How To Install a Sub Panel Start to Finish!
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This video goes over the complete process for how to add a sub panel to your electrical system. This unit is set up for 100 amps which is one of the larger sub panels that you would typically see.
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What about moving the other breakers from the main to the sub?
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Hi Ben, Great video. You note using #3 copper thhn wire. Is that the correct size if the distance is 100 feet away?
Ben, I know this video was three years ago, but man, it's a lifesaver. I recently had to wire a new shed, and I couldn't have gotten the sub-panel in the right way without it. I have a friend who used to be an inspector in a neighboring county, and he came to look it over before it gets inspected next week, and he told me that my wiring was better than some electrician's stuff he'd seen. All that is because of you. Thank you!
Sweet!
I went on wire jobs with my dad when I was 4 years old. I'd pick up all the knock outs and thought I was rich with all that coin in my pockets.
Hands-down best subpanel installation video on TH-cam. Thoroughly explained in a clear and concise manner, and some of the dry comedic relief had me rolling. Great job sir! Exceptional!
Why do you have neutrals and equipment grounding conductors on the same terminal strip.?
Oh you don't. That's in the panel your feeding from.
Unlike many DYI TH-cam videos, you actually SHOW what you are doing along with your comments. Great camera work. Oh yes, the sound is also excellent.
Thank You
Ben, for being only 16 years old, you are pretty knowledgeable! What a great teacher you are. Talented and humble at the same time. Incredible combination! (Steady camera and no dumb music is appreciated) Good luck to you.
16? Wait, what???? ;-)
@@sparks6666 Everyone knows Ben just turn 14.
Huh? He is 16 I am floored, amazing, better than seasoned pros.
@@keithluken5790 same
He is defn impressive if he is only 16....
hmmm
how does he have 10 years of experince if he is only 16 lol
that means he started at the age of 6 😂
This is the most thorough video for a sub panel I’ve come across. Thank you.
Dude, well done! Even my wife sitting over there on the couch commented how direct and concise you were. Right to the point. Nice bits of family comedy weren't a distraction either. Keep it up young man!
Thanks! I successfully wired my subpanel and ran about 80' of wire and it was probably about 90% due to the information you provided in this and other videos. So fun learning and really felt great when I turned everything on and nothing exploded and all my tests and checks went perfect.. thanks to all of the helpful commenters as well.. I followed every piece of advice I could find.
What all tools you got for this project. I am not electrical but feel confident after watching this.
For the most part you do considerably better then some journeyman and I very impressed with your level of self taught education.
But some points to consider.
1) Consider a LR #2 (Locked Recess) driver. I believe some people call it a Robertson.
2) You showed EMT from the panel to the ceiling and you installed PVC. This is NEC for the physical protection of NM cable below 8'. And I would never run NM down a conduit without a connector to protect the wire. Most AHJ's would require a pipe to NM connector transition connector.
3) This next one would be a point of debate among electricians on your placement of the 1/2 PVC conduit. Myself I always work from the outside in. Reason is that when I come back to install another conduit or 2, conductors are not in my way and subject to physical damage when removing knock outs or fishing in new cable.
4) I NEVER loop my wires in a panel. It is messy. Industrial maintenance people would do this because they where constantly moving machines and motors and such. In a commercial or a residential application the odds moving that breaker in the next 20 years or so is extremely unlikely. And it makes it way more difficult to add new circuits.
5) On the neutral and ground bars I never run my wire wild thru. If there is a piece sticking thru I nip it short after installation so it is nice and clean and no sharp objects sticking thru.
6) In the video NEVER make up the main breaker first....what happens if your working with a partner, or breaker is bad or you catch it with another wire and you energize that breaker? It creates a deadly situation. Phase conductors are always last. Order of landing conductors is ground, neutral and phase. this is for your safely so a ground is established for your safety. If for some reason you had to disconnect hot then reverse order (Phase, neutral (Potential Load) and ground) is the correct method.
7) PVC inside a building i almost never do. CODE does not say you can't but some jurisdictions it is. If there is a fire PVC can emit toxic gases.
8) Always tell your subscribers every video to Check State and Local addendum's to the code that have been passed. The NEC is the bases, Local and state can regulate above and beyond the code. I say this as a legal stand point so you don't come in conflict with another city, state code addendum and your subscribers.
All in all your bases of understanding surpasses most journeyman.
You got that right!
EMT = Electrical Metallic Tubing
NEC = National Electrical Code
PVC = PolyVinyl Chloride
NM cable = Non-Metallic sheathed cable aka "Romex".
AHJ = Authority Having Juridiction.
THANK YOU for sharing your expertise. I think I'll pin your comment to the top as this information is extremely relevant and helpful.
Blessings to you and yours!
One other comment; don't pull/feed wire towards a hot panel
Things I wanted to suggest as well. Specifically order of terminations. And working from the load side first.
I like your style, you're actually a great educator and you voice is not annoying, which allowed me to listen without being annoyed. Great job.
Ben!!! You steely eyed bastard I love ya. Watched the video went to home depot and two hours later i was wiring up dedicated curcuits for my garage workshop!!!!! Your the man.
I have a 200 amp main and added the same exact sub panel you did with a 60 amp breaker from the main.
Great video. I really appreciate how precise, organized and clear your work. No stuttering, stammering or searching. Great job dude.
The best DIY sub panel install video that I've seen. Excellent job.
Love your videos and Electrical work! My dad was a master electrician for 40+ years and I worked many jobs with him both as a kid and adult. He passed away from cancer in 09:( and now I do all my electrical jobs with my two sons:). Your way of teaching is excellent and reminds me of my dad:) I love all things electrical!! Keep the videos coming. I'm definitely a fan!!
Thanks for posting this video. I just finished installing a sub panel in my house and your video was absolutely essential to my success with that project. If I hadn't come across your video, I probably would not have been able to do this. You walked me through all of the steps and helped me to make sure I had everything I needed for this project. Really terrific video!
Our Canadian electrical code requires the main breaker to be in separate main panel metal section, with no load breaker wires feeding through main breaker enclosure. This would make working safe when main power is turned off. I like you showing the wiggle wire when tightening stranded . Very good teacher.
Ben, Coming from a career mechanical engineer, MBA Ohio State, and military jet pilot and instructor. Exposed to lots of public speaking training and experience including "charm school where they teach you how to Teach". ---- Probably one of the best how-to videos I've ever seen ! ----- Not only was the tech top-notch, continually emphasizing turning the power on and off and calling out the Hot lugs was fantastic. THANKS. Good job.
9:55 How to fix your PVC cement bottle start to finish!
Once you get the cap off the PVC cement bottle, put a thin film of Vassoline on the male threads.
This will prevent the cap from gluing itself onto the threads.
Making it very easy to get it off the next time you use it.
Channel locks work better
i have a difficult time finding the PVC cement when I need it, now you’re asking me to find the Vassoline jar?
Love that idea. We end up using channel locks to open the jar after the first use.
Yes I always have a bottle of Vaseline in my truck..... 🥴🥴
Pipe dope
I found the format and length of this video to be next to perfect for a DIY homeowner like myself. Covered many small details that others tend to leave out, such as wire gauge information. Keep up the good work! Earned a sub from me.
I haven't heard the word uff da in about 30 years when I was stationed in North Dakota in the Air Force. Great video for my upcoming electrical project.
One thing to add: I would highly recommend spanning two joists with your plywood mounting panel. Relying on one stud to mount the panel allows it to wiggle side to side and will likely become loose over time with use.
In 30 minutes you added a sub panel in your basement. Your sister sang a song. Almost burned the house down cooking. Then brought you a glass of delicious Tea. You guys are busy. My advice if Amelia is going g to continue to cook maybe you should do a video of how to install a vent hood so she quits setting of the smoke detectors when she burns her toast.😂
Thank you so much for doing a start to finish from the main panel to the subpanel. I’ve been watching for hours different videos. Yours is the only one inclusive that tells the whole story. Thanks again man.
Thanks for that detailed hookup of the sub panel . for me, you have the over alll best presentation for getting all the the parts and hookups understood. Thank you
Great job! Super informative and you explain things very clearly! I've been in the industrial instrument and electrical trade for over 25 years. It's nice to see young guys picking up the trade and mastering it. My only advice is to always verify zero energy using a meter, saved me a few times. Great job!
For sure !!
He should have turned off each individual breaker before shutting off the main breaker. And do the reverse when turning it back on. Otherwise it sends a surge throughout the house when re-energizing the main breaker
Torque bar comes included with his hand - WOW - He is a miracle man
Nobody asked for your sarcasm Karen! 😉
Haha thought the same thing
You peepul are jealous of his unusual, but useful, ability !
Super awesome tutorial!!! Will make my sub panel job easier….thank you! Also, that was very sweet of your sister to make you some bubble tea.
WHAT A AMAZING VIDEO ! No long introduction or stupid loud music. You explained how, the grounds, neutral so clear . I think all diy videos need your videos as an example . THANKS FOR SAVING ME HOURS watching frustrating videos .
Due to electricians being so busy, I wired my new shop build and am preparing to connect sub-panel in the shop from another sub-panel. This video placed many of the puzzle pieces together for me to continue progress on doing that. Much appreciated and I DIG the singing interruption and the facial expressions.
Electrical work is surprisingly easy. It took me about 3 hours to run 2 dedicated lines about 30 feet each, 1 dedicated line only about a foot, 3 GFCI outlets, 2 regular outlets from 2 of the GFCIs, remove a burnt outlet and box and remove and replace 2 breakers with CAFCI breakers. It would have been even faster if my box had been a plug on neutral box or if they had wired things correctly to begin with, but I couldn't leave the last outlet on a 20 amp breaker with 16 gauge wire running to it.
Good Day Benjamin : Over all you did very well explaining everything! I was a bit concerned though when I saw you cut open and striped your 12 gauge wire run in to the new panel box. ( 26.20 ) reference frame in video. It would be better if about a few inches from the end of the wire... use your knife as you did and cut the outer cover... Then grab hold of the 3 wires in side with one hand and outer cover with other hand and tear apart up to what is needed. Don't risk nicking the wire the way you did it. Good Job over all with all respect!
As a former maintenance manager at a major food processing plant I would have used this video and comments as an educational video. We provided specific NFPA 70E training to our state licensed electricians but what this video shows is industrial or residential is regulated by the NFPA. Good stuff guys. Carry on.
Very helpful! I like that as he’s installing, he takes into account what the “next guy” in that panel might need. Sometimes the “next guy” is you!
I have been re-wiring my 140 y/o home (in Canada) and your videos have been a life saver!
22:25 didn't realize I was singing so loud! 🤣 *Shaking my head*
You’re a great singer Amelia
;) ~~why are u watching this btw?~~ oh boi never mind
@@jared5970 because it's my brother's channel 🤷🏼♀️🤣
Amelia Sahlstrom well didn’t see that coming. Thought u were an electrician until finished the vid lul.
Amelia Sahlstrom 😂🤣😂🤣
Good job. Had to smile when you put your sister on. Ether camera shy. Or just wasn’t expecting the surprise sudden camera exposure. Thanks for the clear and very informative video.
Thank you so much for this video! Between what I had learned earlier and after watching you video, I installed a sub panel next to the main panel in my basement. No troubleshooting needed, worked perfectly the first time!! I already have two circuits on it. Next project will be the generator inlet since I recently scored a Tri Fuel generator on sale at Costco. Guys like you are what TH-cam should be all about. Sharing knowledge, educating, being willing to admit you don't have all the answers and just generally making peoples lives better. I have photos of the project if you are interested. Thanks again.
Being a father is a good thing you'll look back on it and laugh. Keep up the videos 👍
lol
This is the "BEST" video on this subject that I have watched up till now. I worked as a lineman, and I twisted wires for an electrician years ago. I like to keep up with the newer ways of doing things, get great satisfaction watching good work being done, i love your work.
Your videos are the best. Clear and easy to understand
I installed a detached garage sub panel a few years ago after watching your very informative videos....my previous home....all went well, house sold.
Now, I might need one in my current (pun intended) attached garage close to the main panel.
As always, excellent instructional talent you have! 👍
Your presentation was great.You made it so simple that even without a knowledge of electrical most people could DYI.Wish videos like these would have been available years ago.Fortrantly people don't mind sharing their knowledge for those of us who don't mind working .Instead of having to wait on a appointment just to get a quote.
Thank you! Dude, I'm a new subscriber and love the content. I've been planning a self install new sub panel for weeks, and this is the icing on the cake. Exactly what I needed at exactly the right time. So thank you, and keep it up!
Boy, did I enjoy that! I'm an old guy who is just now acquiring electrical knowledge, and have learned so much from you showing how it's done.
I'm glad I subscribed. Now you and the channel "sixtyfiveford" are my favorite! This other channel explains how to put together and repair small motors & making things from scrap parts etc... Great job! keep the projects going, us old guys still can learn.
I leaned so much. Your calling is to teach. thank you
Enjoy your videos. I've been doing electrical work (self taught) over the last 40 years in 30 odd houses in succession. I know I was successful in my installations as none of the houses have burned down nor people dying from electrical shocks. But, I still have more to learn.
I've lived overseas for 20 years (six houses) and still trying to understand their system. I'm installing a subpanel and gained insight from your video to adapt to this system. Again, no building burned down nor people shocked into the ether. I must be doing something right.
Seeing how life gets in a way while you're working is refreshing from the standard technical videos. Very enjoyable.
I heard "Uffda!"🤣
Are you Norwegian?
Love your videos... Your enthusiasm, you passion for what you do.
You inspire me so much and I have learned so much from you!
Thanks for making TH-cam a great place.
It's people like you that makes this a wonderful platform for all of us to share our knowledge and learn ramdom stuff!
Sending much love and blessings all the way from Long Island, NY!
Thank you! Thank you!
Of all the DIY videos I have watched this gentleman has taken the time to wear and explain proper PPE (personal protective equipment). Not only is this an informative DIY video, but I appreciate the reminder to wear PPE. Thank you for that. I wish more videos did the same. And, exceptional job with explaining the install. This non-electrical DIYer appreciates it.
FInished! I've watched several of your videos and you directly answered every single question I had. Thank you so much for your walkthroughs. After hours of searching others videos, yours are the best.
Ben, love how you present, very clear, and easy to understand, I learn a lot from this very short video. Thank you.
I second that!
When “chamfering” the conduit, rather than breaking and bending your utility knife blades, you can stick the nose end of your pump pliers in there and twist it around a few times. Then open them up and twist them around the outside to nab the last little jagged edges. Great video so far!
Thank you for this tip. This would have saved me hours last year :-\
Yes those knifes will also get ya, cost me 4 stitches, and a write up do to Mr. OSHA and no cut resistant gloves.
Cheap inside/outside manual pipe reemer tool on ebay for $5 or less. Works on 1/2" to 1 1/4. We use them on copper, poly, and pvc everyday.
Great instruction for the most part. I can tell you that if you go to an electric supply house, you can get #3 THHN in various colors. Also, I've always seen the breaker landed first then the wire added. Whatever is easiest i guess.
You are very good at explaining in detail what you are doing! Kudos, because in a lot of tutorial videos it's easy to leave information or steps out because the person is so used to doing that particular task.
Glad I came across your well put together video. I have a 30x40 garage with 12x40 upstairs and I'm about to feed the upstairs with a 60a panel for lighting and outlets and a few extra outlets for expansion. I gained some serious knowledge from you young man. Keep up the good work ethic.
This is really good. The detailed instructions at a comprehensible pace added to the "reasons" for everything. This could make the total difference for what I'm trying to learn!
Amazing content! Well shot, expertly explained, and one of the most thorough installation videos for a subpanel I've seen.
Thanks! This is one of the most detailed installation videos for subpanels I've seen.
Great video man. I'm a pro land surveyor with a pretty extensive background in lots of things since we survey lots of electrical and plumbing. I just wanted to wire a sub panel to my shop I built but due to a packed out main panel I think I'm going to call a pro in for my application. I dug and buried 2-2-2-4 for 300 ft over my "vacation" time. With enough time I'm sure I could make it work but you electricians have a specific level of expertise. I'll pay to have a pro do my sub panel as long as they agree not to survey land. Lol.
The " Amelia... Don't sing right now " moment was cute. Sounds like a cool Bro.
I love videos like this! The only thing I’d say is wrap more white electrical tape up the neutral wire to ensure it’s well covered and visible!
Detail, Detail, Detail. What a terrific, detailed video! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos; they are great!
very educational. i have watched about 20 of these videos by electricians and inspectors and yours is easily the best.
Thank you for all your hard work and passing on your knowledge. Thank you. I truly appreciate the time and effort you put into all your videos.
Ben, very helpful vid! I am about to install a sub-panel in my attached garage and this video of yours has been really perfect for what I am about to do. Thanks!!!
Hi Benjamin,
Per latest NEC you do not need to derate SER wire or similar for interior use - that only applied for 2011-2014 code cycles, and was related to the use of thermal insulation.
If you're using more than three *current carrying conductors* in a raceway you have to derate, but ground is not one of them. So one 4 wire SER should not be subject to deration :)
Just wired up a new sub panel with success thanks to your video. Thank you!!
This guy is in the 97 percentile top instructors, imo.
Thanks!
Too bad he's violating code
@@TheDarthJesus Care to explain?
I appreciate you taking the time to make this video. Thanks.
Nice work. Very neat and organized, plus I like the idea of having a bit extra wire in the box in case you need to move the breakers around later.
Absolutely 100% subscribed and impressed with your attitude, professionalism, and ability to help me understand this! Great work, sir!
Good job with the video. Just a tip: I have always used lineman pliers to remove the plug when removing out the knock out plugs instead of fingers. I've gotten cut too many times when I just used my fingers for this task.
I'm working on getting training to be a journeyman but while I'm waiting, I love watching your videos, they have helped me learn a lot. I picked up a fluke 77 IV DMM and I've been using it to test things around the house (being very careful).
you’re not a true electrician until you receive a shock that sends you running around the room in circles yelling and screaming
Thanks your a life saver. I’m a old retired construction superintendent. Just starting a sub panel at my house. Thanks again from my hill top in. Sc.
Nice work. Definitely the best video on sub-panels. Your explanation re techniques and in particular, the main lug only versus main breaker in the sub, was very informative and something the other videos on this subject failed to mention.
Thank you for the thorough details. I'm an engineering technician so journeyman skills aren't foreign but I'm by no means an expert.
Very informative and helpful, thank you.
Glad that it was helpful!
Perfect timing that I found this. I just built a shop and am getting ready to do my sub panel 👍🏼
I'm probably just repeating what many others have said in the comments, but this is a truly great video! Clear, concise, well shot, and well edited.
Great soundtrack too! ;)
Cannot lie... I learned a hell of a lot watching this. Very good job sir!
These videos are always so great and informative. Keep up the great work. 👍
Best explanation I've seen yet. Thanks so much for the video.
Researched for a month on this stuff and just now found this video. You concisely summed up a months worth of research from multiple sites in this awesome video. I was so impressed I watched anyway, your knowledge of codes and to dos and not to dos was spot on. Thanks
One question I can’t find the answer to, is a sub panel only used when you run out of space on main and/or when you need/want a breaker close to application? ie shop, As it benefits running 4 big gauge wires to sub panel in shop verses a bunch of individual smaller wires to each application inside a shop.
What if you max the main breaker amps capacity out, would installing a sub panel be possible?
You are so great at your job. You explain everything so well. You're awesome!
may I suggest labeling the breakers as the wires are attached, so you can easily determine which breaker needs to be 'opened' for a specific circuit/appliance
Followed your video step by step, including those “precise” torque values. Thanx to you, I now have a 100 amp sub panel out in my new shed !!! Great video and oofta! back at you ....
while studying for my home inspection license I find your content excellent informative ty.
Outstanding content as always. Your effort is greatly appreciated. Thumbs-up !
Around here, Commercial applications requires conduit to at least the plate line or above a suspended ceiling. In residential, you can staple to the backer board.
Great job! Thanks for going slow through this and adding so much detail. Very helpful. Thank you.
Excellent video and excellent comments from PDQ services , love doing my own electrical work residential and automotive. I refer to my NEC code book a lot to make sure I stay true to code ( pages are worn 😃).I learned a lot here and from the comments from PDQ services. Getting ready to do a sub panel in our storage building behind our house in the back yard . Thank you so much
Yeah brother you do a great job with the whole gig. From explaining what your doing and why (hardest part not every one can do that) to describing tools and equipment and knowing what your doing. It’s pretty funny it looks like we learned from the same school, but there’s a ton of little details that we do exactly the same. I was the big orange boxes electrical pro 13 years in Ohio. By the way everyone that watches your videos knows you didn’t install that main at your sisters place. Peace and God Bless
Thank you, I am considering doing a skilled trade and I feel like I can actually do this. Keep them coming.
The trades are great! Get in as an apprentice and it won't take you long to work your way up!
What great explanations! GREAT job on every video Ben! Keep up the helpful work.
I watched this video several times before tackling my sub panel. I oversized my 100 amp feeders and ground because Home Depot discontinued 3 AWG. I opted to use 2 AWG and 4 AWG stranded ground. Feeding the wires was a bit of a chore, but I was also going from my garage to my basement.
The only additional component I'd advise someone to pick up is the Ridgid Reducing Washer from 2 inch to 1-1/2 inch. The knockouts on my panel never came out in the ring I was punching out. Having the reducing washer is a great CYA for an extra few bucks.
Great job youth 👍
I've learned a lot from your videos
Finally an electrical video (and electrician) that I can trust. Nicely done in every way.
Your videos are great. I like your humility many electricians think they are so special. We are all mostly capable do anything, it's just educating ourselves. I do know most of what is your videos but I always like to see other's opinions and technics. Thanks
Wow! That was really helpful. Thanks a bunch!
I will most definitely be referring back to this video in the future, thanks dude.
Glad it was helpful!
Very thorough man! I appreciate how knowledgeable you are and easily explain everything!
Excellent video. I learned a lot of hours to install a sub panel. I want to run a sub panel to my workshop.
Made me feel comfortable about installing a subpanel. (found out it's 1 word...)
Thanks for all your precious time!!! New Sub!...