Installing a 3 Gang Switch Box
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Synopsis:
Despite their spaciousness, 3-gang switch boxes can be a headache of organization and a future hazard if not arranged with thought and care. Joel breaks down a master electrician’s plan of attack to conquer the challenge from the outset and avoid a tangled, fire-starting wire monster living in your walls!
Specifically, Joel addresses identifying and understanding many different wire ends, orienting switches, distributing a hot feed with a pigtail, wire nut troubleshooting, fitting multiple devices into one box, and proper mounting of switches to the box.
Laced within the technical instruction are recommendations and points of professionalism employed daily by Jefferson Electric masters, journeymen, & apprentices.
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Products We’d Recommend:
[] Milwaukee Wire Strippers: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-7-in-Wire-Strippers-48-22-6109/206865419
[] Tongue & Groove Pliers (AKA Channel Locks): https://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-Quick-Adjusting-GrooveLock-VISE-GRIP-2-Pack-Tongue-Groove-Plier-Set/1003142306
[] 14-2 Romex: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Southwire-25-ft-14-2-Solid-Romex-SIMpull-CU-NM-B-W-G-Wire-28827421/202316376
[] 3-Gang Electrical Box (Pre-Drywall): https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-3-Gang-44-cu-in-New-Work-PVC-Electrical-Outlet-Box-B344AB/100404028?MERCH=REC-_-pipinstock-_-203634436-_-100404028-_-N
[] 3-Gang Electrical Box (Post-Drywall): https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-3-Gang-55-cu-in-Old-Work-PVC-Electrical-Box-B355R/100211759?MERCH=REC-_-pipinstock-_-203634436-_-100211759-_-N&
[] 3-Gang Switch plate: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-White-3-Gang-Toggle-Wall-Plate-1-Pack-R52-00PJ3-00W/100356915
[] Wire Nuts (Tan): https://www.amazon.com/Ideal-30-341-Twister-Wire-Connector/dp/B00R8MQ0FM
National Electrical Code (NEC) referenced for this video:
Free Access Here: https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=70
[] Mounting of general-use switches, dimmers, & control switches [NEC 404.10]
Outline:
0:00 - Introduction
0:23 - Identifying wires
0:44 - Grounding multiple devices on 1 wire
1:56 - Correctly terminating switch legs
3:40 - Pigtailing a hot feed
8:08 - Mounting switches to the box
9:56 - Straightening switches & installing wall plate
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