Stupid electrical outlet question. - HomeModders.com

James · 09-04-2007, 05:54 PM

What do I hook up and to where?

I ordered the drywall for my bathroom and I'm gonna go pick it up soon, but I need to get the outlets and switches moved into the new boxes first.

Exactly how do those get hooked up? I haven't looked at the old ones.

Hot, cold and ground I know... but I hate electricity and I want to do it right the first time.

Also, is it a good idea to wrap everything with electrical tape just to be on the safe side for now? I won't put my covers on until everything is painted which could be next year.

Konstruction · 09-04-2007, 06:32 PM

Heres a link that can expain it better than I can, plus it has pics!! Its simple!! Just make sure the breaker is off and no current is in the line. If you did something backwards. Just kill the breaker and switch sides on the switches. Recepticles go white wire to silver side and black wire to brass side. Off course ground to green

How to Install Electrical Wiring | DoItYourself.com

Electrical tape can be your best friend !! I wrap all of my customers wiring, just to be on the safe side. Insurance purposes

James · 09-04-2007, 07:15 PM

That will help. I'm going to have to do a junction box for the outlets. going from two to 4 outlets by the sink.

Konstruction · 09-05-2007, 06:00 PM

Just dont overload the breaker. Check out if it is 15,20,30 amp breaker. Might trip some breakers if it is overloaded. If it does, step up the breaker.

Good luck

James · 09-05-2007, 06:16 PM

When it gets down to that I'm gonna have to have my dad over.

Konstruction · 09-13-2007, 04:13 PM

Doing any electrical work lately

James · 09-13-2007, 07:33 PM

I've been meaning to do it. I didn't leave the house last Saturday... I could have accomplished something.

I need some motivation. lol

Konstruction · 09-13-2007, 09:28 PM

bahahahaa.... get up and get moving soilder !!!!

09-04-2007, 05:54 PM	#1
James Slacking off in the house Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In IN Posts: 233 Rep Power: 5	Stupid electrical outlet question. What do I hook up and to where? I ordered the drywall for my bathroom and I'm gonna go pick it up soon, but I need to get the outlets and switches moved into the new boxes first. Exactly how do those get hooked up? I haven't looked at the old ones. Hot, cold and ground I know... but I hate electricity and I want to do it right the first time. Also, is it a good idea to wrap everything with electrical tape just to be on the safe side for now? I won't put my covers on until everything is painted which could be next year. __________________ 1927 2200 sq feet 3 story renovation project. Done Washing Machine - 10.27.07 Windows Install - 02.13.08 (New) Gas Oven - 11.22.08 New Front Door - 02.26.11 New Garage Door - 05.13.11 Needs to be Done Uh... Alot more.

09-04-2007, 07:15 PM	#3
James Slacking off in the house Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In IN Posts: 233 Rep Power: 5	That will help. I'm going to have to do a junction box for the outlets. going from two to 4 outlets by the sink. __________________ 1927 2200 sq feet 3 story renovation project. Done Washing Machine - 10.27.07 Windows Install - 02.13.08 (New) Gas Oven - 11.22.08 New Front Door - 02.26.11 New Garage Door - 05.13.11 Needs to be Done Uh... Alot more.

09-05-2007, 06:16 PM	#5
James Slacking off in the house Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In IN Posts: 233 Rep Power: 5	When it gets down to that I'm gonna have to have my dad over. __________________ 1927 2200 sq feet 3 story renovation project. Done Washing Machine - 10.27.07 Windows Install - 02.13.08 (New) Gas Oven - 11.22.08 New Front Door - 02.26.11 New Garage Door - 05.13.11 Needs to be Done Uh... Alot more.

09-13-2007, 07:33 PM	#7
James Slacking off in the house Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In IN Posts: 233 Rep Power: 5	I've been meaning to do it. I didn't leave the house last Saturday... I could have accomplished something. I need some motivation. lol __________________ 1927 2200 sq feet 3 story renovation project. Done Washing Machine - 10.27.07 Windows Install - 02.13.08 (New) Gas Oven - 11.22.08 New Front Door - 02.26.11 New Garage Door - 05.13.11 Needs to be Done Uh... Alot more.

09-04-2007, 06:32 PM	#2
Konstruction General Contractor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 29 Posts: 252 Rep Power: 5	Heres a link that can expain it better than I can, plus it has pics!! Its simple!! Just make sure the breaker is off and no current is in the line. If you did something backwards. Just kill the breaker and switch sides on the switches. Recepticles go white wire to silver side and black wire to brass side. Off course ground to green How to Install Electrical Wiring \| DoItYourself.com Electrical tape can be your best friend !! I wrap all of my customers wiring, just to be on the safe side. Insurance purposes

09-05-2007, 06:00 PM	#4
Konstruction General Contractor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 29 Posts: 252 Rep Power: 5	Just dont overload the breaker. Check out if it is 15,20,30 amp breaker. Might trip some breakers if it is overloaded. If it does, step up the breaker. Good luck

09-13-2007, 04:13 PM	#6
Konstruction General Contractor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 29 Posts: 252 Rep Power: 5	Doing any electrical work lately

09-13-2007, 09:28 PM	#8
Konstruction General Contractor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 29 Posts: 252 Rep Power: 5	bahahahaa.... get up and get moving soilder !!!!