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Tools & Equipment for Wiring an Electrical Outlet
GFCI & Standard Electrical Outlets
Installing 15-amp & 20-amp Electrical Outlets
Picking Electrical Outlet Locations
Cutting a Hole for an Electrical Outlet
Drilling a Hole in the Ceiling or Floor for an Electrical Outlet
Feeding Wires Through the Wall for an Electrical Outlet
Turning Off the Power When Wiring an Electrical Outlet
Stripping Electrical Wires to Install an Electrical Outlet
Installing an Electrical Outlet Box
Wiring an Electrical Outlet
Installing the Ground Fault Interrupter on an Electrical Outlet
Wiring an Outlet to an Electrical Box
Testing Electrical Outlets for Connectivity
Testing the Electrical Outlet Source Box
Summary: 15-amp and 20-amp electrical outlets are installed differently, learn how to install and wire a new electrical outlet with expert tips and advice on home improvement in this free video.
George Finn is an expert in mechanical systems. He has a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is a licensed engineer and licensed home...read more
"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. One choice you need to make when you are planning is whether you are going to have a 20-amp circuit or 15-amp circuit. If it is going into a kitchen it has got to be a 20-amp circuit because you have a lot of heavy current devices there. In other locations it depends on what you are going to use it for. Anything it draws a lot of power you are going to want 20-amp for it. Usually something reproduces heat you are going to want the 20-amp for like a toaster, oven or microwave that’s what you have in your kitchen. If you are going to have an air-conditioner you would want 20-amp. If you are going to have just a radio or a lamp then the 15-amp would be more than sufficient. So look it what you are going to be using it for and then you can decide if it is a 20-amp or 15-amp that will be going for. The difference between a 15-amp and a 20-amp receptacle can be seen just on the face plate , the slot on the side represents a 20-amp but this is a 15-amp receptacle. The inner amps of the 20-amp will be more heavy duty rated for 20-amp, whereas these are rated for 15-amp. So make sure that you use the right size receptacle for the wire that you are using."
eHow Article: Installing 15-amp & 20-amp Electrical Outlets
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videopete said
on 8/2/2008 It is dangerous to give this information without explaining on the only factor in determining the correct amp rating GFI one should use, not circuit as you say, the wire size. It doesn't matter what you want to plug into it if it isn't wired for the size GFI you are installing it can create a very dangerous situation.
videopete said
on 8/2/2008 It is dangerous to give this information without explaining on the only factor in determining the correct amp rating GFI one should use, not circuit as you say, the wire size. It doesn't matter what you want to plug into it if it isn't wired for the size GFI you are installing it can create a very dangerous situation.
jujibelly said
on 8/2/2008 Ok let me start off first by stating you sir, is an moron. Hey not trying to rain down on your parade but i am studying to become a electrical engineer.
I do not know what your qualifications are but its not relevant to the video. We have a rule here (Australia) where you MUST have a A grade electrician license. This is due to people like you killing themselves cos they do not know what they are doing. Electricity is dangerous, it is no childs play. Showing people how to wire potential hazards is condemnable. I'll give a simple equation, faulty wiring-electricity&g t;heat>fire>de ath. Simple?
Please this site claims to be somewhat "expert" but please i think you should firstly check up on rules and regulations, and teach people safety.
videopete said
on 8/2/2008 It is dangerous
videopete said
on 8/2/2008 It is dangerous