Directly below where the panel is grounded at the bar, the multi-stranded wire attached to the lowest connector has a free and unsecured strand. Would this be recommend for correction since it is not fully secured under the bar?
So what is the correct fix for the double tap neutral for the sub panel? Where else holds it? Or can you buy another bus specifically for grounding this?
Square D breakers in a GE panel can be ok. It depends on the type of breaker. Check that the type of breaker that the panel accepts is the type of breaker that is installed.
@@HouseKnowHow The breakers are UL listed and the panel is UL Listed but the problem is that the combination of breaker and panel together is not. So if there is a warranty issue with the panel and the load center rep comes out and sees the SQ D breakers the warranty may not be honored. It has been a long time but I think there is only one brand Cutler-Hammer that makes a "Classified" plug on breaker. Eaton C-H has paid UL to test their breakers with all the other manufacturers equipment. They will assume the warranty if you use that product.
Apparently you don't fully understand electricity. If you touch that panel and think thats a valid test, you are wrong/false assurance. #1. The panel is covered in a durable non conductive weather resitant paint. #2. You aren't grounded, how could you know if the cabinet is hot. While standing with rubber soled footwear, and not touching anything with a low enough resistance. You can hold a hot wire in your hand and nothing happens, just like abird on a powerline. The second you touch anything with a path back to the neutral of the feeding transformer, you get zapped. And you are right with the back of the hand. We use grounded systems these days there is a ground wire/rod at the transformer and another at the service. So if you kneel down, it goes through you, through the dirt, then to the neutral of the xfmr.
I've never used PPE for inspecting electrical panels. Perhaps I should, but as a personal choice, I have chosen not to. I like to think I'm careful, and that has gotten me by for 17 years.
I enjoyed the video great information. One thing I see is the Square D breakers in the GE panel.
It’s amazing how many things inspectors miss.
I like the detailed information. Very helpful!!👍🏼
Directly below where the panel is grounded at the bar, the multi-stranded wire attached to the lowest connector has a free and unsecured strand. Would this be recommend for correction since it is not fully secured under the bar?
Technically yes, that strand should be clamped too.
Thanx!
So what is the correct fix for the double tap neutral for the sub panel? Where else holds it? Or can you buy another bus specifically for grounding this?
If the wire doesn’t fit in the bus bar, you can buy special lugs that screw into the bus bar and give a large lug for the thick neutral wire.
What about the Square D breakers in a GE panel.
Square D breakers in a GE panel can be ok. It depends on the type of breaker. Check that the type of breaker that the panel accepts is the type of breaker that is installed.
@@HouseKnowHow The breakers are UL listed and the panel is UL Listed but the problem is that the combination of breaker and panel together is not. So if there is a warranty issue with the panel and the load center rep comes out and sees the SQ D breakers the warranty may not be honored. It has been a long time but I think there is only one brand Cutler-Hammer that makes a "Classified" plug on breaker. Eaton C-H has paid UL to test their breakers with all the other manufacturers equipment. They will assume the warranty if you use that product.
@@vrmerc Thanks for that! It's great to learn something new.
Good info. You missed the strand for the bottom ground wire on the right side that didn't get secured.
Thanks for catching that. It's true, all strands should be secured.
Thank you. Informative
Yeah ,square d , Murray and GE circuit breakers 😅
Great 👍
Apparently you don't fully understand electricity. If you touch that panel and think thats a valid test, you are wrong/false assurance. #1. The panel is covered in a durable non conductive weather resitant paint. #2. You aren't grounded, how could you know if the cabinet is hot. While standing with rubber soled footwear, and not touching anything with a low enough resistance. You can hold a hot wire in your hand and nothing happens, just like abird on a powerline. The second you touch anything with a path back to the neutral of the feeding transformer, you get zapped. And you are right with the back of the hand. We use grounded systems these days there is a ground wire/rod at the transformer and another at the service. So if you kneel down, it goes through you, through the dirt, then to the neutral of the xfmr.
Where can i get this kind of panel
Talk to any electrical supply house or electrician.
Interesting, but where is your PPE? No ARC protection or gloves? Not safe.
I've never used PPE for inspecting electrical panels. Perhaps I should, but as a personal choice, I have chosen not to. I like to think I'm careful, and that has gotten me by for 17 years.
My panel doesn't have a cover
That seems scary
Groan!!!
Lord have mercy someone is stealing my electricity on top of my pothead😮
Touching the panel with the front or back of your hand would make no difference. It’s called ‘let-go’ current for a reason.
Work on keeping the camera steady. Way too much shaking.