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I subscribed immediately after finishing the video. Thank you for the education. Great production and quality. No time wasted, straight to the point, and step by step instructions. I'm about to start applying for an apprenticeship. Excited to enter this fascinating field!
Glad you found it helpful and informative. And yes, I really like to get straight to the point in my videos. Congratulations on the apprenticeship! Just remember sometimes work gets tough but keep going. The electrical trade will pay off!
Great pacing and explanation of the overall process bro...nice and simple and easy for just about anyone to understand. Great job; from one sparky to another. Keep the fire in the wire 👊
Glad it was helpful! Appreciate the encouragement! Going to keep making content just like this. I don’t like a lot of fluff in videos. I don’t think it’s helpful. And I absolutely hate background music when I’m explaining something.
Working for a company that does residential definitely doesn’t pay as well as commercial or industrial work but if you do residential side jobs or start your own business, sky is the limit.
I agree. My company Landers Electric does about 50/50 commercial to residential. I wouldn’t say sky is the limit but there have been a lot of opportunities since I started the company in 2021. Biggest issue I see is having to spot bad contractors and customers so we don’t get into really bad financial battles or situations. One thing I think customers and contractors forget is that I choose to allow them to be my customer just as much as they hire me to be their electrician.
Glad it’s been helpful. Always feel free to let me know what videos I should make that might be helpful to you. I can’t promise I can make them but I’ll definitely try. Safe Wiring!
Are you not allowed to use aluminum wire for service in your area? Just curious being copper is so expensive. Would love to see a video of how you would get new circuit into that panel once stucko is repaired.
You know I’ve never asked or looked it up in the code. I prefer copper anytime I can. Definitely will make a video next time we install a circuit in an existing panel in stucco.
Why are there multiple grounding points? I've seen issues with lightning and multiple grounding locations. One house in particular has lost all their appliances multiple times. They removed all but one ground and solved the problem.
Good question. The national electric code requires at least two ground rods unless you can prove that you have 25 ohms resistance to one single ground rod. The wire you see clamped onto the cold water technically isn’t a ground. It’s a bond. What it’s doing is providing protection in the event that there’s a short to any of the water pipes in the house.
Any of yall work for residential for a company in southern Cali lmk if yall need helper got the experience just trynna get back into it or any suggestions!!
I might be wrong but I believe we need to use 250.66 for the ground rods (grounding electrode conductor #4 for 3/0 copper) and table 250.102 (C)(1) for the cold water bond. Also see 250.104 (A) (3) and 250.104 (D)(1). Let me know if I’m seeing that correctly. I believe they are all saying we have to use Table 250.102 (C)(1). I’m using 3/0 copper so that would be #4 copper
Great question! It is a little difficult. What you want to do is make sure you measure from the edge of the panel to the outermost edge of the knockout. On the panel shown in the video I believe it’s about half an inch or an inch. Then I get a flashlight and shine it up and make sure that my hole saw is that far off the stud. I use a slightly oversized hole saw to give myself a little bit of play. After I drill up through the two or three top plates, I then take a really long pilot bit and try and hit center. If my pilot bit won’t reach, then I use the old hole, where the old riser was going up, and measure over to my new hole from underneath where the stucco is. Sometimes I have to break the stucco out a little higher so I can get the measurements. Once I have that measurement I can go on the roof and measure off the old hole. Then I go up on the roof and drill a pilot down. Then go back down and shine the flashlight up and see how close you are. You might need to move it a little bit to make sure you’re dead Center. Once you’re really close drill your hole down through the shingles of the roof. This entire process gets much more difficult if you have a tile roof or Spanish S shaped roof tiles.
@@landerselectric thank you for the reply and detailed response! ive always wondered what would be the best way to attack that situation! thanks again!
Dang that's a way old pannel, what was it and its AMP rating? Is it CA or NEC code for 2 ground rods? Wow they like the meaters low there!! Most of the meaters are lot higher hear in TX at least on the older ones, not sure new ones. Is that pannel over kill for that house?
Ya we run into a lot of panels like this one. This is a 200 amp solar ready panel which means the main breaker is 200 amps but the bussing is 225 amps. And yes, we’re allowed a minimum of 48” to center of the meter. And no, it’s not overkill because so many people are installing EV chargers and changing their appliances to electric.
@@landerselectric thanks for the info Around here 200AMP is about stanard, Just was curious cas it sure looked like a small house with those few brakers the old pannel had. What was the old pannel?
So you landed all the breakers on the same phase? Derp. And you never seal all 4 sides of roof penetration boots. Water needs to drain out from the bottom edge. Sloppy work.
I can understand how you might think that they’re on the same phase but take a closer look at the bussing. And good thinking, but on a roof I don’t think it’s good practice to leave the 4th side open. Roofs need to be 100 percent sealed. Fixtures and boxes on exterior walls yes three sides but not roofs.
Not an electritian but did a panel upgrade for someone in California, weird ass outdoor panels, had a pair of hv gloves with leather overs, opted to pull the meter and a good call, all the screws in the meter socket were less than tight, put a blank over that, did the job then stuffed the meter back in. Had a welding hood and leather jacket over a good cotton duck jacket and standing on dry pine boards just in case! Main panel had 4 breakers and a cartridge main. Made a little weathertight house over the panel, added quad down the bottom and a pull chain light, E-inspector was pleased with the presentation. Glad you're healing up okay, burns suck!
In most situations, it’s only used with aluminum conductors. My apprentice actually just told me, though that the code doesn’t actually require it. What do you think?
📢SHOUTOUT TO ALL MY SUPER FANS!!!📢 If you got value out of this video, feel free to donate a SUPER THANKS! I really appreciate the support that will hopefully enable me to continue making content like this for years to come!
Have you ever done a 200 AMP electrical panel upgrade?
Fuk ye sir, good vid!
You didn't show the terminating of the meter tho!!
I subscribed immediately after finishing the video. Thank you for the education. Great production and quality. No time wasted, straight to the point, and step by step instructions. I'm about to start applying for an apprenticeship. Excited to enter this fascinating field!
Glad you found it helpful and informative. And yes, I really like to get straight to the point in my videos. Congratulations on the apprenticeship! Just remember sometimes work gets tough but keep going. The electrical trade will pay off!
Hey dude you didn’t have to make this video but we thank you for doing so
You’re welcome! Hope it helps some!
Great pacing and explanation of the overall process bro...nice and simple and easy for just about anyone to understand. Great job; from one sparky to another. Keep the fire in the wire 👊
Glad it was helpful! Appreciate the encouragement! Going to keep making content just like this. I don’t like a lot of fluff in videos. I don’t think it’s helpful. And I absolutely hate background music when I’m explaining something.
Nice job! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Working for a company that does residential definitely doesn’t pay as well as commercial or industrial work but if you do residential side jobs or start your own business, sky is the limit.
I agree. My company Landers Electric does about 50/50 commercial to residential. I wouldn’t say sky is the limit but there have been a lot of opportunities since I started the company in 2021. Biggest issue I see is having to spot bad contractors and customers so we don’t get into really bad financial battles or situations.
One thing I think customers and contractors forget is that I choose to allow them to be my customer just as much as they hire me to be their electrician.
Good shit bro, you can tell you enjoy what you do. Getting paid for the work and now for creating into content good shit
Glad you enjoyed it! Definitely do love being an electrician!
Good work man 5th year here doing commercial and residential and troubleshooting service work these are great to know
Hey Thanks! Excited for you! Almost there.
Great job, nice clean work.
Thanks! Hope it helped!
Correct. I am too awesome. Great vid??
As an apprentice this is definitely my new favorite channel
Glad it’s been helpful. Always feel free to let me know what videos I should make that might be helpful to you. I can’t promise I can make them but I’ll definitely try. Safe Wiring!
Nice job brother! Just curious what state you're in, equipment set ups remind me of Florida
I’m in CA.
Are you not allowed to use aluminum wire for service in your area? Just curious being copper is so expensive. Would love to see a video of how you would get new circuit into that panel once stucko is repaired.
You know I’ve never asked or looked it up in the code. I prefer copper anytime I can. Definitely will make a video next time we install a circuit in an existing panel in stucco.
Why are there multiple grounding points? I've seen issues with lightning and multiple grounding locations. One house in particular has lost all their appliances multiple times. They removed all but one ground and solved the problem.
Good question. The national electric code requires at least two ground rods unless you can prove that you have 25 ohms resistance to one single ground rod. The wire you see clamped onto the cold water technically isn’t a ground. It’s a bond. What it’s doing is providing protection in the event that there’s a short to any of the water pipes in the house.
Thank you so much for what you do! I’m learning so freaking much from you and I’m sure others are as well🫡
You’re welcome! Glad the videos are helping! I’ll do my best to keep them coming!
Any of yall work for residential for a company in southern Cali lmk if yall need helper got the experience just trynna get back into it or any suggestions!!
Unfortunately I can’t help but hopefully someone can help you find something in southern cali!
I believe, where not subject to damage, a number 6 copper gec is all that is required to the rods. #4 is fine but not required.
I might be wrong but I believe we need to use 250.66 for the ground rods (grounding electrode conductor #4 for 3/0 copper) and table 250.102 (C)(1) for the cold water bond. Also see 250.104 (A) (3) and 250.104 (D)(1). Let me know if I’m seeing that correctly.
I believe they are all saying we have to use Table 250.102 (C)(1). I’m using 3/0 copper so that would be #4 copper
@@landerselectricthank you for all code explanations
@@NickNurbek you’re welcome!
how do you gaurentee that your drilling a straight and accurate hole for your new 2" riser conduit if your using a holesaw on an extension bit
Great question! It is a little difficult. What you want to do is make sure you measure from the edge of the panel to the outermost edge of the knockout. On the panel shown in the video I believe it’s about half an inch or an inch. Then I get a flashlight and shine it up and make sure that my hole saw is that far off the stud. I use a slightly oversized hole saw to give myself a little bit of play. After I drill up through the two or three top plates, I then take a really long pilot bit and try and hit center. If my pilot bit won’t reach, then I use the old hole, where the old riser was going up, and measure over to my new hole from underneath where the stucco is. Sometimes I have to break the stucco out a little higher so I can get the measurements. Once I have that measurement I can go on the roof and measure off the old hole. Then I go up on the roof and drill a pilot down. Then go back down and shine the flashlight up and see how close you are. You might need to move it a little bit to make sure you’re dead Center. Once you’re really close drill your hole down through the shingles of the roof. This entire process gets much more difficult if you have a tile roof or Spanish S shaped roof tiles.
@@landerselectric thank you for the reply and detailed response! ive always wondered what would be the best way to attack that situation! thanks again!
@@Age1117 You’re welcome! Hope it helped!
Dang that's a way old pannel, what was it and its AMP rating? Is it CA or NEC code for 2 ground rods? Wow they like the meaters low there!! Most of the meaters are lot higher hear in TX at least on the older ones, not sure new ones. Is that pannel over kill for that house?
Ya we run into a lot of panels like this one. This is a 200 amp solar ready panel which means the main breaker is 200 amps but the bussing is 225 amps. And yes, we’re allowed a minimum of 48” to center of the meter. And no, it’s not overkill because so many people are installing EV chargers and changing their appliances to electric.
@@landerselectric thanks for the info Around here 200AMP is about stanard, Just was curious cas it sure looked like a small house with those few brakers the old pannel had. What was the old pannel?
@@marlawhite3682 you’re welcome! Not sure. I didn’t check.
Is the Hi-Viz fr rated?
😂😂😂
So you run a chalk line to keep your ground wire straight?
😂😂😂 no but a great idea!!
So you landed all the breakers on the same phase? Derp. And you never seal all 4 sides of roof penetration boots. Water needs to drain out from the bottom edge. Sloppy work.
I can understand how you might think that they’re on the same phase but take a closer look at the bussing. And good thinking, but on a roof I don’t think it’s good practice to leave the 4th side open. Roofs need to be 100 percent sealed. Fixtures and boxes on exterior walls yes three sides but not roofs.
You did such an outstanding job!
Great video work! Stay positive always and completely ignore any negative comments!
Thanks for the encouragement! Hope it was helpful!
That service at the weather head is probably the best I’ve ever seen!
We try!!
Great video. Thank you for sharing
You’re welcome!
Make sure you keep the hi vis on when working on residential so all the heavy plant driving around can see you haha
Anything I can do to be safe!
Not an electritian but did a panel upgrade for someone in California, weird ass outdoor panels, had a pair of hv gloves with leather overs, opted to pull the meter and a good call, all the screws in the meter socket were less than tight, put a blank over that, did the job then stuffed the meter back in. Had a welding hood and leather jacket over a good cotton duck jacket and standing on dry pine boards just in case! Main panel had 4 breakers and a cartridge main. Made a little weathertight house over the panel, added quad down the bottom and a pull chain light, E-inspector was pleased with the presentation. Glad you're healing up okay, burns suck!
Noalox is not needed anymore?
In most situations, it’s only used with aluminum conductors. My apprentice actually just told me, though that the code doesn’t actually require it. What do you think?
Good job ⚡️⚡️⚡️ thank you for your time.
You’re welcome! Hope it helped!
@@landerselectric best example and tips how do it right.