How to Wire an Electrical Panel - Square D
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
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Our house is 102 years old. I just came here to see what a tidy panel looks like. Squeaky-clean work, my sir!
Your house wiring is probably safer than his!!
i have never seen an electrical panel so neatly laid out in the placement of the wiring. Awesome job
LOL I know it, really nice and neat.. I have watched this video 3 or 4 times just because it is done so neat !
Square D makes a nice panel. I just installed the Homeline version with the plug on neutral. Talk about a time saver! Great video!
Great video, one note to it, When landing your grounds and neutrals, you DO NOT double them up unless you run out of screws in the ground and neutral bar. and if you do run out, you can only double up with the same gauge wire. like it... nice and clean.
Code only allows the equipment Ground Conductors to be double tapped , but NEVER a Neutral Conductor !!!!
DAMN!...that is a very pretty install!
I certainly respect the artistic positioning of an experienced electrician.
From one to another.
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Project circumstances are going to be different everywhere. I used to work for SQD selling same panels and I think this is an Excellent video. Great electrician and communicator.
Nice job, a clean panel presents well and gives the comfort of knowing that who ever did the install took good care, attention to detail. I take my wedding band off though....
Nicely done. I’m an electrical contractor 35 yrs in the trade and I would have no problem showing this video to my new helpers. I only have a few of my own personal things I like to do but that’s just how I’ve always done my panels. I tape my bare ground green helps to keep it from damage and oxidation. I also prefer to dress my mains last. More sore for replacement panels than new construction just has always been easier and a faster install for me. Big fan of a nice neat dress of a panel. One of my specialities, seems to be a dying art but glad to see it’s not dead. Ty
Can’t double tap neutral
American electricians are rough
nice work. very informative. I'm an electrician apprentice I've felt with this type of work for the past 7yrs. working on getting my electrical license. I appreciate your video
I noticed my Siemens panel has one, it's the only panel and the screw is not turned in. Leave it out or turn it in? Looks to me like it goes through the neutral bar so won't it be connecting the grounds on the box to the neutrals?
Thanks for the video. Very nice panel detail. I am impressed with the neatness of the wiring. I work at a school district and you would be surprised at what kind of mess I find in the panels when I open one up. Very well done sir.
Wow that brought back memories. He did a great job. Very good presentation. Thank you, for showing me a different way of setting ground. Keeping them separate! Great idea
Very neat panel wiring job, thanks for sharing. Our home was wired in 1984 and it looks nothing like yours. Now to find a guy to come in and rerun the in panel wires to look clean and like a pro. Thanks for sharing.
Great video! Very clean & neat install!!
Ontario, Canada installers take note! The ground wire goes to the Neutral bar to bond the Neutral to Ground. Then a green ground screw (factory installed) connects the grounded Neutral to the metal box. Electrical inspectors up here will reject the main grounding method shown in this video.
Also branch circuit wiring (yellow & orange shown here) CANNOT be run through the main breaker compartment for safety reasons. There is an exception to this allowed if there is a main disconnect switch ahead of this box near the meter box.
But YOU NEVER BOND the Neutral Conductor and the Equipment Ground Conductor in a SUB PANEL , ONLY at the Main Disconnect Panel of the System !!!!
Nice video, good job on that panel. Nice to work with quality panels like Sq D. Also nice to see someone who loves what he does so much he'll make a video of his work. This is when work becomes fun, and isn't work anymore. Electricians Rule!
Yes, everyone argues about who does it best, but this is an EXCELLENT plain and simple, "this is how it works" video. We can argue about how it's done, but this is the neatest cleanest video I've ever seen about what goes on and why.
I like this guy he's a real deal he goes straight to the business not like some other guys that mess around too much you know thanks man I really appreciate your work
This is a good video for those trying to understand wiring a panel. Well presented and clearly explained!
Except he brought home runs through the service entrance
WOW! 416 comments and mine makes 317.
Thank you for making this video and posting on youtube.
Please post more video's . Every one that see your video and then read all the posted comments below, will come away with something they didn't know. Great work done in making this video.
wait what
Finished product smells of pride in workmanship... great video and great job.
GREAT video and You explained everything PERFECTLY WELL !!! THANK YOU!
Thanks for the vid! A couple of comments for others watching and reading. It doesnt matter which hot wire goes to either of the two lugs on either side of the neutral lug for the two 120 volt 'hot' service entrance conductors. Also, grounding (bare copper) wires can be directly attached to the neutral bars (No need for separate ground bars) if the service goes directly back to the meter (grounds only need to be separated from the neutrals for auxiliary panels). Lastly, the 'goop' he put on is an anti-oxidant so the aluminium wires do not corrode.
Exactly. I don't understand why he does not clarify that
Wrong, grounds do need to be separated bc it's a sub-panel..
I am pretty sure he said the main wires go back to the meter, so if that is true, the panel he is working on is the main, so that means his ground and neutral should be bonded together unless his meter can also has breakers. So after this main panel if he was to add another panel somewhere else in the home that would be a sub panel witch the ground and neutral should be separate. He should also have plastic covers over the two hot legs terminal and its a great idea to keep neutrals separate and you can double tap your grounds if the wire is the same size if your inspector agrees with that but absolutely a very neat panel and excellent keeping the wires labeled.
@@vipelectric10 When did he say its a subpanel? I heard the sec was straight from meter with no other service disconnect mentioned.
Nice job mate, looks a tad different from our wiring in New Zealand!
Idk anything about this stuff, but this was so satisfying to watch. I'll make sure I show my husband this when he does our home soon! Thank you..very informative
This is a great video concerning how to wire an electrical panel. Its so interesting also how we all have different codes and enforcements from different counties but are also supposedly 'governed' by the NEC. Great video ryndon! Thank you brother
Thank you so much for the video really informative. So essentially the two single phase hot wires need to be secured along with your neutral and ground. Are the neutral and ground connected?
This is the first of your videos I have seen (if you actually have more, haven't checked). Compared to others' videos on CZcams, this was the best so far. Looking forward to seeing more from you. One thing though, the Noalox is an anti-oxident that hinders corrosion on aluminum conductors.
The only clear and concise video Ive seen on this, thank you!
I learn from watching videos and also take notes from the comments. For me this is a useful video. Thanks for sharing.
Ryndon, First of all I want to say nice job, I am a Master Electrician and have been for 35 years. Overall I think you did a nice job clean, defined and secure. I just would like to clearify a couple things we do in Maryland and of course people should realize the National Electrical Code are minumum requirements. The Load Center you installed is what is termed a sub panel that is why you have Isolated the ground from the Neutral and you installed 4 conductor feeder cable. People should know in an installation such as yours the main service is located near the Electric meter and feeds this panel also if it were a Main Panel there would have to be a Identified Green Bond Connection either a green screw or a Green tie connecting the Ground Bar to the Neutral Bar.
If it were the main panel you would have used a 3 conductor Service Entrance Cable and you would have to have the panel terminate immediatly upon entrance to the house in Montgomery County Md the accepted code is within 5 feet. Also We are not allowed to intall a Main Panel on a interior wall unless it is Isolated with fire rated drywall. As I said you did a fine job I just wanted to throw my two cents so people realize there are differences where in the Country you do the work and whether you are installing a main panel or a Sub Panel. Thank you for helping people understand what a Load Center Installation entails.
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hi Cary, i have a question if i may, whats the longevity of the instalation? the cable last for 10 20? years? what happens if you have to rewire the house? thnx.
best regards
I agree with you; this video was very well made and thank you for your relevant and experienced commentary.
Head Banger The basic service life of your wiring is the life of the property. But in general 50 to 100 years
Cary Lamari i got a question, why some times I see ground wire with neutral wire together is that bad? Or is no big deal
I've seen you put 2 neutrals under one set screw. I've always understood that to be a no no. You did clean panel work
He most likely will fail inspection my teacher gave us this video as a exam to see what he do wrong.
I bet you he didn’t fail, as an electrician I have seen much worse pass and be overlooked
Very neat job. I wish I could have seen the entire installation. For the others commenting on it, aluminum does expand when it oxidizes.
Good job! That is impressively clean! Cool video.
Helpful information thank you for sharing !
He's just happy cause he's doing a new OPEN rough in! THATS A VACATION!
open is always easier ! NOTHING HOT !
Nice neat job. Thanks for taking time to make this video.
Super-clean, super knowledgeable, really appreciate the share!
Why do experts watch tutorials? Awesome job. Nice and neat. Thanks. It was a big help.
I agree, maybe there not certain themselves
experts, critics...theyr usually the same ppl....*chukl*
I can always learn new things and techniques, and in return, I may be able to pass my knowledge and experience on to others. That is why.
Really, complain that old pros like myself can't sit in a Waffle House and eat an omelette and watch a video? I had to look at the date it posted as things have changed in subsequent years. Not to bust him but to see if there was an idea or two he might have that I could use. Use your brain every day and it might not get too fuzzy in your later years.
I think it is worth mentioning that the panel has separate grounding bars because it is treated as a sub panel due to it being an extended service. Don't forget kickplates when the homeruns come closer than 1 1/4" to the face of the stud they are passing through.
was wondering where the bonding screw was!
Good observation. That is what I was wondering.
GREAT VIDEO!!! AND THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO TEACH ABOUT ELECTRICAL PANEL IT'S BEEN VERY USEFU TO ME...
I've watched several of these, yours is one of the better ones, not so much on the technicalities (not criticizing that BTW) but on the presentation.
Just a foot note, at 1:34 you talk about "noalox" for the aluminum wire to prevent expanding & contracting. It actually has nothing to do with that. it literally means, No Al Ox, which is No Aluminum Oxide will be formed, it prevents oxidation on the aluminum wire which will inhibit conductivity down the road. Great video though thank you!
yep
+Science-101 Hey didn't I already say that ? :-)
hack and this video is pointless
...You're right.....AND...out here in California....no aluminum in residential anyway....
Aluminum wire shouldn't expand/contract anyway unless it's overloaded...? I've worked as Commercial Elec/maint....seen a good deal of aluminum in newer buildings....seldom seen it get anywhere near warm.....as long as it's not overloaded
how to rewire a house
Someone could do a video of how to boil water and there would be 500 arguments on how it SHOULD be done. LOL
Person 1: Ok first you turn on the burner and start warming the pot. Then put warm water in the pot only when the part is warm but not hot, don't want to wrap the pan. Then put the heat on high
Person 2: No you fill the container with water first, then just put it straight on high heat.
Person 3: instructions not clear, burnt my water and warped my pan
@@xeanheart2614 lmfaooo so true
Step 2 doesn't seem right
That's electricians for you. Never met one who didn't think he knew everything
I totally disagree with you.
Excellent Video and a clean install. Good Job!
7:00 Im curious as to why the ground wires are not insulated, while all the other wires are?
Clean work, very nicely organized panel. One thing though: landing more than one neutral under a screw is a huge no-no. That should never be done.
Good stuff. I like the way you kept the l"label" piece.
Nice job guy. It is a pleasure to see that. Very clean the way to connect the cables like this. From Brazil.
I love a clean well made panel. Good video.
did a very nice job on installation. 1 screw one neutral is code.
That what I was going the ask. One wire pre lug. One hole and screw can't have two wires in it.
Yeah thats what i was wondering what he was doing too.
Can only do that with grounds.
Nice looking install. Two questions though, what are those connectors you're using to run the Romex through the panel and why did you double tap your ground and neutrals when you had the space to single tap them?
Double tap: He doesn't know any better.
Code only allows the equipment Ground Conductors to be double tapped , but NEVER a Neutral Conductor !!!!
I love this video this guy explains very well every single detail is clear thanks I lot
great job i love the explanation and organization how you work
Good video... Very clean and organized work. I think it's weak how people are always so critical of basic DIY videos.... If everyone focused on teaching rather than criticizing this world would be better off indeed... Good job
Keep the vids comin
Nice job. Who doesn't have a few flaws? I'm not perfect. Your video shows people curious about electrical panels a good overview. I've seen some electrical veterans who wire up rats nest in their panels. I like people who take pride in their work.
Thank you for finally putting that out there. Everyone in the comments acts like a master electrician who has never made a mistake.
@@fnhwk lol everyone does that from time to time especially on the internet. I know, Im a Cardiothoracic and Neurosurgeon 😁
Nice work,clean and labeled panel,professional finish,👍🏻
This was not only interesting, but as a camera geek, I appreciate the good lighting, clear video with camera mounted on a solid tripod or platform. Let's dump hand-held phones in portrait mode, lit by a flash light, shot in 360. :-)
The one thing that you should also do is "Load Calculation Landing" of the HOT
conductors{ 240vac/220vac DPST breakers @ the very bottom - so that you will
have alot of bar as HeatSink for A 120vac [ Blk.] & B 120vac [ Red ] phases.
Also separate the Constant duty from Intermediate duty SPST breakers & divide
as much of the LOAD between A & B{ I"ve seen older home Mains burn up one or
the other phase contacts -because of none Balance}.
Excellent 👍
I like your wire labeling method, I'll use that on my next house.
It’s a pleasure to watch a Professional. Thank you for the video.
I passed the 3 year diploma in Electrical Technology and now I learning practical work. very nice
You cannot land two neutrals (grounded conductors) under one lug, this violates the manufacturers spec and now is in violation the 2014 NEC.
Thank you. Thought I was going crazy.
***** I goofed a bit even though what I said is correct. Since 2002 the NEC (Section 408.21) has not allowed 2 under a lug, it still was a violation of the panel specs prior to that and in violation of 110.3(B).
***** Me too
Donald Hester didn't know the 2014 code was in use already
+Donald Hester I thought it was weird. I think he was being lazy. Since he got enough lugs for all ground wires.
very clean work
Best explanation on how to do this yet!
Amazing video. I'm in the same field. Nice to see I can learn a lot of things from you.
Thanks for making the video. I know you get a lot of critical comments, but it seems like most of them refer to items that vary based on local codes. I work in high voltage substations, and I bet most electricians would have a field day criticizing some of those installations.
Nice neat job! Thanks for explaining things, as some of us just like to understand how it is done. And no, I am not going to try to wire a house after seeing this video. :)
I did in fact learn more in my first day as a apprentice than what I just seen. If I inspected this you or someone would be doing that panel again the right way. I would list your mistakes but if you read the comments you will find most of them lol.
I don't think that you're supposed to double tap neutrals..
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@@ShortArmStrongArm yea you will fail inspection my teacher gave us this video for a exam and we had to find out what he did wrong and he double the neutrals. He had enough space but still double them.
Okay princess can you tell me why it is an issue? In principle of building code and application of installation, or theoretical in load calculations? They land in the same bar over the same conductors, and many times you will be landing a 15 amp circuits neutral in a location that could accommodate a 100 amp sub panels neutral conductor...why not double up? I'm guessing your gonna have to email the guy that couldn't get a profitable job working in the trade (aka he's teaching you) for an answer 😉
@@PedroGarcia-zf8zg talking to you bud
Damn fine job sir. Don't let all these naysayers who probably own a 10-in-1, strippers, and a couple pairs of channel locks get you down. It's easy to do precision wire bends and make it "pretty" when you get paid by the hour. I've been doing this 25 years and I'd hire you in a minute!!! The only thing I see wrong is the double-lugging on the neutrals, ain't nuthing wrong with the rest!
*****... while I agree with you that this is totally inadequate... and he doesn't seem sure of what he is doing, making statements as questions... I will add, as I stated before, what the manufacturer allows isn't acceptable in Commercial or Industrial applications by any Inspector... Residential Codes must be different... I don't remember as I only did Resi work in my first year as an apprentice...
***** Wrong jurisdiction, but most of our code is identical to the US, or behind. Canadian Code says neutrals must be terminated in such a manner that they can be disconnected without interfering with other neutrals [4-028(d)]. Therefore, double landing is prohibited. It's dangerous because while I'm removing one circuit's neutral, and incidentally break contact on the other neutral, and that other neutral is shared between 2 phases, then I have made a floating neutral situation, putting the loads in series across 240V. That can be colossal failure if those 2 circuits were imbalanced and supplied expensive equipment. Law trumps manufacturer. Law may sometimes state "as per manufacturer", but manufacturers always state "install in accordance with local laws".
@@briankwahl Agreed. Double lugging is acceptable if the wires are the same size & style.
You are not allowed to work on a live panel. So how will removing one neutral affect a dead circuit? @@jamesmartin6958
@@lazaryanya9407 We don't wire things to what people are 'supposed' to do.
The panel looks good I like how you leave extra on the mains
Good looking panel! Good workmanship.
You did a nice clean job but you should not double tap any conductors. One wire per lug or screw.
check the video 7min 38 sec. The national Electrical states only one conductor is permitted for each lug or termination point. You can't double up landing your wires. Other than that its a text book installation. Good job
NEC 408.21
"Exception: Grounded conductors of circuits with parallel conductors shall be permitted to terminate in a single terminal if the terminal is identified for connection of more than one conductor."
NEC 408.41 is an exception for "parallel conductors" as when you pull feeders in parallel to ease cost and difficulty pulling due to wire size (imagine pulling two 3/0 as the neutral (or "grounded") conductor for a 500 amp feeder). Needless to say, that implies the same circuit which means you placing neutrals from separate circuits under the same terminal is a plain violation of 408.41. Grounding electrodes (grounds) can be terminated under the same lug if rated. Guess you got some lax inspectors out there.
I have seen double lug terminal blocks. That may be what NEC 408 is referring to allowing multiple conductor termination.
Jim , Harry Darius Jr. Whitesell double lug is different from terminating to conductors under the same lug
Also missing bushing on his 2" Romex connector holding his SEC
Great video man! Very easy to follow.
Very easy to understand, very helpful thank you keep up the good work
I like you video Ryndon, you seem very enthusiastic and energetic, the kind of guy I would hire. If I may say, most electricians will pick apart a video of other electrician because they may think they know a lot. If you don't want to be one of those guys that gets knocked around by those know it all's, take a little time to learn a bit about wiring a panel board, or any thing for that matter. Understand what a service grounding conductor is used for and why the neutral and grounds are separated in a sub panel. Use the right terminology when referring to the ground terminals verses ground rods. Grounding conductors are not typically used for current caring conductors. There is some truth in most of the comments below, but don't take it too hard, there just trying to help. I noticed your panel was flush with the wall stud, I would set it out to the thickness of the wallboard you plan on installing, this will save you looking for longer screws to mount the cover panel. One last thing, double wiring grounds and neutrals is fronded upon, specially with the neutrals my friend. Stay Safe!!
Why don't u make a video to explain how to do everything correctly----or is there a diff videio u can recommend? im going to wire my own garage thx
Greg, as much as I would like too, the logistics alone would be more than I could handle, like video taping. Not to take away from Ryndon video, he actually did a pretty good job, it's to bad his video didn't show other aspects, like roping and make-up. If I may suggest-getting a self help book and study it. You may be able to find them on-line. If your able to video your project, by all means post them and I would be glad to help you in any way. Best to you.
look closely, his panel looks proud of the studs by a 1/2". great video. where I live you can only use EMT.
You're one of the nicest professional comments; offering honest well thought out reasoning to assist not tear down. I admire this about you sir; sign of a true journeyman.
Richard Thoma Illinois?
One other thought here is that you Might state what State you are working in ...and maybe even the city, these methods might change from State to State and city to city.
Cleveland ohio had a rehab code...not as stringent as the current NEC manual. worked for me
Hi! Ricks, thank you for theses video.
Very neat job inside of the Square D load center.
Well done, man. Good job. This isn't perfect, but it's far from disappointing. This is probably one of the best and most concise vids on YT about Main Panel installation. Not sure whether you WARNED people that your service wires were not connected yet. Those hot wires can and will kill you.
He did say lines were not connected in the beginning.
This is a subpanel as evidenced by the 4 wire SER...
If you have to do anything else in the main panel besides installing new or replacing circuit breakers (NOT the main c.b.) make sure the meter is disconnected, even if there's a disconnect before the panel...don't trust your life to a switch that might have a blade still connected when you think the switch is off.
Diesel Boy,
Which means he's violating code with more than one neutral wire connected to a neutral bus block terminal connection..
rayford21 hi
I love this video because he explains how to set up the electrical panel and wiring from scratch.
Amerie Johnson nice me also
Appreciate this video, great job!
Nice clear explanation. Excellent job, great video thank you. I'm working on a 5 part series of how I installed my back up generator but not to this level of detail of the specific wiring technique. But I hope you check it out and people like it. Thanks again for posting, lots of good tips.
Well done. Seen a lot of wired breaker panels, and most of them not nearly as neat as your, good job!
Maybe over kill but I would have put a plastic bushing on that service entrance cable. Good job M8.
I like the way you laid out all your cables neatly without any snags, but how did you associate all your earth connections in accordance to your live conductor connections ?
I'm from the UK so was wondering if you already had already pre-planned where each circuit would go in your electrical panel as well as which size circuit breakers you would be using.
Very informative. Thanks for posting.
Thank you so much for this video----it seems to be the only one on u tube that takes on this task that seems so difficult for the do it yur selfer-----I don't understand why someone hasn't posted a similar video much sooner---I just assumed electricians didn't want others to learn for job security ---which is why I think u r getting negative comments Thanks again and pls make more of these ---u have my subscription
Home Depot used to have a display of how to install a service.. Until non electricians began getting killed and the lawsuits started coming.
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6.000$ to replace a main electric board!!!!!!!!!!!
***** When I lived in cali(5-10 years ago) a 100 to 200 amp service upgrade was 4000-5000, now in arkansas area the same thing is 1000-1500(which will be going up starting next year when AR adopts 2014 code)
Because people burn houses down when they try to do something over their head like this. Leave it to the professionals.
Missing a bushing on that 2" SE fitting?
yep, true
Wow you did an awesome job!
Very clean and professional install.
12/3 on smoke alarms?
He said "3 wires" when talking about the smoke alarms' wire. He was simply explaining how to strip them. If you look carefully this is a 12/2 wire. Most municipalities require a 12gauge wire for smoke detectors. 12/2 to the first smoke detectors and 12/3 to the rest.
I know strange, but maybe the smokes are going far. next size wire. I believe they are thinking about the wire in the basement, crawl space & 1st floor when in a flood zone may have to be UF! Up goes the price. Dam Hurricanes.
I am glad I am an electrician in the UK!
Paulphotoeye Video . I'm glad I'm an electrician in South Africa. That horrible installation will never pass an inspection.
Some of this makes me go cold. They seem to worry about all the wrong things!
Can you guys elaborate?
Pompous douchebag alert
Please explain what's "horrible" about it.
just getting into wire for remodel. thank you. you made it simple.
Beautiful work!
Nalox is an antioxidant to keep your aluminum from oxidizing
Funny,,, i am Dutch electrician.
It's a little strange how different it is in my country in comparison.
This is an awesome video. Thanks dude.
Great video, fantastic explanation!!
I believe each neutral must be connected under its own terminal
it is code. and grounds also.
I also believe this guy is professionaly trained
@@jsparlin1grounds do not, actually.
What logical sense does this make?
@@fedfreds832 look at 110 3b then make your remark, because you don't know code