As of July 12, 2023, this video has been viewed 250,000 times. Wow! Thank you!

Hard to find a better video about a panel upgrade than this one. Jersey Strong!

Love seeing someone who takes pride in neat, organized work done according to best practices. Well done!

Hey Ron, I'm an electrician from NYC. I have to say, a job well done. Hope the apprentices are watching? Excellent work!

The best part of this video is not seeing the installation of A.F.I. breakers. Great job.

Wow! That was awesome. Tip top craftsmanship. Im not an electrician, but im a licensed automotive technician. I really enjoyed this video.

Takes a long time to make something like this.. thanks. I have almost completed my KZfaq Master Electrician Certificate.

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.

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.

Clean install and looks like that wasn't your first time...❤

Thanks for the video. Would love to see a breakdown of real world parts and labor prices to compare over time.

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.

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.

I like Square D and Eaton, not cheap but extremely reliable and especially under high loads

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.

Thank you for not embedding background music! Great video. Loved watching this install.

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

I must have missed the part where you used a torque wrench on the breakers. :o)

Love those inside clips and I need to get some, Home Depot doesn't have the Arlington's but they carry the Raco 4714

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!!

Please make more!!! It's so easy to learn good practices from a professional. Thank you.

doing this very same upgrade in the morning before the snow/cold hits. I apprecite you taking the time to share this.

I pay you to do the upgrade. As long as you do it right, you are awesome.

You lost me when you took off the panel cover, LOL. Great job!

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 💪🏼👍🏼🙏🏼

Great job. I love watching people who are really good at their job demonstrate the work they do. Keep doing these!

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.

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.

So awesome thank you sir for taking the time to make this video. Really informative and helpful.

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!!

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.

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.

Square D bolt on panels and Breakers are the way to go but they're not cheap

Was most interested in the cutoff for the generator. Lol. But great stuff watching the rest of the install.

Thanks for sharing. I learned a lot and less intimidated when I am working behind the cover.

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.

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.

Thank you for the job and for taking us along; I'm moving into a place that might need this.

OCD rocks :) always pleasure to see techs who really love what they’re doing . Clean and Smooth !

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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!

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.

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."

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.

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

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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

Wow, someone who does cable management, very neat.

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. :|

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!!

Watching you work is therapeutic! Thank you for sharing!

Must be a Medic! I see the black tape band-aid. Classic

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.

my panel needs an upgrade lol, gotta ask my local electrician

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!!

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

Awesome video, wish I could afford to have an upgrade to my house like this .

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).

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

I am surprised you aren't required to use SPD's as well on new install. Great job.... 👍🤠

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. 😉

Not a electrician but that is awesome work very clean.

Nice installation, 25 yr licensed journeyman.

I came to see the detail of adding a generator to the panel

Excellent workmanship, it’s great to see this kind of work, real professional. Thanks for sharing

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)

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.

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👍

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!

I missed what you did with that cable tv wire. Can someone put a timestamp on when that happens? Awesome video btw

Love how you Entertained viewers with Great commentation 👍

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.

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

thanks for explaining things while you work! I really enjoy watching great clean work!

Looks like this was an all day job!

Your work looks very clean and professional. Looking to have the same job done at my house, please consider moving to Florida!

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.

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

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.

Quality install and very educational. Good work Ron. Im in Northville MI and need my 100amp upgrading also. "Get over here"! 😄

very impressive work with a very good explanation. Thank you for taking the time to narrate.

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.

That was a very clean and professional job done! Greate video by the way!

beautifully done nice neat and workman like manner

Great job on this video! No wasted time during recording! all educational!

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.

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?

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.

how many times you get shock of not wearing insulated gloves? you are a brave man 😄

nice video but you missed the part I watched the video for... the generator breaker. what about earthing rods?

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!!

I thoroughly enjoyed your video Ron! Glad I found your channel. Very clean installation!

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.

Dude. So awesome. Wish you could do this at my house!!

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.