At Hardware on the Square, the best hardware store in San Augustine, we work hard to show you how to do things the right way. The fast and easy way might not always be the right way. In this video, Buster shows us how to properly wire a receptacle.
Buster has been a master electrician for over 40 years. He grew up as the son of one of the best electricians in the State of Texas. “Papa” John Consford was an amazing man.
I hope some of his wisdom gets shared through this video!
San Augustine Hardware | Hardware On The Square | The Ultimate Guide on How to Wire a Receptacle
Many times customers come into Hardware on the Square and ask for a receptacle that has the stab lock ports in the back. It is so easy to just plug the wire into the plug and not worry about whether the screws are tight or not.
This is a common mistake. It only takes a few extra seconds to put the wire under the screw and tighten it down. If you use the stab lock feature, it will work for a while, but the connection is not as good as if you put the wire under the screw. There are just two blades that clamp on the wire, and the surface area of the connection is very small. All the electrical current is passing through a small area, and it will create heat. Heating and cooling, over time, will cause the connection to fail.
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- Here are the easy steps to wire a receptacle the proper way:
- Leave enough wire to have room to work.
- Strip the wire about ¼ inch from the end of the wire.
- With your pliers make a loop at the end of the wire.
- Put the white wire under the silver screw.
- Put the black wire under the gold screw.
- Never use the quick stab, as this could result in a fire hazard.
Following these easy steps will make sure you have a safe connection in the receptacle box.
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