thanks for the video(s) and the clarifications on this new one.... much appreciated.
@zueglitz
@zueglitz 2 місяці тому
GREAT video. Literally doing this over last weekend. 125 year old house. BX is out but no slack. Thanks!!
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 2 місяці тому
Thank YOU. All the best on your project!
@LosPhillips
@LosPhillips 2 роки тому
Thanks for the video and the closing update. This was very helpful
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 2 роки тому
Thanks for watching, CarLos!
@BrandonRaehl
@BrandonRaehl Рік тому
Most DIY videos on wiring totally avoid going into detail about splicing, and your video was exactly the info I needed to do my project. I've been looking all day and finally came across what I needed. Thank you!
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Great to hear Brandon. Thanks for the comment!
@BrandonRaehl
@BrandonRaehl Рік тому
@@FamilyFriendlyDIY Thanks, Dave! If you don't mind, I do have a question for you. My project is installing LED lights in my garage ceiling. There is a power outlet in the ceiling already for the garage opener. My plan was to splice power from that source and run the Romex to a new dimmer switch. From that switch I would run another Romex line to the LED lights to power them and control them on a dimmer. Would that work? Any red flags in that plan? Any advice would be super helpful. Thanks, Dave!
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Garage door openers don't require dedicated circuits, so I don't see any flags there, Brandon, and since LEDs draw very little power, I wouldn't imagine you'd be overloading the circuit. Just make sure the gauge of your Romex is sufficient for your breaker. (At least 12 AWG for 20 Amp breaker, and at least 14 AWG for 15 Amp breaker.) All the best on your project!
@BrandonRaehl
@BrandonRaehl Рік тому
@@FamilyFriendlyDIY I can't tell you how much I appreciate this, Dave! Thanks so much. I've subscribed to your channel and will spread the word. THANK YOU
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
@@BrandonRaehl Thanks, Brandon … and I’m glad to help 🙂
@jaysvapesandpipes
@jaysvapesandpipes Рік тому
This made me feel more comfortable about tying in a couple outlets
@dws2313
@dws2313 2 роки тому
First time to see push connectors. They look easier. Great job, Dave!
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 2 роки тому
They definitely are. Thanks for the comment DW!
@TomCee53
@TomCee53 2 роки тому
Push connectors are easier. There is some debate as to reliability and safety, since the contact are basically touching the wire in a small area. The latest are “Wago lever nuts” which have a handle you push down to make a clamping connection. These cost a bit more, but many electricians think they’re worth it.
@djjammindave
@djjammindave Рік тому
SOME NAMES IN THE GAME: WAGO AND IDEAL. THEY BOTH MAKE THESE ....I USED WAGO YEARS AGO. THANKS TO SPARKY, THE SPARKY CHANNEL HERE IN UKposts....
@im2yys4u81
@im2yys4u81 Рік тому
@@TomCee53 I rewired my old 1950 house 4 years ago. I went with Wago. Fast forward and I'm doing a panel swap to get rid of my old glass fuse panel. I saw no signs of arcing or overheat on my Wago connections, and being able to pigtail a few wires inside the panel with Wagos was a cakewalk. They look a lot neater than wire nuts.
@CalTek
@CalTek 4 місяці тому
Just check local building codes as not all areas accept them.
@mynameis757
@mynameis757 Рік тому
good job answering questions at the end. Thx.
@dougdale5460
@dougdale5460 Рік тому
Exactly what I was looking for! Great video with tons of info. Thanks!
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching, Doug!
@scifithoughts3611
@scifithoughts3611 Рік тому
Thanks! I’ve come back to this video more than once. Great video.
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Much appreciated!!
@feyrband
@feyrband 2 роки тому
I prefer metal ones in the attic, but it depends on your situation. If there's expected to be activity/work in the attic or joists are getting covered up by insulation, one wrong step and you could break a plastic box.
@cfldriven
@cfldriven Рік тому
Probably why my electrician mounted the boxes on post vs the joist. He also labeled the cover with the device it went to.
@davidmoss5186
@davidmoss5186 Рік тому
Definitely a metal box!
@cfldriven
@cfldriven Рік тому
Codes require that boxes in attics be permanently accessible, they cannot be covered with drywall or other surface material. While building codes usually allow junction boxes in attics.
@georgedavall9449
@georgedavall9449 Рік тому
Heck yah, only metal in the attic
@scifithoughts3611
@scifithoughts3611 Рік тому
I agree metal boxes make sense from a durability, but wow, it takes my more than twice as long fiddling with wire clamps. Since working with metal boxes, I’ve switched to self clamping plastic boxes and my jobs go a lot faster. Also, I’ve never broken a plastic box. So although I know the metal boxes are stronger, I don’t see how it matters other than weird edge cases.
@ImNotThatGuy
@ImNotThatGuy 2 роки тому
Ditto on the voltage tester. Just turning off the breaker is not enough. My house has a switch box that has wires from two separate breakers. I would not have known that without a tester.
@maxtrap1947
@maxtrap1947 8 місяців тому
Dave, thank-you. This is a huge help for us that aren’t electricians. There’s always going to be a critic that is somehow offended by the helpful. Nobody likes them anyway. Great presentation!
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 8 місяців тому
Thank YOU for the kind comment!!
@gloriamaiolini9507
@gloriamaiolini9507 2 місяці тому
This the video I have been looking for.days!!! The others just show connecting to another outlet. Thank you, thank you.
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 2 місяці тому
Glad it helped 🙂
@kyungrix1112
@kyungrix1112 Рік тому
I put a new circuit for an inline 10" booster fan in my attic to help get extra A/C air volume to the furthest part of my house. It worked great, but I have another room that needs a boost so I'm adding another fan. I was going to tap into the wire I ran before but there wasn't enough slack to do it with one junction box. I didn't even think about using 2 junction boxes until I watched this video. I was stalled because I was over thinking how to do it to properly to code. This video made me say 💡💡💡"Oh DUH" because every other circuit has numerous junction boxes and splices for all the outlets and lights. Using two junction boxes this close together is quite literally no different. 😅 So thank you kind man, for this video.
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
@JamesFraley
@JamesFraley Рік тому
Exactly the video I was looking for. Thank you
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Thanks for watching, James!
@antonioalvarez8751
@antonioalvarez8751 Рік тому
Great video. Very helpful, detailed 👌. Ready for some projects 😀.
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Glad it was helpful!
@MrAbeebaby
@MrAbeebaby Рік тому
Thanks for the good video. This was my plan, but I just wanted to verify. It's a simple solution. I plan on putting an outlet in one of them. Thanks
@danbrown3460
@danbrown3460 4 місяці тому
Dave thanks for this video. Great information!
@heididecker707
@heididecker707 2 місяці тому
very easy, thorough demonstration.
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 2 місяці тому
Thanks!!
@ericstocker6902
@ericstocker6902 Рік тому
I always try to put the electrical box above the insulation area so it can be found later. Also you need to staple your new wire on both ends.
@unusualmuse
@unusualmuse 11 місяців тому
This gave me exactly what I needed... thanks!
@AMERICANA-BOOMSTICK
@AMERICANA-BOOMSTICK 6 місяців тому
This is the one I needed, you done good!
@djjammindave
@djjammindave Рік тому
EXCELLENT WORK.
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Thanks!
@germanicus5066
@germanicus5066 Рік тому
Great style, good information.
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Thank you, Jeremy!
@israel5394
@israel5394 2 роки тому
Thanks for the video, very helpful! 👍🏼👍🏼
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 2 роки тому
Glad it was helpful!
@cwl206
@cwl206 9 місяців тому
Very well done! Im adding a bathroom fan to my bathroom and I need to tap into power and install a single pole switch but everything is going to plan. Thanks!
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 9 місяців тому
All the best on your project!
@cwl206
@cwl206 9 місяців тому
Thanks! Just finished and everythjng works, no leaks in attic, no shorts and I didnt get electrocuted lol
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 9 місяців тому
@@cwl206 Awesome. Glad to hear it!! 😀
@JoShUa_J78
@JoShUa_J78 Рік тому
Thanks for the helpful video
@francisbenjamin8847
@francisbenjamin8847 Рік тому
Went with your recommendation with the two boxes, not enough wire to pull used the wagos it went easy. Thank you.
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Glad to hear it Francis!
@redbloodedamerican2790
@redbloodedamerican2790 Рік тому
Very helpful. Thanks
@MrRightNow
@MrRightNow 7 місяців тому
Breakers don't actually trip at 80% load. The code dictates that you shouldn't apply more than 80% load on a circuit (just to be safe). But even if you do go over the 100% rated load it can take many minutes or even hours for a breaker to trip.
@suzannta2827
@suzannta2827 2 роки тому
OMG! I have looked at least 20 video and then I found yours!!!!! They robbed my ranch house and they took all the electric cables with them, ALL OF THEM! I can't pay $2,000 dls of labor work to reinstall new cables so I'm going to try to do 1 room at a time. May help me God. :\
@pearlperlitavenegas2023
@pearlperlitavenegas2023 Рік тому
Homeowners Insurance????
@rudynguyen9028
@rudynguyen9028 3 місяці тому
Thanks, very neat & efficient video
@aleciomora184
@aleciomora184 Рік тому
Thanks...I appreciate it. I actually had trouble finding a good video on this..
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Thanks for watching Alecio!
@Yeakerr
@Yeakerr 2 місяці тому
My back was killing me watching you lean over this 😅 thank God I'm retired.but excellent video
@tribulationprepper787
@tribulationprepper787 2 роки тому
Well done. Thank you
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 2 роки тому
Thanks for watching!
@andyb7754
@andyb7754 Рік тому
Very interesting video, thank you.
@artiemurillo47
@artiemurillo47 5 місяців тому
Thank you for the video, it was very informative!!!
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 5 місяців тому
thanks for watching!
@aroundwyoming4694
@aroundwyoming4694 Рік тому
Fantastic video. This is exactly the two example I needed and you made it so clean and easy to understand. Your additional comments and tips were spot on and again taught me a great deal. Thank you! The only follow up question I can think of is accessibilty. You mentioned it, but what does that mean exactly. What if a junction is being added between floors before a ceiling is added or in a wall before the drywall is added? Would an opening have to be left in the ceiling or wall board with a face plate for future access? I am guessing so, but if you could expand on this, that would be great.
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Thanks! There are "repair" electrical couplings that can be hidden in walls (I have another controversial video out there on those), but in general, if the connection is for an add-on and not a repair, you have to be able open it up. Some people just use a blank cover (usually metal) and paint it the color of the ceiling or wall. If it's in the floor, I would buy a floor receptacle and cover and wire it so that it would be both a junction box and outlet. Here's the video on the connectors ... but they're getting hard to find: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/bHGninyLmZWozJc.html
@jjones8096
@jjones8096 9 місяців тому
Great video! Helped me to install a new ceiling fan in my master.
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 9 місяців тому
Glad to hear it!
@bran70
@bran70 9 місяців тому
Great video. This helped me. Thanks!
@mortsnerd6053
@mortsnerd6053 Рік тому
Thanks,that was just what I needed.
@123mjolie
@123mjolie Рік тому
Thanks Dave !!
@geoffg659
@geoffg659 Місяць тому
Great information! thank you and God bless you.
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Місяць тому
Thanks for the kind comment Geoff!
@Jonacarpenter
@Jonacarpenter 3 місяці тому
I seem to agree with a lot of the other folks. Great video and you make it, well, obviously easy n simple. Thanks!!!!! I’ll play this while I do it. 😂😂😂
@carloslagunas859
@carloslagunas859 Місяць тому
Thanks, nice explaining. I learned a lot. Keep it up, brother, 🍻
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Місяць тому
Thanks Carlos!
@lesterwatson8519
@lesterwatson8519 2 роки тому
I have found that when twisting 3 or more wires together it is better to use a pair of flat nose vice grips to help hold all the wires even. It makes a lot better and more uniform connection. Try it you will like it.
@im2yys4u81
@im2yys4u81 Рік тому
I don't like vise grips on wire. What I usually do is cut the end a little long, twist, and snip them off even.
@1575murray
@1575murray 4 місяці тому
Many electricians learn early in their careers to use a pair of lineman pliers for this purpose. It can be tricky when you have three or more 12 gauge wires that have to be spliced but it can be done. I prefer using twist and wire nut splices to using wago or other types of connection as they are less expensive and take up less room in the box.
@craigallbee3284
@craigallbee3284 2 місяці тому
FYI you did mention that one must staple the romex within 12 inches of the J-box in the beginning. You did not specify that it needs to be the type specific for the gauge of wire. Good job. I learned from your video.
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 2 місяці тому
It actually needs to be within 8 inches I think, since these boxes don't have built in clamps. Thanks for the input!!
@charliemurphy7888
@charliemurphy7888 Рік тому
Great video.
@w84skm2c
@w84skm2c Рік тому
Thank you!
@jacobtorres5901
@jacobtorres5901 9 місяців тому
Great video 👍
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 9 місяців тому
Thanks!
@BigmoRivera
@BigmoRivera Рік тому
Great Job 😉👍🏽⚡️
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Thanks!
@ApteraEV2024
@ApteraEV2024 Рік тому
Excellent & Through .
@mhick3333
@mhick3333 2 місяці тому
Great presentation thanks
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 2 місяці тому
Thanks for watching :-)
@markshepherd8409
@markshepherd8409 Рік тому
Thanks Dave, great video, saved me a headache. Mark
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Great to hear, Mark!
@boeing757pilot
@boeing757pilot 7 місяців тому
Good job. But let me add a few suggestions. Here, the junction boxes are mounted on the horizontal members (ceiling joists). The problem is that someone later blows in insulation (and buries them). The boxes will never be found should they need to be accessed. I suggest you mount the boxes on the vertical members about 12 inches or more above the ceiling joints so that they remain visible. Also, grab a sharpie and write "bedroom" (or whatever) across the cover to distinguish it from other junctions. Much easier to troubleshoot. Finally, these boxes are fine. But if you drop those cover screws in the insulation, youll never find them. I suggest you use a 4x4 box that allows the cover to be removed by loosening the screws, not removing them.completely. In the end, thanks for a well done video!
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 7 місяців тому
Great advice. Thanks for the input!
@boeing757pilot
@boeing757pilot 7 місяців тому
@@FamilyFriendlyDIY Thank you. And thanks for helping us homeowners tackle these projects..
@1575murray
@1575murray 4 місяці тому
I have this exact situation in my attic. Perhaps someone ran a wire up from the panel in the basement and came out a few feet short and had to extend it rather than redo a long run. The junction box is a 4x4x1.5" metal junction box with a bracket that is screwed to a beam. However it must be properly grounded with a pigtail and a green grounding screw to avoid a shock hazard. An added advantage is that you can add a cover plate with a duplex receptacle for plugging in lights or power tools.
@joearcidiacono264
@joearcidiacono264 Рік тому
The pigtail he made to make both boxes hot should've been ran through the joists with a hole drilled to run the wire through. This protects the romex from anyone who decides to drill or cut through the building material. I understand his video is for demonstration purposes. I just figured I'd add a quick note here
@luizvazquez4862
@luizvazquez4862 11 місяців тому
Great video
@ramongary593
@ramongary593 Рік тому
Eccelent video, thank you
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Thanks :-)
@florentinocambero1628
@florentinocambero1628 3 місяці тому
👍🏼 very helpful!
@J155P
@J155P Рік тому
In the electrical trade, we call those voltage testers "widow makers". If you are using them to test if a circuit is live or not and that's all you're using to protect your life, you're going to get bit eventually. They have a time and place.
@pearlperlitavenegas2023
@pearlperlitavenegas2023 Рік тому
I use 2 voltage testers
@patsplat
@patsplat Рік тому
Thanks
@audelioespinoza1934
@audelioespinoza1934 3 місяці тому
Great video thx.
@afzalhakeen4941
@afzalhakeen4941 8 місяців тому
before u add new wire runs , u have to count everything that old wire feed is wired into , u dont wanna overload the breaker
@user-jb3dq5vi1v
@user-jb3dq5vi1v 4 місяці тому
Thanks for de video I was thinking about how to do it I priciate so much
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 4 місяці тому
Thanks for watching!!
@freedommaximalist6274
@freedommaximalist6274 5 місяців тому
This is golden info right here.. for me atleast 😎
@Jflow-xs2oq
@Jflow-xs2oq Місяць тому
For me that I’m studying for electrician it great help
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Місяць тому
Glad to hear!
@stevenramsar456
@stevenramsar456 4 місяці тому
Appreciate thanks ❤
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 4 місяці тому
You're welcome 😊Thanks for watching!
@1Tibs1
@1Tibs1 10 місяців тому
Thanks!
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 10 місяців тому
Thanks for watching :-)
@robertolopezduque8637
@robertolopezduque8637 Рік тому
Thank you
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 11 місяців тому
I hope it helps!
@rominhawk3949
@rominhawk3949 Рік тому
Super clear presentation; thank you. A question: are T-tap type splicing connectors used in cars ok to use in homes? If the wires are tight, is it ok not to cut them and only tap into them? Thanks
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY Рік тому
Thanks, and funny you mentioned that. Typical T-taps aren’t allowed, but I did a video on a similar device that is allowed (for repairs only), though if you read the comments, you’ll see electricians blasting me for sharing the info. Here it is if you want to check it out ukposts.info/have/v-deo/bHGninyLmZWozJc.html
@christopherolson2235
@christopherolson2235 6 місяців тому
Thanks.
@williamdyckman9704
@williamdyckman9704 7 місяців тому
Dave, felt it was excellent video!!
@CharlieTwoShirts
@CharlieTwoShirts Рік тому
So glad I watched this first.
@Mark1959Holladay
@Mark1959Holladay 5 місяців тому
Very well done, I am an old drywaller as in I started hanging board in the seventies right out of the army. Oh and by the way when the drywall routers (for cutting out the electrical boxes) came out my uncle an electrician told me about NOT hitting wires. yeah I'm old school but considerate of the trades down river from me. Do you have a video of how to connect a light and light switch to the new feed coming out of the junction box? Last year my bride (first and only) bought 4+ acres and a home very deep in the mountains of NC and have been doing some remodeling and just want to do this correctly. Blessings to you and yours:)
@FamilyFriendlyDIY
@FamilyFriendlyDIY 5 місяців тому
I wish I did, but it's pretty simple. Ideally you would go from the junction box to the switch box first. The black from the junction box would be attached to one of the two terminals (gold screws) on the switch (doesn't matter which terminal). The white wire from the junction box would get attached to the white wire going from the switch box up to the light fixture (so basically the white is connected from sourc power directly to the light fixture). The black from the light fixture would get attached to the other terminal on the switch. That's it!
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