As of July 12, 2023, this video has been viewed 250,000 times. Wow! Thank you!
@240SSONLY Жыл бұрын
You taught us a good amount of stuff. Thank you
@babarumraisin4863 Жыл бұрын
AND 1!
@joanofarc708 Жыл бұрын
Hi come no earth sleeving on your earth's?
@theamerican708010 ай бұрын
Very welcome. Bring us more!
@larrywarolin72158 ай бұрын
Residential electrical work always makes me sleepy. I never really saw your video.
@Tom-dt4ic Жыл бұрын
Hard to find a better video about a panel upgrade than this one. Jersey Strong!
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Tom!
@matthewgodwin6688 Жыл бұрын
@@electricalron i can do most work my self only thing is safety switch cause needs hooked up to power line
@electromechanicalstuff2602 Жыл бұрын
Only other thing I usually run into is also have to upgrade the meter socket and wire and conduit to the weather head
@mxcollin952 ай бұрын
Agreed. 👍
@warrenmusselman9173 Жыл бұрын
Love seeing someone who takes pride in neat, organized work done according to best practices. Well done!
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
@KleinGuyJon4 ай бұрын
Hey Ron, I'm an electrician from NYC. I have to say, a job well done. Hope the apprentices are watching? Excellent work!
@jeffreyspence2510 Жыл бұрын
The best part of this video is not seeing the installation of A.F.I. breakers. Great job.
@amincider245121 күн бұрын
Wow! That was awesome. Tip top craftsmanship. Im not an electrician, but im a licensed automotive technician. I really enjoyed this video.
@MtnXfreeride2 ай бұрын
Takes a long time to make something like this.. thanks. I have almost completed my KZfaq Master Electrician Certificate.
@electricalron2 ай бұрын
I’m sure those exist too! Thanks for the laugh!
@nomadicoasis92602 ай бұрын
Dubbel your credit if you watch it twice. ;)
@mellowrebel4618 Жыл бұрын
MY BROTHER N LAW AND I REBUILT MY MOMS SERVICE FROM 60 AMP TO 200 IN ABOUT 30-45 MINUTES. THE HARD PART WAS WE HAD TO DRIVE FROM MEMPHIS TO JACKSON TO GET MOST OF THE PARTS. A GROUP OF BOYS FROM ALABAMA WERE WORING THE LINE AND FREAKED OUT AT WHAT WE DID. I GRABED THE DOWNED SERVICE WEAR MY PPE AND FED IT TO THE PANEL AND HOOKED IT UP. BTW BOTH OF US HAD ABOUT 70+ YEARS AS INSIDEWIREMEN AND ALSO I HAD OUTSIDE WIREMAN EXPERIENCE.
@AuditAmplifier9 ай бұрын
Sheesh...! The years MUST make the difference...
@sweepingdenver Жыл бұрын
I was surprised to see the service conductors go last and on top of the other wires rather than first and underneath them. Seems like they would get in the way of any future work that might be needed. You never know.
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
The service conductors get in the way of terminating the branch circuits during the initial install.
@daleabbinante872925 күн бұрын
Clean install and looks like that wasn't your first time...❤
@jacobmar279724 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video. Would love to see a breakdown of real world parts and labor prices to compare over time.
@electricalron23 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@geebee7529 Жыл бұрын
Kudos to you for not flipping the panel upside-down and putting the main breaker on the bottom just to save a bit of wire like the other guy from Indianapolis.
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
I would have done that IF I wasn’t installing the interlock but either way works and is code compliant.
@joecb4401 Жыл бұрын
I'm an organizational FREAK when it comes to wiring - old network guy - and I so very much appreciate the clean look to your wiring. Not only does it look better, it makes it so much nicer for the "next guy" to do anything in that panel. I'm no electrician and I would feel 100% safer going into that panel, than what it was before. Great video too, I learned quite a bit.
@mellowrebel4618 Жыл бұрын
YEP, I GOT TIRED OF HEARING "THAT'S CLOSE ENOUGH" 50 YEARS AGO WHEN I WORKED WITH MY UNCLE. 62 NOW.
@Sbrabson04Ай бұрын
I like Square D and Eaton, not cheap but extremely reliable and especially under high loads
@Ayomari1993 Жыл бұрын
Those Arlington connectors were worth the watch. Ima fourth year apprentice in Mississippi mainly do commercial, but this residential video was very cool and informative. You gained a fan.
@DBR00 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for not embedding background music! Great video. Loved watching this install.
@markryan9688 Жыл бұрын
Great Video. I'm going to upgrade my 150 to 200. The only issue is 10 hours to you is more like 3 days to me. Thanks for the in-site
@Honestandtruth007 Жыл бұрын
For me like A week or two with just a Sub panel 😂
@rpsmith Жыл бұрын
I must have missed the part where you used a torque wrench on the breakers. :o)
@rpsmith Жыл бұрын
@@andronatfirtyeighth2127 -- I would guess most competent electricians would would not be using a torque wrench unless an inspector was watching.
@thewaz Жыл бұрын
Love those inside clips and I need to get some, Home Depot doesn't have the Arlington's but they carry the Raco 4714
@advorsky1 Жыл бұрын
I’ve used BR Cutler Hammer panels for the last 20 years and I’ve NEVER had a callback for any problems! They’re the best in my opinion!!
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
I have a few coming up and I’ll be going back to the Cutler Hammer.
@robertschmidt8307 Жыл бұрын
Please make more!!! It's so easy to learn good practices from a professional. Thank you.
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
That’s a nice compliment. Thank you!
@stoweby7 ай бұрын
doing this very same upgrade in the morning before the snow/cold hits. I apprecite you taking the time to share this.
@electricalron7 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@achong007 Жыл бұрын
I pay you to do the upgrade. As long as you do it right, you are awesome.
@Gruntled2001 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to show us your work. I know how much work goes into making these - I learned a few things 💪🏼👍🏼🙏🏼
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@tonyfontana8222 Жыл бұрын
You lost me when you took off the panel cover, LOL. Great job!
@marchoude2303 Жыл бұрын
Great job. I love watching people who are really good at their job demonstrate the work they do. Keep doing these!
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@kihi-nl9cl Жыл бұрын
Actually The company “General Electric” is one of the bestest electrical panel manufacturers although they feel like they’re junk. Also the bestest electrical panel manufacturers are Square D, and General Electric. but the company “ eaton“, they make kind of middle of the road electrical panels and breakers. I am A kid and my name is Caleb and I really like doing electrical work. Once when I was visiting my grandma Bob came and was fixing electrical issues in her garage I came to help Bob , I saw a burnt reseptical and plugged in a plug tester and it said that the hot and neutral wires were switched around and I fixed it.And if you were wondering who’s Bob,Bob is a person that goes around and fixes problems in peoples’ homes. also I am 9 years old.
@cosmicinsane516 Жыл бұрын
I’ve done two main panels myself, then hired an electrician for one. My work looked just as nice as his, but it was worth every penny to hire him. He had it done in a day and a half (including moving the panel to completely different area of the house). Would have taken me a week.
@Iamtherodlight1453.Ай бұрын
So awesome thank you sir for taking the time to make this video. Really informative and helpful.
@na2305 Жыл бұрын
Rrally well done. I'm renting a home with only a 100amp panel and someone added a sub panel next to it. Wayyyy over loaded!! 200amp panel is the way to go!!
@joepangit6938 Жыл бұрын
It's nice to see an experienced pro doing a job, and his thought processes as he works. So much better than a proud n00b with a camera filming his first attempt :) Thank you Sir! I'm going to try a DIY upgrade of an old "over full" 100A 14 slot, to a new Square D 200A 30 slot soon. Hopefully I'll at least be close to code.
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
You know, you'd really be better off using a 40-circuit panel if you're moving up to 200 amps. There's also 60-circuit MB panels available.
@mellowrebel4618 Жыл бұрын
@@electricalron YEP MY BROTHER GOT A 24. 15 YEARS LATER I HAVE TO PUT IN PIGGY BACKS.
@danielwilliambr Жыл бұрын
I like to see electrical services and the differences between countries, it's always good to learn. It took several videos to understand the acronym GFCI, I had to use Google. Where I live, the acronym is IDR, which in Brazilian Portuguese goes to "interruptor diferencial residual" which only acts on leakage current and DDR, which in Brazilian Portuguese goes to "disjuntor diferencial residual" which acts by leakage, overload or short and both are installed in the electrical panel.
@aaron74 Жыл бұрын
Over in the UK, they use the acronym RCD, or residual current device. Seems "residual" is the preferred word outside North America
@jetah50 Жыл бұрын
a while back it was called GFI, the C (circuit) was assumed because there's nothing else to ground fault to!
@theseattlegreen1871 Жыл бұрын
Square D bolt on panels and Breakers are the way to go but they're not cheap
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
Sure, instead of $2500 I'll tell the homeowner its 7 grand instead.
@VmanJeff2 ай бұрын
Was most interested in the cutoff for the generator. Lol. But great stuff watching the rest of the install.
@triplea7668 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I learned a lot and less intimidated when I am working behind the cover.
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I'm happy you enjoyed this video!
@rtheprizeisright73232 жыл бұрын
Sir, great video , Ive been electrician 32 years. And your work is very neat, clean, and professional, I liked your promoting, your company with the shirt. Once again, this was short and sweet, and to the point, not flashy, and in your face, kind of thing. And how you explained everything, step-by-step, and didn't knock the former electrician, for mistakes he/she made. In your area, how much roughly would this job cost as, it was a basic swap. And I can't believe, the customer agreed to the copper SEC, instead of aluminum. Usually, they run for the hills, when they hear the price of copper, although you didn't have a far run with it, so you didn't need 100' of it, lol. The only critique I would have is I didn't see you using electrilux(probably spelled wrong), or the black electrostatic grease upon terminating the cables. I use it for all aluminum, or steel connections, to copper, to prevent the corrosion, that occurs when combining these 3 metals, to each other, or [perhaps a better way to say it is). I use the grease when connecting aluminum or steel, to copper wire, But other than that great video, 1 of the best 100A to 200A conversion videos, I have ever seen, on You Tube and I watch everyone I get a chance to.
@electricalron2 жыл бұрын
32 years in the trade too
@johnmckechnie2493 Жыл бұрын
Very professional video. You do a beautiful job of installing a clean squared away panel. It is very rewarding when you love what you do. The Arlington white button connectors are new to me and look like a real time saver.
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
I do love being an electrician. There's a great freedom of operating your own business and loving what you do for a living.
@jimsvideos7201 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the job and for taking us along; I'm moving into a place that might need this.
@MK-vr9pt Жыл бұрын
OCD rocks :) always pleasure to see techs who really love what they’re doing . Clean and Smooth !
@sherrytocci8730 Жыл бұрын
I had a panel upgrade Friday where the electrician wanted full payment, but it was not yet inspected and none of the box was labeled. Then I went outside and under a rock I found what looks like exposed wires, and then laying parallel a top. The ground was a copper wires.
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
In New Jersey it is a state law to not have to pay your contractor in full until after final inspection. There’s no specified amount but for me it’s usually the cost of the permit.
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
Also, circuit breaker identification is required by the code.
@SG-zh5xd Жыл бұрын
@@electricalron Yep here you have to mark what each breaker is doing on the panel door .
@MR1977. Жыл бұрын
Did this exact upgrade last year. Cheaper than a transfer switch and just as good. Only have a 3,000 watt Honda so I can only energize one leg but that’s good enough for the essentials in a pinch.
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
Sure I’ve seen those too. The breakers have to be strategically installed.
@MR1977. Жыл бұрын
@@electricalron it’s a little annoying certain circuits have a few appliance combinations that don’t make a lick of sense but I’m sure I could straighten that out if I pulled the panel apart again but I can live with it.
@johnarussoii Жыл бұрын
Great video. I’m getting ready to do a panel upgrade and service entrance upgrade and I want to stub out for a generator and solar panels and possibly add a sub panel. Would love to see a video that includes all that. I also discovered those cable clamps that install from the inside - nice to see I made a good choice.
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
For the solar, it's likely going to be a back-feeding situation which would wold be 40, or a 50amp circuit breaker back feeding onto the busbar. For the generator too it would be a bit more complex because you have "lock out" the DC from the solar and prevent it from back-feeding onto the standby generator.
@michaelhenderson5098 Жыл бұрын
Good job. My house was built in 1983, same 100 amp service. Ran o0ut of circuits years ago. Last year, I had a new 200 amp panel installed but kept the 100 amp service. Just too expensive to upgrade the wiring from the electrical provider. It's a small house anyway so not a big load. I also had a whole house gfci breaker installed and the electrical hookup for my generator. Fortunately, I haven't needed the generator yet but it can be used if needed.
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@tesla21154 ай бұрын
I found out there was a recall for challenger breaker boxes and as described I notices evidence of melting where a double pole breaker used to be, need to contact the owner.
@Unite-4-Peace Жыл бұрын
What would we DIYers do without people like you. Thanks Ron! Do have a question, so the thickness of the cable from meter to panel being 2 gauge for 200A is usually the only change? The wiring from pole to the meter is usually rated at 200A right? My house was built in the 70s...
@jarrydee2799 Жыл бұрын
wow, never seen those arlington connectors. That is going to make things so much easier. I hate trying to stuff wires into metal romex connectors when you don't have much room.. thank you!
@jasonlizotte4007 Жыл бұрын
Your video came up on my suggested videos feed. I was very happy that I clicked and watched it. I know nothing about electrical work as I work in healthcare but I wanted to express my amazement at your attention to detail with your trade. I have so much respect for professionals in the trade fields. You are a master at your craft and attention to detail is to be respected. Look forward to watching more of your videos.
@gregorymark6014 Жыл бұрын
Liked the video but... "Tightening torque values for terminal connections shall be as indicated on equipment or in installation instructions provided by the manufacturer. An approved means shall be used to achieve the indicated torque value."
@jeffryan590 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I'm glad to see a Pro do this right & explain why things are done a certain way. I'm glad to see you installed a generator circuit, With a Manual Lockout, with the new panel install. This is the best time to install this.
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
My business started in 2009. Right after that in 2011 we had this October snowstorm that brought down branches from trees because the trees still had leaf's on them. Then we had hurricane Irene and hurricane Sandy. The combination of those three storms really pushed the standby and portable generators narrative.
@jeffryan590 Жыл бұрын
@@electricalron Too many people with a camera, showing people how to install a generator to their house "The Wrong way" out there. No Lockout, no Safety, plus people will be trying to do it, the first time ever - in the dark. Trying to do a quick fix, can get people hurt or even killed. Again, it was an Excellent video.
@bluegizmo1983 Жыл бұрын
Man, my house could sure use a complete rewiring. But it would damn near cost more than the entire house is worth! This house is a three bedroom plus a large den that was also converted to 4th bedroom. The house was built in the 60's or 70's I believe, and it only has a 100A panel. To make matters worse, my bedroom (the large converted den) which uses quite a bit of power as I also have a small server rack in my room, is ran on a single 15A breaker along with most of the kitchen and the outdoor patio area! Most rooms in this house seem to have at least one or two outlets that share breakers with other random rooms. It's almost getting yo the point these days that if your a handy DIY guy, you might as well just go get your electrical certifications so you can "legally" do the work yourself, as it would probably end up being cheaper lol
@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369 Жыл бұрын
HOWdy E-R, ... Thanks COOP ...
@condor5635 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video and work. Only thing I wonder about is that T handle driver. Is that a torque wrench?all of those connections should be torqued to spec right? I’ve even seen where they tighten loosen and then tighten again. I put a 30 amp interlock too. I kind of wish I put the 50 amp instead in case I upgrade generator from my current 7500W. Thanks for posting! Very informative
@davedee1244 Жыл бұрын
Wow, someone who does cable management, very neat.
@godelrt2 жыл бұрын
Watching you work is therapeutic! Thank you for sharing!
@electricalron2 жыл бұрын
Thank you that's a nice compliment!
@godelrt2 жыл бұрын
@@electricalron makes me want to go do stuff! Also I really like the mix of timelapse and voice over. You really share a wealth of information doing that. Great editing. Thank you again, Sir!
@Lewisusa119 ай бұрын
Just got my electrical permit yesterday, for that exact panel. I have everything done except my ground to the water pipe. Unfortunately, it's about a 75-foot run (of #4 solid copper that I had on hand) to the water pipe. My old panel is a glass fuse panel that I expect to burst into flames every time I look at it. LOL. Luckily I am able to use it as a junction box, so I have pulled all of my circuits from the new panel in the garage (the old panel and meter were in the house due to add-on construction) to the old panel. Then when I get the power company to swap me over I can just connect the old wires to the new ones. Then I can start redoing the wiring in the house, as almost all of my outlets except for the kitchen are on one 30amp circuit, and all outlets are open ground. Thanks so much for your amazing video, my install is almost exactly laid out as yours though I did use GFCI breakers and added a ground bar to the bottom of the panel. I had to cut my nipple in almost exactly where you did. I also had to add a meter base with the breaker. thanks again!!
@electricalron9 ай бұрын
Awesome! I’m glad my video helped you.
@DStek42 Жыл бұрын
Nice work. I wish I would have had you on my attic remodel. The guys my GC used stripped just about every screw they could find. :|
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that. Unfortunately I see a lot of shit work too that I'm there to fix so it actually works out for me lol. Thanks for watching the video!
@abrelectric Жыл бұрын
Must be a Medic! I see the black tape band-aid. Classic
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
LOL
@Stevo744 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I picked up the Arlington connectors that connect from inside the enclosure. I could have used these many times in the last thirty years.
@SodiumInduction-hv7 ай бұрын
my panel needs an upgrade lol, gotta ask my local electrician
@captainwaring8 ай бұрын
I just stumbled onto your videos two days ago. I've mainly been watching a couple of other electricians. I've subscribed to your channel, and am very impressed with your knowledge. Please keep these videos coming because they are some of the most interesting and best that I have seen. Thank you!!
@electricalron8 ай бұрын
That’s very kind of you. Thank you!
@jarrelnolan3649 Жыл бұрын
The work itself is great, personally I would’ve made it 1/2” longer on top and bottom to fit panel and leave room to fit bottom wires in without cutting out all that drywall
@pyromethious Жыл бұрын
Is there a video on adding a secondary panel in a garage (where the primary is in the inside utility room)? Not that I'd be doing it myself, but I like to see what to Expect a contractor to do (as I watch).
@clifffoltz651 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, wish I could afford to have an upgrade to my house like this .
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
Maybe one day!
@lor332 Жыл бұрын
Gfci in the garage protecting inside circuits. That's funny I remember being told to do that. Funny some of the stuff you forget doing. And think back. What the hell. Lol
@Chris_In_Texas Жыл бұрын
I am surprised you aren't required to use SPD's as well on new install. Great job.... 👍🤠
@Darknamja Жыл бұрын
I have the utmost respect and admiration for residential electricians. Watching you work was most enjoyable. The finished product was excellent. I was an aircraft electrician (spark chaser) for over 30 years. 😉
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@robertweigandt9449 Жыл бұрын
Not a electrician but that is awesome work very clean.
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@1924ab Жыл бұрын
Nice installation, 25 yr licensed journeyman.
@patrickdonegan9559 Жыл бұрын
I came to see the detail of adding a generator to the panel
@jackriley5974 Жыл бұрын
I've never seen an impact driver capable of measuring torque before. You might want to check out the NEC 110-14(D)? Who gets to trace out and label all those circuits? 110-22(A)
@thisoldmobilehomeinthewood8434 Жыл бұрын
Excellent workmanship, it’s great to see this kind of work, real professional. Thanks for sharing
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@jimbomac3668 Жыл бұрын
This is a great vid of a panel upgrade. I'm building a barn this summer about 150' from the house this spring and need to do a panel upgrade in the house and feed the barn. Thank You.
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching the video! Be sure you account for voltage drop because with 150' run there's sure to be voltage drop. To account for this, you'll need to run larger conductors than normal.
@jimbomac3668 Жыл бұрын
@@electricalron Thanks Ron. I plan on having my master electrician spec everything out for me so I know it's safe and right.
@jbratt Жыл бұрын
Obviously I won’t be able to change out my own panel after just watching this video but what it will do is know what is involved when I have it done and have a good understanding of what is involved. Your delivery and pacing of the video are excellent. Well done on the video and thank you👍
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
I’m glad I could help.
@stgeorge143 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff. I'm facing this upgrade pretty soon and this helps to understand the scope. I wish my service entrance was on the other side of a wall than the panel. Unfortunately it's about 15-20' away. Wire ain't cheap!
@ionstorm66 Жыл бұрын
If you only have 100 amp panel and its in good condition, then installing a new panel closer to the meter and keeping the old panel isnt a bad idea. Re-use the existing feeders to feed the old main as a sub, just have to run a ground and split neutrals and grounds at the old panel.
@mellowrebel4618 Жыл бұрын
@@ionstorm66 YEAH BUT THERES THE 3 TAP RULE.
@ionstorm66 Жыл бұрын
@@mellowrebel4618 No taps, you are feeding the 100A panel as a sub panel though the new panel. Upgrade is very common on older homes. Install a 200a feeder, and a 200a meter/panel combo. Then install a 100A breaker in that panel, and install that in the new panel connected to the old panel feed. Then just run a ground to the old panel, and split the neutrals.
@mellowrebel4618 Жыл бұрын
200 AMP 24 CIRCUITS
@FreeAmerican-mm2my Жыл бұрын
@@ionstorm66 If the concern was saving wire, not sure using the old panel as a sub would solve the problem.
@RaekwonHarley11 ай бұрын
I missed what you did with that cable tv wire. Can someone put a timestamp on when that happens? Awesome video btw
@Honestandtruth007 Жыл бұрын
Love how you Entertained viewers with Great commentation 👍
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@killtyrant Жыл бұрын
Gonna have to have something like this done as some point as I only got a 100A panel. Since I converted the Stove to electric from Liquid propane. If I'm running it, that eats up 40amps out of the 100. Summertime will mean using the window ACs which I eventually want to convert to a central air unit.
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
The 40 amp oven is a resistive electrical load whereas the new AC condensing unit is an inductive load. When an inductive load starts up it draws 4-6 times the amount of current it uses once it gets going. Don't worry, the circuit breaker is designed to handle this temporary spike.
@SONUMOX Жыл бұрын
As a note, prior to cutting off the wires from the breakers, I would have tagged the wires with label to what it served. Will help you later with the rewiring and tagging of the breaker loads
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
How do you know for sure they’re labeled correctly in the first place? You don’t.
@aaron74 Жыл бұрын
@@electricalron That is a very good point. When you do panel upgrades, do you work with the homeowner to label the breakers accurately, or do you just let them do it themselves after your work is done? (It's tedious work!)
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
@@aaron74 it can be a pain I the ass to properly identify each of the individual circuits but I'll spend hours waiting for the final inspection (inspector) so I usually do this work then while I'm waiting for the inspector. Btw, I don;'t have to wait and meet the inspector but most of the time I do just in case there are any issues. I've learned that inspectors are less likely to find something wrong and pass the work the first time when I make it a point to be there and take off the panel cover. Some towns the inspectors know my work and rarely not pass inspection. Happy New Year by the way!
@aaron74 Жыл бұрын
@@electricalron There's a video idea maybe... what is the easiest way to figure out what a breaker powers what in the house? You can figure out the two-pole breakers relatively fast, but man, if you have a bunch of 15-amp single pole breakers, that's a PITA
@bpmunroe Жыл бұрын
@@aaron74 took one of my kids (teenager) and we identified every outlet, light, machine, etc to a breaker in the panel. It was then I found out that pretty much my entire 2nd floor and many 1st floor outlets were on one 15amp circuit! Mid 1940s house. I made a spreadsheet with circuits and everything on each circuit and keep that next to the panel
@impsquared Жыл бұрын
thanks for explaining things while you work! I really enjoy watching great clean work!
@NightOwlPal Жыл бұрын
Your work looks very clean and professional. Looking to have the same job done at my house, please consider moving to Florida!
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
Thank you Wayne! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
@TeslaTales59 Жыл бұрын
Looks like this was an all day job!
@stevenv2190 Жыл бұрын
Damn, do I need this! - Got a generic panel and it is not compatible with those small breakers. Probably better this way than trying to install a sub-panel in the garage. Afraid to see how much this would cost, though.
@estevaness2 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍 you wouldn’t happen to have part number of those Arlington connectors would you? Those are amazing especially if you’re adding a circuit in a rocked wall and avoid cutting it
@aaron74 Жыл бұрын
Arlington NM94X (3/8" KO) and NM95X (3/4" KO)
@simonwilkinson825 Жыл бұрын
Quality install and very educational. Good work Ron. Im in Northville MI and need my 100amp upgrading also. "Get over here"! 😄
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
It took me 30 years to get this good!
@ScrewThisGlueThat Жыл бұрын
Very Nice, Very Clean. My clients are generally surprised when I finish a new panel and it's as clean as this install. People seem to think a messy panel is the norm. PS, I just sub'ed to your channel too.
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video!
@maarkaus48 Жыл бұрын
very impressive work with a very good explanation. Thank you for taking the time to narrate.
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@gerardboulin63245 ай бұрын
That was a very clean and professional job done! Greate video by the way!
@terryharleyrides6109 Жыл бұрын
Really Enjoyed this,….just wish you would have slowed down a little and explain a little more, just saying it would have helped a lot more. Thanks for sharing.
@lqdxoni1 Жыл бұрын
beautifully done nice neat and workman like manner
@doughopkins8826 Жыл бұрын
Great job on this video! No wasted time during recording! all educational!
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
@MB-ir8xf Жыл бұрын
Good job, Ron. Thank you for taking the time to show how a professional does electrical work. One question, I did not see a ground rod that goes to the ground from the meter. Where did you connect your ground wire to? Being from a city where conduit ( EMT) is king , I hate when I see romex cable in an electrical installation.
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
The grounding electrode conductor for the (2) ground rods is bonded to the system grounded neutral conductor at the Main Service Disconnect.
@rtheprizeisright73232 жыл бұрын
I have to ask do you look at panels and other household wiring, receptacles, switches, lights and wonder what the hell the old electricians were thinking? When I do devices I wander were they trying to have a contest on who could connect a device with the shortest conductors in the box, or if they generally just wanted to screw the next guy, lol?
@AdamOsso77 Жыл бұрын
Great work. How much would a job like this to replace old panel and add new breakers normally cost? I have an old home from 1968 and feel it needs to be replaced.
@jeffbecraft7174 Жыл бұрын
$2-$4k
@adassociates8235 Жыл бұрын
how many times you get shock of not wearing insulated gloves? you are a brave man 😄
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
Not often. School is important.
@adassociates8235 Жыл бұрын
@electricalron You should have some basic tutorials for diy newbies add to your channel. You are the man🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍
@jimmygray45054 ай бұрын
nice video but you missed the part I watched the video for... the generator breaker. what about earthing rods?
@kylesnowdon8498 Жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed your video Ron! Glad I found your channel. Very clean installation!
@ggme46828 ай бұрын
Sir i wish you lived in my area! You are a master, a great teacher and videographer. For those reasons I liked and subscribed. Thank you for the laborious work putting a video like this together, don't this it's not appreciated!!
@electricalron8 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas!! I’m happy you liked the video!
@ggme46828 ай бұрын
Ohhh.....and Merry Christmas to you too!!
@CRSALSERO Жыл бұрын
Great job and video, I'm looking to do the same at my house. Thanks for the video. i would call you but I'm in Essex county.
@violenta79 Жыл бұрын
Dude. So awesome. Wish you could do this at my house!!
@electricalron Жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy!
@mijamija1422 Жыл бұрын
@@electricalron . Hello up grade 100 amps to 200 de meter ist same
@gsp064 Жыл бұрын
Amazing... Great effort ..!! Informative equally for expert electricians and house owners like me. I need to upgrade my panel and got all answers, I wish you can help me.