FYI - If anyone hasn't suggested yet, I have one for you. I found when I was pounding my Ground Rods in, that if you take an empty pop bottle, fill it up with water and trickle the water down the pole as you pound it in and it makes it go a bit easier. Although, mine were Corrugated Copper Rods. It still made a difference. Love Your Show!
Excellent job. Thanks for basic things like showing how to put blue boxes on walls and other details most others skip. You really hit a home run assuming the watcher knows very little about this stuff. That is why I’m watching. I learned a lot of “ assumed basics” others forgot to cover. Great work,
I've watched several other "how to" sub-panel videos, and none of them compare to the way you go through step-by-step. This one is by far top-notch! I don't leave comments much but have to agree with some I read below. I like the way you explain EVERYTHING! You don't assume anything of the viewer and make sure you describe everything you are doing, what tools to use, how to do it and why. Some of the simplest things most leave out, but for the inexperienced here looking to learn, it's great info that others may assume we know. Thank you!
Thank you for making this video. It’s great to try to teach people. I hope you are humble enough to continue learning. Im not being a typical whiny electrician i just want to give some advice. You could have put the main breaker on the bottom and saved a little gutter space. Noalox is not required on AA8000 wire (aluminum alloy) but it doesn’t hurt. However, if you're going to use it you should apply it to the wire and then work it in with emery cloth or a wire brush. Then you should torque your connections as this is not a local requirement its NEC required due to manufacturer requirement. Lastly, the breaker feeding that panel needs to be 90 amps as #2 aluminum in the 75° column is only rated for 90A. This is not nit picking, it sounds like a lot of people enjoy your videos so i am hoping to contribute to your ability to help others. ⚡️
I am in the process of becoming a home inspector and starting my own business. This video showed up on my recommendations so i gave it a shot. I have to say after completing 180+ hourse of online inspection school and learning about everything in a home, The electrical modules were a bit confusing for me (especially the service panels). The way you showed us how the panel is properly installed and explained everything to the T is incredible. You broke down each and every detail in a way that made it easier for us to understand and follow along. I was engaged the entire video, you have my respect brother and thank you for helping me out. I subscribed and looking forward to watching your other videos! Thanks again man!
This is the first video that I've viewed by this gentleman, and I must say my God what an incredible presentation! His work is top shelf to say the least but it's his presentation that even impressed me more. So many videos on TH-cam are fine but there are often lapses in the presenter's dialog in what's being done. There sure wasn't that problem here. Every step was explained clearly with nothing to question. This is the type of guy that you would want to have work done for you....a true Craftsman.
@@georgec7199 Wow! This is such a humbling comment! It has always been a dream of mine to help people using video. I’m thankful I am able to in this day and age. It does take a lot of time to make videos like this so I appreciate your support. Thanks for watching!
Your channel popped up after watching another panel wire video that was 9 minutes long and here I am watching yours for just about 48 minutes and liked it. Good explanation very professional.
I can't thank you enough for this video. As it's getting harder and harder to find an electrician to even return a phone call, this helps us DIYers immensely. Very well done!
Can someone help me I put a new panel up waiting on electrician never came never return calls half the house came on with the other half did not and nothing was label from the guest previous people or person that wired the house help please it's cold and I live off grid😢 I Thanks YOU in advance HELP PLEASE How can I trace to find out what's wrong
Probably because you guys are known for being cheap or hard to deal with, there’s to many people out there that just want the job done, not argue and cry about a price that’s never going to change
Gread job ! I used a 50 AMP double plole in my sub panle which feeds off from a 50 amp in the main. Both hots leading to it instead of the main lugs, allowing it to be shut off for work purposes. I then installed my Grd. to the grd bar and neutral to the neutral bar. Next my 12-2's were ran with hot to the circut breaker, Grd. to the Grd. bar and neutral/ common to the neutral / common bar.
Just wanted to let you know you're killing it man! Love watching your stuff. You really break things down to the nitty gritty which is just lacking in the expert world. Gave me the confidence to wire up my own garage once it's finished! Thanks :)
I am less than the beginner phase in my electrical education. I did a lot of reading and read a lot of reviews before I bought my subpanel and I'm very proud of myself that I thought I bought the exact same one. So I went down and clicked on the link hoping it would say so. And it did. $78.63 Is what I paid for this exact same panel in August of 2019. Before all the crazy stuff happened it's still in the box. And I'm still regrouping from the changes we all went through with employment due to covid-19 and travel restrictions and so forth. I am beyond reassured to have your video as a resource. My lucky day
Now lets do a do it yourself solar system..I did one on my garage. Its awesome to be off the grid on the garage ..You will also have backup electric for when the power goes out.. You are a great instructor.
This is by far the best descriptive instructional video I have seen. Thanks for sharing this knowledge with us. Looking forward for more instructional videos like this.
I know you said you "like to keep the main breaker off", which is safe and smart. I like all of your safety habits. Trust me. At 35:00 , an insulated screwdriver " would" compliment everything! Be safe 💯
Great video, but I would suggest investing in a circuit tester to test the receptacle. They are very inexpensive and just plug into the outlet where a series of lights will illuminate telling you not only if you have power, but if the circuit is wired correctly. Most of them also have a button you can press to test your GFCI outlets. They are a very inexpensive sanity check for anyone who doesn't wire up outlets for a living, and I would highly recommend getting one.
Great video, only thing i would add is when you run your wire into your subpanel its good practice to go past the breaker and come back up to the breaker. This would give a little more flexibility if you would need to move the breaker to another location in the box.
@@TheExcellentLaborer i have a question i am adding 2 receptacles outside of my shed, should i use gfci receptacles or spend the extra for a afci/gfci breaker.
Great descriptive video. I always love that you explain about checking your local codes. By us, you cannot have a extra piece of pipe for a future run unless you have a pull string in it from point A to B. Using the paste for preventative corrosion is always a must as well. Good habit to do for sure. I've replaced panels that did not have it and had issues with bad connection and not able to fix it. We have to torque the main lugs on the panels as well. I will say I always loved having stranded wire jobs to have the ability to make it easier running through pipe. Our first house I had 2" from the road to the house which made it super easy to pull the wires through easily. Just like when you pulled yours. Why struggle for the little bit of cost of the bigger pipe. Of course the code is important to what size wire used. The height is important as well and making sure the correct size wire to feed the sub panel and that your main panel can handle it. I always loved doing the panel work especially upgrading one for safety reasons. A clean panel, done right is great especially when the inspector sees it. Thank you again for such a great video step by step. 🔨🔨👍🏻👍🏻
This is the MOST informative video I have EVER SAW . Do you have a video showing how to wire a double plugin Receptable an come out of that box to go on down the wall to the next one??. Thanks
Hey, man. This video was actually super, super helpful. About to run a 100-amp panel for my barn from main panel on the house. Thank you so much for this vid.
I worked for a federal agency that required the screws that mounted the ground and neutral bars to the panel be bolts and nuts even if they came from the manufacturer as sheetmetal screws. We used to say according to NEC or better. :) They had several squirrley codes that usually caused confusion or frustration to commercial electricians.
@@TheExcellentLaborer All your videos and tutorials are well thought out and easy to follow. My sons and I have learned a lot from you Brother, thanks 🙏
Hm? I learned about specialty connectors that use an Allen wrench at the junction box; I learned about how both a neutral wire & a hot wire can be joined in a specialty breaker; and, I learned that "goop" is added to the ends of aluminum wire before they are tightened in place. 👍 ... May have start watching more of this guys latest videos!
I follow you closely. you are a real master. Thank you very much for the information you provided. I am also an electrician, but I need more experience and knowledge. There is a saying in our country. "The master promises and does not keep secrets." In other words, he does not want to teach his profession entirely to apprentices. In Europe and America, this is the opposite. All masters make great efforts to perfectly transfer their knowledge to other generations. Thank you very much for the information you provided. Rafet Telci Turkey.
Thank you for explaining this install. I'm not doing this but still waiting on call for quote to replace my 44-yr old box. Still good to know how an install is done. Old box I know does not have that safety switch for D/W & Hot Wtr so will be asking when I find an electrician. Thanks a lot, knowledge helps what you don't know.
Thank you so much for this video. You are a great presenter! It's very generous of you to take the time to share this information as such a fine level of detail.
Add a service loop to the wire coming in to the panel so you aren't stuck with that length. Usually, you run the hot and neutral wires below (even to the bottom of the panel) and then back up to where you initially install the breaker.
I had never done an install until I did one - and it was not very difficult as you showed also - but again, I am an Engineer - so perhaps I am just smart and can do things better than most people - But I sure did pick some tips from you about measuring - unfortunately my hammer is 24" long, so I subtract as I eyeball.
Good luck with your sub panel project! It can be intimidating for sure. It is amazing how much it cost to have work done. I just had 80 yards of concrete poured and it was crazy expensive! I appreciate you stopping by and comment!
Don't be scared anytime working on electrical is stressful, as long as you take it step by step and double check everything I'm confident you can do it.
@@TheExcellentLaborerouch I just had 20yds of concrete for a new garage and didn't like that. Atleast they did an awesome job.😂 I'm about to start the wiring process just making sure I haven't missed anything but my uncle is a retired master electrician and has been steering me in the right direction and I'd say I'm deffinitly in the upper tier of handyman so I have no worries. Good video though.
Don't be scared at all. Be confident and cautious when handling live electric but don't be scared. As long as you pay attention to what you are doing all will be ok.
Thanks for a great video! You couldn't have explained it any better. I personally don't feel comfortable leaving that one breaker slot open, if even temporarily. That bar is/could be hot behind there and...
Dude you should be charging for this content. I just bought a 1932 cottage and want to yank the knob and tube and make everything safe and up to code. Since the Lahaina fire destroyed so much of our heritage architecture, I’m extra committed to restoring this vintage cottage to its early days glory. Mahalo nui!
I have an outside electrical sub panel, you mentioning yours was an indoor one made me look up outdoor ones and whew mine is actually an outdoor one and not an indoor one put outside. Crisis averted though I would have hoped the house inspection would have picked that up.
Fantastic rundown in how to do this. Getting solar and apparently a sub panel was not handled properly. Now I need to get that fixed. This will help run things down with electrician at a concise detailed level. Perfect.
In TEXAS the Ground Rods are 5/8 '' Brass coated Copper , 8 ' long and have to be driven a inch or two below grade close to the foundation of the building for the connection of the EGC .
What is the issue with NOT bonding ground rods and the potential of shock due to a difference in the ground's potential resistance? In all my installs we always bond every ground rod together in the system. Also to note that low voltage and high voltage CAN NOT share the same conduits in pretty much every NEC code in all jurisdictions. The low voltage being data cable grade and the high voltage being 120v AC and above. May seem easier to run one conduit with both but the code mandates separation.
I agree with the other comments about your presentation skills. TOP NOTCH One question, why AL vs. copper? Cost? I've got a 1950's house where there's an addition built in the 70s. Thus a mixture of AL and copper. I've found the AL to be brittle and less forgiving at connections. Thank you for an excellent video. subscribed. 👍
Big difference is price. AL is way cheaper than copper, but is not used for 10/2, 12/2 or 14/2 because it’s not as conductive as copper and is corrosive and can sometimes cause fires.
Price, 50ft of Aluminum in 2-2-2-4 SER is around $85 and if copper, which would be a 4-4-4-6, is around $540. And, what you have in your house is copper with NICKEL, not aluminum. Nasty stuff, not dangerous but it turns ugly and can flake. Also, tighten the terminals, they tend to expand and contract a tad, so just check they are torqued right and have not lost a strong connection. Other than that is all good.
Seems like you did a good job, and there's a chance that your inspector would want to see NOALOX on the aluminum connections; however, the manufacturer of your panel recommends you not use NOALOX. This is due to the panel being designed to be used with dry aluminum connections and NOALOX also acts as a lubricant which has the potential to throw the lugs torque specs off.
Thanks for this! I have the exact same panel that I'm using for a subpanel. In the past the panels that I've worked with didn't have the two neutral bars automatically connected, so I could use one side for my neutral and one for ground. This panel has them bonded together. Seeing that, I ordered a separate ground bar from Amazon, but wasn't sure I was doing things correctly. Also wasn't sure what those yellow things were for. Feeling much better now!
@unknown_wwolf1827 Yes, his videos are very knowledgeable, especially if you're doing basic upgrades in your home. BUT make sure you understand how electricity works, code, and safety. Last thing you want to do is hurt yourself or someone else.
I've always thought so as well lol. My fiance stopped by the shop during a video of yours on buiilding a wall with headers, so you had your sunnies on. She goes, "Zac has bulked up quite a bit, huh?" rofl 🤣👌@@TheExcellentLaborer
FYI - If anyone hasn't suggested yet, I have one for you. I found when I was pounding my Ground Rods in, that if you take an empty pop bottle, fill it up with water and trickle the water down the pole as you pound it in and it makes it go a bit easier. Although, mine were Corrugated Copper Rods. It still made a difference.
Love Your Show!
Best little trick in the world put a ground rod in the ground man dump water in the hole, and you only got a hammer like 3 feet of the rod
Excellent job. Thanks for basic things like showing how to put blue boxes on walls and other details most others skip. You really hit a home run assuming the watcher knows very little about this stuff. That is why I’m watching. I learned a lot of “ assumed basics” others forgot to cover. Great work,
I've watched several other "how to" sub-panel videos, and none of them compare to the way you go through step-by-step. This one is by far top-notch! I don't leave comments much but have to agree with some I read below. I like the way you explain EVERYTHING! You don't assume anything of the viewer and make sure you describe everything you are doing, what tools to use, how to do it and why. Some of the simplest things most leave out, but for the inexperienced here looking to learn, it's great info that others may assume we know. Thank you!
Thank you for making this video. It’s great to try to teach people. I hope you are humble enough to continue learning. Im not being a typical whiny electrician i just want to give some advice. You could have put the main breaker on the bottom and saved a little gutter space. Noalox is not required on AA8000 wire (aluminum alloy) but it doesn’t hurt. However, if you're going to use it you should apply it to the wire and then work it in with emery cloth or a wire brush. Then you should torque your connections as this is not a local requirement its NEC required due to manufacturer requirement. Lastly, the breaker feeding that panel needs to be 90 amps as #2 aluminum in the 75° column is only rated for 90A. This is not nit picking, it sounds like a lot of people enjoy your videos so i am hoping to contribute to your ability to help others. ⚡️
I've been watching lots of videos on how to wire panels. Finally somebody knows what they're actually talking about.
I am in the process of becoming a home inspector and starting my own business. This video showed up on my recommendations so i gave it a shot. I have to say after completing 180+ hourse of online inspection school and learning about everything in a home, The electrical modules were a bit confusing for me (especially the service panels).
The way you showed us how the panel is properly installed and explained everything to the T is incredible.
You broke down each and every detail in a way that made it easier for us to understand and follow along.
I was engaged the entire video, you have my respect brother and thank you for helping me out. I subscribed and looking forward to watching your other videos! Thanks again man!
This is the first video that I've viewed by this gentleman, and I must say my God what an incredible presentation! His work is top shelf to say the least but it's his presentation that even impressed me more. So many videos on TH-cam are fine but there are often lapses in the presenter's dialog in what's being done. There sure wasn't that problem here. Every step was explained clearly with nothing to question. This is the type of guy that you would want to have work done for you....a true Craftsman.
@@georgec7199 Wow! This is such a humbling comment! It has always been a dream of mine to help people using video. I’m thankful I am able to in this day and age. It does take a lot of time to make videos like this so I appreciate your support. Thanks for watching!
^^^ Camere here to say exactly this, but George did it better than I could have. EXCELLENT video!!!
100% agree. Watched this whole video on my TV and had to open up his channel on my phone to subscribe. Everything shown was perfectly explained.
Finally someone actually showed the install in the main box, everyone seems to skip that part. Thank you for the info!
Your channel popped up after watching another panel wire video that was 9 minutes long and here I am watching yours for just about 48 minutes and liked it. Good explanation very professional.
You are a great presenter. I enjoyed the whole install and saved it to my bookmarks. Thanks.
You do a really good job of speaking in the video. You talk slowly and pace well. Really well done!
Thank you! It has been years of practice paying off. I hope you found this video helpful!
I can't thank you enough for this video. As it's getting harder and harder to find an electrician to even return a phone call, this helps us DIYers immensely. Very well done!
You are very welcome! I enjoy making videos to help others. Take care!
Oh YES I'm still waiting for someone to call me back smh
Can someone help me I put a new panel up waiting on electrician never came never return calls half the house came on with the other half did not and nothing was label from the guest previous people or person that wired the house help please it's cold and I live off grid😢 I Thanks YOU in advance HELP PLEASE How can I trace to find out what's wrong
Probably because you guys are known for being cheap or hard to deal with, there’s to many people out there that just want the job done, not argue and cry about a price that’s never going to change
I luv the step by step instructions and transparency very good instructor!
I appreciate that! I am thankful for all my viewers. Take care!
I appreciate the details in this video, including calling out what isn't required by code in your area but may be in others. Very helpful!
Can’t believe I just sat through that whole video. I have a new found sense of confidence in my shade tree electrical skills. Many thanks.
The best video I've ever watched in TH-cam with regard to sub panel installation! Very detailed and well explained! More power Josh!
I’ll try to make all my videos very thorough. Glad you liked it. Thanks a lot for watching!
For not being an electrician, you are the best and showing every detail with great explanation! Thanks for the vids!
It's amazing when a person doesn't have an attitude; like they have to prove something. It makes learning easier.
Gread job ! I used a 50 AMP double plole in my sub panle which feeds off from a 50 amp in the main. Both hots leading to it instead of the main lugs, allowing it to be shut off for work purposes.
I then installed my Grd. to the grd bar and neutral to the neutral bar. Next my 12-2's were ran with hot to the circut breaker, Grd. to the Grd. bar and neutral/ common to the neutral / common bar.
Just wanted to let you know you're killing it man! Love watching your stuff. You really break things down to the nitty gritty which is just lacking in the expert world. Gave me the confidence to wire up my own garage once it's finished! Thanks :)
Excellent teacher just like the excellent laborer👍
I appreciate that! I love making these videos that help people
I love the Maryland accent!
I am less than the beginner phase in my electrical education. I did a lot of reading and read a lot of reviews before I bought my subpanel and I'm very proud of myself that I thought I bought the exact same one. So I went down and clicked on the link hoping it would say so. And it did. $78.63
Is what I paid for this exact same panel in August of 2019. Before all the crazy stuff happened it's still in the box. And I'm still regrouping from the changes we all went through with employment due to covid-19 and travel restrictions and so forth. I am beyond reassured to have your video as a resource. My lucky day
I’m learning a lot from your videos. wish I can get some hands on training from you. Great job explaining step by step perfectly.
This is the best electrical video I have ever seen. Your work and presentation is top notch.
🤣😂🤣😂
I'm now gona go install my sub pannel!!
I'm now gona check if it works
I'm now gona have a beer and enjoy a show
Now lets do a do it yourself solar system..I did one on my garage. Its awesome to be off the grid on the garage ..You will also have backup electric for when the power goes out.. You are a great instructor.
This is by far the best descriptive instructional video I have seen. Thanks for sharing this knowledge with us. Looking forward for more instructional videos like this.
Glad it was helpful!
I know you said you "like to keep the main breaker off", which is safe and smart. I like all of your safety habits. Trust me. At 35:00 , an insulated screwdriver " would" compliment everything! Be safe 💯
Great video, but I would suggest investing in a circuit tester to test the receptacle. They are very inexpensive and just plug into the outlet where a series of lights will illuminate telling you not only if you have power, but if the circuit is wired correctly. Most of them also have a button you can press to test your GFCI outlets. They are a very inexpensive sanity check for anyone who doesn't wire up outlets for a living, and I would highly recommend getting one.
As an Ohio master electrician. I can say this video is 90 to 100% correct. Depending on your local AHJ, well done.
Knock it off
Great video, only thing i would add is when you run your wire into your subpanel its good practice to go past the breaker and come back up to the breaker. This would give a little more flexibility if you would need to move the breaker to another location in the box.
This is by far the best walkthrough! Thank you so much!
You’re welcome! I enjoy making these videos and sharing knowledge. Thanks for watching!
Thank you learned something unknown to me and,,On how to do this type of work,, Right and Neatly.
The best thing about these videos, really straight forward and obvious.
@@paulsccna2964 I like to keep my videos straight to the point without all the fluff. I’m hopeful that they are helping people. Thanks for watching!
@@TheExcellentLaborer There really good.
Great video, becoming an electrician in school right now, and this informative and easy to understand.
This is the best video i have seen yet. Easy and comprehensive.
I try to put as much information in my videos as possible. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
@@TheExcellentLaborer i have a question i am adding 2 receptacles outside of my shed, should i use gfci receptacles or spend the extra for a afci/gfci breaker.
Great descriptive video. I always love that you explain about checking your local codes. By us, you cannot have a extra piece of pipe for a future run unless you have a pull string in it from point A to B. Using the paste for preventative corrosion is always a must as well. Good habit to do for sure. I've replaced panels that did not have it and had issues with bad connection and not able to fix it. We have to torque the main lugs on the panels as well. I will say I always loved having stranded wire jobs to have the ability to make it easier running through pipe. Our first house I had 2" from the road to the house which made it super easy to pull the wires through easily. Just like when you pulled yours. Why struggle for the little bit of cost of the bigger pipe. Of course the code is important to what size wire used.
The height is important as well and making sure the correct size wire to feed the sub panel and that your main panel can handle it. I always loved doing the panel work especially upgrading one for safety reasons. A clean panel, done right is great especially when the inspector sees it. Thank you again for such a great video step by step.
🔨🔨👍🏻👍🏻
My comment is summed up in one word Excellent Laborer: Excellente'
Thanks! ⚡🤘
What a great video. One of the best I have ever seen on TH-cam. Step by step and very well illustrated. GOD Bless you.
Good video. Very concise and easy to understand. I'm in Industrial learning Residential and I'm impressed!
Thank you! Congrats on your education. Good luck with your project!
Thank you time and for sharing your knowledge with us DIYers blessings from Texas
This is the MOST informative video I have EVER SAW . Do you
have a video showing how to wire a double plugin Receptable an come out of that box to go on down the wall to the next one??. Thanks
This is now my favorite video on TH-cam!
That is awesome! Thanks I’m glad you like it!
Excellent you have a great experience! Thank you for sharing your experiences.
Thanks for watching!
you're so real for this bro
Thanks for that!
After looking at my code requirements and then watching your video instruction it all makes sense now. 👍. Thanks for all the small details!
Hey, man. This video was actually super, super helpful. About to run a 100-amp panel for my barn from main panel on the house. Thank you so much for this vid.
I have been doing electrical work for over 20 years and I must say, you did a very good video. Good Job!
Young man is a pro bottom line his work is second to none.bless your work.😊
Thank you for using a lavalier mic! Makes a wonderful difference in the audio.
I worked for a federal agency that required the screws that mounted the ground and neutral bars to the panel be bolts and nuts even if they came from the manufacturer as sheetmetal screws. We used to say according to NEC or better. :) They had several squirrley codes that usually caused confusion or frustration to commercial electricians.
Thank you very thorough and nicely paced also appreciate the emphasis on safety and planning ahead before starting
You are welcome! I try to keep my videos very thorough without going overboard. I appreciate your comment. Good luck with your project!
Excellent video by an Excellent Laborer and seemingly good dude👍✊🇺🇸
Thanks I appreciate that!
@@TheExcellentLaborer All your videos and tutorials are well thought out and easy to follow. My sons and I have learned a lot from you Brother, thanks 🙏
Great video. The clearest explanation I have ever seen of this.
How do you try to put a lot details in my videos. I appreciate you noticing Gary! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this vid. It's the Best on TH-cam on this subject. 👍
Hm? I learned about specialty connectors that use an Allen wrench at the junction box; I learned about how both a neutral wire & a hot wire can be joined in a specialty breaker; and, I learned that "goop" is added to the ends of aluminum wire before they are tightened in place. 👍 ... May have start watching more of this guys latest videos!
I follow you closely. you are a real master. Thank you very much for the information you provided. I am also an electrician, but I need more experience and knowledge. There is a saying in our country. "The master promises and does not keep secrets." In other words, he does not want to teach his profession entirely to apprentices. In Europe and America, this is the opposite. All masters make great efforts to perfectly transfer their knowledge to other generations. Thank you very much for the information you provided. Rafet Telci Turkey.
Thank you for explaining this install. I'm not doing this but still waiting on call for quote to replace my 44-yr old box. Still good to know how an install is done. Old box I know does not have that safety switch for D/W & Hot Wtr so will be asking when I find an electrician. Thanks a lot, knowledge helps what you don't know.
AMAZING informative video. The best explanation I've seen yet. Thank you.
Nice demo!. Using shears instead of a lineman is a lot easier on the hand and wrists, especially for larger guages.
Josh! One of the best videos on this! Excellent explanation of process! I am going to do mine so! Thanks again for sharing! Awesome! 👌👍
I try to put as much information as I can every time I make a video. I’m glad you enjoyed it and found it useful. Thanks for watching!
really great you did not leave out any thing thank you very much for ypur time
Great teacher! Thank you for your expertise and detailed explanation without any drama! ❤
You’re welcome! I appreciate you for taking your time to view my video. I am not a drama person, so it works!
Thank you for a true detailed video. Learned a lot from this.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this video. You are a great presenter! It's very generous of you to take the time to share this information as such a fine level of detail.
You can put a off set in the pvc by heating the pipe and bend it to make it stright
Thank you Josh very professional job
Thanks for watching!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! Excellent explanation. I’m now ready to tackle wiring my detached garage. Outstanding DIY video! 😊
Extremely informative video and more importantly, an OUTSTANDING presentation! Well Done!
Add a service loop to the wire coming in to the panel so you aren't stuck with that length. Usually, you run the hot and neutral wires below (even to the bottom of the panel) and then back up to where you initially install the breaker.
I wish I could like this video twice
Are you allowed to run water lines in that space below the panel?
I had never done an install until I did one - and it was not very difficult as you showed also - but again, I am an Engineer - so perhaps I am just smart and can do things better than most people - But I sure did pick some tips from you about measuring - unfortunately my hammer is 24" long, so I subtract as I eyeball.
I have to do this soon and and super stoked you just dropped this. I am very very scared but don’t have a choice after getting ripped off 35k
Good luck with your sub panel project! It can be intimidating for sure. It is amazing how much it cost to have work done. I just had 80 yards of concrete poured and it was crazy expensive! I appreciate you stopping by and comment!
Me too
Don't be scared anytime working on electrical is stressful, as long as you take it step by step and double check everything I'm confident you can do it.
@@TheExcellentLaborerouch I just had 20yds of concrete for a new garage and didn't like that. Atleast they did an awesome job.😂 I'm about to start the wiring process just making sure I haven't missed anything but my uncle is a retired master electrician and has been steering me in the right direction and I'd say I'm deffinitly in the upper tier of handyman so I have no worries. Good video though.
Don't be scared at all. Be confident and cautious when handling live electric but don't be scared. As long as you pay attention to what you are doing all will be ok.
You're a great Electrician 👍 thanks for sharing this video!!
You’re welcome! I appreciate you watching the channel. Take care!
Xllnt video!! It answered my question about the green screw not used in the subpanel (neutral bar not bonded). Great job, thnx!
21:00 - there's something so satisfying about this!
Thanks for a great video! You couldn't have explained it any better. I personally don't feel comfortable leaving that one breaker slot open, if even temporarily. That bar is/could be hot behind there and...
Really good video! Love all the attention to every detail.👍
I like your videos nice explanation of everything so everyone can understand .
In my opinion, if I am making a tutorial, it is necessary to make it easy to understand. I appreciate the compliment. Thanks for watching!
Dude you should be charging for this content. I just bought a 1932 cottage and want to yank the knob and tube and make everything safe and up to code. Since the Lahaina fire destroyed so much of our heritage architecture, I’m extra committed to restoring this vintage cottage to its early days glory. Mahalo nui!
Very good explanation and attention to detail. Like your work.
I have an outside electrical sub panel, you mentioning yours was an indoor one made me look up outdoor ones and whew mine is actually an outdoor one and not an indoor one put outside. Crisis averted though I would have hoped the house inspection would have picked that up.
I'm so glad you bought the right panel! It would've been tough to have to switch it out. Thanks for stopping by Joe!
An outstanding 'how to' video, which could easily be used by vocational schools for training residential electricians,
Fantastic rundown in how to do this. Getting solar and apparently a sub panel was not handled properly. Now I need to get that fixed. This will help run things down with electrician at a concise detailed level. Perfect.
Thanks for the video it is outstanding step by step it's exactly what i was looking for so i could install my sub panel
In TEXAS the Ground Rods are 5/8 '' Brass coated Copper , 8 ' long and have to be driven a inch or two below grade close to the foundation of the building for the connection of the EGC .
What is the issue with NOT bonding ground rods and the potential of shock due to a difference in the ground's potential resistance? In all my installs we always bond every ground rod together in the system. Also to note that low voltage and high voltage CAN NOT share the same conduits in pretty much every NEC code in all jurisdictions. The low voltage being data cable grade and the high voltage being 120v AC and above. May seem easier to run one conduit with both but the code mandates separation.
very good. easy to follow.
Thank you.
I agree with the other comments about your presentation skills. TOP NOTCH
One question, why AL vs. copper? Cost? I've got a 1950's house where there's an addition built in the 70s. Thus a mixture of AL and copper. I've found the AL to be brittle and less forgiving at connections. Thank you for an excellent video. subscribed. 👍
Big difference is price. AL is way cheaper than copper, but is not used for 10/2, 12/2 or 14/2 because it’s not as conductive as copper and is corrosive and can sometimes cause fires.
Price, 50ft of Aluminum in 2-2-2-4 SER is around $85 and if copper, which would be a 4-4-4-6, is around $540. And, what you have in your house is copper with NICKEL, not aluminum. Nasty stuff, not dangerous but it turns ugly and can flake. Also, tighten the terminals, they tend to expand and contract a tad, so just check they are torqued right and have not lost a strong connection. Other than that is all good.
Seems like you did a good job, and there's a chance that your inspector would want to see NOALOX on the aluminum connections; however, the manufacturer of your panel recommends you not use NOALOX. This is due to the panel being designed to be used with dry aluminum connections and NOALOX also acts as a lubricant which has the potential to throw the lugs torque specs off.
True. Antioxidant compound has not been needed since back in the 90s if memory serves, with the advent of 8000 alloy aluminum wire.
The modern AA-8800 aluminum alloy wire doesn't have the oxidation problems that the old 3000 series aluminum alloy did.
Outstanding video...grt job
Thanks for this! I have the exact same panel that I'm using for a subpanel. In the past the panels that I've worked with didn't have the two neutral bars automatically connected, so I could use one side for my neutral and one for ground. This panel has them bonded together. Seeing that, I ordered a separate ground bar from Amazon, but wasn't sure I was doing things correctly. Also wasn't sure what those yellow things were for. Feeling much better now!
I have the exact same panel. So far so good.
I just built an entire house of 1400 square feet by myself watching his videos. It took me 20 months and everyone thought it was a professional build
Dang man that’s awesome!
How much did it cost if you don’t mind my asking? House prices so high I feel like this may almost be more affordable.
Where are you located , I’m in LA trying to learn more about wiring and panel installations . Does his teaching help where I’m located ?
@unknown_wwolf1827 Yes, his videos are very knowledgeable, especially if you're doing basic upgrades in your home. BUT make sure you understand how electricity works, code, and safety. Last thing you want to do is hurt yourself or someone else.
Excellentest!
Excellent video
AWESOME video.... instant subscriber... Cleared up so many questions.
Good job and well explain keep it up
I appreciate that! I do plan on making lots more videos. Stay tuned!
Great job 👏
Watching Zac Efron do a 100 amp panel , awesome 💯👍👍
I told my wife you said I look like Zac Efron. She laughed and said she wished, lol. Thanks for the comment!
@@TheExcellentLaborer brother she has to look again !! You take care , love your videos, always clear on the direction, thank you ! 🤜🤛
I've always thought so as well lol. My fiance stopped by the shop during a video of yours on buiilding a wall with headers, so you had your sunnies on. She goes, "Zac has bulked up quite a bit, huh?" rofl 🤣👌@@TheExcellentLaborer
Incredible tutorial. Thank you for the effort on this one.