In this video I will show you how to wire a room for electricity. I take you step by step on how to rough in a bedroom wiring. House wiring for electricity is something I learned over years of wiring my own houses. Electrical for beginners is the audience this is intended for. I go over switch wiring, outlet wiring, ceiling fan wiring, electrical box fill, and much more!
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Timestamps
Intro: 00:00
Electrical supplies and tools 00:31
Bedroom wiring 101 02:07
Bedroom circuit options 04:40
Switch height and placement 07:02
Receptacle height and placement 08:25
How to secure receptacle box to stud 09:28
Height to drill holes for running wire 10:41
How to drill a hole for running wire 11:19
When to use a right angle drill 12:19
How to run electrical wire 13:45
How to staple electrical wire 14:54
How to staple two electrical wires with one staple 16:27
How to use a green wire nut for ground wires 19:25
How to use copper crimp sleeves for ground wires 22:46
How to install a saddle box for a ceiling fan 23:58
How to wire a ceiling fan/light combo 25:34
How to label wires in a switch box 28:31
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.