Avoid These 5 DIY Electrical Mistakes

Published 2022-05-16
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I have made plenty of mistakes over the years and some of them on past videos where viewers were nice enough to point out my errors. I will run you through 5 mistakes I have made in hopes that you can avoid these same issues on you DIY electrical projects around the house.

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All Comments (21)
  • @_P0tat07_
    I appreciate you being honest enough to admit your mistakes. Thanks man, it really helps to see what possible mistakes can be made.
  • @shubinternet
    People sharing their mistakes that they've learned is one of the things I like best about the channels I follow, and is one of the top reasons why I share those experiences more widely.
  • @UP-th2jk
    Your humility speaks volumes about your professionalism and concern for those you teach. Thank you!
  • @paulcorso5442
    Thank you for your honesty. As an electrician myself, I find that we must always be our best critic. When dealing with the lethality of electricity, there can never be shortcuts that marginalize the job that make it unsafe. Again, great video!
  • @1128lrc
    I think this is a good thing you are doing here. Sharing your mistakes helps us not make those mistakes. Since I have been watching your vids. I have learn a ton. Thanks much and keep it up!
  • Brother, the fact that you did this video is just another reason to keep coming back. It takes a lot to admit we make mistakes. Good on you.
  • @stephen4763
    Great info. As a DIY working with electricity I always follow the “measure twice cut once concept”. I double check the circuit with my multimeter before touching any wiring. Same with any firearm especially if I have laid it down after checking for a round in the chamber. I recheck the chamber again before cleaning or working on it. That avoids those “I thought the circuit was off” or “I thought it was unloaded” explanations.
  • @JackGetz
    I think you are great and admitting mistakes as the springboard to helping others is called character. Well done. You always knock it out of the park with me.
  • @bp-ob8ic
    Great info, as always!!

    I work part-time in the electrical section of blue, and only have DIY knowledge. Your explanations help me coach the DIYer that just wants the light to come on, but doesn't know how to make it happen. Keep up the good work.

    Also, when in doubt, consult a qualified electrician, not the guy in the electrical aisle of your local store.
  • @jimmikrut007
    I'm a handyman and pretty electrical smart as I worked with an electrician, I still find ur videos very helpful and you turned me on to Wago, I love them , especially when putting wires together to just trace what they power
  • @leskavage
    I make 5 mistakes every time I attempt a new project. If I'm not making mistakes, I'm not trying hard enough! Kudos to you, bro, for going back and righting your "wrongs." I appreciate your videos and have learned a lot. Thank you.
  • @fz0gtg
    Thanks for being a straight up guy, we have all made mistakes and all we can do is learn from them so as not to repeat them! Regarding electrical best practices I can’t stress enough to follow your instructions of testing before, during and after. I was in a hurry as a young machine tool electrician working long hours to prepare equipment for shipping to the UK. After running off the stations we had to remove the 480/120 volt transformers and replace them with the required 480/240 volt transformers. There were 10 stations to do and someone was working ahead of me removing the power drops but missed one and on my 6th R&R I didn’t check to make sure the circuit was deenergized and got bit. Luckily it was a very short exposure but scared the heck out of me and I was furious at my self for not checking!
  • You're a good man, Charlie Brown. I appreciate your honesty and corrections. This gives you true credibility.
  • @boheeka77
    Test, check, test.
    When mixing stranded and solid in a wire nut, I find it's best to insert the stranded first. That way you make sure it doesn't get pushed down the solid by the threads inside the nut. Usually passes the pull test first try.
  • @duckyjp17
    What a great idea for a video. It takes a humble person to highlight their mistakes so that others can learn. Thank you.
  • @Mister-Lou
    Scott, you're a stand-up person and I enjoy the vids!
  • First off, anyone who can acknowledge their mistake, publicly at that, and use it as a learning experience for us all, is definitely a person worth listening too. But the real highlight of this video is the shirt. Dope AF. 👏🏾
  • Tug Test we say in the UK. Wagos are very popular using them today installing lights.
  • Good stuff! We all make mistakes. I appreciate learning from others. I hadn’t seen that old work light box for fan mounting.
  • Learning from your mistakes so you won't make them again is all part of the learning process. Keep up the great work!