The #1 Electrical Mistake That Causes Fires

Описание: In this video, I reveal the #1 electrical mistake that causes fires — and how to eliminate it completely.

After 30 years in the field, I can tell you the most common cause of overheated connections and arcing inside homes is simple: loose wire connections.

You’ll learn:
• Why wire nuts are not connection devices
• The correct way to twist wires
• Why backstab connections fail
• Why you should pigtail outlets
• A simple panel habit that prevents overheating

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), arcing is responsible for a large percentage of home electrical fires — often caused by loose connections.

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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:12 #1 cause
1:30 Correct connections
3:49 Wiring without going through devices
5:10 Other Issues
5:25 Backstab Devices
6:37 Tools
7:00 Panel Connections
7:44 Close