Of course you first turn off the main breaker !
Last step before turning on the main breaker, give that wire you just installed a good tug !
On the receptical side ( outlet ) the white and black go on to the 2 screws on the side of the outlet while the bare ground goes to the screw on the top
scary **** , id never work on anything hot. Even with everything off i get a little scared touching anything until i finally confirm that it is indeed off.I get a monthly electrical trade magazine that has a regular feature called 'Forensic Casebook.' It's a column where they discuss various electrical accidents. The latest copy just came today, and the subject matter was about a guy who tried to change a circuit breaker hot. He dropped his screwdriver which created a ground-to-phase fault, and as a result of the ensuing arc blast he spent 6 months in the hospital recovering from burns.
The point is, I know people do it all the time but I'd never recommend working hot, even if they know what they're doing.
If you are that uncomfortable and unfamiliar with doing it, get a professional to do it for you
Adding or changing a breaker takes a little knowledge of electricity and skill, not a write up.
On the receptical side ( outlet ) the white and black go on to the 2 screws on the side of the outlet while the bare ground goes to the screw on the top
Specifically, the White wire goes on the Silver screw, which is the wider of the blades/slots, and the Black goes on the Brass screw, which is the narrower of the blades/slots on the front.
Problem is, if you are interested in doing this anywhere close to the code, there are a lot of things to know. Things such as how far from the box the first romex staple is supposed to be, the fact that sheet metal screws are not allowed for ground screws in a box, and that they must be green, and must have at least two threads of grip in the box, or that the face of the box cannot be recessed inside of the finished wall surface more than (If I recall correctly) .040", or that if using screw terminal type receptacles (as opposed to back wire type) that the screw must be wrapped at least 2/3 of the way around the screw. The details just go on and on, some being common sense, some pretty weird.
There are good books on the subject of handyman/DIY wiring and these should help you alot with code compliance.
Charles
Thanks for clearing that up. Not worried about so much to code but more safety wise
Specifically, the White wire goes on the Silver screw, which is the wider of the blades/slots, and the Black goes on the Brass screw, which is the narrower of the blades/slots on the front.
Problem is, if you are interested in doing this anywhere close to the code, there are a lot of things to know. Things such as how far from the box the first romex staple is supposed to be, the fact that sheet metal screws are not allowed for ground screws in a box, and that they must be green, and must have at least two threads of grip in the box, or that the face of the box cannot be recessed inside of the finished wall surface more than (If I recall correctly) .040", or that if using screw terminal type receptacles (as opposed to back wire type) that the screw must be wrapped at least 2/3 of the way around the screw. The details just go on and on, some being common sense, some pretty weird.
There are good books on the subject of handyman/DIY wiring and these should help you alot with code compliance.
Charles
Interesting - I usually don't turn off the main. I install the breaker, then route the hot wire, trim, strip, insert in the breaker and tighten the screw. If it's a big wire, then I might pull the breaker back out, clamp in the wire and re-install the breaker. I use gloves and insulated tools. you can guide a wire pretty fiirmly with a nice set of needle nose. Nothing wrong with killing all the power but check the flash light batteries first LOL. I just hate killing every thing in the house. Too many dang clocks to reset.
What is the answer to this is it 12" from the box?