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Watch Dustin from Electrician U as he demonstrates how to wire up an electrical panel in this detailed video. Whether you're an experienced electrician or just interested in the craft, this hands-on look at materials, organization, and best practices is worth a watch. 🛠️🔌
00:00 - Intro
00:11 - Materials - What kind of panel, breakers, wire and connectors used
02:21 - Logic of how to lay out a panel
04:15 - Demonstration
10:09 - Using Ty-Raps to keep everything neat and orderly
12:10 - How many conductors can fit in each connector?
12:59 - Alternative way to secure your main feed
16:44 - ABB Ty-Raps
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17:59 - Demonstration Continues
19:00 - Did You Know: How to apply NOALOX properly
20:07 - Demonstration Continues
21:15 - Why would the inspector fail you?
In this demonstration, Dustin takes on the task of wiring an electrical panel, covering every detail from beginning to end. Starting with an overview of the materials including the type of panel and breakers, NM Cable, "Romex", #12's, 8's, and 6's, he highlights the importance of keeping everything organized and neat. The layout of the panel is crucial, with emphasis on grouping arc-faults circuits, 220 circuits, and ground-faults circuits.
The main part of the video focuses on hands-on techniques, starting with a personal touch of using scrap wire to keep the conductors from being unruly, followed by cutting off the sheathing, and taking extra care with wire management. Dustin shares a special technique using Ty-Raps that are listed to be used in electrical environments, showing how to organize and tuck away the grounds with ABB's Ty-Raps. Special attention is paid to conductor fitting, securing the main feeder using Ty-Raps, and the proper application of NOALOX. The tool provided by ABB tightens and cuts the Ty-Rap, leaving no sharp edges, ensuring safety and quality.
Wrapping up, the video explores potential pitfalls and how to avoid inspection failure. Tips include double-checking work, ensuring proper torque settings on the lugs, not double lugging on the neutral or ground bus, and ensuring wires are stapled securely. The demonstration emphasizes the importance of precision, care, and adherence to code.
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