@steamer1488
I am a non electrician. I’m really handy at doing everything around my house. But, I’m installing 7 4” wafer lights in my soffit around our patio. You just saved me from going to the Funny Farm. That “Piggy Backing” the 2 runs of 12 gauge, cutting the Wago clips off and wiring traditionally saved me. Thank you so much!
@rodneybrehm2130
Thank you so much for making this video. I just wired my first two Wafer lights using this method, and it worked exactly as you described. This is a much better way than using those "quick connect" devices included. I feel very confident that there will never be any problems with this wiring in the future. Your detailed description and video made it so easy to follow. Great job!
@nancylayton9224
Wish I could give you many thumbs up! Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
@mirothedjmusic
Always turn power off first before snipping. I also prefer the plastic 3/8 snap ins no sharp edges or metal so prevents wire cutting into romex. Great skills and techniques ty.
@LendermanShop
I just started a small basement project yesterday and sat staring this little box wondering how all the wiring is going to fit! This video is of great help, thank you for your time in putting it together.
@brianslota4861
Excellent example of how to do this right rather than fast! When I started as an apprentice, some of the JW wanted speed. I started when I was 40 years old as an electrical apprentice after having worked years as an Avionics Technician for the airlines where accuracy and dependability were crucial. I always took more time, but you NEVER had to go back and correct my work! I'm going to share this with my apprentices!
@5678blob
Really nice demo. I do a lot of my own wiring in my house so not new for me but an excellent how-to for those that aren't sure. Doing these things correctly is really important. I share your old school approach re romex box connector and wire nuts.
@dennywires
Nice demonstration and workmanship. working on a work bench with just a foot of "romex" nm cable is a totally different story when you're hanging 8+ feet from a ladder and working with cable fastened to the building structure sticking out from a 4-6" hole.
@67bonanza
After seeing your technique, I will now use Romex clamps on these miserable tiny boxes....much neater...THANKS!!
@barcodenosebleed5485
I chucked one of those cable rippers in one of my boxes of misfit crap because I had no idea what it was lol. Sigh. Now I can place it in its proper home. Thanks!
@kbmitch
Great demo! Definitely the best way to get the wires to fit and get secured into the box. Myself, I would use the true Wago connectors as I feel they make the best connection between the stranded and solid wire, but that is a preference.
@rogerhodges7656
Having installed a hundred or so of these, I agree with you about using the knockouts and Romex connectors. I strongly disagree with you about using wire nuts instead of Wago connectors. Wago is a far superior way to connect solid and stranded wire together.
@hawaiiantimes7702
Clean work. I’ll probably do the same but just replace the old connectors with legit Wago’s. I liked how everything just tucked right in there
@alandaters8547
Romex organization and cable clamps-great!. But as an old DIYer I would much rather work with WAGOs than wire nuts when up on a ladder. Also, WAGOs are much easier to work with when joining stranded and solid wire. Note-your attention to details when using the wire nuts covered ALL the important details-Thanks!
@sippinga.wiskey5664
Great video. Thank you and Happy New Year!
@rlwaters
Give this man a raise!
@rogerlew
I have a bunch of these with 12/2 MC. The MC comes from opposing sides and I fold neutral and ground to one side and hot to the other and use Wago 221s. These are only a pain if you try to put too much wire in the box. Wagos make re-work a breeze, which for me is an important consideration in an era of disposable fixtures and smart switches. Your install looks tidy.
@TSPhotoAtlanta
Great stuff, it’s good to see somebody actually teach this the basic hand skills of wiring. I’ve done quite a bit, including wiring entire places even service entrance or two. Almost of what I learned I taught myself and that mostly through observation and from reading codes. I’ve looked carefully at what has been done to, and usually what could be done better. So it’s good to see someone actually show you how to do it! I am using Wagos a lot now, but I like using larger wire nuts when I have to – I like the tan ones. There’s probably something the matter with them, I’m there’s abjection to them somewhere. They seem to cover a wide range of wire sizes and bundles. They’ve always been tight for me.
@MrRcbeltz
Thanks for this video. I recently did this in a bathroom remodel and fought with getting everything in the boxes and then through the 4” holes in the drywall. Your process should make this all a bit cleaner and simpler. I have many more projects to complete. I’ll attempt to use your method to improve and simplify the job!
@CharlesForgette-tv9tw