I'm sure you will get the approval. I am in Australia and America sure has strange regulations compared to us! Here in 240 volt wiring white is a switched active, black or blue is neutral and red or brown is active. In 415 volt three phase red + white + blue are the three active lines with black as neutral if required. All ground cables are green/yellow. Generally all earth stakes are external to the building! Well done and congratulations for you build and effort!
White neutrals on one side of the box and bare grounds on the other side bus bar. Must be separated. Twist wires together with line man pliers then add wire nut.
I don't know if the inspector will flag this but.... It is general practice to mount your breakers in equal numbers (or 1 breaker difference if you have an uneven number of circuits) on both sides of the central bus bars starting at the bottom and working up or the top working down. There is no technical difference as the central bus bars are "interwoven" but sometimes it has an effect on how stable the breakers sit in their space. Otherwise things look pretty decent to the extent that we can see in the video. Good luck, hope it works out well and your progress continues at this rate.
Unless there is something hiding, you'll pass. Shouldn't be an issue. I'd be surprised if you didn't. Anyhow, thank you for including us on all of this. I've learned SO MUCH from your channel and hope to continue well into the future. God bless!!! Be safe out there!
greetings mr. and mrs. johnson; i am glad you installed the square d panel as in my opinion square d is the best. they make another panel called a QO panel that is, in my opinion again, better and it may be because i am used to it as well as it is beefier and not easily tampered with. they all will work, some longer, some stronger and, yes, some wronger (lol). while i am critiquing, ms julie is a special lady and a definite benefit to any and all situations....................g
I think you should put the steps for the house to the garage in the breezeway so you can eliminate the step platform in the garage which will give you more floor space and won't cut down on parking room
This would also grant access from the yard during snow storms, or rain showers so as to utilize the Garage from the garden and tractors. { tool grab, put away, shovel & rake storage, mud entrance, } The benefits are boundless.
Are you going to put doors or Windows in the breezeway for light/access? If you put the step down in the breezeway and close to the house, you could put doors on either side midway as a pass through.
I’m finishing a custom house in Kentucky and we have about 30 arc fault breaker’s. Code here is that arc fault is used on everything that isn’t 220, garage or bathroom. I. The next year or two arc fault will be on everything here.
You are fast approaching drywall season. I strongly recommend you guys watch the "Vancouver Carpenter". He has an excellent series on drywall and mudding. Well worth watching.
LOVE THIS CHANNEL! Here in AZ the new code book says all receptacles must be 20amp and arc fault protected in living spaces. Only lighting can be on a 14 gauge 15amp circuit. Keep up the fantastic work and representing what a relationship should look like.
I have an old wooden ladder like that: attach a 1x2 diagonally across the front legs, and add a plywood shelf to the (missing) paint shelf, and it will be a good, usable spare ladder!
The best way to deal with large brush piles like that is to get a pair of large straps that have a ring on one end. Lay them on the ground parallel to each other and start piling the brush on them. When the pile gets pretty big toss the ring end of the strap over the pile and hook the other end thru the ring and pull it tight. It will compress the pile into a manageable group. The other way is to just either shred or burn the material as you go.
I'm thinking about buying 36 and 1/2 acres build my own home and going to be totally off grid you and your family had inspired me to get going about it love your video
Man! That electric panel looks beautiful. Great job. The ground wires are usually tied together with the green wing nuts with the little holes in the top. They’re also called “Greenies”. Don’t know if they’ll fail you for using the yellows or not. We got called for not tying them off at all but that’s what we tied off with. There were also a few places that looked like you might need some striker plates. Without seeing your entire layout, it’s looks really great! FYI, I’m in California so codes might be a bit different. Interested in seeing how you do on the inspection. 🤙
Nice job on the electrical. I agree with other comments about the steps being in the breezeway, or leave them where they are. No mater how small the platform and stairs are they will still be in the way at some point. JMO
I noticed at 2:50 that it appears the ground wires were not twisted together first before applying the eire nut. You should establish a good connection first then the wirenut holds that
Check the NEC requirements for Idaho (2017 I believe for your state). I’m guessing you’ll fail the inspection due to more than just the bedrooms need ARC fault breakers. Also need to load balance the breakers
Nice neat box! Don't know about your ground system though. Where I live the ground must be 2 separate lines connected to 2 ground rods outside the building driven to a depth of 8 feet and at least 6 feet apart.
Great videos. Tunning in everytime a new one comes out. Reminds me; building houses in the USA is like building shacks. Nails and holes. Imagine here in Europe and most OTHER parts of the world where concret is the way to build!
In a previous video I had also recommended respectfully that you could configure a Raspberry Pi to monitor your entire Victron setup from wherever in the world.
Look good nice and clean i think your pass here in nyc we have to spray fire blocker foam in all the holes were the wires run threw. That just for us every state different
Its a safety device, used in areas where contact with water could occur, They are generally used in a garage, bathroom countertops and kitchen countertops. They break the circuit if a slight ground is detected. The ones in the bathrooms, kitchens and outdoors are equited individually with a reset button and a trip button. Prevents electrocution
I couldn't tell if you had the white and ground wires connected to the same bus bar. My inspection failed because of having them both on the same bar. I was told by the inspector that my main panel is the solar inverter and the house panel is a sub panel. Therefore I needed to add a new bus bar, attached directly to the box. The move all ground wires to the new bus bar.
Always thought when doing wiring in a breaker box that you should run the wire all the way down/up one side and then back to the breaker so that if you need to move thing around in the future the wires wouldn't be too short.
🚧 Install a generator interlock and breaker on the top two slots in your panel so that you can safely hook up a generator during outages. Install according to the instructions provided with the part. Around $50 for the interlock. Money well spent!!!!
Buy a couple of beauty berry bushes. In fall before the green leaves fall off take off all the leaves. You will have to cut the sticks to the ground anyway in the winter. Take the leaves and wash them and dry them. Put them in you blender with 70% alcohol. Blend them and put them in a jar with a lid. Two weeks strain the jar and throw away the ground leaves. Buy some small spray bottles and you will have the best mosquito repellent. It works.
You did a nice job on electrical so far, but probably won't pass because rough-in isn't complete. Inspector will take photo's of what needs completion so you can do the work and send photo's to him to complete the rough-in. Being neat with electrical work is important so the Inspector can easily follow what you've done. You should have arc fault/ground fault breakers on all your 110v circuits. They are expensive but will protect you from fire. NEC required.
i'v seen no plugs to the outside i put one on all 4 sides of my house and i use them all the time. and have zero regrets. other than that its looking great.
Sad the regs only have one cct with the arc fault breaker, over here 15 years ago every breaker, was a earth leakage breaker. What they are called here in Australia More cost but much much safer. I would prefer to spend more to have a lot safer system. So easy to do the wrong thing and get killed. Those breakers can save your life. Worth the $$$. Great to see the progress
Absolutely the best looking panel I've ever seen. Wow. Good Job Marty Not sure of you local code but I believe the ARC Fault protector also is required for bathroom and kitchen sink area's. Not sure though.
How are you guy's avoiding ticks right now? We live close to you and are getting hammered with the little buggers. We've found them in the house twice now, and they're getting on our pup and hitching a ride into the house. I can't stand those nasty things, and we're looking for a safe way to keep them away. We're putting together the "Tick Traps" made from toilet paper tubes, and hope that they will at least put a dent in them, but man I don't want any of us to catch some gross disease from them. Just thought maybe you guy's might have some tips. Enjoying the video's you guy's are killing it.
Hi my name is Neil Schwerdt from bear lake Idaho. I hope that you don't have problems. Useing 15 app brackets. We went up two 20 ap backers . The lights flickered a lot worth 15 so. . But when we used the 20 ap the lights would not flicker any more. Fro. Neil
I suspect if you get hit on anything it will be minor just like with the plumbing inspection. Regarding the breezeway between the cabin and the garage, have you considered building it about 3-4 feet wider than what you need for a hallway? That way you could put a chest freezer in there at some time in the future as well as some coat hooks, a bench and boot storage.
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When are you going to put the concrete underneath your outside stairs going up to the second floor
The wiring looks very professional.👍👍👍 I think it should pass inspection. Keep up the great work.Thanks for sharing.☺️☺️☺️👍👍👍👍
I vote yes! A good job on the box. Nice neatly wired
Nice, clean panel install -- looks just like a master electrician's panel. 😃
Your OCD shines through brightly. I haven't seen a panel like that in my 40 years in the trades.
OCD???
Your electrical box looks fabulous. I love seeing all the wires straight and in line. :)
Thumbs up for the panel, and thumbs up for a pass.
A good job on the box. Nice neatly wired
You’ll pass with ease! You three are rockin’ and rollin’.
I'm sure you will get the approval. I am in Australia and America sure has strange regulations compared to us!
Here in 240 volt wiring white is a switched active, black or blue is neutral and red or brown is active. In 415 volt three phase red + white + blue are the three active lines with black as neutral if required. All ground cables are green/yellow. Generally all earth stakes are external to the building! Well done and congratulations for you build and effort!
You will be rewarded with good and clean work. Pray you pass the inspection. Keep smiling.
You should think about a full house surge protector as well
I had no idea there were different size electrical box for different places. :)
I believe your inspection will pass... BTW 👍👊 on the neatness of your Breaker Panel. Looks good.
White neutrals on one side of the box and bare grounds on the other side bus bar. Must be separated. Twist wires together with line man pliers then add wire nut.
They will always find something! 🤞
Looking good and your son is doing a great job on cleaning up
I am 100% sure you gonna get the approval. Congrats in advance. Your work is neat and clear.
600V WAGO wire connectors for the win! Changed my life with regards to electrical wiring. Excellent video. Keep up the splendid work!
I don't know if the inspector will flag this but.... It is general practice to mount your breakers in equal numbers (or 1 breaker difference if you have an uneven number of circuits) on both sides of the central bus bars starting at the bottom and working up or the top working down. There is no technical difference as the central bus bars are "interwoven" but sometimes it has an effect on how stable the breakers sit in their space. Otherwise things look pretty decent to the extent that we can see in the video. Good luck, hope it works out well and your progress continues at this rate.
Panel looks great
You guys are such an inspiration and motivation for me to build an off grid homestead as well! I love your videos! Thanks so much!
Spartan is the BEST!
Great couple ,I never miss one Chanel ,great job 👍👍👍❤️
Great seeing a clean work area! Really enjoy watching your content.
Nicely done. I like the way that kind of breaker panel makes it easy to balance your breakers along both phases.
Pass !!!!! YES !!!
Love the panel
Good morning Martin and Julie hopefully all goes well
Unless there is something hiding, you'll pass. Shouldn't be an issue. I'd be surprised if you didn't. Anyhow, thank you for including us on all of this. I've learned SO MUCH from your channel and hope to continue well into the future. God bless!!! Be safe out there!
Your son Seth, seems to be a very self sufficient young man, you can give him a project and he just takes care of it...
when your job is finished, send trained darlin my way. Great attitude, trained, and capable. Ill return her in a couplea months. many thanks
You guys do nice work so I think a Pass is in order.
I got the GFCI and Arc Fault ones just to be safe and to not need GFCI outlets.
I wish my AFCI-ridden panel looked that nice!
greetings mr. and mrs. johnson; i am glad you installed the square d panel as in my opinion square d is the best. they make another panel called a QO panel that is, in my opinion again, better and it may be because i am used to it as well as it is beefier and not easily tampered with. they all will work, some longer, some stronger and, yes, some wronger (lol). while i am critiquing, ms julie is a special lady and a definite benefit to any and all situations....................g
Thumbs up on the panel.
I think you should put the steps for the house to the garage in the breezeway so you can eliminate the step platform in the garage which will give you more floor space and won't cut down on parking room
I agree completely with Rick. Step down the end of the breezeway so that you enter the garage at its floor level.
This would also grant access from the yard during snow storms, or rain showers so as to utilize the Garage from the garden and tractors. { tool grab, put away, shovel & rake storage, mud entrance, } The benefits are boundless.
Are you going to put doors or Windows in the breezeway for light/access? If you put the step down in the breezeway and close to the house, you could put doors on either side midway as a pass through.
I’m finishing a custom house in Kentucky and we have about 30 arc fault breaker’s. Code here is that arc fault is used on everything that isn’t 220, garage or bathroom. I. The next year or two arc fault will be on everything here.
You have done a great job guys 💯% approved
👍👍👍👍👍
You are fast approaching drywall season. I strongly recommend you guys watch the "Vancouver Carpenter". He has an excellent series on drywall and mudding. Well worth watching.
That's a LOT of breakers for off grid. OTOH, one of these days it may be on grid.... and you are prepared! (nice job too)
YOUR ELECTRICAL BOX LOOKS GREAT... ITS GONNA PASS
I vote yes! Of course your inspector will not leave without finding one or two issues... that’s what they do.
You will pass the electrical inspection . I didn't see any problems . The panel looks great too . Very nice .
LOVE THIS CHANNEL! Here in AZ the new code book says all receptacles must be 20amp and arc fault protected in living spaces. Only lighting can be on a 14 gauge 15amp circuit. Keep up the fantastic work and representing what a relationship should look like.
Consider building the steps down in the unbuilt hallway to conserve usable floor space in the garage.
I have an old wooden ladder like that: attach a 1x2 diagonally across the front legs, and add a plywood shelf to the (missing) paint shelf, and it will be a good, usable spare ladder!
You guys will be fine I am sure. Keep up the fantastic work.
The best way to deal with large brush piles like that is to get a pair of large straps that have a ring on one end. Lay them on the ground parallel to each other and start piling the brush on them. When the pile gets pretty big toss the ring end of the strap over the pile and hook the other end thru the ring and pull it tight. It will compress the pile into a manageable group. The other way is to just either shred or burn the material as you go.
Ultimately you'll pass, but You will have to fix something along the way. It's a power thing with inspectors. Looks good.
Power thing. I see what you did there!
A good job on the box hope you pass the inspection
I'm thinking about buying 36 and 1/2 acres build my own home and going to be totally off grid you and your family had inspired me to get going about it love your video
Man! That electric panel looks beautiful. Great job. The ground wires are usually tied together with the green wing nuts with the little holes in the top. They’re also called “Greenies”. Don’t know if they’ll fail you for using the yellows or not. We got called for not tying them off at all but that’s what we tied off with. There were also a few places that looked like you might need some striker plates. Without seeing your entire layout, it’s looks really great! FYI, I’m in California so codes might be a bit different. Interested in seeing how you do on the inspection. 🤙
Nice job on the electrical. I agree with other comments about the steps being in the breezeway, or leave them where they are. No mater how small the platform and stairs are they will still be in the way at some point. JMO
Hope you pass inspection good luck
I noticed at 2:50 that it appears the ground wires were not twisted together first before applying the eire nut. You should establish a good connection first then the wirenut holds that
I agree. So much easier!
Check the NEC requirements for Idaho (2017 I believe for your state).
I’m guessing you’ll fail the inspection due to more than just the bedrooms need ARC fault breakers.
Also need to load balance the breakers
Looks good! 👍
I saw a couple of empty holes in the blocking (framing) need to be sealed off, with fire caulking. Great video
I have found out that if you tighten the bolts, or nuts up on the wooden latter rungs the latter won't wobble as much
Nice neat box! Don't know about your ground system though. Where I live the ground must be 2 separate lines connected to 2 ground rods outside the building driven to a depth of 8 feet and at least 6 feet apart.
Great videos. Tunning in everytime a new one comes out. Reminds me; building houses in the USA is like building shacks. Nails and holes. Imagine here in Europe and most OTHER parts of the world where concret is the way to build!
In a previous video I had also recommended respectfully that you could configure a Raspberry Pi to monitor your entire Victron setup from wherever in the world.
Look good nice and clean i think your pass here in nyc we have to spray fire blocker foam in all the holes were the wires run threw. That just for us every state different
nice work on the electrics, very neat.
Makes me feel lucky. I own two ranch properties in locations that "don't need no stinking inspection". For anything.
I think you’ll get a passing grade even though it is an inspectors job to “find” something wrong. Great job. Appreciate the content.
Looks Like a PRO did it !!!!
Its a safety device, used in areas where contact with water could occur, They are generally used in a garage, bathroom countertops and kitchen countertops. They break the circuit if a slight ground is detected. The ones in the bathrooms, kitchens and outdoors are equited individually with a reset button and a trip button. Prevents electrocution
I couldn't tell if you had the white and ground wires connected to the same bus bar. My inspection failed because of having them both on the same bar. I was told by the inspector that my main panel is the solar inverter and the house panel is a sub panel. Therefore I needed to add a new bus bar, attached directly to the box. The move all ground wires to the new bus bar.
Would fail here in NC because the neutral and ground are not separated. Need to install a ground bar and move all bare copper wires to it.
@@Reeltripp i live in Washington state. But I think this is a national code.
Always thought when doing wiring in a breaker box that you should run the wire all the way down/up one side and then back to the breaker so that if you need to move thing around in the future the wires wouldn't be too short.
You should.
Agree with this comment. If you wanted to move a breaker to the other side of the panel, your wires are too short.
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Serba bisa
Ya done good!
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🚧 Install a generator interlock and breaker on the top two slots in your panel so that you can safely hook up a generator during outages. Install according to the instructions provided with the part. Around $50 for the interlock. Money well spent!!!!
Buy a couple of beauty berry bushes. In fall before the green leaves fall off take off all the leaves. You will have to cut the sticks to the ground anyway in the winter. Take the leaves and wash them and dry them. Put them in you blender with 70% alcohol. Blend them and put them in a jar with a lid. Two weeks strain the jar and throw away the ground leaves. Buy some small spray bottles and you will have the best mosquito repellent. It works.
You did a nice job on electrical so far, but probably won't pass because rough-in isn't complete. Inspector will take photo's of what needs completion so you can do the work and send photo's to him to complete the rough-in. Being neat with electrical work is important so the Inspector can easily follow what you've done. You should have arc fault/ground fault breakers on all your 110v circuits. They are expensive but will protect you from fire. NEC required.
Puas membangun rumah hasil karya sendiri.👍GBU
You'll pass it!
Good Job Pak Martin..! Two thumbs up :)
Shalom pak Martin, tolong beri subtitle Indonesia dong.
Selamat bekerja dan tetap semangat semoga lancar semuanya.
GBU ! 🙏
You need a light switch for the interior lights into the garage at each entry door...may need to be a 3-way.
i'v seen no plugs to the outside i put one on all 4 sides of my house and i use them all the time. and have zero regrets. other than that its looking great.
Tiba2 kangen sama vlog ny pak martin. 😊
Nice!!
Sad the regs only have one cct with the arc fault breaker, over here 15 years ago every breaker, was a earth leakage breaker.
What they are called here in Australia
More cost but much much safer. I would prefer to spend more to have a lot safer system. So easy to do the wrong thing and get killed.
Those breakers can save your life. Worth the $$$.
Great to see the progress
Look into getting a DYMO D1 Label maker machine. It's only $25 but prints nice neat labels for things like that electrical box.
Absolutely the best looking panel I've ever seen. Wow. Good Job Marty Not sure of you local code but I believe the ARC Fault protector also is required for bathroom and kitchen sink area's. Not sure though.
Good job
Make sure you only tie ground and neutral at the 'first point of entry' and not in every (sub-)panel.
Good Job
Great job, looking great!
Looking good guys.
Love you videos. Electrical work loos great. Hope you use LEDs thru out you house and garage. I will save you lot of energy.
Looks clean , but I'm not the inspector,good luck
You will pass nice job
How are you guy's avoiding ticks right now? We live close to you and are getting hammered with the little buggers. We've found them in the house twice now, and they're getting on our pup and hitching a ride into the house. I can't stand those nasty things, and we're looking for a safe way to keep them away. We're putting together the "Tick Traps" made from toilet paper tubes, and hope that they will at least put a dent in them, but man I don't want any of us to catch some gross disease from them. Just thought maybe you guy's might have some tips. Enjoying the video's you guy's are killing it.
Hi my name is Neil Schwerdt from bear lake Idaho.
I hope that you don't have problems. Useing 15 app brackets.
We went up two 20 ap backers .
The lights flickered a lot worth 15 so. .
But when we used the 20 ap the lights would not flicker any more.
Fro. Neil
I suspect if you get hit on anything it will be minor just like with the plumbing inspection. Regarding the breezeway between the cabin and the garage, have you considered building it about 3-4 feet wider than what you need for a hallway? That way you could put a chest freezer in there at some time in the future as well as some coat hooks, a bench and boot storage.
Good job.....nice..