Installing 100 AMP SUB PANEL - THE COMPLETE PROCESS - SAVED THOUSANDS $$$
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2 жыл бұрынAt first, I wasn't sure if I could complete the wiring and install of the 100 amp sub panel. I started with just agreeing to dig the trench for the 100 amp wire that would feed the 100 amp sub panel. As I progressed into the project I felt more and more comfortable with possible wiring and completing the entire installation on a 100 amp sub panel.
In the end, it saved us thousands of dollars by hiring a licensed electrician to come out and wire and install the sub panel and get it ready for an electrical inspection.
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@dorianbedorian211 Жыл бұрын
"It's always easy when you're watching videos, I'm here to tell you it's not impossible, but..." I like this guy.
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@daveevans7438 3 күн бұрын
I know this video is a couple years old, and by now, someone has informed you of the expansion coupling reason. It is there for the freeze and thaw cycle of the ground, so you don't end up pulling your conduit out of the fitting you're glued into. It's a good idea, not enforced by the NEC, but up here in the north, the utilities require it. (on your service entrance raceway). I use them for buried conduits that come out of the ground and are attached to a structure. I feel it's a good idea.
@JustinsProject 3 күн бұрын
I agree with you. I should have installed them on all conduit ground entries. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@mattleggett5609 Жыл бұрын
Can't tell ya how grateful I am to have came across this content today, you've just earned yourself a new subscriber to say the least. The info in this just confirms for me exactly what I thought I was needing to do in order to get electric to my garage from the house and this was the first video I've found that actually gave me the details I was looking for even though there are many out there on how to wire sub panels etc. I just could not seem to find any with those particular details I was needing to feel comfortable doing the job myself until now, so thank you for actually explaining the whole process. Love your content and can't wait to see more of it so keep it up and btw GO BIG BLUE!!! WILDCATS NATION!!!
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Bleed Blue.. Wildcat BLUE!!! 😁 I am glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@Old52Guy Жыл бұрын
This is perfect! Your no bullshit approach, explaining things, both the how and the why, is terrific. I'm doing some remodeling and adding circuits in an 80 year old home and need a sub-panel for an outside shed. I'm estimating you have saved me $2K for the sub-panel. Definitely subscribing!
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it 🙏 Good luck with your project, btw. Welcome aboard, thanks for watching, commenting, and subbing! 👍🏻
@user-jo3ug9ov1v Жыл бұрын
Same dude couldn't have said it better!
@WichhartAcres 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job man!! Always a great feeling when you can diy something and save a ton of money!
@JustinsProject 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Just gotta get the final approval from the electrical inspector. Time to start the most exciting project of all. Our solar system. Thanks for watching, sharing and commenting 👍🏻
@marvingentry343 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. In my home town of Gary, IN you literally have to become a fully licensed, insured and bonded electrician to do what you did (just for your own house!) I'm jealous of your freedom. Great work.
@JustinsProject 2 жыл бұрын
Thx! Sounds like our old hometown. That was just one of the reasons we decided to move. 😁 More freedom is better. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@MavericksRacin Ай бұрын
This was exactly what i was trying to understand. I've been reading the local county code for our area and trying to make heads and tails of some of this. I appreciate your explanation and instruction too! Awesome job!
@JustinsProject Ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@marcorivera7152 Жыл бұрын
Keep up the Great work, I appreciate how detailed you are, helped me as well.
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
@kingfishstacy 11 ай бұрын
Good job brother! Found this because I need to run power out to a 10 x12 shed I built a few years ago. 👍
@JustinsProject 11 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
@vincenthyland8048 Жыл бұрын
Great vid ! Very thorough in explaining while doing and I as well would have put expansion coupler like you did. No harm in going the extra just in case ! Will watch more of you in the future.
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated 🙏 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@deanstuder1775 Жыл бұрын
I'm a retired union electrician and I think you did a fine job. Sure it could have went better. It always is that way.. And you saved a lot of money and they would have taken as long or longer. I wish I could do that roof for you. Because I did my own too. It's not so bad . Mine was on a much steeper roof . Fall protection was definitely required and you would want that for whoever does your job. Liability issues and laws specific to the potential falling hazards are strict. I am waiting to see your enphase system and solar panels install.
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated 🙏 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@sruple Жыл бұрын
Brother Im doing the exact same thing at my house down about 130 feet to my shop. Thank you for ALL info.
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Good luck with your project. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@ronkali5365 Жыл бұрын
Instead of watching the Cowboys /49ers playoff game i found myself stuck on this video. Man i enjoyed it,when i saw you running the conduit with no help i was glued to the video.Great job
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. I do almost all my work by myself. I like staying busy and learning new things. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@Seemsayin 6 ай бұрын
When you mentioned metal in your eye... I had the same thing happen. Drilled an inch and a half hole through the box. Landed on my eyelash, and never knew it. I didn't start feeling it until 2:30 in the morning, after rubbing on it. It wasn't coming out. Had to go the the ER. The shard was enormous. I've felt your pain.
@JustinsProject 5 ай бұрын
I am making an effort to grab eye protection more often. No matter how much of a hurry I'm in.
@Seemsayin 5 ай бұрын
@@JustinsProject You won't be sorry for doin it. Stay safe!
@JustinsProject 5 ай бұрын
@@Seemsayin Definitely, be careful out there. 👍🏻
@jordancrocker939 Жыл бұрын
thank you for understanding that in a whole length video. most of the time people only need that one or two things that they catch from the whole thing
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting! 👍
@0kieShep Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I'm about to do something similar and this helped with a few questions I had.
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@leeedwards8323 Жыл бұрын
You are the man. Your video was very detail. I have a shed in my back yard and need power ran to it. You made it look very easy to do. Make sure you wear does safety glasses.
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated 🙏 Yeah, safety glasses are very important 😁 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@RobertReese-was-here 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job! Great video! Thank you for making it
@JustinsProject 2 жыл бұрын
Much Appreciated! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@KevinCoop1 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, you have learned a lot. Mostly correct too! The reason the inspector said they do not enforce expansion fittings there is that it is not a NEC requirement but a utility company requirement, hence in the service entrance conduit. Technically you are supposed to test the ground rod for 25 ohms or less, no test, two ground rods. The #2 aluminum you used according to 310.15(B)(16) is only good for 90 amperes at 75C, and #1 is rated at 100 amperes, therefore feeder conductors(not service entrance conductors) should have been #1 Al. Mostly, listen to your wife! Always be safe, the life you save may just be your own! Best wishes, Kevin
@JustinsProject 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated! I am always trying to learn something new. Yes, I should have listened to the wife. Safety is key. Tomorrow, I have my final inspection of the 10kw solar system I designed and built from beginning to end. I am feeling pretty confident about it. Got to power it on for a few hours during my testing but I have to leave it off now until the inspection is complete and the electric company changes the meter to a NET meter. Can't wait to start producing! Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
@KevinCoop1 2 жыл бұрын
@@JustinsProject 40 amp 2P breaker for the solar? And the breaker installed at the bottom of the panel?
@JustinsProject 2 жыл бұрын
@@KevinCoop1 45 amp was installed in the main panel for solar system. Yes at the bottom on the left side across from my 100 amp sub panel for the building.
@KevinCoop1 Жыл бұрын
@@JustinsProject I didn’t see this until now. The reason I asked if 40 amps at the bottom is NEC requires at opposite end of bus from main. Why, I have no idea! NEC also limits the solar ampacity feeding a panel at 20% of the panel size. IE 200x.2=40. Why, I do not know! Best wishes, Kevin
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
@@KevinCoop1 I put a 45amp. My main panel rated at 225 max X 20% = put me right at 45.
@samyers59 Жыл бұрын
Best video out there bud - Thank you sir!
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Wow, Thanks! You are welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
@CottonWoodBlues 11 ай бұрын
Glad to see the KY sweatshirt..GO BIG BLUE!!!
@JustinsProject 10 ай бұрын
Go BIG BLUE!!! Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
@123mjolie 5 ай бұрын
I'm getting ready to do this, so thanks for the honesty!!!!!! Appreciate you !
@JustinsProject 5 ай бұрын
I have a couple other videos on my shop build you might find helpful, if you haven't already seen those. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@123mjolie 5 ай бұрын
@@JustinsProject I will for sure !! Thanks for responding!!!😎
@JustinsProject 5 ай бұрын
Good luck on your install!
@sheilaashley 2 жыл бұрын
Impressive job for getting us power!! :)
@JustinsProject 2 жыл бұрын
Let there be "POWER!!!"
@TFeld-nx9io Жыл бұрын
Nice informative video. Especially like the problem solving presented with alternatives and your rationale for picking a solution. Go CATS !
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it 🙏 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@USMC1984 Жыл бұрын
Very educational! I’m about to do the same thing. Something an old electrician told me to do is any time you run conduit go ahead and put in a pull line as you’re putting it together, saves a lot of time and effort when you have to pull wire in the future.
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
If you have that option available you most certainly can save yourself some headaches. Pulling those thick wires in a conduit can become challenging real fast. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@DS-zo8xs Жыл бұрын
Just need a good fish tape or mule tape and a human tugger lol. I've pulled 18 2 pair cables(72 #14 AWG cables) in a 2in emt conduit with 360 degrees of bends.
@hurstyoutdoors Жыл бұрын
Awesome work man! Great vid 👍
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the feedback 🙏 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@MastaSergeantShelly Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, I think I'm up for the job.
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Best of luck! Thanks for watching and commenting! I have a follow up video on this also. Be sure to check it out if you are installing yours in an ag building.
@MastaSergeantShelly Жыл бұрын
How did you know what wire for underground? If I’m running wire 75ft to garage to open 2 garage doors and run the pool pump during summer, maybe airconditioner later on.
@whatnotzone6866 9 ай бұрын
I'm very glad that I live in a county with no inspections or restrictions as a homeowner to do all my own work. Great video!
@JustinsProject 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@hvac894 9 ай бұрын
curious about county location...
@johndavies2949 8 ай бұрын
Yep. Just hope your homeowners insurance agrees.
@gregkahle9046 10 ай бұрын
Great job, party time!
@JustinsProject 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@adanpena8611 Жыл бұрын
You got it going
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Definitely did 😁 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@knifeswitch5973 Жыл бұрын
As someone who does this for a living, I have to say not a bad job!
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@x7warrior735 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Job ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@JustinsProject 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, sharing and commenting 👍🏻
@savedbygrace246 8 ай бұрын
Best video by far!!!
@JustinsProject 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@MasterTheNEC 2 жыл бұрын
Greetings - Learning Moments. 1) If Ground Rods are used, you will need two (2) unless you determined (1) rod is 25 ohms or less per 250.53(A)(2). 2) your 2 AWG AL is only rated for 90 Amps so hopefully hoping you used a 90 A OCPD at the source for your feeder. Now, the expansion fitting per 300.5(J) really depends on your local inspector and if their is a propensity for earth movement. Also keep in mind torque you really should torque all lugs properly to ensure longevity of your terminations.
@JustinsProject 2 жыл бұрын
I did end up having to have 2 ground rods. AL MHF Cable rated at up to 90c for 100amps. What am I missing? I also found several charts confirming that. wire.buyawg.com/viewitems/all-categories-appendix-allowable-ampacities/sulated-aluminum-or-copperclad-aluminum-conductors Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975 Жыл бұрын
The 60/75/90C columns can even be confusing for license professionals at times. Still a pretty good install and should have plenty of power at 90A.
@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975 Жыл бұрын
Nice garage/shop.. I bought and sold 5 homes in my life and never had a decent garage. Take care of that beauty.
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
This is our 7th home and hopefully our final destination. This is my 1st real garage and was worth the wait. Hopefully someday you get yours. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@uwoodc 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I have a similar install I'm trying to complete. Electrician in my area recommended Underground Feeder (UF) trailer wire that would be inexpensive and allow direct burial at 18" in cover to pass... but I plan to use 2' of cover. Having difficulties finding the required cabling... was thinking UF would be cheaper than installing in conduit for my 300' or so, but we'll see. One question I had about your installation. You mentioned solar and ran a line from your shed to your main in the house. Why wouldn't you land this in your sub-panel? Are there codes to be followed here?
@JustinsProject 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, Yes I am working on installing a 10kw solar system on top of the building. I am using micro inverters which are coverting the DC to AC right at the panels then feeding down to my combiner. From there into a main solar array disconnect switch then into the main panel. I'll try to cover that in some up coming videos if your interested. Thanks for watching, sharing and commenting 👍🏻
@SAJ_2021 Жыл бұрын
Honestly, I can say I'm extremely surprised your inspector is so relaxed about the expansion coupling, and moreover the use of two whole straps without bracing. An easy fix to this problem is to support each conduit with its correct-sized mini. Expansion couplings are needed because PVC expands and contracts with the different seasons throughout the year, without this coupling on exterior facing structures, you run the risk of severing the connection between the PVC pipe and LB conduit body. I first hand have experienced this from jobs we had to service, and in some of the worst circumstances, it caused so much tension on the line sets they sprang loose from the panel, causing an arc flash... On another note, you did good work, I do not aim to discourage, my only prerogative is to provide you and others with safety information so you don't end up with the negative experiences I've had to service in the trade.
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I always appreciate constructive feedback that offers value to everyone. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@setunedouche Жыл бұрын
I’m about to run power to my 30x50…I have to go 176 ft…This is going to help me a lot brother. Thanks so much for sharing!! Excellent work!!!
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Hi John, I did a follow up video on this. If you are out in the country like me and you get a ag permit, I would definitely watch that one. It might help save you a little headache. Here is a link to that video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i5qXjK6d0qq8oac.html Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@setunedouche Жыл бұрын
@@JustinsProject I live inside city limits in a small town but I’m gonna check out your follow up video for sure. I really appreciate your time and advice brother. God Bless America 🇺🇸
@ptso7580 Жыл бұрын
Like your cander and can do attitude. Eaton BR are the Bryant brand they bought out and CH is the other brand Cutler Hammer. So far I've seen Lowes and Menards have the CH style breaker in stock more than most places. Stock up those breakers it might be currency with the local sparkies.
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Seems like everything is on the rise in the last year. Drastically! I got me some reserve for when I go to add some more circuits. 😁 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@jamesborton9237 Жыл бұрын
Plan the pole barn with your top two breakers for generator hook up. DON'T need a generator yet, but prepare and do your wiring for it while all supplies and tools are at hand.
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@whattheschmidt 11 ай бұрын
If you want the house to have backup, that should be done in the main panel, not this subpanel.
@robertcookjr6100 2 ай бұрын
Nice job, if you had time you could run a length of heavy nylon cord in the 1 inch pipe to help you pull the next wire😊👍🏼
@JustinsProject 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@mikezupancic2182 Жыл бұрын
I love how you were standing to the side when flipping the breakers on. Made me LMFAO.
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
😁
@robertplas3947 Жыл бұрын
My suggestion is that your trench was very deep, I think electric is 18 inches to top of conduit. Gas lines like 24 inches. Digging deep can result in striking a gas line in some situations. Also, it is always nice to drop a tracer line in the trench with the ends visible at each end of the trench so that if it has to be dug up in the future, you don't need to hunt around for it. Otherwise, good job!
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
There are no gas lines on my property. Water lines are set at 36" in my area. I should have also mentioned that I called the service that marks the property for all service lines before digging anything. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@dvk578 Ай бұрын
Thank you for this great video! What is the amperage rating on your main panel? Did you have to upgrade your main panel to accomodate the sub? If so, did you have to upgrade your meter as well?
@JustinsProject Ай бұрын
The main service panel is a 200amp service panel. Max bus bar rating of 225A. I only upgraded the meter when I finished my solar system. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@Detodounpoco-ig9no Жыл бұрын
Pero gracias amigo bendiciones
@barelystablefarm7151 Жыл бұрын
Nice work! Did the inspector nail you on any of the small stuff like using a LB in the wall, metallic straps on PVC, slip coupling? EDIT: I do see you mentioned about the access cover for LB.
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Yes the inspector did hit me on the install. Probably not for the reasons you would think though. I did a follow up video on that. You can find that here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i5qXjK6d0qq8oac.html Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@stickfigure9662 Жыл бұрын
Justin good job. Doing a similar project with our pole barn we just finished. We're you allowed to backfill your trench without the inspector ever having to verify depth? Thats were im at now..the trenching. Do they just take your word for it?
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
The inspector asked me to take photos if I was going to backfill before he could get out to do the inspection. BUT never asked for them during the inspection. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@GarDog54 Жыл бұрын
Would be nice if you showed all the breakers being installed and wired.. that's why I started watching...
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
My apologies. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@aammiranda 4 ай бұрын
Calling dig safe should be the very first step.
@JustinsProject 4 ай бұрын
For sure 👍🏻
@ch34pskate16 2 ай бұрын
Borrrrrrrrrrrrring!
@AppleBag1000 3 ай бұрын
strong magnet for the metal in eye works well
@JustinsProject 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip. 👍🏻
@losttyrant7482 11 ай бұрын
Do you have a link to the aluminum wire you bought? I'd like to run the same service cable. Thank you!
@JustinsProject 11 ай бұрын
I got that wire from Lowes. Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
@arielgrijalva7443 Жыл бұрын
Es todo Charly 👍
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@douglasridgefarm 7 ай бұрын
Appreciate you. Just subbed to the channel.
@JustinsProject 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support! Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍🏻
@wizard3z868 Жыл бұрын
One thing all these videos show on you tube is great planning except for the fact that once a panel is recessed its hard as hell to run new circuits lol. Looks nicer but defeats the purpose of future accesability to recess why I prefer surface mount 😉
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
That is true, but I have almost maxed my box out now. Only now am I finishing the building. I think I have all the curcuits I will ever need. If not, too bad I ain't putting it in 🤣 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@johnleeway7782 7 ай бұрын
Dude! All I wanted to see was how you made the connection inside the house. Not only did you not even show that part but I had to listen to you say the word "penetration" 14 times. Damn dude
@JustinsProject 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@Lovechangestheworld1 2 ай бұрын
@@JustinsProjectcan you show a picture of the house panel or short video
@guygustafson9293 16 күн бұрын
The details are always a hang up with me. Do you bond a neutral and ground in the subpanel and that type of thing?
@JustinsProject 16 күн бұрын
The only neutral and ground bond should occur at the main service panel never in a sub panel. If you have any doubt always reach out to a licensed electrician, most are pretty helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@guygustafson9293 16 күн бұрын
@@JustinsProject Because of my questions about details, I hired a licensed 57 year old electrician who had been in business for 30 some years. The job was to replace my subpanel. He insisted on bonding ground and neutral in the sub. He put a jumper from the neutral bus to the ground bus, and he put in the green bolt that bonds the neutral bus to the housing. Frustrating. I went in and "unbonded". I've learned after 73 years that the experts are not always experts.
@PUBGMobile-ot2sk Жыл бұрын
Can you please post where you got the feeder cable from? Link please?
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
I picked it up in-store at Lowe's home improvement. They usually have it there in their large rolls in the electrical aisle. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@blakebiltwell5 2 жыл бұрын
Damn thanks a lot for the info! How big is your shop?
@JustinsProject 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it! 36x56 I have videos on when it was built also. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@michaelholland8969 Жыл бұрын
I noticed you used a coated ground wire (green) from your main panel to your sub panel. Is that required or can you use a bare copper wire? Thanks!
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
It was not required to have the coated ground. However I wanted coated to enter the combiner box. Plus, it was actually cheaper per ft than the bare wire. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Sorry, I misread that thinking you were referring to ground my solar system. I used that wiring because it was twisted together 4 wires and it included the ground.
@davidjaye710 11 ай бұрын
since your wire is direct burial did you have to put it i conduit still or was that you just being cautious?..:) i'm doing a similar project but my barn is 300 ft so my serivce will only be 60 amp with 2/0 mobile home feeder direct burial.
@JustinsProject 11 ай бұрын
It was required to be in the conduit. Good luck with your project. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@OxHeadHomestead Жыл бұрын
What kind of wire did you use(size, brand, where you got it) ? I'm looking to do the same but need to figure out the wire first.
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
I got it at Lowes in store, 4 wire. If I were to do it over, I would have used copper rather than aluminum. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@mossranchoutdoors7249 11 ай бұрын
@JustinsProject curious but why did you use aluminum?
@davidmckenzie8934 Ай бұрын
good job. what size wire did you use to carry 100 Amps? my electrician says we need #1. copper. seems like #2 could do it.
@JustinsProject Ай бұрын
I was allowed #2 alum but I should had used #2 copper. It's really comes down to temp and whether it is going to be above ground or in conduit below. Plus the length of the wire. If #1 is in your budget, then it would always be best to do that.
@robmespeedy Жыл бұрын
If my main panel has a 100 amp main breaker. What is the max año I can go on a sub panel install?
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
There are a lot of factors to consider before adding a sub panel. If you're not familiar with the whole process, I would recommend reaching out to an electrician. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@CosmopolitanPatriarchCevinLDug Жыл бұрын
What size pvc did you run your 4/0 wire in?
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
I ran 1-1/2 for the service to the building. Schedule 40 inground and Schedule 80 for anything exposed to the outside. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@anahatsingh5499 Жыл бұрын
did you have to put the grounding rod since the main box already had it?
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
In the end they required me to put in 2 more 😂 I have a video on that in my playlist. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍
@eliaschico7781 Жыл бұрын
Hi Justin,,,we want to put a subpanel ,,,, from main panel to subpanel it is about 400 feet, which cable to use, thanks
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
A lot of factors depend on what size wire can be used. Gotta know the whole picture before knowing the minimum size required. Good luck 👍🏻 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@shawss5 Жыл бұрын
White is the name of the wire you used for the underground. Can you give a link. B/c when I look at aluminum #2 I get tons of stuff to chose from.
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
I picked that up at lowes in the bulk sections. It comes as a 4 wire run. I unfortunately do not have a link to that but it is an underground wire and can be picked up in store at Lowes. Hope that helps.
@petertommasi4865 11 ай бұрын
Where did get ur service wire? Online? Link? Or just Home Depot ? Also did u use 2inch conduit for the 2Awg AL wire? I used a conduit fill chart and my answer came to 2inch conduit should be used ?
@JustinsProject 11 ай бұрын
If I had it to it over I would do solid copper wire. I got the wire I used in the video at Lowes. Eventually, I might change out the alum wire and put in solid copper. I really do not want to but I might get wild hair and do it one day. For conduit size I used a fill chart for schedule 80 since I have wire coming out of the ground and would be exposed. Depending on your wire size that will change but here is a link www.southwire.com/calculator-conduit - Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
@petertommasi4865 11 ай бұрын
Ofc. Copper is the best , we choose AL because of cost effectiveness… why do u regret using AL ? I’m about to buy my AL feeders . Should I hold off?
@JustinsProject 11 ай бұрын
@petertommasi4865 The same reason I choose AL. copper was insane. It has served me well, though. Good luck on your project!
@user-ui4nr6bm1o 8 ай бұрын
nice vid, couldn't the solar go right into your new subpanel, why did you run it back to the house?
@JustinsProject 8 ай бұрын
No, they would not allow that in my situation. I was required to be connected to the main service panel. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@adamm2716 Жыл бұрын
dang bro nice building, did you say what size conduit you buried?
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it 🙏 1 1/4 schedule 40 below ground and anything exposed outside was sch 80. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@djmj1097 Жыл бұрын
Any chance you could link everything you used? I'm about to do the exact same thing for a buddy of mine, and what you actually have is identical to what he needs
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
I don't have a manifested list. I could try to put together a list for Amazon but honestly I got most of the materials at Menards for this project. Good luck with your install. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@108electrical Жыл бұрын
That ground bar gotta have that BOAT here and that BOAT there
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
SURE does 😁 Thanks for watching and commenting
@Alex-en4bd 6 ай бұрын
Where did you get the wire from I have a barn 300’ back
@JustinsProject 6 ай бұрын
I picked it up at Lowe's on the spool. Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
@1xXNimrodXx1 11 ай бұрын
1:59 - 2:00 nice man, I got one too :D immaturity aside, nice video
@JustinsProject 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
@BadKarmaFab Жыл бұрын
You did four runs of 2awg AL wire in 1-1/2 PVC conduit? Would you have wanted to step it up to 2” conduit or are you happy with your choice?
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
I am happy with it. Since I never plan on adding anything more. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@BadKarmaFab Жыл бұрын
@@JustinsProject appreciate the response! I’m working on the same project for my barn. The internet suggests 2” conduit for 4x 2ga aluminum but if I can avoid paying for it then I’d go the smaller size conduit route. Very helpful video.
@josetovar9771 Жыл бұрын
If fhe first panel has 100amp the sub panel how many amp can you put
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
I don't understand the question completely. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@victornaja7927 Жыл бұрын
hi so converting your size wire aluminum 2gauge. if it was copper what size would that be please.
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
I would think #3 copper on 100 amp service or feeder line, but verify that with your local inspector or electrician. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@victornaja7927 Жыл бұрын
@@JustinsProject thank you great job on you garage.
@alhawkins3376 Жыл бұрын
Saved a bundle of money, only thing is I would have entered the feed & circuit into the sub by the bottom by drilling through the stud, as for the other few mistakes dont feel bad , every job is different so and everyone makes mistakes doing things new to them.
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
I agree, even lifelong tradesmen make mistakes - even if they don't tell you 😉 I don't mind sharing my mistakes because we all can learn from those mistakes once identified. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍
@alhawkins3376 Жыл бұрын
@@JustinsProject very true, thanks.
@TheElectrican Жыл бұрын
Id say you saved more then a couple thousand. Excellent job
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Possibly 😀 Thank you for watching and commenting! 👍
@rd806 3 ай бұрын
Subscribed
@JustinsProject 3 ай бұрын
Welcome to the gang. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@JoeNathan42420 Жыл бұрын
Like that hoodie you have on brother.
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Go Wildcats! Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
@JoeNathan42420 Жыл бұрын
@@JustinsProject no worries man. Thanks for the info. It's been a while since I had my face in the code book so I figured Instead of flipping pages I'd try my luck with you. You hit pretty much everything I was looking for. Im from KY so, Go Wildcats!
@Lovechangestheworld1 2 ай бұрын
I’m frustrated as you didn’t show the wiring to the live panel and that is what I was looking for. Can you share the pic of it.
@JustinsProject 2 ай бұрын
I other videos that show it. Its 4 wires. Ground to Ground. White stripe to neutral bar. The other 2 into the 100 amp breaker. Hope that helps.
@305dutch4 Жыл бұрын
For in the future, mark your burial pipes by using a red tape or spray paint to let anyone in the future that it is electrical wires in the conduit. Overall great job!!!
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
@user-ng7bj8jn8t 7 ай бұрын
Do you have a link to the wire you ran?
@JustinsProject 6 ай бұрын
I bought it at Lowes. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@RustyCas999 Жыл бұрын
If I understand correctly (I’m not an electrician) if the first outlet (nearest the panel) is a GFCI outlet, then IF you wire it correctly, all the other outlets on that circuit are protected by the GFCI outlet and the other outlets don’t need to be GFCI.
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
That is correct. I now have 4 20amp circuits in the shop now and each one of the start with a GFCI so all outlets are protected by GFCI. I have a big update video on all the work I have completed to the shop coming out in a couple of days. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@leedog168 Жыл бұрын
Drop a good string through your solar conduit so you can just pull the wire through when your ready
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
I pulled all the wires with a cable puller. Took a little effort, but it wasn't terrible. A good string would have been a cheaper, though. Thanks for the tip, watching, and commenting 👍🏻
@nml4546 9 ай бұрын
Great video, only complaint as I'm sure you know, is the sound, sometimes it's just one side, you may think that's OK, but it's annoying. 😀
@JustinsProject 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting.
@100610victor Жыл бұрын
Hope, your eye is good.. That's why I always wear my safety squints!
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it. Metal came out after a couple of days. I know to wear protection, then I just get started and forget it 🤣 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@2artactical55 10 ай бұрын
Use a magnet to get the steel sliver/shaving out of your eye...it works.
@JustinsProject 10 ай бұрын
I have put one in my toolbox 🧰 Appreciate the tip. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@williambenedict7581 Жыл бұрын
Did i miss the hook up for in the house?
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
I did talk about how was going to wire it but unfortunately no video on that. However if you want to see that completed wiring it is in another video where I wired my solar system. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@ButterBar0830 8 ай бұрын
If you're running power from your main panel, which is already grounded to earth, and you keep neutrals and ground separate in your sub-panel, no need to ground to earth at the sub-panel.
@JustinsProject 8 ай бұрын
It was required it. Actually, they required me to install a 2nd one on the shop. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@tobabcs Жыл бұрын
Hi, what is the model of the excavator machine
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
I am using my Massey Ferguson GC1725MB. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@daveval719 8 ай бұрын
what size breaker was your main panel 200 amps?
@JustinsProject 8 ай бұрын
225 AMP rating on the bus bar and a 200AMP main breaker. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@daveval719 8 ай бұрын
This is literally gonna save me about 7 grand got a quote on just wiring 12 outlets and two lights to hundred amp 6 circuit sub 8700 lol i didnt even wanna get a quote on the 50 foot trench and cable. Thanks for the video
@plutoyaldnil4750 Жыл бұрын
Ok very nice......but a few key safety point to try to remember for the future...1 NEVER turn on a panel or breaker with the panel cover off....there could be a problem that occurred while you had main panel down...an animal could have eaten some insulation etc ...and when you turned on that beaker it could have exploded right there...2 only turn breakers on with your left hand.....that way your body is out of the line of fire if something does go wrong.. ... but other than that not bad also I know it isn't required but for the price I would have placed something ( wood, plastic cement or even buried cables wrap ) over the conduits in trench just to save future mishaps it was only 60ft so wouldn't be too expensive.
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the tips. I do need to question the left hand vs. right hand. If one break switch turns on to the right and another turns on to the left (opposite side of the bar) how is that positioning the subject away from danger by using their left hand always? Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@danymitehazard Жыл бұрын
A guy at Lowes told me that you don't need to run aluminum number 2 gauge wire through pvc under ground. Is that true?
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
It was required for me. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@sonyarogers6194 8 ай бұрын
Wish you would have explained how you hooked up in the main house
@JustinsProject 8 ай бұрын
Connect the ground to the ground bar, the neutral to the neutral bar. Although the ground & neutrals are bonded in the main panel, thats what I did. Then, I added L1 & L2 to the 100amp breaker. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@MarioHernandez-hb8eh 11 ай бұрын
Good job, you dont need a ground rod, at subpanel
@JustinsProject 11 ай бұрын
I actually failed the inspection (I have an update video just after this video was uploaded) for not having 2 ground rods. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@x7warrior735 2 жыл бұрын
What type of wire/ guage size to run a 100 ft from a 200 Amp Main Box to a 100 Amp Subpanel Box ?
@JustinsProject 2 жыл бұрын
I used #2 Alum. Ended up being about 80-85ft total in the end. Got the wire at Menards. It has 4 total wires. 2 leads, 1 neutral and one ground.
@x7warrior735 2 жыл бұрын
@@JustinsProject Thank you for The Advice Tip , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@JustinsProject 2 жыл бұрын
Let me know if you have any further questions. 👍🏻
@x7warrior735 2 жыл бұрын
@@JustinsProject Thank you , I Appreciated, How ever it looks like the wires are way over priced, almost 6.00 ft from what I observed, that's for S 4 Wire most where I went to.look , is almost better off getting the whole spool role, lol.
@x7warrior735 2 жыл бұрын
6 guage wire , 1.79 Ft , it must know a job needs to be done and acquired Decisions at all cost Lol. 😃
@Detodounpoco-ig9no Жыл бұрын
Amigo no se miro bien como isiste la conección. yo quiero ver cómo la conectaste porque uno se puede confundir fácilmente
@JustinsProject Жыл бұрын
🤔 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
@alphape8491 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job. Did you Tamp?
@JustinsProject 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it 🙏 I did not tamp the fill back. I'll let the ground settle over the next couple months. The conduit was placed on undisturbed ground so no need to tap that. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
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