Installing electric outlets is a task that many people can do themselves with the right tools and safety precautions. With a few simple steps, you can learn how to install electric outlets like a pro. Before beginning, make sure you have all the necessary tools and materials. You will need an electrical tester, screwdriver, wire cutters, wire strippers, electrical tape, and the outlet itself.
Step 1: Turn Off the Power
The first step in installing an electric outlet is to turn off the power to the area where you are working. This is done by turning off the circuit breaker or unscrewing the fuse in your fuse box.
Step 2: Remove Existing Outlet
Once you have turned off the power, remove any existing outlet from its box by unscrewing it from the wall. If there is no existing outlet in place, skip this step.
Step 3: Install New Outlet
Next, take your new outlet and attach it to the wall using screws provided with it or screws from your own toolbox. Make sure that it is securely attached before proceeding further.
Step 4: Connect Wires
Now you are ready to connect wires to your new outlet. Take your electrical tester and check for live wires in your wall box before connecting any wires. Once you have identified which wires are live, connect them to their corresponding terminals on your new outlet according to their colors (black = hot; white = neutral; green = ground). Make sure all connections are secure before moving on to the next step.
Step 5: Test Outlet
Once all of your connections have been made, turn on the power again and use your electrical tester to test that everything is connected properly by testing each terminal for voltage. If everything checks out okay, then you have successfully installed an electric outlet!
Professional Electric Outlet Installation Services
If you don't feel comfortable installing electric outlets yourself or don't have access to all of the necessary tools and materials needed for installation, then consider hiring a professional electrician for help. At Handsdown Pro we provide professional electricians all across the United States who can help with any of your installation needs quickly and safely so that you can rest assured knowing that everything has been done correctly!
