I did three years in the army, got out, and started an electrical career in Texas. I relate to a lot of your content and love your videos. I have a great journeyman I work underneath and pick his brain daily! Of course, when I get off work for the day, I like to watch your videos. It’s almost like having a second journeyman anytime day or night. Keep the content coming!
Can’t believe an electrician lived w/Zinsco breakers for 5 years. Glad you were testing them, every time I test a Zinsco, or the ITE Siemens that were produced for a few years after they acquired Zinsco, at least half of the breakers fail to trip. Then again, a replacement QO plug-on neutral and the requisite combo breakers are a lot of $$! I too love those panels, it’s all I use...although getting breakers was dicey last Summer w/Covid shutting down 2 of Schneider’s plants. Keep up the good work mate.
QO w/PoN is definitely my preference too, and I resorted to buying breakers and SPDs on Amazon last summer due to the shortages! Next in line would probably be Eaton. I know this guy loves Siemens, but they are dead last in my book. Although I do think Siemens make one of the better AFCI/GFCI breakers with its diagnostic LEDs (at least they do in the Murray line).
Most residential I worked here in Florida cared abosilutly nothing about the asthetetics. I mean appalling and unfit not code work. I would not do residential again unless my pay was double, but sadly it's cut in half... I don't look down at all on residential electricians, they get more side jobs too by far... Just almost a different field then industrial or commercial
The knockouts for the screw holes makes perfect sense. Yours is outside so it makes even more sense. What if the particular place you’re mounting it prohibits you from putting a screw in the exact place where their hole is or the particular place where it’s mounted is in framing so it’s screwed on the sides. Now, since your pane is outside, you don’t have any open holes and it’s that much more closed off from the elements. Pretty simple.
Love the channel, Dustin. Not in the trade personally, but your videos are extremely insightful and educational for a layman homeowner. Keep up the amazing work.
Wow. Thank you so much for this! I'm a 3rd year commercial apprentice, and I've never really had a chance to learn how to do services like this. I also have three old zinsco panels (a main and two subs) at home that I know should be replaced, but I've been holding off until I have more experience and can do it myself. Once I graduate, I want to completely redesign the way the panels/circuits are being fed, because it's 70 years of homeowners doing their own diy work.
You had the only opportunity to paint and seal the siding behind the panel and meter pan.!!! love you channel brother! hoping to take the electrical exam this year.
Not an electrician here, but definitely appreciate these videos - I learned enough from this to recognize that whoever did the service upgrade on my house did not assemble the weather head correctly (it's completely missing a cover), so now I know I need to call in a pro - that one is beyond DIY, not messing with the incoming service lines. Would never have even realized there was something wrong without this video until something broke or went wrong, so thanks!
I needed this. I don’t know if I’ll be doing it myself but I needed this. Just had a high wind storm and the electrical company’s power pole yanked out the wire from the riser. Now they are saying it’s on me to replace everything. The panel was already old but I think the yanking of the wire did it to the panel. 😭
Nice video. Very informative. I replaced my panel 2 years ago. I had to run two grounding rods as I was grounded to my water pipe. I had a hard time getting reconnected as a friend disconnected my service. Friend was a trained juryman with all the proper PPE. Next time il call the utility so I don't sit in the dark for an extra day. I did pull a permit and got inspected and signed off on
Thank the heavens above for professionals like you. I had my panel changed out when I bought my house a few years ago. They did a great job and were done in just a few hours and the cost was very affordable. Amazing to watch for me.
Pro tip: After doing several hundred service changes like this, I FINALLY figured out that if I spun the weather head around almost 180 degrees, the service conductors flowed out and around in a nice circular loop and looked better much better than the bent up mess you make trying to make drip loops. Try it one time and you will like it :). Like I said, it took me decades to figure it out Pro tip #2: All in one/meter panel combo. They have been the standard in my area since I started in the mid 70's. One less piece of gear to install. Pro tip #3. If you stay in the field, your body will take a beating. The last few years that I worked (in my early 60's) were rough. Now that Im almost 70, it is really starting to show.
I feel the beating at thirty five. Six buldging disks 2 shallow hurniated. Commercial residential industrial service technician. Still mechanic level sadly.... doctors keep telling me to change careers...like yeah let me take a 10$ a hour pay cut, I'm a single dad
Appreciate you helping me sharpen my skills with electrical! I install pv and ESS’s. Sometimes both at the same time. Here’s what I know coming from the renewable energy side of electrical trades. For me to install an ESS, with or without PV, I need to be able to tap in between the grids main feed with an auto transfer/Mid switch. When I run into “all and ones” or panel boxes where I can’t easily wire the transfer switch into the topology of the homes electrical system I realize there’s a communication issue between renewable energy and electrical trades. I prefer a separate meter box, then a main disconnect for that grid fed electricity, then to my transfer switch, then to the homes breaker panel. That’s the best set up. I’m having to replace those boxes where I can’t route the feed to transfer switch then to the bus bar for home loads. Respect you.
@@MrKurtn they had a problem with the Engineering of it and lost the UL label. It was easier to put a Surface mount all in one right next to it and backfeed it turning it into a Sub Panel if you had the room. Otherwise you might have to rip out the flush mount...
Always enjoy watching these videos and seeing the difference between the NEC and the CEC up here in the north. Very similar rules. We have to use minimum 2.5" for the mast (guess you guys call it a riser.) Support spacing sounds similar but have to have min 3. Guy lines if mast is >5' above roof. Also have to goop up any exposed threads on the rigid to prevent rust. Must be nice having the panel outside the house, never seen that. Meter base and panel never seem to be located near each other here. Every one I've done we run 1.25" or 2" PVC out the bottom of meter base, expansion joint then underground, stub up near panel location, LB, nipple thru foundation/wall and into back of panel mounted in basement or garage.
I am impressed with the Square D panel especially with the plug on neutral bus and the insulation covering the power lugs which are always hot even with the main breakers off.
Kinda odd about the RED service conductor. Up here in NJ the guys at PSEG might be confused by it thinking it's a high leg 208V 3-phase (even with the missing conductor)! Least that's what I've been told and to NEVER USE RED on a single phase service. Great video, good camera work and attention to detail.
Why would anyone think it’s three phase? I could see if there was a blue involved, why would I think it’s three phase with the red? Black- A -phase , red -B -phase , blue -C-phase. Two blacks would be incorrect, or Red and blue would be incorrect. Looks good to me send it! And on top of that the NEC code only points out two current carrying conductors colors, and that is orange for a high leg and light blue for intrinsically safe Systems. Just Trying to understand?
The knock out holes are there for the screws so you can only have the holes needed for the application. In the oilfield in Kentucky most use the center row top curve bracket to mount to the pole or fence post depending on overhead or underground service. The less holes in the box better to keep moisture and critters out
@@wizard3z868 i subscribe to sparky channel too i like him but with electrician u i feel like he’s more like straight forward and detailed and just more entertaining and interested in his videos than anyone else keeps my focus
Hey Dustin I'm a 3rd year apprentience, part of the IBEW local 110 out of St. Paul. Just wanted to say your content is top notch. You do a great job at bridging that classroom to on the job gap, keep at the great content!
Looking forward to part 2! And honestly I woukdnt mind if your videos were 30-40 mins. You have quality content, and a very good production value to your videos which make them very enjoyable to watch.
These videos make it so easy to learn. Now obviously, this is no replacement for proper training, but in the interest of piquing someone's interest in a trade this does it in spades. Wow, I rhymed.
I fell off but this right here got me back on I’m going to cop a notebook right now. And watching part 2 right now as well the long video make a man not want to sit there cause I be bored wit short videos too but this was it.🔥
I love how, as a fellow Austin electrician who's aware of all the special rules that come along with working here, I can reference any of this guy's videos and know, for sure, that its legal in the city YOU ARE A GODSEND DUDE!!!!!
Im an apprentice and been in school for about 3 months now and man your videos are super helpful especially when I first started class, love your videos man!
Great video, for safety reasons it's always best to stand to the right of the panel disconnect and turn on or shut off the power with your left arm , just incase the panel for some reason ( and it happens) explodes , that way your body is facing away from the front of the panel..Also at the street where the main power was switched off, I didn't see any lockout...Please excuse me I'm wrong..Again great video and awesome presentation!!! Looking forward to watching more of your videos..
Something I learned the other day when doing a weather head. Tape the wires inside the weather head for you it was white and red just for future reference when someone is working on it,you can just peak into the weather head and see the tape because most of the time that tape on the wire loses color from being in the elements over time. Something I never did but an old guy I work with did it and I was like thats a good idea!
@@steve-o6413 taping it in the weather head isn't for the utility company its for the next guy who has to cut the line drop and hook it back up for whatever reason. It just saves an extra step for the next guy
@@sumochop360 the only one who would probably ever have reason to do that is the Utility Company or Fire Department and I'm sure they know too leave a little extra bare wire for identifying the Neutral otherwise ring it out with a jumper wire...
We are always trained on testing everything. Good idea though especially when working with 3 phase 208v. You need to not run the wild leg to one of the 120v branch circuit bars.
I always addressed them first thing. On of my goals was to have no wirenuts in the panel :). If I had one or two, I'd hide them lol. I would relocate where the cables came out of the building to get more length.and/or relocate the panel a bit if possible. Sometimes I'd have to punch new holes in the back of the panel but it was worth the effort to have a clean panel at the end.
Great video and awesome work. I started inverting the panels when the service wires come in from the bottom to avoid taking up extra space in the gutters. It took some getting used to but it looks super neat that way.
Thanks man! Good to know there are folks out there watching my videos to make sure I'm staying fit 🤣 I need all the help I can get these days. Seriously...after the divorce I lost an insane amount of weight, then put a whole shit load back on and got the heaviest I'd ever been, and now I'm back to....normalish. Still going to the gym, still eating clean, doing a lot of work on my mind these days. It's amazing what being 35, single, and having the freedom to chase my ambition to no end is doing for my perspective on life. For the first time in my life, I'm free to be a workaholic and not feel guilty about it. Thanks for watching my friend!
i just find your page and the first thing my son says wtf happen to his bread HAHAHA my son is going to trade school for electrician program... appreciate your page and the knowledge you share...
This channel is incredible for ECs and engineers. May not be a possibility, but only thing I would've tried to do different is put panel inside the house. Don't know what's on the opposite side of that wall but the panel would not be subjected to weather plus you could use extra slack of branch circuits to reconnect to all the breakers.
absolutely the easiest panel change scenario ive ever seen. do one in the interior wall back to back meter with rotted wood and dont damage existing wall. and none of the wires reach. maybe an old fpe panel
Oh those are so fun. I love going in a welfare hoard trailer to replace an FPE that was actually working just fine. The department of human and health services noticed it and required it to be replaced. I had to kneel in garbage and dog feces with fleas biting me for an hour. At least it was on the rear bedroom wall facing the door and all the wires were easy to get to.
Always great videos Dustin but I have a non electrical question for you. What kind of watch were you wearing in that video I like the look of it and I just broke the strap on mine a week or so ago. Keep then videos ah comin!
Love your channel you're a great communicator. 8 :42 didn't like that you turned the razor knife towards your wrist never cut towards yourself. Thanks for the great content.
Question. When you bonded the RMC to the meter using the bushing why didnt you need have another inside the panel? Wouldn't your panel side need the supply side bonding jumper since its your first disconnect from the meter? Thanks for the videos I love the info.
I just bought my first house and it has a Zinsco panel, and a big ol mess of spaghetti inside. I need to get it replaced... ugh. thank you for the video! im not gonna try to do it myself, but my dad does commercial, so fingers crossed he can do me a solid...
Hey Dustin, when you're putting in a off grid inverter to a breaker box, does the ground and the neutral need to be bonded? Thank you! Just wanted to say I'm a big fan and I've learned so so much from your channel. Wish you could do a video one day about inverters and what are some of the codes for how to wire up a inverter to breaker boxes. And so it can be legal Again, thank you
I'm doing apartment buildings and those boxes get mounted between the studs in every unit. If we had holes in the back of the panel we'd have to fill them before we pass inspection..
Box fill is the worst and most pointless thing. Did a fit out for a semi large commercial plastic surgery office and had to stop at every outlet switch and j box and remove the bottom mc clamps. Talk about a waste of time when you could just be clamping the incoming lines and moving on
anti seize paste on riser or even better nylon tape or pipe dope a little more watertight plus i wld have used ductseal on the head yes not a big deal great job as always
Thanks for sharing your awesome video. Can you route wires through the holes on the side of the panel since no holes are available on the top or bottom of the panel. Thanks
Grateful for your content my Bro! Helps me out heaps as I’m learning to be an electrician. Question: how do I replace the aluminum bar that’s melted in an old meter box safely? The screw that held it together also melted.
So happy to have helped you out! To answer your question: Have service disconnect. Then do it. Or have someone who is licensed and trained already do it.
This is my favorite way to strip wire but I got red tagged one time because the dude saw that I cut across the wires instead of straight down it looks more shitty but we literally had to re pull the fucking service conductors that’s here in Dallas to just something to watch out for great content as always 👌✌️
Electrician Here up in the Pacific NW. Highly recommend trying out the leviton panels. We used to use Sq D and Eaton but since changing to Leviton had no issues and make up is really quick on Rough. Also im sure your probably aware but little trick we use with rigid coming into Hub, we squeeze a little No Ox on the threads and seems to go in pretty easy. Great Vid btw
Thanks for the videos I just finished watching part 2 of this one here I'm currently doing pretty much the same thing upgrading to a 200 amp panel with breaker GE just curious going from 125 to 200 what size ground wire and ground rod should I use thank you or what would you recommend and I live in Austin
Where in your video did you have the ele tric company shut off at the pole? Or did you change the box by not shutting off at the pole. Did you also pull a permit for this work?
Thanks for all the time you take to make all these informative videos. Had a question regarding one of your videos when you talked about sizing conductors for single dwelling services. If i have a 200A service can i use 310.12 (A) which states conductor ampacity can be not less than 83%. So can i use 1/0 THHN which is good for 170A 83% of 200 is 166. Thank you
1. Since it’s a old house the water line coming in is almost 100 copper so that is probably his ground and for w I don’t think electrician are allowed to do that I think only utility can do that, where I live any way
Whow! We replace the meter too? My teacher told me different ( licensed journeyman). He said the meter is where our work ends and falls to the city, that includes the riser. This is important news to me.
At 9:15 when he strips the conductor "I like to score" with the razor knife.... I'm an older electrician, only been in the trade since 1970, worked aircraft Navy, nuclear power, instrumentation, licensed master, instructor. One does not score insulation since it can groove the outer strands of the conductor which over time will separate. In addition, at higher voltages the abrupt change of insulation thickness (versus the smooth penciled transition) allows for a capacitance to develop between the conductor and the insulation which is detrimental. This method works well, one cannot argue that. But know that just because something is easy or quick, does not mean it is the best method. I learned and lived that since I was taught in the Navy. In that case, when removing insulation, pencil your cuts.
Your Video I am watching and I had seen your tools is Complete and you can move it faster to Accomplish your Job . Why is it Grounding is Important in Installation of Electrical ? What is maxemum meter of Grounding Rod? Standard . Thank you sir Teach me. .
Dustin can you please explain to me why you use the green insulated bonding conductor on the conduit connector in the meter box? Also where does it connect to on the other end? Would you also have any reference links to this concept? Thank you as always for your awesome and educational channel?
Dustin, thank YOU for ALL the hard work you do to put out your videos, big fan here. I have a question or several. Could you do a video on installing EV chargers? Given that the country is eventually moving from gas to electric cars and cars may need to be charged over night some people don’t have a garage for EV chargers, which can pose some challenges. I have several apmts., and just thinking of the electrical issues coming related to this keeps me up at night. Any ideas?
Well, this video went by FAST! Can’t wait to watch the next ones in this “series”. Love these types of vids, than again; enjoy watching all your vids....as you are “Real”, & make them FUN. Happy Christmas ✌🏼
AWESOME video!! thank you very, very much!! I love how thoroughly and informative you explained everything! It's also very helpful [to me] that you're in Texas.
I did three years in the army, got out, and started an electrical career in Texas. I relate to a lot of your content and love your videos. I have a great journeyman I work underneath and pick his brain daily! Of course, when I get off work for the day, I like to watch your videos. It’s almost like having a second journeyman anytime day or night. Keep the content coming!
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@@dfworldwide7210 Hows it working in Ft Worth? People tell me all sorts of things 😆
I'm taking my exam this month hopefully
@@matt59fire how’d it go?
Can’t believe an electrician lived w/Zinsco breakers for 5 years. Glad you were testing them, every time I test a Zinsco, or the ITE Siemens that were produced for a few years after they acquired Zinsco, at least half of the breakers fail to trip.
Then again, a replacement QO plug-on neutral and the requisite combo breakers are a lot of $$! I too love those panels, it’s all I use...although getting breakers was dicey last Summer w/Covid shutting down 2 of Schneider’s plants.
Keep up the good work mate.
QO w/PoN is definitely my preference too, and I resorted to buying breakers and SPDs on Amazon last summer due to the shortages! Next in line would probably be Eaton. I know this guy loves Siemens, but they are dead last in my book. Although I do think Siemens make one of the better AFCI/GFCI breakers with its diagnostic LEDs (at least they do in the Murray line).
Man! I can't tell you how much I appreciate a guy who cares about the neatness of his work! Good job!
Most residential I worked here in Florida cared abosilutly nothing about the asthetetics. I mean appalling and unfit not code work. I would not do residential again unless my pay was double, but sadly it's cut in half... I don't look down at all on residential electricians, they get more side jobs too by far... Just almost a different field then industrial or commercial
The knockouts for the screw holes makes perfect sense. Yours is outside so it makes even more sense. What if the particular place you’re mounting it prohibits you from putting a screw in the exact place where their hole is or the particular place where it’s mounted is in framing so it’s screwed on the sides. Now, since your pane is outside, you don’t have any open holes and it’s that much more closed off from the elements. Pretty simple.
Love the channel, Dustin. Not in the trade personally, but your videos are extremely insightful and educational for a layman homeowner. Keep up the amazing work.
Wow. Thank you so much for this! I'm a 3rd year commercial apprentice, and I've never really had a chance to learn how to do services like this. I also have three old zinsco panels (a main and two subs) at home that I know should be replaced, but I've been holding off until I have more experience and can do it myself. Once I graduate, I want to completely redesign the way the panels/circuits are being fed, because it's 70 years of homeowners doing their own diy work.
Three Phase commercial color Codes are completely different from Residential and important for the Utility Company...
Hi. Am Bismark from Ghana and I enjoy your work so much.
Keep it up,but I what to be part of you.
Your the first electrical content creator I’ve watched cite the code in your videos. I’m so glad you did it and really hope it catches on.
Sparky Channel always does that he is very good if you have never watched his content.
look into peterson electric hes like a younger sparky but reads off and from code all the time
@@wizard3z868 yes josh is another great spark.
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You had the only opportunity to paint and seal the siding behind the panel and meter pan.!!! love you channel brother! hoping to take the electrical exam this year.
Not an electrician here, but definitely appreciate these videos - I learned enough from this to recognize that whoever did the service upgrade on my house did not assemble the weather head correctly (it's completely missing a cover), so now I know I need to call in a pro - that one is beyond DIY, not messing with the incoming service lines. Would never have even realized there was something wrong without this video until something broke or went wrong, so thanks!
I bet everyone wishes they had a JW like you. Cool, calm and knowledgeable.
I needed this. I don’t know if I’ll be doing it myself but I needed this. Just had a high wind storm and the electrical company’s power pole yanked out the wire from the riser. Now they are saying it’s on me to replace everything. The panel was already old but I think the yanking of the wire did it to the panel. 😭
Nice video. Very informative. I replaced my panel 2 years ago. I had to run two grounding rods as I was grounded to my water pipe. I had a hard time getting reconnected as a friend disconnected my service. Friend was a trained juryman with all the proper PPE. Next time il call the utility so I don't sit in the dark for an extra day.
I did pull a permit and got inspected and signed off on
Thank the heavens above for professionals like you. I had my panel changed out when I bought my house a few years ago. They did a great job and were done in just a few hours and the cost was very affordable. Amazing to watch for me.
Quick and cheap are not great words in any field of construction.
@@dubselectorr345 Neither is overpriced and slow. These guys did a great job and I watched them every step of the way.
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For the panel and 2 guys labor $1250 cash. They cleaned up nicely too.
Pro tip: After doing several hundred service changes like this, I FINALLY figured out that if I spun the weather head around almost 180 degrees, the service conductors flowed out and around in a nice circular loop and looked better much better than the bent up mess you make trying to make drip loops.
Try it one time and you will like it :). Like I said, it took me decades to figure it out
Pro tip #2: All in one/meter panel combo. They have been the standard in my area since I started in the mid 70's. One less piece of gear to install.
Pro tip #3. If you stay in the field, your body will take a beating. The last few years that I worked (in my early 60's) were rough. Now that Im almost 70, it is really starting to show.
I feel the beating at thirty five. Six buldging disks 2 shallow hurniated. Commercial residential industrial service technician. Still mechanic level sadly.... doctors keep telling me to change careers...like yeah let me take a 10$ a hour pay cut, I'm a single dad
Appreciate you helping me sharpen my skills with electrical! I install pv and ESS’s. Sometimes both at the same time.
Here’s what I know coming from the renewable energy side of electrical trades. For me to install an ESS, with or without PV, I need to be able to tap in between the grids main feed with an auto transfer/Mid switch. When I run into “all and ones” or panel boxes where I can’t easily wire the transfer switch into the topology of the homes electrical system I realize there’s a communication issue between renewable energy and electrical trades.
I prefer a separate meter box, then a main disconnect for that grid fed electricity, then to my transfer switch, then to the homes breaker panel. That’s the best set up. I’m having to replace those boxes where I can’t route the feed to transfer switch then to the bus bar for home loads.
Respect you.
Zinsco made a piggyback Service all in one in mid to late 70's, but it was for a flush mount, an only 100Amp...
@@steve-o6413 one of these manufacturers need to start making 100 and 200 amp
@@MrKurtn they had a problem with the Engineering of it and lost the UL label. It was easier to put a Surface mount all in one right next to it and backfeed it turning it into a Sub Panel if you had the room. Otherwise you might have to rip out the flush mount...
Always enjoy watching these videos and seeing the difference between the NEC and the CEC up here in the north. Very similar rules. We have to use minimum 2.5" for the mast (guess you guys call it a riser.) Support spacing sounds similar but have to have min 3. Guy lines if mast is >5' above roof. Also have to goop up any exposed threads on the rigid to prevent rust. Must be nice having the panel outside the house, never seen that. Meter base and panel never seem to be located near each other here. Every one I've done we run 1.25" or 2" PVC out the bottom of meter base, expansion joint then underground, stub up near panel location, LB, nipple thru foundation/wall and into back of panel mounted in basement or garage.
@Jimbo I appreciate your comment, good to know
I am impressed with the Square D panel especially with the plug on neutral bus and the insulation covering the power lugs which are always hot even with the main breakers off.
Kinda odd about the RED service conductor. Up here in NJ the guys at PSEG might be confused by it thinking it's a high leg 208V 3-phase (even with the missing conductor)! Least that's what I've been told and to NEVER USE RED on a single phase service. Great video, good camera work and attention to detail.
i think everyone would think 3 phase. What else would be the case?
Why would anyone think it’s three phase? I could see if there was a blue involved, why would I think it’s three phase with the red? Black- A -phase , red -B -phase , blue -C-phase. Two blacks would be incorrect, or Red and blue would be incorrect. Looks good to me send it! And on top of that the NEC code only points out two current carrying conductors colors, and that is orange for a high leg and light blue for intrinsically safe Systems. Just Trying to understand?
The knock out holes are there for the screws so you can only have the holes needed for the application. In the oilfield in Kentucky most use the center row top curve bracket to mount to the pole or fence post depending on overhead or underground service. The less holes in the box better to keep moisture and critters out
I am glad you covered that! I was going to mention that.
Looked at the teaser shot and think, I've seen this panel before!- is it his?? YES IN DEED! Congratulations!
i’m a freshman at a technical high school and your videos help you need to post more i wait all the timeeee
look at sparky channel as well also peterson electric but hes not really beginner friendly but is very code insightful
@@wizard3z868 i subscribe to sparky channel too i like him but with electrician u i feel like he’s more like straight forward and detailed and just more entertaining and interested in his videos than anyone else keeps my focus
@@jaydenbaptiste2675 I agree ! give Peterson electric a glance
Hey Dustin I'm a 3rd year apprentience, part of the IBEW local 110 out of St. Paul. Just wanted to say your content is top notch. You do a great job at bridging that classroom to on the job gap, keep at the great content!
Awesome! Thank you!
I love the enthusiastic and professional way you teach
Looking forward to part 2!
And honestly I woukdnt mind if your videos were 30-40 mins. You have quality content, and a very good production value to your videos which make them very enjoyable to watch.
I have no idea what you are doing or talking about but it's still cool to see
Just found the page, very easy to watch. Clear and to the point. Love it!
These videos make it so easy to learn. Now obviously, this is no replacement for proper training, but in the interest of piquing someone's interest in a trade this does it in spades. Wow, I rhymed.
Love that you cut it in half, I tend to skip the long vids :)
Man. this was the best video ever. I have never seen anybody explain and do a panel upgrade like 👍 you. Looking forward for the next one
look at peterson electric
Looks good but I didn't see a roof jack. What other way did you use to water seal the roof were the conduit passed through?
yeah i was going to suggest he does something about water intrusion in the hole he cut in his roof....
Better to buy a MAST KIT. makes life easier.
I fell off but this right here got me back on I’m going to cop a notebook right now. And watching part 2 right now as well the long video make a man not want to sit there cause I be bored wit short videos too but this was it.🔥
Can't wait to be hired so I can start my electrical journey. Watching these vids all day since I finished trade school in MARCH! I'm ready to rock!
LoL you sound just like me! Trying to watch all these videos so I’ll be ready when my opportunity comes ⚡️
I love how, as a fellow Austin electrician who's aware of all the special rules that come along with working here, I can reference any of this guy's videos and know, for sure, that its legal in the city
YOU ARE A GODSEND DUDE!!!!!
Can you go more into grounding your panel? With ground rods specifically.
Im an apprentice and been in school for about 3 months now and man your videos are super helpful especially when I first started class, love your videos man!
sparky channel is another great apprentice resource
Great video, for safety reasons it's always best to stand to the right of the panel disconnect and turn on or shut off the power with your left arm , just incase the panel for some reason ( and it happens) explodes , that way your body is facing away from the front of the panel..Also at the street where the main power was switched off, I didn't see any lockout...Please excuse me I'm wrong..Again great video and awesome presentation!!! Looking forward to watching more of your videos..
Something I learned the other day when doing a weather head. Tape the wires inside the weather head for you it was white and red just for future reference when someone is working on it,you can just peak into the weather head and see the tape because most of the time that tape on the wire loses color from being in the elements over time. Something I never did but an old guy I work with did it and I was like thats a good idea!
The Utility Company only cares about the Neutral...
@@steve-o6413 taping it in the weather head isn't for the utility company its for the next guy who has to cut the line drop and hook it back up for whatever reason. It just saves an extra step for the next guy
@@sumochop360 real professionals use the stop rule lol (Screw The Other Person) 🤣🤣 only a craftsman thinks about the future or the next guy 😉
@@sumochop360 the only one who would probably ever have reason to do that is the Utility Company or Fire Department and I'm sure they know too leave a little extra bare wire for identifying the Neutral otherwise ring it out with a jumper wire...
We are always trained on testing everything. Good idea though especially when working with 3 phase 208v. You need to not run the wild leg to one of the 120v branch circuit bars.
I'm looking forward to seeing how you address the short service runs, great job so far, not that I expected anything else
I always addressed them first thing. On of my goals was to have no wirenuts in the panel :). If I had one or two, I'd hide them lol.
I would relocate where the cables came out of the building to get more length.and/or relocate the panel a bit if possible. Sometimes I'd have to punch new holes in the back of the panel but it was worth the effort to have a clean panel at the end.
@@jackconnolly2665 And if that fails, send the new guy to bring you the cable stretcher from the truck!
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Outdoor panel, can't have penetrations the same height as the gear and you're limited on main breaker height.
I wait for these videos almost as much as I wait for Christmas!
Well Merry Goddamn Christmas my dude 🤘🤘🤘⚡️⚡️
@@val4414 Thanks man! I got my inspiration for the twist connectors video from Dustin for sure 💪🏼
Great video and awesome work. I started inverting the panels when the service wires come in from the bottom to avoid taking up extra space in the gutters. It took some getting used to but it looks super neat that way.
It looks like you slimmed up a bit, I'm glad to see that you are healthy and doing well!!!
Thanks man! Good to know there are folks out there watching my videos to make sure I'm staying fit 🤣 I need all the help I can get these days. Seriously...after the divorce I lost an insane amount of weight, then put a whole shit load back on and got the heaviest I'd ever been, and now I'm back to....normalish. Still going to the gym, still eating clean, doing a lot of work on my mind these days. It's amazing what being 35, single, and having the freedom to chase my ambition to no end is doing for my perspective on life. For the first time in my life, I'm free to be a workaholic and not feel guilty about it. Thanks for watching my friend!
Wish we had these in my state. Inside services take way more time and effort. You definitely convinced me to move lol.
Nice job explaining, clean and neat workmanship...
Your videos are awesome and another good thing is that I'm moving to Texas next month Gods willing, thank you for what you do
THANK MY INSTRUCTOR!! HE INTRODUCED US TO EU, NOW IM JUST TAKING OFF WITH THESE VIDEOS. HELPS ME SO MUCH!!
i just find your page and the first thing my son says wtf happen to his bread HAHAHA my son is going to trade school for electrician program... appreciate your page and the knowledge you share...
1st year local 3, and im learning more from you
This channel is incredible for ECs and engineers. May not be a possibility, but only thing I would've tried to do different is put panel inside the house. Don't know what's on the opposite side of that wall but the panel would not be subjected to weather plus you could use extra slack of branch circuits to reconnect to all the breakers.
absolutely the easiest panel change scenario ive ever seen. do one in the interior wall back to back meter with rotted wood and dont damage existing wall. and none of the wires reach. maybe an old fpe panel
Oh those are so fun. I love going in a welfare hoard trailer to replace an FPE that was actually working just fine. The department of human and health services noticed it and required it to be replaced. I had to kneel in garbage and dog feces with fleas biting me for an hour. At least it was on the rear bedroom wall facing the door and all the wires were easy to get to.
Very cool. I know nothing about electrical work but these videos give me a nice appreciation for the trade.
Always great videos Dustin but I have a non electrical question for you. What kind of watch were you wearing in that video I like the look of it and I just broke the strap on mine a week or so ago. Keep then videos ah comin!
Love your channel you're a great communicator. 8 :42 didn't like that you turned the razor knife towards your wrist never cut towards yourself. Thanks for the great content.
Question. When you bonded the RMC to the meter using the bushing why didnt you need have another inside the panel? Wouldn't your panel side need the supply side bonding jumper since its your first disconnect from the meter? Thanks for the videos I love the info.
Bro, thank you. You're videos have helped me way now than you could ever imagine as a electrician
I just bought my first house and it has a Zinsco panel, and a big ol mess of spaghetti inside. I need to get it replaced... ugh. thank you for the video! im not gonna try to do it myself, but my dad does commercial, so fingers crossed he can do me a solid...
I really appreciate your efforts and thoughts.watching your video's and working details will let anyone gravitate into electrical installation.
Hey Dustin, when you're putting in a off grid inverter to a breaker box, does the ground and the neutral need to be bonded? Thank you! Just wanted to say I'm a big fan and I've learned so so much from your channel. Wish you could do a video one day about inverters and what are some of the codes for how to wire up a inverter to breaker boxes. And so it can be legal Again, thank you
I'm doing apartment buildings and those boxes get mounted between the studs in every unit. If we had holes in the back of the panel we'd have to fill them before we pass inspection..
Never heard of that, only in a Firewall (duct seal)or outside wall for (insulating purposes)...
I should clarify that I meant my boss's inspection. He almost always holds us to a higher standard than "acceptable". ✌🛠
@@mattsmith1318 Look at article 300.5 (G) and you will understand why your boss is having you fill in this raceway.
@@bairdmiltich4935 I don’t think OP was talking about sealing a raceway.
Box fill is the worst and most pointless thing. Did a fit out for a semi large commercial plastic surgery office and had to stop at every outlet switch and j box and remove the bottom mc clamps. Talk about a waste of time when you could just be clamping the incoming lines and moving on
Double pole buzz bar. I have never seen one as of yet but it seems the boss.
anti seize paste on riser or even better nylon tape or pipe dope a little more watertight plus i wld have used ductseal on the head yes not a big deal great job as always
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wizard3z castor I thought same thing about the threads!
Clear caulk.
Hello my Amigo soy electricista Venezolano trabajando en Argentina saludo muy bueno tu vídeo 💪
Thanks for sharing your awesome video. Can you route wires through the holes on the side of the panel since no holes are available on the top or bottom of the panel. Thanks
Can you talk w/o moving your hands--haha! great as usual---thanks Jim
You work that heavy gauge wire as though it were taffy. You're definitely a master.
These are relatively easy to bend, try 3/0 cu and up 😅
@@AlexMartinez-dc4pe Ha ha, yeah you'd probably need a conduit bender to bend those lol
@@aaron74 I use a hickey with the handle cut short for 500s
Next level content Dustin really well planned and thought out.
I think its "Dustin"
@@peterrubchinuk6364 yes you are correct
I been learning so much from your videos before I start my apprenticeship in September
Your work is beautiful and useful, I hope I am healthy and safe
I’m in San Antonio ! Awesome to hear you’re right next me 🙏
I only work in a shop for now, but man I appreciate the free knowledge you put out! I'm hoping to step into the field sometime this year!
Good on you my man, the trade is bitchen and always will be
Grateful for your content my Bro! Helps me out heaps as I’m learning to be an electrician.
Question: how do I replace the aluminum bar that’s melted in an old meter box safely? The screw that held it together also melted.
So happy to have helped you out!
To answer your question: Have service disconnect. Then do it. Or have someone who is licensed and trained already do it.
This is my favorite way to strip wire but I got red tagged one time because the dude saw that I cut across the wires instead of straight down it looks more shitty but we literally had to re pull the fucking service conductors that’s here in Dallas to just something to watch out for great content as always 👌✌️
Electrician Here up in the Pacific NW. Highly recommend trying out the leviton panels. We used to use Sq D and Eaton but since changing to Leviton had no issues and make up is really quick on Rough. Also im sure your probably aware but little trick we use with rigid coming into Hub, we squeeze a little No Ox on the threads and seems to go in pretty easy. Great Vid btw
Smart, I use clear caulk. 2 in 1.
Thank you for sharing this valuable electrical explanation.
using white 3/0 for neutral instead of taping? cost difference? cheers. nice to see some different practices
We used to use White paint for roof, an tape inside panels. But tape has been accepted for years...
You forgot my favorite step...
Label all wires before removing from the breakers.
Lol
You mean the 2 circuits that are labeled
land them and do a proper panel schedule afterwards. lot easier
Looks like this panel wasn't labeled lol. Just tone the circuits out from the panel. That way there's no guess work for the next guy, or end user.
@@Granturry98 so you did his work for him for free?
Thanks for the videos I just finished watching part 2 of this one here I'm currently doing pretty much the same thing upgrading to a 200 amp panel with breaker GE just curious going from 125 to 200 what size ground wire and ground rod should I use thank you or what would you recommend and I live in Austin
Looks great, Is romex allowed to enter the exterior main service panel from inside the house? How are the wires supported inside before the box?
Where in your video did you have the ele tric company shut off at the pole? Or did you change the box by not shutting off at the pole.
Did you also pull a permit for this work?
After 30 seconds I liked and subscribed. I can tell you know what you’re doing. I look forward to watching all your channel.
So satisfying!! I love being an Electrician! 💪🙃
Thanks for all the time you take to make all these informative videos. Had a question regarding one of your videos when you talked about sizing conductors for single dwelling services. If i have a 200A service can i use 310.12 (A) which states conductor ampacity can be not less than 83%. So can i use 1/0 THHN which is good for 170A 83% of 200 is 166. Thank you
Great video Dustin keep em coming sparky 💪🏻
Actually to start an electrical career is great Way to start.
Can you make a video about cutting live over head service wires for an upgrade?
Love the videos, big help
Awesome video. Now 2 questions.
1. Where are the grounding rods?
2. Did you connect the bugs up top or does Utility company do that?
1. Since it’s a old house the water line coming in is almost 100 copper so that is probably his ground and for w I don’t think electrician are allowed to do that I think only utility can do that, where I live any way
Takeaway: nice Hamilton! 😂
Solid tutorial too. 👌🏽
You make me want to become an electrician, hope I can
I feel the same way I already got the beard for it 😅
Safety First Dont Cut Corners Stay To Code
Thanks for all the videos. what is Christmas tree term for electricians on electric panels?
Great job and great vodeo but ,No equipment grounding to your grounding electrode on the meterside or the load side ?
Whow! We replace the meter too? My teacher told me different ( licensed journeyman). He said the meter is where our work ends and falls to the city, that includes the riser. This is important news to me.
At 9:15 when he strips the conductor "I like to score" with the razor knife....
I'm an older electrician, only been in the trade since 1970, worked aircraft Navy, nuclear power, instrumentation, licensed master, instructor. One does not score insulation since it can groove the outer strands of the conductor which over time will separate. In addition, at higher voltages the abrupt change of insulation thickness (versus the smooth penciled transition) allows for a capacitance to develop between the conductor and the insulation which is detrimental. This method works well, one cannot argue that. But know that just because something is easy or quick, does not mean it is the best method.
I learned and lived that since I was taught in the Navy. In that case, when removing insulation, pencil your cuts.
Your Video I am watching and I had seen your tools is Complete and you can move it faster to Accomplish your Job . Why is it Grounding is Important in Installation of Electrical ? What is maxemum meter of Grounding Rod? Standard . Thank you sir Teach me. .
Try watching this one: th-cam.com/video/_XM6rXjv0vc/w-d-xo.html
Me gusta tu explicación buen contenido sigue adelante con tus videos son muy profesionales!!!!
Hey boss nice video, what wire did you use from main panel to meter?
Dustin can you please explain to me why you use the green insulated bonding conductor on the conduit connector in the meter box? Also where does it connect to on the other end? Would you also have any reference links to this concept? Thank you as always for your awesome and educational channel?
Dustin, thank YOU for ALL the hard work you do to put out your videos, big fan here. I have a question or several. Could you do a video on installing EV chargers? Given that the country is eventually moving from gas to electric cars and cars may need to be charged over night some people don’t have a garage for EV chargers, which can pose some challenges. I have several apmts., and just thinking of the electrical issues coming related to this keeps me up at night. Any ideas?
Well, this video went by FAST!
Can’t wait to watch the next ones in this “series”.
Love these types of vids, than again; enjoy watching all your vids....as you are “Real”, & make them FUN.
Happy Christmas ✌🏼
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AWESOME video!! thank you very, very much!! I love how thoroughly and informative you explained everything! It's also very helpful [to me] that you're in Texas.
In the process of doing the same what made you go with the square d QO style vs home line or even Eaton brands.
A true craftsman.