Tools & Equipment for Wiring an Electrical Outlet

Series Summary

Wiring your home for additional power outlets is not difficult, but does require proper safety measures to be taken, as well as a general knowledge of how electrical wires work. As with any sort of conductor that carries electricity, it is recommended that individuals performing home repair, renovation or basic improvements take the necessary precautions before attempting to install or remove electrical wiring or additional power outlets. In this free video clip series, our expert will demonstrate the basic knowledge you need before adding an outlet in your home. Which tools you will need, how and where to drill, safety instructions and box installation instructions are included. Additionally, you will learn how to strip a wire and test for connectivity.

Video Transcript

" Hi I am Drew Fendy, master home inspector. I have been inspecting for over 24 years. Today we are going to describe how to install an electrical receptacle for Expertvillage.com. Here the tools you are going to need to install your electrical receptacle. A stripper for the Romex wire. These are strippers for the individual conductors. Needle nose pliers can be used for bending wire or cutters also. Then alignment wire that is good for cutting and also for twisting of wires. Have a standard screwdriver, electrical tester, which everyone should have anyhow and it will tell you if it is wired correctly in any outlet. An AC test will tell you if the electrical wire is electrically hot. Sheetrock knife for cutting into the Sheetrock and we have a hammer. The electrical box that we will be using and we have here a fish for fishing the line through the wall. You could also use a close hanger. "