By far, this is the absolute best channel for actually understanding code in a way a non-electrician can actually understand. You da man, appreciate you!
I always wear safety glasses, even over my regular, spec's, when ,pulling a service meter, & Installing, After a, power company, guy, told me about why, his face was "POCK-MARKED", a meter exploded on him. In those days they were glass, but plastic does, damage to eyes also, Maybe a shield, also, been Trade 50 years.
I know they make safety glass based on your prescription nowadays if you don't want to wear two sets of glasses. I was getting frustrated wearing two sets of glasses for awhile. Might be worth looking into.
Electrician for 10 years. Easy day removing troffer fixtures. Removed a ceiling tie wire and while holding it the wire turned and penetrated my eye. I'm sitting here very lucky. I will never forget this close call and wear eye protection every time.
@@affinity3281 man I never thought about a wire doing that. Especially after jobs I do, since I cut my ends sharp. Thanks. Always wear glasses when I use power tools, now I'll do it when I mess with overhead wires too. I can totally see that happening really easy, just never thought about it. Thanks.
Got a metal filing in my eye unibiting a hole overhead. Still dont wear glasses always but definitly more often. Maybe more often after reading these comments.
One more tip for glueing PVC: maintain pressure on the coupling for 15 to 30 seconds. If you just glue and shove it in and move on, the coupling will actually separate a bit while the glue sets. This applies to all glue joints, regardless if it's water or electrical. Twist your joints, then hold them for at least 15 seconds to allow the glue in the joint to relax and set a bit.
You don't need plastic bushings on any PVC conduit as stated in the OESC. PVC is deemed safe to use but it can be good practice to put a plastic bushing. Just like if used pvc a ground bushing may be required in order to bond teck cable to a PVC box. Section 12 if you need to find it.
in canada its #8 and larger (copper or aluminum) requires a bushing 12-906 subrule 2. Used to be #6 but I guess they changed it. glad I looked this up because i still thought it was #6. nice vid dustin thanks
“A lot of time you get it all wired up and realize you forgot the bushing .. then you gotta take it all apart” ….yea , take it apart … no problem… *proceeds to cut plastic bushing and wrap it around connector threads leaving the cut side hidden yo the back* didn’t see any noalox added to the aluminum ends before terminating.
I get into agricultural every few weeks or so and there’s some crazy stuff going on here in Michigan. Hog barns are especially bad because they are generally wired by non-electricians and are extremely corrosive environments.
Done 1 agricultural job in New York on a greenhouse. It was pretty easy alot of straight EMT conduit runs. The only time you use alot of bends is along the walls or going into the panels. The only problem I saw was mounting devices without damaging the glass.
Two things I did not see. 1- bond to the cabinet, main bonding jumper. Perhaps it was already installed by the manufacturer and not visible in your video. 2- Expansion provision for the PVC conduit that led underground. I guess, depending on where you are in Texas, there might or might not be winter freezing conditions. Even so, I frequently see separated conduits here in Southern California due to settlement. Kudos on the threaded hub at the top of your new panel, required (among other possibilities) when there is a concentric KO. I was waiting to see that.
And while on the bushing topic. I once had an inspector form the utility company not wanting to release the service on a 6 pack meter base because I didn't put on grounding bushings. The conduit leaving the meter bases where he wanted the "grounding bushing" on was PVC.
Oh cool he’s a pilot and went to a university for it, me too. Me: internally questioning why he didn’t just do that. Dustin: answers “Too much bureaucracy” Me: watching him pull out a code book 8 times in each video I watch. “Umm say that again but slower” Haha. Love learning new things keep em coming.
I pull meters all the time. I also disconnect from the service drop, put the new service in and then temporarily hook it back up and pop the meter back in. after its inspected the power company will come by in a few weeks or so and put their crimp connectors on the splices and put a new lock tag on the meter
I have had to make cover plates for boxes that were missing them. Some of the boxes I deal with have been there for a long time, some even have fuses, screw-in, and cartridge.
That's funny... I actually had to make a dead front for a small panel like this one about 5 months ago.. we couldn't find one that fit so I took 2 dead fronts and made my own Frankenstein dead front.. it looked pretty good too and I painted it after I welded it up.. I drilled my own holes and had to cut out a slot for the switch on the main breaker that fed the panel.. its very common in the factories that I work in for older panels to have home made covers and doors..
I love these educational videos, thanks for the effort you put in them. From the pro tips to the codes and trivias. Imagine being this guys apprentice, you’d have the best teacher!
I really love the style of this video; as someone still wondering if I really should dive into the electrical field, I find these "day-in-the-life" videos to be a good indicator of what I might run into in daily life (~40 years is a long time to spend doing something you hate!), and the tips interspersed throughout the video break it up quite nicely. Thanks as always man!
Subscribed!! Love your videos ,bro..... While , I'm not technically a Sparky,I deal with a lot of different things in HVAC.... I always learn something here...
Bro you’re just a young Mike Holt you’re an amazing teacher! Thank you for your knowledge you’ve learned so much more from you and I look forward to more videos!
With PVC if you glue both sides your going to get a puddle at the end of the push and it will be difficult to clean. So if you do both sides, I do a very light glue on the female end. There’s another problem either way, is if you have a tone of glue you kind of push a tiny amount of PVC melt, the two pipes will want to spread apart, so depending how much glue you need to hold them together at least a couple of minutes.
I enjoy this because I used to work with a Licensed Electrician for a Master back in the mid 90s! In Florida. I have been retired from Publix Market for 12 yrs as a Baker. Did some side jobs for friends and my own work.
These are the best jobs. Customer is thrilled you seriously helped them out of a jam, you get to do great work without surprises, and get paid top dollar.
Years ago ( now retired ) inspector would allow you to install a sealing locknut to keep water out. Would install bathroom silicone caulk to keep water out and does not grow mold. You are very lucky to have power company come out same day. Often waited weeks so did it hot 99% of the time. A few times cut a hot 100 amp service cable to move meter socket from basement to outdoors.
When we were upgraded to 200 amp service, our electricians had NYSEG kits to jumper the meter until NYSEG could come out and install the new meter. I am sure they arranged for this and know them well, but we got free electricity for about a month and a half until NYSEG got out here to install the meter
I went to Arizona State in the '80's, and went through their pilot program. Got my first airline job in 1989, and have been flying professionally ever since. I'm currently flying for a major US carrier. It's been a great life. : )
NEC 300.4(G) Insulated Fitting...."Where raceways contain 4 AWG or larger insulated circuit conductors, and these conductors enter a cabinet, a box, an enclosure, or a raceway, the conductors shall be protected by an identified fitting providing a smoothly rounded insulating surface..."
In other videos he has talked about the fact that when he's on a job, he works on the part he was paid to do. If he sees other janky stuff even if it's sketchy or against code, it's not his problem.
dustin you should talk to the poco you usually work with and get some seals and their perm aproval to cut meter seals, so theres less calling and aprovals for jobs like this
He's a riot. He should be on HGTV. Of course, do it yourself folks wouldn't watch at first and a lot of dads will electrocute themselves when they decide to rewire their own homes, but think of the new business it would drum up for us!
This is a masterful presentation. It's extremely well done, clear, and informative. I think it's safe to say that there's more "nerding out" (no offense) over the code for electricians than almost any other trade. I welded structural which is important obviously but the code was way less complicated. But I guess nerding out is what's req to pass the exam? I knw this guy said he took his code book on his honeymoon.. that's dedication on another level. For us trying to pick up electrical and provide better for our families your channel is truly godsend-God bless you & yours-many thx
Enjoyed video, showing work in the field, pro tips and code reference was nice. Guys out here working are just robots these days and don't know the why, how it works, just copy and paste. Keep More videos like this one coming
I like the fact that you are always opening the code book! I could be wrong, but from looking at the 90 going into the ground, it looks pretty shallow. also, I really thought that it was just floating. It looked like URD feeding the house, so really, if they had put the conduit down 18" below grade and didn't put any more conduit, it would have sufficed. I think I quoted that article in another video under protection from physical damage.
The nails worked fine, y'all! Our city code/inspectors require bushings for AWG & conduit sizes much lower than the NEC reqs. and... where do you get higher temp rated bushings for fancy feeders?
I do solar installs and a lot of the time we use feed through panels for homes that have old panels without a main. Then we put our backfed breaker into the new panel. I'm in DFW and Oncor lets us pull the meter.
That's awesome that you took pilot training! I just got signed off TODAY for my Instrument Checkride :D! I only fly recreationally and totally feel you about the rigors of going the commercial pilot route. I own my own electrical contracting business in VA and I would much rather work to support my flying than the other way around...
good stuff man! I had a helper doing some carpentry work. His words of nailing shit were always. "F it!, Nail it!, It's not going to the moon!" lol! I really enjoy the knowledge. Keep it up!
In Chicago, the electricians always popping meters in and out. Many customers are changing from 100 amp to 200 amp so it's impossible to not remove the meters and you are also working with life power..for the riser/service reconnections. We never call the utility companies...if you did you'd never finish what you started. Also, it's better to use screws with round smooth finish inside panels. Furthermore, you should have a ground ground rod by that panel, right? You probably have one it's just hard to see from the video. Like always, thanks for the video!
Call up the new owner and make sure he knows he needs to have you come out and add a 240v trailer hookup and 120v convenience outlet off the empty slots in that new panel. No ranch should be without 'em! 😂
Conduit Bushings 300.4 (G) addresses conductors 4 AWG and larger. 342.46 doesn't specify a trade size for IMC. 344.46 " " RMC - "A bushing must be used at the point where the conduit goes into a box, fitting, or other enclosure. This is to protect the wire. An exception is made if protection is provided with the box or fitting." 352.46" " PVC "A bushing must be used at the point where the conduit goes into a box or fitting unless protection is provided in the box or fitting." Why didnt you use no lux on those aluminum conductors? Yes i know code doesnt say you need too.
SQD sucks about not giving out ground bars in the the panels off the shelf. The are getting a bit better. Now they have some interiors that are factory installed when the ending of the panel part # is PGC. G stands for ground bar. What else I hate is the smaller supply houses still can't get their hands on single pole 15s, 20, 2 pole 30s, and 100s. And don't get me started with the resin boxes. I feel like I haven't seen a 2 gang nailer in almost a year!
That makes sense because You don’t really need that ground bar on a main service panel since neutral and ground are bonded so it makes sense that they would include it on the main lug panel because typically main lug panels are sub panels where neutral and ground would be separated
I would have used 1/4" lag bolts along with fender washers to mount disconnect. At services where I used PVC for srrvice always installed plastic bushings. They are very cheap and every ince in awhile some local yoka inspector would bust your balls if you did not install them.
Heyyyy I used to fly planes too! Stopped after I got the private pilot certificate cuz it was too dam expensive but now I’m an electrician as well! Cray cray
Just left Southern Utah University flight school for the exact same reasons worked as a carpenter and realized quick enough that an electrician is the way now working as a electricians apprentice.
You had to cut off the power company's seal to take the meter out. In the case of getting prior approval from the power co, did you re-seal the box with your own seal or did you re-use their seal?
"BFE" I worked with a guy that used to say that. It took me a few times to figure what it means. I had to dig deep into my memory and it finally clicked.
So, this may be a stupid question, but what is a deadfall? I'm a maintenance tech, but don't mess with panels or anything so I don't know much as far as pole panels anf what not.... still learning everyday!
Why would you need a ground bar? It’s the first means of disconnect of a service. So your neutral and ground are bonded correct? All panels usually come with it.
So, in layman's terms, the service is the line coming off of the meter base while a feeder is the line coming off of it and going to your breaker box, if I am not mistaken.
It is insulated yes, but the male adapter is a harder compound than wire insulation and can still rub a wire raw. Possible two wires at the same time....bad news if that happens.
I work out of Rockdale, TX and I see a lot of feed thru panels out here. Also got a good album full of panels and stuff I’ve opened up that was just rigged up from the rancher or homeowner 😂
You should definitely post videos 7 days a week because it kills me waiting for each video to be posted being that I’ve watched them all. 😂 In all seriousness, keep up the good work and thanks for all of the knowledge. I’m in the process of searching for an apprenticeship and am excited to get started in the trade.
4:27 If you've watched a lineman pull a meter, he usually doesn't have his face a foot from the meter socket without any facial PPE on. Some people learn the hard way I guess.
Those conductors looked like they were aluminum conductors. Should you not be using Noalox antioxidant on the conductors and the lugs? That's what I was taught when I was a wee little apprentice 10 years ago.
I see aluminum conductors. Could you please mention if you used naolox on terminal. Thanks brother. Love your content. I have my Master Electrician examn in a few months. Been a journeyman for 2.5 years. Residential is my expertise. New and remodeling construction.
Where I live the power coop I worked for would not allow electricians to pull a meter, we would have to come and either pull the cut out on the poll or disconnect the service from the transformer.
Up here he would definitely have needed clips above that meter and 1 below the panel. Would have needed an expansion coupling also, but that's just cause our ground freezes.
I wouldn't of guessed fault current, I would of guessed in a physical bracket failure, plastic bushings would be less likely to hold whatever came loose in place. I would of guessed by total weight of conductors instead of fault current. But several small circuits in a conduit could add up to some large fault current.
Do u guys not need to use nolox on aluminum wires to prevent oxidation down south cuz it's not humid down there? Or am I just missing something? It would make sense that cuz the dry air it's not required down there. Up here they'll fail u if no nolox on the aluminum feeders
I feel your frustration Dustin! Square D needs to provide ground bars in their panels!
Hell yea they do and I love square d panels & breakers
“Open up your code books”
Me : *driving* “sure thang boss!”
You shouldn't be driving and looking at the video. It violates code number.......
By far, this is the absolute best channel for actually understanding code in a way a non-electrician can actually understand. You da man, appreciate you!
Wire size 4 AWG or larger requires it. And I believe it’s 300.4 G
I always wear safety glasses, even over my regular, spec's, when ,pulling a service meter, & Installing, After a, power company, guy, told me about why, his face was "POCK-MARKED", a meter exploded on him. In those days they were glass, but plastic does, damage to eyes also, Maybe a shield, also, been Trade 50 years.
I know they make safety glass based on your prescription nowadays if you don't want to wear two sets of glasses. I was getting frustrated wearing two sets of glasses for awhile. Might be worth looking into.
Don’t forget eye protection. Life is hard. Life is harder if your blind.
Electrician for 10 years. Easy day removing troffer fixtures. Removed a ceiling tie wire and while holding it the wire turned and penetrated my eye. I'm sitting here very lucky. I will never forget this close call and wear eye protection every time.
Gayy
Had a meter pan break and cross phase thank God I had glasses on and only got some metal in my forehead
@@affinity3281 man I never thought about a wire doing that. Especially after jobs I do, since I cut my ends sharp. Thanks. Always wear glasses when I use power tools, now I'll do it when I mess with overhead wires too. I can totally see that happening really easy, just never thought about it. Thanks.
Got a metal filing in my eye unibiting a hole overhead. Still dont wear glasses always but definitly more often. Maybe more often after reading these comments.
We need more of these I love the service calls. Second one here.
I always keep reducing washers, ground bars, and split bushings on my van. (The bushings that can be put on afterwards because I always forget)
One more tip for glueing PVC: maintain pressure on the coupling for 15 to 30 seconds.
If you just glue and shove it in and move on, the coupling will actually separate a bit while the glue sets.
This applies to all glue joints, regardless if it's water or electrical.
Twist your joints, then hold them for at least 15 seconds to allow the glue in the joint to relax and set a bit.
You don't need plastic bushings on any PVC conduit as stated in the OESC. PVC is deemed safe to use but it can be good practice to put a plastic bushing. Just like if used pvc a ground bushing may be required in order to bond teck cable to a PVC box. Section 12 if you need to find it.
in canada its #8 and larger (copper or aluminum) requires a bushing 12-906 subrule 2. Used to be #6 but I guess they changed it. glad I looked this up because i still thought it was #6. nice vid dustin thanks
“A lot of time you get it all wired up and realize you forgot the bushing .. then you gotta take it all apart” ….yea , take it apart … no problem… *proceeds to cut plastic bushing and wrap it around connector threads leaving the cut side hidden yo the back*
didn’t see any noalox added to the aluminum ends before terminating.
I get into agricultural every few weeks or so and there’s some crazy stuff going on here in Michigan. Hog barns are especially bad because they are generally wired by non-electricians and are extremely corrosive environments.
Done 1 agricultural job in New York on a greenhouse. It was pretty easy alot of straight EMT conduit runs. The only time you use alot of bends is along the walls or going into the panels. The only problem I saw was mounting devices without damaging the glass.
Two things I did not see. 1- bond to the cabinet, main bonding jumper. Perhaps it was already installed by the manufacturer and not visible in your video. 2- Expansion provision for the PVC conduit that led underground. I guess, depending on where you are in Texas, there might or might not be winter freezing conditions. Even so, I frequently see separated conduits here in Southern California due to settlement. Kudos on the threaded hub at the top of your new panel, required (among other possibilities) when there is a concentric KO. I was waiting to see that.
I don't believe that was watertight
And while on the bushing topic. I once had an inspector form the utility company not wanting to release the service on a 6 pack meter base because I didn't put on grounding bushings. The conduit leaving the meter bases where he wanted the "grounding bushing" on was PVC.
lol that's a suit for ya
I am not an electrician and the closest I am to that trade is I work for the cable company. I even know that you can not use pvc to ground.
@@wolfmaster8248 Really. Most of the cable "techs" who've worked on anything I've ever seen would not understand the distinction.
good on ya
Pedernales is always great to work with. They just ask me to give them a call when done to retag. Video was real nice like!
Oh cool he’s a pilot and went to a university for it, me too.
Me: internally questioning why he didn’t just do that.
Dustin: answers “Too much bureaucracy”
Me: watching him pull out a code book 8 times in each video I watch. “Umm say that again but slower”
Haha. Love learning new things keep em coming.
I pull meters all the time. I also disconnect from the service drop, put the new service in and then temporarily hook it back up and pop the meter back in. after its inspected the power company will come by in a few weeks or so and put their crimp connectors on the splices and put a new lock tag on the meter
How or where do you safe this off so it’s safe to work on? Forgive my ignorance…
@@GunterPSparks you have to work on it live, you just have to wear the proper electrical gloves.
I have had to make cover plates for boxes that were missing them. Some of the boxes I deal with have been there for a long time, some even have fuses, screw-in, and cartridge.
That's funny... I actually had to make a dead front for a small panel like this one about 5 months ago.. we couldn't find one that fit so I took 2 dead fronts and made my own Frankenstein dead front.. it looked pretty good too and I painted it after I welded it up.. I drilled my own holes and had to cut out a slot for the switch on the main breaker that fed the panel.. its very common in the factories that I work in for older panels to have home made covers and doors..
I love these educational videos, thanks for the effort you put in them. From the pro tips to the codes and trivias. Imagine being this guys apprentice, you’d have the best teacher!
I really love the style of this video; as someone still wondering if I really should dive into the electrical field, I find these "day-in-the-life" videos to be a good indicator of what I might run into in daily life (~40 years is a long time to spend doing something you hate!), and the tips interspersed throughout the video break it up quite nicely. Thanks as always man!
You def should
Just don't wiz on the electric fence
Subscribed!!
Love your videos ,bro..... While , I'm not technically a Sparky,I deal with a lot of different things in HVAC.... I always learn something here...
Same her, brotha….
heres a tip from the frost belt should try using a frost/slip expansion coupling lol get it close than just slide it up or down done. lol
It's local code now to use the slip couplings in the section of Texas i work in.
not just a frost thing: slopes & rain move things around.
Hey man, you're a good teacher and even better at editing! Thanks.
Bro you’re just a young Mike Holt you’re an amazing teacher! Thank you for your knowledge you’ve learned so much more from you and I look forward to more videos!
With PVC if you glue both sides your going to get a puddle at the end of the push and it will be difficult to clean. So if you do both sides, I do a very light glue on the female end. There’s another problem either way, is if you have a tone of glue you kind of push a tiny amount of PVC melt, the two pipes will want to spread apart, so depending how much glue you need to hold them together at least a couple of minutes.
Did you just assume the gender of one of the fittings?
@@FreeAmerican-mm2my Its trans PVC.
I enjoy this because I used to work with a Licensed Electrician for a Master back in the mid 90s! In Florida. I have been retired from Publix Market for 12 yrs as a Baker. Did some side jobs for friends and my own work.
I appreciate the more colorful language - that's just how it is on a jobsite lol
Fuckin A lol
@@raymondwallace1031 Ever get a case of the mondays? haha
@@nathanmiller9711 naw... Hell naw. I believe you'd get your ass kicked for saying something like that
@@raymondwallace1031 corporate accounts, Nina speaking. Just a moment…
@@nathanmiller9711 why should I change my name? He’s the one that sucks
These are the best jobs. Customer is thrilled you seriously helped them out of a jam, you get to do great work without surprises, and get paid top dollar.
You should have mentioned the myers hub for coming into the top of an outside panel or disconnect. Around here, I see them missing all the time.
Years ago ( now retired ) inspector would allow you to install a sealing locknut to keep water out. Would install bathroom silicone caulk to keep water out and does not grow mold. You are very lucky to have power company come out same day. Often waited weeks so did it hot 99% of the time. A few times cut a hot 100 amp service cable to move meter socket from basement to outdoors.
From one master electrician to another: Love the content! Keep it up.
When we were upgraded to 200 amp service, our electricians had NYSEG kits to jumper the meter until NYSEG could come out and install the new meter. I am sure they arranged for this and know them well, but we got free electricity for about a month and a half until NYSEG got out here to install the meter
I went to Arizona State in the '80's, and went through their pilot program. Got my first airline job in 1989, and have been flying professionally ever since. I'm currently flying for a major US carrier. It's been a great life. : )
How widespread is weather modification? The noaa admits there are many ongoing programs. Do commercial jets participate?
NEC 300.4(G) Insulated Fitting...."Where raceways contain 4 AWG or larger insulated circuit conductors, and these conductors enter a cabinet, a box, an enclosure, or a raceway, the conductors shall be protected by an identified fitting providing a smoothly rounded insulating surface..."
When you kicked over that unglued sweep 90 did you ever check that there actually was conduit on the other end of it?
I think it's just a stub up for direct burial cable, that's why it was easily moved like that.
spot on, looks like a typical "Texas conduit run", at the "Texas 24 inches" depth. that 90 isn't supposed to be above grade either.
In other videos he has talked about the fact that when he's on a job, he works on the part he was paid to do. If he sees other janky stuff even if it's sketchy or against code, it's not his problem.
I’m not a Electrican but I love watching your videos
dustin you should talk to the poco you usually work with and get some seals and their perm aproval to cut meter seals, so theres less calling and aprovals for jobs like this
He has them he’s used in many videos . They still want a call and I think this was outside his normal area
@@noahholt482 oh, i didnt know nvm then
Love the laughtrack while you're hamming it up. Hilarious.
He's a riot.
He should be on HGTV. Of course, do it yourself folks wouldn't watch at first and a lot of dads will electrocute themselves when they decide to rewire their own homes, but think of the new business it would drum up for us!
This is a masterful presentation. It's extremely well done, clear, and informative. I think it's safe to say that there's more "nerding out" (no offense) over the code for electricians than almost any other trade. I welded structural which is important obviously but the code was way less complicated. But I guess nerding out is what's req to pass the exam? I knw this guy said he took his code book on his honeymoon.. that's dedication on another level. For us trying to pick up electrical and provide better for our families your channel is truly godsend-God bless you & yours-many thx
Enjoyed video, showing work in the field, pro tips and code reference was nice. Guys out here working are just robots these days and don't know the why, how it works, just copy and paste.
Keep More videos like this one coming
I like the fact that you are always opening the code book! I could be wrong, but from looking at the 90 going into the ground, it looks pretty shallow. also, I really thought that it was just floating. It looked like URD feeding the house, so really, if they had put the conduit down 18" below grade and didn't put any more conduit, it would have sufficed. I think I quoted that article in another video under protection from physical damage.
The nails worked fine, y'all! Our city code/inspectors require bushings for AWG & conduit sizes much lower than the NEC reqs.
and... where do you get higher temp rated bushings for fancy feeders?
Trivia answer. 4 AWG and larger insulated conductors. 300.4(G). I am a 3rd year commercial apprentice. Love your content!
I do solar installs and a lot of the time we use feed through panels for homes that have old panels without a main. Then we put our backfed breaker into the new panel. I'm in DFW and Oncor lets us pull the meter.
I have a friend who had intermediate electric problems on his ranch. Turns out his bull hit his power pole a few times.
That's awesome that you took pilot training! I just got signed off TODAY for my Instrument Checkride :D! I only fly recreationally and totally feel you about the rigors of going the commercial pilot route. I own my own electrical contracting business in VA and I would much rather work to support my flying than the other way around...
I like the Siemens panels. The breakers are good too. Eaton panels and breakers are good too.
I learn EVERYTIME I watch your videos ! Thanks for posting
good stuff man! I had a helper doing some carpentry work. His words of nailing shit were always. "F it!, Nail it!, It's not going to the moon!" lol! I really enjoy the knowledge. Keep it up!
Really nice job. I appreciate the banter for sure…. But you back it up with code knowledge and substance. Nice work and clean work!!!
In Chicago, the electricians always popping meters in and out. Many customers are changing from 100 amp to 200 amp so it's impossible to not remove the meters and you are also working with life power..for the riser/service reconnections. We never call the utility companies...if you did you'd never finish what you started.
Also, it's better to use screws with round smooth finish inside panels.
Furthermore, you should have a ground ground rod by that panel, right? You probably have one it's just hard to see from the video.
Like always, thanks for the video!
Call up the new owner and make sure he knows he needs to have you come out and add a 240v trailer hookup and 120v convenience outlet off the empty slots in that new panel. No ranch should be without 'em! 😂
"Umm yeah, we need a trailer hookup. It's an emergency!"
Nec says a gfci dedicated within 3' of the panel.
....now, I'm going to be told to reference the actual code.
Awesome wish I became an apprentice right out of high school
Conduit Bushings
300.4 (G) addresses conductors 4 AWG and larger.
342.46 doesn't specify a trade size for IMC.
344.46 " " RMC - "A bushing must be used at the point where the conduit goes into a box, fitting, or other enclosure. This is to protect the wire. An exception is made if protection is provided with the box or fitting."
352.46" " PVC "A bushing must be used at the point where the conduit goes into a box or fitting unless protection is provided in the box or fitting."
Why didnt you use no lux on those aluminum conductors? Yes i know code doesnt say you need too.
300.4 G #4 or larger needs bushing
Thanks Mike holt haha
Great video Dustin keep it up
SQD sucks about not giving out ground bars in the the panels off the shelf. The are getting a bit better. Now they have some interiors that are factory installed when the ending of the panel part # is PGC. G stands for ground bar. What else I hate is the smaller supply houses still can't get their hands on single pole 15s, 20, 2 pole 30s, and 100s. And don't get me started with the resin boxes. I feel like I haven't seen a 2 gang nailer in almost a year!
What about Grounding bushings on the metal entrance conduit and Noalox on the Au feeders and service cables.
Article 300.4 (G) "Insulated Fittings" are required for raceways containing 4 awg or larger.
I like watching these service call videos. Great video and very informative
In Canada its # 8 or larger
12-906 Protection of insulated conductors at ends of raceways
Sub-rule 2
Just have a handful out varying sizes of reducing washers and ground bussing on hand... 🤷🏻♂️
Dustin usually a square d main lug panel comes with a ground bar but main breaker does not. That’s been my experience.
That makes sense because You don’t really need that ground bar on a main service panel since neutral and ground are bonded so it makes sense that they would include it on the main lug panel because typically main lug panels are sub panels where neutral and ground would be separated
I wonder how many inspectors actually check if the temp rating of the bushing is the same as the conductor insulation.
They should only manufacture bushings that are rated for 105 degree C. For years only purchased T&B bushings.
I would have used 1/4" lag bolts along with fender washers to mount disconnect. At services where I used PVC for srrvice always installed plastic bushings. They are very cheap and every ince in awhile some local yoka inspector would bust your balls if you did not install them.
Certain customer might also have different regulations on using bushings when doing commercial work too.
Certain customers also want you to pull an egc but the emt serves that purpose as well. Lots of things we do are overkill
Almost a 2nd year apprentice and a ufer ground is confusing me and I was wondering if maybe you could do a vid about them
A ufer is attached to the rebar in the concrete footings. Basically just an upturned chunk of rebar.
Look in 250.66 in your code book.
Heyyyy I used to fly planes too! Stopped after I got the private pilot certificate cuz it was too dam expensive but now I’m an electrician as well! Cray cray
Dustin, even in Europe , Siemens is one of the top suppliers of electrical equipment and Schneider, like you said, the opposite.Great videos!
Just left Southern Utah University flight school for the exact same reasons worked as a carpenter and realized quick enough that an electrician is the way now working as a electricians apprentice.
You had to cut off the power company's seal to take the meter out. In the case of getting prior approval from the power co, did you re-seal the box with your own seal or did you re-use their seal?
Didn’t see any strapping on the conduits? Did I just miss it
The ground can be considered a strap...
Dude I have to say I fucking love your channel man so informative in a format I can understand.
Dude, you are awesome!!! Good attitude ,Keep it up!
Loved every second of it. Thanks
"BFE"
I worked with a guy that used to say that. It took me a few times to figure what it means. I had to dig deep into my memory and it finally clicked.
So, this may be a stupid question, but what is a deadfall? I'm a maintenance tech, but don't mess with panels or anything so I don't know much as far as pole panels anf what not.... still learning everyday!
Why would you need a ground bar? It’s the first means of disconnect of a service. So your neutral and ground are bonded correct? All panels usually come with it.
love your work always outstanding...
In Canada square d panels come with ground bars. It’s weird they don’t in the states
So, in layman's terms, the service is the line coming off of the meter base while a feeder is the line coming off of it and going to your breaker box, if I am not mistaken.
i will have to start using Siemens panels for my customers vs Square D....
Why plastic bushings on a PVC male adapter? Isn't the MA providing the insulating surface?
It is insulated yes, but the male adapter is a harder compound than wire insulation and can still rub a wire raw. Possible two wires at the same time....bad news if that happens.
I work out of Rockdale, TX and I see a lot of feed thru panels out here. Also got a good album full of panels and stuff I’ve opened up that was just rigged up from the rancher or homeowner 😂
I am Surprised no got this but you for got the no loucks for the Aluminum wire
Would a slip sleeve make this easier?
I believe pvc, rigid, and imc conduit require insulating bushing regardless of wire size.
go back and watch again.
this time listen to what he tells you.
....Joking
What about strapping your conduits once every 1.5m, or 5 ft.
Love your videos man. I would love to hear you talk about the business aspect of doing your own work.
You should definitely post videos 7 days a week because it kills me waiting for each video to be posted being that I’ve watched them all. 😂 In all seriousness, keep up the good work and thanks for all of the knowledge. I’m in the process of searching for an apprenticeship and am excited to get started in the trade.
4:27 If you've watched a lineman pull a meter, he usually doesn't have his face a foot from the meter socket without any facial PPE on. Some people learn the hard way I guess.
Noalox works good on aluminum conductors. No clamp needed on lower (feeder) conduit?
Those conductors looked like they were aluminum conductors. Should you not be using Noalox antioxidant on the conductors and the lugs? That's what I was taught when I was a wee little apprentice 10 years ago.
I see aluminum conductors. Could you please mention if you used naolox on terminal. Thanks brother. Love your content. I have my Master Electrician examn in a few months. Been a journeyman for 2.5 years. Residential is my expertise. New and remodeling construction.
In Hawaii this week pilot's got to surf and fly on the same trip. Ditched just after takeoff!
Where I live the power coop I worked for would not allow electricians to pull a meter, we would have to come and either pull the cut out on the poll or disconnect the service from the transformer.
Up here he would definitely have needed clips above that meter and 1 below the panel. Would have needed an expansion coupling also, but that's just cause our ground freezes.
I wouldn't of guessed fault current, I would of guessed in a physical bracket failure, plastic bushings would be less likely to hold whatever came loose in place. I would of guessed by total weight of conductors instead of fault current. But several small circuits in a conduit could add up to some large fault current.
did you switch the phases? 5:26 shows red black. 16:30 shows black red......?
Do u guys not need to use nolox on aluminum wires to prevent oxidation down south cuz it's not humid down there? Or am I just missing something? It would make sense that cuz the dry air it's not required down there. Up here they'll fail u if no nolox on the aluminum feeders