How to Run Permanent Temporary Power to a Shed

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I'm an older dude, and I don't have my dad around to answer these questions, so I'm pretty grateful there's someone out there teaching these things

Got a little emotional watching this. How could that be? I'm relatively new to Jeff, but his personality reminds me of Rich, my father-figure when I was growing up. He was kind, smiled along as he could fix anything... explained everything to me as if I was smart enough to understand. He had some cool and funny sayings, "to boot". He had such an easy going, optimistic attitude. He passed long ago, at 50. At 60 (dunno how I made it this far), throughout my life, everytime I'm working on something he's always watching over me. And when I get negative or feel I can't get something fixed, Rich is right there guiding me through it all, just like when I was a kid. Rich was an Electrician at trade, but fixed everything... just like Jeff. Very sincere thank you to both these men for helping us all out...

Great video. Two comments: 1) instead of having the male plug hanging outside, you can purchase a generator plug inlet and mount it on the side of the shed. 2) the screw slots on the plates are vertical because dust is less likely to collect compared to if the slots are horizontal.

When wiring the wire to the outlets I had an experience where I only used my cordless drill/screwdriver to attach the wires. I went back to a location that I had wired a year later and noticed black scorch marks above a light switch. I opened the cover and noticed that the cordless driver hadn’t tightened the screws on the switch to the point that they wouldn’t move, so everytime someone flipped the switch on or off a little bit of movement would loosen the screw, after a years time the screw was so loose that everytime the switch was flipped a spark would occur. I’m grateful I discovered my error as it could have very easily started a fire. From that point onward I made sure that after I attached wires to switches or plugs that I would follow through with a manual screwdriver and give everything one more twist to make sure that they won’t ever work themselves loose. When you did your switch you said not to worry, that you did not want them too tight, I think you should reconsider that and ensure that they are tight enough so that they won’t ever loosen, it can be dangerous otherwise. Other than that it’s an excellent video and it’s very informative, I love the electric tape on the white wire!

I noticed how suddenly the sleeve portion of the plug appeared. Apparently you had to take it apart to slide that sleeve on off camera. I’ve had to do that so many times while replacing power cord ends and so glad there was nobody watching me. lol

Thank you for the comprehensive video on how to get it done. I appreciate your explanation of key details. Very helpful to DIYers. I would caution that most local codes do define “temporary,” meaning that after the end of the “temporary” period (usually months - NOT years as you described) an inspection WILL be required! This is not to criticize your work - your procedures are sound. BTW, a good electrical contractor has one (or more) techs who focus solely on small jobs. Small jobs create thankful & loyal customers. Guess who they’ll call when they have a bigger job? Being willing to take on small jobs makes loyal customers at the very least, and has the potential to win bigger jobs down the road, either thru repeat business or referrals. IMHO, having one (or more) techs who focus solely on small jobs pays off in the long run.

Jeff, Watching you is like sitting in a garage with a favorite uncle. working on a build. The videography and editing is wonderful. Your descriptions are so clear and conscise. However, THIS gem of a tutorial has just given me so much knowledge and even better, CONFIDENCE. I got this!

You can also place a ground fault outlet on your first outlet to protect the run.

Leviton makes a great connector you can use for “temporary” power connections. 15 Amp 125-Volt Straight Blade Grounding Power Inlet Outlet, Gray

Didn't check all the comments for this, but one suggestion for wiring, "First to make, Last to break", talking about the ground wire. That way, if you just happen to be working on a live circuit, the electricity travels down the path of least resistance, that ground wire, and not you.

“Permanent temporary” is my new favorite way of alluding to a fix that’s legally dubious.

I like the idea! Love the title as it is kind of permanent on the shed side, temporary on the outside.

46:55 OMG! You are the first person I've seen do the same as I do with the orientation of the screws. When I bought my house over 20 years ago, I went through every room and "fixed" the orientation of every screw. 👍

44:50 What about weatherproofing that male plug?

I really love how through you are with your videos. Not just now this and now that but why. And you don't rush in doing step by step. I'm buying my first house as I comment, so I'm trying to start learning more before I start planning any upgrades.

you are the best especially for us DIY’ers, who know squat about anything but are willing to admit when they’re over their heads, like me! …….you’re the BEST ! eh!

Only thing different i would have done is instead of that male plug hanging out the side of the shed, install a little portal with a door you can just open and feed your extesion through when in use and then the connection is inside the shed out of the weather and out of public view

Excellent video! Thanks for the system approach. One thing I learned in the Navy to help remember the wire color code for the outlet and switch screws is White to Bright --> Neutral/white to silver screw Black to Brass --> Hot/black to brass screw Green to ground --> Bare copper wire to green ground screw I think the "white to bright" is the only part I didn't hear you say. Thanks again for the no-nonsense teaching style. I love it. Keep up the good work.

I was wondering when Jeff would realize he forgot the yellow plug backend... and then the edit happened haha MAGIC!