Outlet Wiring Explained: How to Wire an Outlet, Identify ALL Wires, Troubleshooting
In this video you will learn how to wire Outlets and will understand the differences between Grounded and Non-Grounded, 2 and 3 wire cables, GFI chain protection and Non-GFI wiring. You will discover detailed and easy ways of identifying all wires coming out of the electrical box, and will delve into the full theory behind wiring - to help with troubleshooting an outlet.
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Time stamps:
Introduction 00:00
Electrical Outlet - Introduced 00:51
Grounded vs Non-Grounded 01:05
20 Amp outlet 01:50
GFCI/GFI vs Non-GFCI: 02:20
Outlet Wiring 04:48
Multimeter 05:40
Identifying the Wires 07:24
GFCI Connections 10:00
4 or more wires 14:03
Multiple Hot or Neutral Wires: 15:33
Verifying Connections 17:00
Recommended tools:
- Flathead screwdriver
- Phillips screwdriver
- MULTIMETER !!!
- Outlet
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