This is the only video that explained it to where I understand the line and the load, and 240 vs. 120 and where everything should land properly and to read the directions of course. Thank you.
very well explained and in detail, the only thing I would have done was marked the white wire with either black or red tape to show that it is being used as a hot wire, not a neutral.
I also would have marked the wires as dictated by the NEC. Your choice was with black or red tape. I often use black or red heat shrink. I have also used black or red permanent marker. In my adopted standard of consistency, I always put my Red wire on the Right side. So if using 2 wire romex, I would heat shrink (mark) the white line conductor RED, then match up the RED load connector and land on the RIGHT side. Of course, black line and load conductors match on the left side. This makes for a tidy installation and logical troubleshooting if ever needed.
@@jamesborton9237 It deoes not matter since both "red" and "blcak" wires are connected to the exact same buss in the main panel and both carry IDENTICAL 120 volts VAC.
Folks, please don't do what this guy is doing! First off, NM cable, AKA Romex, should never be run outside where it can be exposed to water or sunlight. Anytime wiring is run outside, it needs to be protected in some sort of watertight conduit. Most often with AC disconnects, non-metallic flexible conduit, AKA Carflex, is used to run the conductors from the disconnect to the AC unit. Secondly, the Romex that this guy is using is way too small to feed an air conditioning unit! The Romex on the left that he is using to feed this disconnect appear to be 12 gauge and the Romex on the right leaving the disconnect appear to be 14 gauge! This is very dangerous and it is bound to cause a fire down the road because the conductors are not large enough for that amount of current. The conductors feeding the unit need to be at least 10 gauge and may need to be sized up to 8 or 6 gauge depending on the amperage rating of the unit and the length of the run from the panel.
Maybe it's different where you are , but I believe the general code is that 12-2 is not acceptable for 240 volts. By code you're supposed to use 10-2 for 30 amps. But maybe it's different where you live.
Thank you Ricky ! This is the best video on AC disconnect. Im working on a tankless water heater. I will most definitely, give you a shot out on my tankless water heater video. on my Handyman Land DIY video. Thanks again...
Thanks, man. I am going to install this same GE model right now and I feel confident this will go smoothly by following your explicit and well-explained instructions. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
@@rickyjewett6082 It is identical to what you installed in your video but the line and load are reversed. I watched your video and then decided to look at the instructions to make sure they were in agreement and I’m glad I did because I needed to do just the opposite. Definitely pays to read the instructions, lol.
Wow... I've been looking for a detailed instructional video on how to install a disconnect and finally found it! Excellent job explaining how to install this box to a layperson.
You should wrap the white wire with either black or red tape to identify that wire as a "hot" wire and NOT a neutral. That is code. Also, Romex wire cannot be used outdoors and exposed to the elements. You need to use THHN wire in a conduit.
Excellent/very descriptive video for explaining line and load and wire placement for disconnect installation....best video I have found on this specific installation! GREAT JOB
Thank you for the video and working through it with the camera in the way. The camera was right where viewers needed it and right where you didn't need it :)
If the disconnect is an old disconnect, the circuit could have overheated and the screws could have melted or became welded into the metal in the disconnect. You may need to buy a new disconnect.
Thanks for your video BUT you made a 2 mistakes, NEVER mix your wires 14 gage whit 12 gage, if you gonna use the neutral wire for power don’t forget to face the wire whit black or red tape.
Yes you can add a 220 volt cord to a disconnect. The disconnect can be used for other appliances also. All you have to do is land the 220volt hot leads on the load side of the disconnect
Oh my goodness... I'm so so happy I came across your video. I did everything to my 12000 hessaire and everything is all hooked up and I couldn't find out the power not coming to unit... And found that the line and load were transposed and I had it wired in series . 😝 But thank you so much , when you said I needed to land these two most important parts of the Disconnect I finally saw the light and it was right there all along! All day and last night . I appreciate your video. Take care and Aloha 🌺
God bless your heart Ricky what a perfect demonstration and now i know my landlord sabotaged me. 🕊️ The truth shall set you free and you just did. I hope something wonderful happens to you for helping me 🌹
The disconnect is a 30 amp disconnect. Being a 30 disconnect means I can use the disconnect for any equipment or appliance 30 amp or less. My a.c. unit needs only 20 amps. Therefore I ran number 12 wire. A 2 pole breaker is not a 30 amp minimum. There are 2 pole 20 amp breakers and there are even 2 pole 15 amp breakers. I hope this answered your question.
Correction. You need a 10 gauge wire. 12 awg wire is only rated for the 80% of 20amp. 10 awg is rated for 80% of 30 amp. So if your AC pulls full 30 amp, it needs 8 awg wire. If less, then 10 awg. But if it pulls 20 amp, you need at least 10 gauage. Romex is also not allowed exposed on the outside because it is not rated for damp/wet areas. Actually Romex is not allowed outside even if it is in a conduit. For that you need the UF wire, unless you run the Romex from the back to the box similar to a flush mount outlet or light on the exterior of the house.
Love the explanation and everything including the safety of amperage Gauges difference between 120 and 240 application. Its a good one because the repetition of the most important things. Line and load... good stuff.. thanks for your help im doing. My own but with the 120 its a lot simpler. different colors. I never label my wires but i need to so it is up to "code" but usually if i installed in correctly i remember
Why didn’t you use #10 wires for an AC unit? Those #12 wires can only safely handle 20amps! What AC unit are you using that only requires 20amps? Also, why use a white wire as a hot? VERY BAD & DANGEROUS ADVICE!
This video demonstrates exactly why it's important to have a licensed technician perform this work. This bloke has no idea what the hell he's talking about.
I have a disconnect like this with no red wires at all. Two black and 2 white wires and 2 bare copper wires. I am trying to hook a 3 prong outlet for a dryer to the wires exiting from the disconnect. But not sure how to do it. The disconnect is on a 30 amp breaker like is called for. This being 240v I understand the white and the black are a hot but that only leaves me the bare copper. Can I hook the bare copper wire to where it called for the neutral wire on the 3 prong outlet instructions. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for the video this has answered part of what I didn’t understand
Isn't the proper thing to do, when using a black and white wire on 22, is to mark the white wire indicating it is hot? Like using a black sharpie or black electrical tape?
Any advice on how to get the plug to plug into a new disconnecter? I feel like we did everything right just the piece that plugs in don’t want to plug in..
I'm installing a 115v 3/4 ton Mini Split and have a 15amp Single Pole at the panel. So the white wire isn't hot. Do I still connect the white wire to the 'line'?
I have a disconnect for a mini split and the wires get power when hardwired. But when the disconnect pull is in place there’s no power on the load side. Could it be a bad disconnect? It seems like the pull fits snug in the off position but it’s really loose in the on position. Is that normal or could it be a bad disconnect. The wires are in the correct line and load connections so that’s not the issue
Fantastic video. I've watched a few others and still had questions. I was still unsure enough that I was leaning towards paying someone to install my disconnect. I'm glad I watched one more video, and I'm very happy it was your video. Going through this, step by step, the way you did is what I needed to see. I'm now confident that I can do this job. Thank you very much.
Thanks! I hooked mine up and I’m getting a 220 voltage reading on the line screws, but there’s no juice on the load wires. I triple checked that the disconnect bracket is in ON position, and I have my hot lines from the panel in the 1 and 4 screws in the disconnect box. What did I do wrong?
The one issue I see with this example is you are using NM cable (Romex) which should not be installed outside rather than using Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit.
Kenny W Actually depends on code where you are located. Where I work, in Baltimore County, It is acceptable to use Romex outdoors in this application. Great video Ricky!
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This is the only video that explained it to where I understand the line and the load, and 240 vs. 120 and where everything should land properly and to read the directions of course. Thank you.
Thank you.
very well explained and in detail, the only thing I would have done was marked the white wire with either black or red tape to show that it is being used as a hot wire, not a neutral.
I also would have marked the wires as dictated by the NEC. Your choice was with black or red tape. I often use black or red heat shrink. I have also used black or red permanent marker. In my adopted standard of consistency, I always put my Red wire on the Right side. So if using 2 wire romex, I would heat shrink (mark) the white line conductor RED, then match up the RED load connector and land on the RIGHT side. Of course, black line and load conductors match on the left side. This makes for a tidy installation and logical troubleshooting if ever needed.
@@jamesborton9237 It deoes not matter since both "red" and "blcak" wires are connected to the exact same buss in the main panel and both carry IDENTICAL 120 volts VAC.
@richardm.9821 if it is 240 volts, red and black are NOT connected to the same bus in the panel.
Folks, please don't do what this guy is doing!
First off, NM cable, AKA Romex, should never be run outside where it can be exposed to water or sunlight. Anytime wiring is run outside, it needs to be protected in some sort of watertight conduit. Most often with AC disconnects, non-metallic flexible conduit, AKA Carflex, is used to run the conductors from the disconnect to the AC unit.
Secondly, the Romex that this guy is using is way too small to feed an air conditioning unit! The Romex on the left that he is using to feed this disconnect appear to be 12 gauge and the Romex on the right leaving the disconnect appear to be 14 gauge! This is very dangerous and it is bound to cause a fire down the road because the conductors are not large enough for that amount of current. The conductors feeding the unit need to be at least 10 gauge and may need to be sized up to 8 or 6 gauge depending on the amperage rating of the unit and the length of the run from the panel.
Was thinking the same shit about 10 wire
You explanation was very good and greatly appreciated. One question if that was 110v is the direction of the wires changed? Not the location. Thanks
You're gonna run up to 60A over just *12-2*..? Shouldn't that be at least 8awg or even 6awg for that ampacity?
Finally a video that isn’t 30 minutes long with dude telling his life story and not actually telling you what to do. Good video 👍
Thank you for taking the time to explain everything. It was very educational and I’m sure a lot of people will agree that you did a great job.
Maybe it's different where you are , but I believe the general code is that 12-2 is not acceptable for 240 volts. By code you're supposed to use 10-2 for 30 amps. But maybe it's different where you live.
Thank you Ricky ! This is the best video on AC disconnect. Im working on a tankless water heater. I will most definitely, give you a shot out on my tankless water heater video.
on my Handyman Land DIY video. Thanks again...
Good explanation! My question is, was the disconnect installed outside? If so, then there’s a code violation.
That was the BEST description and educational video I've seen in a long time. Thank you for the excellent job.
You are welcome. Thanks for the encouragement.
Thank you, very helpful!
Excellect! Ricky. Can you show me how to connect to a 120 volts wire to that pull box for Air con?
Is the same procedure done for a 115V set up? I'm hooking up a mini split recharged that's 115 V.
Why didn't you black tape or sharpy the white and red to identify hots for safety?
Thanks, man. I am going to install this same GE model right now and I feel confident this will go smoothly by following your explicit and well-explained instructions. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
You are so welcome.
So for a 120 v where do I put the neutral wire on each side ?
This was so well done and useful!
Simple, dumbed it down for me and to the point.
Thanks brother, GOD BLESS 🙏
I just had to comment and say you were the best help I’ve ever seen! Thank you so much for the help!
Yes be very careful! The Halex brand has the “Line Side” in the two center lugs and the “Load Side” on the two outer lugs.
Thanks for that information. I am not familiar with a Halex brand.
@@rickyjewett6082 It is identical to what you installed in your video but the line and load are reversed. I watched your video and then decided to look at the instructions to make sure they were in agreement and I’m glad I did because I needed to do just the opposite. Definitely pays to read the instructions, lol.
Should wrap your white wire with some red tape to signify 240. I think that’s code.
@parkerjohnson5420 yes. That is true. Thank you.
Wow... I've been looking for a detailed instructional video on how to install a disconnect and finally found it! Excellent job explaining how to install this box to a layperson.
You should wrap the white wire with either black or red tape to identify that wire as a "hot" wire and NOT a neutral. That is code. Also, Romex wire cannot be used outdoors and exposed to the elements. You need to use THHN wire in a conduit.
Yes I should have. Thank you.
dude you are a master splainer. simplest yet most informative description i could have ever watched. thanks for putting it up.
Thank you. This help me a lot!
Thank you for this upload Brother... Thumbs up from me... Stay safe... Rico
Excellent/very descriptive video for explaining line and load and wire placement for disconnect installation....best video I have found on this specific installation! GREAT JOB
The best explained video I seen out of dozens...you need to identify that neutral as hot for dummies like me with tape or paint
Yes you are right. I fortgot to identify the white wire As a hot wire ( with black tape). Thanks for the input and thanks for watching.
I know this was posted 2 years ago, but honestly, thank you for this.
Most basic and simple explanation of what where and why. Great job, this is what all DiY videos should look like.
How is wired for a 115v ac?
Thank you for the video and working through it with the camera in the way. The camera was right where viewers needed it and right where you didn't need it :)
Great job Brother ❤❤❤❤
Does anyone know why the screws would be stuck? I cannot get them to screw in or out
If the disconnect is an old disconnect, the circuit could have overheated and the screws could have melted or became welded into the metal in the disconnect. You may need to buy a new disconnect.
Great video! I truly appreciate how straight forward and thorough you were in your explanation. Look forward to seeing more of your videos.
You done such a good job of explaining and showing how to that I liked and subscribed and rung the bell. Great job Ricky
Thanks for your video BUT you made a 2 mistakes, NEVER mix your wires 14 gage whit 12 gage, if you gonna use the neutral wire for power don’t forget to face the wire whit black or red tape.
Another mistake, the cable is not for outside. Cannot pass inspection!
Thank you. This is to be the best example I have seen on TH-cam. Perfect!
Thank you sir!
Very simple to understand and everything explained. The 61 people that down voted you are assholes. Ignore them and know, you made a helpful video.
Very simple and well done!!! Thank You!!!
Great Job thank you very much!!!!!!! For once someone didn't speed through the Most important part of the install.. loved it !! Thanks again!!
Tanks for the great video. Very simple and informative!
I watched several videos finally this guy explained it quite simply
good point i have a halex disconnct and the load and line lugs are opposite of your disconnect thanks for making the point about manufacturers
Great video!
Good stuff
Can one add a 240 plug to this AC disconnect box or a welder or plasma cutter? I really I don’t use the air, ever. However, mine is fused. Thx
Yes you can add a 220 volt cord to a disconnect. The disconnect can be used for other appliances also. All you have to do is land the 220volt hot leads on the load side of the disconnect
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What size wire, 10g?
12 Gauge wire for a residential cooling system??? Let's all pray for this customer...
Exactly the video is was looking for. Thank you sir!
Oh my goodness... I'm so so happy I came across your video. I did everything to my 12000 hessaire and everything is all hooked up and I couldn't find out the power not coming to unit... And found that the line and load were transposed and I had it wired in series . 😝 But thank you so much , when you said I needed to land these two most important parts of the Disconnect I finally saw the light and it was right there all along!
All day and last night . I appreciate your video. Take care and Aloha 🌺
God bless your heart Ricky what a perfect demonstration and now i know my landlord sabotaged me. 🕊️ The truth shall set you free and you just did. I hope something wonderful happens to you for helping me 🌹
Wouldn’t a 2 pole breaker be a 30 AMP minimum? Which would require a 10 AWG minimum. But you said you’re running a 12 AWG.
The disconnect is a 30 amp disconnect. Being a 30 disconnect means I can use the disconnect for any equipment or appliance 30 amp or less. My a.c. unit needs only 20 amps. Therefore I ran number 12 wire. A 2 pole breaker is not a 30 amp minimum. There are 2 pole 20 amp breakers and there are even 2 pole 15 amp breakers. I hope this answered your question.
Correction. You need a 10 gauge wire. 12 awg wire is only rated for the 80% of 20amp. 10 awg is rated for 80% of 30 amp. So if your AC pulls full 30 amp, it needs 8 awg wire. If less, then 10 awg. But if it pulls 20 amp, you need at least 10 gauage. Romex is also not allowed exposed on the outside because it is not rated for damp/wet areas. Actually Romex is not allowed outside even if it is in a conduit. For that you need the UF wire, unless you run the Romex from the back to the box similar to a flush mount outlet or light on the exterior of the house.
Love the explanation and everything including the safety of amperage Gauges difference between 120 and 240 application. Its a good one because the repetition of the most important things. Line and load... good stuff.. thanks for your help im doing. My own but with the 120 its a lot simpler. different colors. I never label my wires but i need to so it is up to "code" but usually if i installed in correctly i remember
Very clear video, thank you!
This is the absolute BEST disconnect How To, I’ve seen on TH-cam And I’ve looked at quite a few......thank you soooo much
Thank you.
Why didn’t you use #10 wires for an AC unit? Those #12 wires can only safely handle 20amps!
What AC unit are you using that only requires 20amps?
Also, why use a white wire as a hot?
VERY BAD & DANGEROUS ADVICE!
Thank you. Great, simple instruction. Just the video I was looking for
60 AMP but wires look like 20 or 15 Amp.
Why a 60 AMP disconnect for such a small circuit?
This video demonstrates exactly why it's important to have a licensed technician perform this work. This bloke has no idea what the hell he's talking about.
It appears you came into the box with 12 gauge and left the box with 14 gauge. I am looking at the sleeve color.
I have a disconnect like this with no red wires at all. Two black and 2 white wires and 2 bare copper wires. I am trying to hook a 3 prong outlet for a dryer to the wires exiting from the disconnect. But not sure how to do it. The disconnect is on a 30 amp breaker like is called for. This being 240v I understand the white and the black are a hot but that only leaves me the bare copper. Can I hook the bare copper wire to where it called for the neutral wire on the 3 prong outlet instructions. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for the video this has answered part of what I didn’t understand
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills
Isn't the proper thing to do, when using a black and white wire on 22, is to mark the white wire indicating it is hot? Like using a black sharpie or black electrical tape?
Any advice on how to get the plug to plug into a new disconnecter? I feel like we did everything right just the piece that plugs in don’t want to plug in..
I'm installing a 115v 3/4 ton Mini Split and have a 15amp Single Pole at the panel. So the white wire isn't hot. Do I still connect the white wire to the 'line'?
The Romex feeder on your condensing unit needs to be protected. This video is wrong in so many ways. 😂
Love it very well explained. Question what happen if still I got no power on the equipment ?
I have a disconnect for a mini split and the wires get power when hardwired. But when the disconnect pull is in place there’s no power on the load side. Could it be a bad disconnect? It seems like the pull fits snug in the off position but it’s really loose in the on position. Is that normal or could it be a bad disconnect. The wires are in the correct line and load connections so that’s not the issue
Good job you miss your calling you should have been a school teacher. Lol.
What amperage is this disconnect? We have a 60amp disconnect.
Great Video for all level in installing an AC Disconnect
Can a quick disconnect be installed inside for a mini split AC unit ?
Nice video but if it was 120v. How would that wire to the box.
Fantastic video. I've watched a few others and still had questions. I was still unsure enough that I was leaning towards paying someone to install my disconnect. I'm glad I watched one more video, and I'm very happy it was your video.
Going through this, step by step, the way you did is what I needed to see. I'm now confident that I can do this job.
Thank you very much.
Thanks dude, that was really informative and to the point . Great video thanks.
Thank you for the video. Very helpful man!
Good Job Ricky
Thank you.
Good video man
Thank you for explaining everything clearly. Helped with my install.
You are more than welcome and thank you for watching.
Thanks! I hooked mine up and I’m getting a 220 voltage reading on the line screws, but there’s no juice on the load wires. I triple checked that the disconnect bracket is in ON position, and I have my hot lines from the panel in the 1 and 4 screws in the disconnect box. What did I do wrong?
I've heard that occasionally the box can be bad.
Exactly what I was looking for, tahnk you.
Great video...thanks bro..big help
Great video! Thanks for sharing this.
Very helpful video. Thank you my friend
I appreciate this. Thank you very much! Probably saved me a couple of hundred bucks.
Nice job Ricky; crystal clear, easy peasy!
DO YOU HAVE LINE1,LINE2 AND GROUND, WHERE IS THE NEUTRAL
thank you for explaining everything
Wonderful video, kept it simple so others could understand
is that a 12 wire going to a 14 wire? if so that is not acceptable.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Very informative and great camera angle.
I did one oh these today. 30 Amp and the HVAC guy had me run 10/2- also 240v. I'm surprised you were able to run 12/2 on a 60 Amp.
Great video but, yeah, that’s a 20 amp installation. The connections are well explained though.
Thankyou made it very clear and easy. 😁
The one issue I see with this example is you are using NM cable (Romex) which should not be installed outside rather than using Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit.
Thank you very much for your input.
@@rickyjewett6082 No problem, you have good videos.
Kenny W Actually depends on code where you are located. Where I work, in Baltimore County, It is acceptable to use Romex outdoors in this application. Great video Ricky!
Thanks! Great video.
Excellent video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge in such a clear way.
great job short but effective
Thank you so much for watching.
Stright to the point, no biscuits 😊
Great video! Thank you!