How to Install and Wire a Sub Panel

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In this video, I show you how to install and wire an electrical sub panel. You see the complete process, from start to finish.
00:00 Intro
03:02 Purchasing Supplies
03:36 How to Determine Sub Panel Location
04:20 How to Install an Electrical Sub Panel
06:07 Placement of Sub Panel
12:17 How to Connect Sub Panel to Main Panel
20:00 How to Wire Sub Panel Branch Circuits
27:05 How to Wire GFCI Outlet
Use the link below to download the printable shopping list and resource guides:
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@michael7324 3 жыл бұрын

I feel as though I can trust this information. That means a lot. Semper Fi

@jefferytownsend7787 2 жыл бұрын

You can. He catches details like derating the SER because its a feeder and securing the romex within 1 foot of the panel that most electricians I know miss.

@infoinfo3594 2 жыл бұрын

DO I HAVE TO USE 1/0 CABLE (3 TRIPLEX) OR 4/0 (4PLEX) FOR CALIFORNIA PGE PANEL UPGRADE? THE ONE FROM THE POLE TO MY HOUSE IS 3TRIPLEX 1/0 CABLE!! PLEASE HELP

@infoinfo3594 2 жыл бұрын

@@michael7324 if i wanted to hire an electrician and pay $300/hr, i would not be here!! lol

@michael7324 2 жыл бұрын

@@infoinfo3594 Maybe you should ASK an electrician. I sir am not...

@johnsmithth3318 Жыл бұрын

Sempre Fi

@nimble_assassin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I'm doing a travel trailer remodel into a tiny home and we are ditching the distro panel for a breaker box so we can run more power into the unit and have full size appliances. This gives me the confidence to take the project on!!!

@rudeboy037 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I like how instead of you telling us what you think is correct, you have the professionals who KNOW what is correct doing the instruction! Time to go check out some of your other videos now!

@JasperMeddockProductions 2 жыл бұрын

The amount of work and attention to detail in this is incredible.

@wulfclaw4921 Жыл бұрын

Man, you took all the guess work out of it Sgt. From a retired Lt Col. Many Thanks ! Wulfy

@hozettes 2 жыл бұрын

I learned alot watching this guy do his work. He obviously has done this before. Thanks for making this.

@vtsean5840 2 жыл бұрын

This is an impressive video. Very organized and thorough and well thought out. I really like that, instead of just adding the usual "I'm not an electrician" disclaimer you actually brought a professional electrician in to do parts of the video. It's also very well filmed.

@felicianokalu5346 5 ай бұрын

I have done Electrical 35:23 Engineering but didn't work in the field. Starting watching the video and it's helping a lot. Thank you very much. Keep up doing a good job.

@markhagstrom2659 2 жыл бұрын

Best subpanel installation video I have seen! Thanks for all the amplifying information and shopping list. Most people at the big box stores do not provide the information.

@im2yys4u81 2 жыл бұрын

If the folks working at the big box store know what they're doing, they wouldn't be working at the big box store.

@sharartimunda 3 ай бұрын

Yep watched a number of them and they were missing something. This is THOROUGH 😊😊😊

@azimus1776 10 күн бұрын

This is an AMAZING amount of material... you should be an instructor! SO well done!

@bobbg9041 3 ай бұрын

I just love the use of a torque driver on the connections.

@MarioCrayola71 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I added a line to a QO 100amp sub box to power a GFCI and a security light and the first thing I did wrong was I got the wrong breaker. After getting the proper QO circuit breaker I was stumpped on how to wire it correctly. I was going to make the same mistake as this video. But I decided to look for a video explaining how to wire a the circuit breaker to the sub box. After looking for a half day on KZfaq and Google. I found your video And it is the most extensive of all the videos on KZfaq. Tomorrow I will be finishing the circuit breaker install. Thank you

@BearStar1 2 жыл бұрын

55 years in the trade as a State Licensed Journeyman Electrician / Sub Contractor and the only time that I have ever used Aluminum Wiring was for a underground feeder from the Outside 120/240 VAC 200 Amp Meter base on a Power pole to a Main Panel ! And that was a USE Triplex Direct Burial cable approved by the Power Company and AHJ . I sleeved it in 2 '' Schedule 80 PVC Conduit buried 24 '' below grade for a 50' run .

@adampricer6131 2 жыл бұрын

For example Main House panel to Workshop 100 amp sub panel the direct burial cable you would use is "Triplex Direct Burial"? That is only 3 lines, I do not need four like this video talks about?

@electricaf365 2 жыл бұрын

@@adampricer6131 you do need 4-wire

@electricaf365 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listing out your entire resume and work experience 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@bobe8868 2 жыл бұрын

Great electrical instructions. Very precise and easy to understand and especially without dumb music in the background.

@joekulick1971 2 жыл бұрын

Great video..accurate and informative description for the novice do-it-yourselfer would like to see more for different type panels..

@chavoac9713 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for. Great tutorial! Thank you

@jjc355 Жыл бұрын

I just started watching this video and I paused it just to say Thank you. Great Job!

@wesofalltrades 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for consolidating all of this information into a very professionally made video. I will have to be doing this installation soon, and this reference seems to be a good trustworthy one-stop-shop. As a courtesy for your efforts, I've also liked, subscribed, and clicked the bell for your channel. Thank you

@familyguy4724 2 жыл бұрын

@TyrianHaze 9 ай бұрын

This was a really good watch. Very informative, especially for someone that's a little too scared of electricity.

@billyb6116 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video! Thank-you. Clear and complete!

@brianpolo9777 Жыл бұрын

oh thank god. slow and precise. worth every second. thank you!!!

@david4076 Жыл бұрын

Absolute amazing video, lot of information and well explained, I’m impressed, I looked everywhere to find information about this. I’m very grateful. Thank you do much.

@user-df9wk3uy7m 11 ай бұрын

Dude your video is amazing. I just saw it and you give practically all the info: what you can do and what you can not do according to the NEC. Thank you

@electricalron 2 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking I would have come out of that panel on the right side and relocated (2) of the circuits to the MLO panel on the left so that all of the sub panel feeders are derived from the same feeder from the main. Sad that someone would wire a sub panel without an EGC but it's rewarding to know that good electricians can identify this issue and make it right. Nice video I enjoyed watching it.

@dwighttravis5484 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video, it was just what I needed to see how to wire a sub panel in my garage!!!!!!!! Great job !!!!!!!!!

@ronzodotcom 2 жыл бұрын

Great info, great video, everything is here...to see and learn. you don't have to search any further and watch any others just come up with missing info.

@markmadlena6009 2 жыл бұрын

I recommend hooking up the sub feed last. It makes installing the other wires much easier.

@KevinCoop1 2 жыл бұрын

Easier and much safer. No lock out required

@emilyarora707 2 жыл бұрын

I have severe ADD and usually learn by watching. I have to say this video and demonstration is so good I feel confident I could actually pull this off! Thank you for posting a great video! New subscriber ! ☺️

@krsl5837 Жыл бұрын

40 seconds into the video and I'm already liking it and subscribing

@vicmcmanus6856 Жыл бұрын

A lot of great info being presented in a way that is very easy to understand. Well done.

@InReality33 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible value! Thank you, sarge!

@carlcapello9956 Жыл бұрын

SgtDonovan; you are doing a very good instruction and installation for you viewers excellent job. I couldn't get a better education in trade school thanks.

@rodneyrash 2 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing tutorial. Thank you for all the thought and work you put into this it really helped.

@SgtDonovan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Mercy-lb5rq Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend very well done you are a great teacher I will be installing 100-amp subpanel which will be 60 feet from the main panel any suggestion related to wire how many breakers does,or advisable for panel box 100 amp in your opinion. I hope something good happen for you today

@djchaisson Жыл бұрын

SER wire with an SEU connector. My local inspector would not be happy lol Love the videos and glad I found them. You guys are doing right! Hope your inspections are smooth. Here in New England they can be hard core!

@brianyates5224 Жыл бұрын

Where do you find the 200 amp set connector

@kevindivine9623 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Precise and easy to follow.

@rjlinnovations1516 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial and I learned something even I’m not an electrician 👍

@DonAbrams-hq7ln Ай бұрын

Always wear gloves and tape all of your screwdrivers to the hilt. And NEVER PILE TOOLS BELOW THE BUSS BAR IN A HOT PANEL..... BOOM.....you'll thank me!!!!

@robwat77 Жыл бұрын

Very detailed. Wouldn’t expect nothing less. Great job…thanks SGT!

@jessiedaniels6500 2 жыл бұрын

Most underated electrical video

@willweaver5024 Жыл бұрын

I like your video. I put labels directly on the circuit breakers so I know which breakers are which even when the cover is off. (It only took me 20 years to figure that out!)

@gsftom 2 жыл бұрын

Learned a bunch from this video. Thanks for sharing this.

@barrymarson9658 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work and demonstration Gents. Thank you

@missdee212 Жыл бұрын

I like this video. It's explanations are simple and logical to remember.

@JeffKeyeux 5 ай бұрын

I'm a Master Electrician and started my apprenticeship in 1984. I'm pleased to see "my replacements" are being taught well and have pride in what they do! Keep up the great work! BTW , my clients are happy to pay for quality work. Don't let the naysayers dissuade you from doing your best!

@StreetLegends242 2 жыл бұрын

Very Educational & Informative!

@randypaul5427 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved this video! Thank you so much for making this.

@sking3646 Жыл бұрын

This is a very well done video, I love the Shopping List you provided and the detail you put into making this Amazing video...Thank you! You have earned my Subscription.

@patriotrep2093 9 ай бұрын

Hey man. This is really nice of you. This took some effort. I can tell you always put the best foot forward.

@prodson8310 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video Sarge thank you for the info thank you to your guests great information

@KevinCoop1 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty good video! Way better than most DIY’s with lots of code violations!

@eBikeDad Жыл бұрын

Beautifully done.

@cm1133 2 жыл бұрын

I can appreciate your level of OCD! ¡Semper Utile!

@O_SO_JIGGY Жыл бұрын

I'm learning what I need to do from this video. Hope I don't burn the place down. Wish me luck boys.

@jamessweet1079 2 жыл бұрын

Quality Training! This is how it should be done! If I may, I would have liked to see a quick visual Matrix to show how to properly de-rate the cable if wanting an 80/100 Amp breaker. Subscribed!

@keithharrington4595 2 жыл бұрын

James, I followed 2020 NEC from 310.14.(A).(3). To annex B and only found references to outside the NEC. I suspect his advice is both accurate and conservative and like you, would love to see a chart or way to calculate this. I suspect something use to be in the code books. If you find anything please let me know.

@randyrushton9398 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for another cool video, one thing I have to mention though is that how the sub panel is grounded is never mentioned. Yes the neutral is isolated from the box and a new ground bar is added but the box and that ground bar need to be connected to a real ground- ground bar into the earth, I.E.

@nickchen4568 Жыл бұрын

That’s an amazing teaching. I think I know how to do it by watch once of this video

@josecuriel1328 Жыл бұрын

This the best video I have seen by far ty

@timcoon2320 2 жыл бұрын

You are the man. Thanks.

@jefferytownsend7787 2 жыл бұрын

Kudos to you for catching the derating. Your deox isn't required on an A8000 series alloy, which all aluminum wire is required to be since the 80's. It isn't bad to use though. It is only required when reworking old actual aluminum connections. And you got the supports within a foot of the box.

@oscar27ization Жыл бұрын

Why he derrated? Cause of the SE cable?

@michaelhinchey Жыл бұрын

@Rayray He said he went thru insulation. I'm sure there is the distance factor as well.

@Runescape. Жыл бұрын

thank you for your service sir

@michaellindell737 7 ай бұрын

Outstanding effort!

@MrSeanXavr 2 жыл бұрын

Mannn!! I love this video! I really appreciate how you put it together and why you did it that way. I can relate so much, brother. Too real! This is the hands down best tutorial. You’ve got another subscriber. #salute

@SgtDonovan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@PPyle 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video!

@gvimvim 2 жыл бұрын

i like this video. clear and useful

@giovannisantinii 9 ай бұрын

VERY IMPRESSIVE !! Thanks!!

@planesandbikes7353 2 жыл бұрын

helpful. might do this for the suite in my house so the tenants can access the breakers if they pop one.

@freiky26597 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video bro. I follow now all time

@TheKidtla 2 жыл бұрын

Great channel you should definitely make more videos

@KY_kiwi 2 жыл бұрын

You're in my hood! I recognized this Lowes and the Lex Athletic Club as soon as it panned through. +1 sub - looking to put in a sub panel soon, thanks for all the info!

@SgtDonovan 2 жыл бұрын

Good eye!

@bobsbarnworkshop7542 10 ай бұрын

I always strip the jacket off conductors , romex and feeders nice and square, them feed them into the connector clamp, makes a more professional look!

@brentbeatty4171 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your insight brother... I fly drones also... Just ran in 17.75k Quantico March 25th

@Anthony-es7py 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your Advise Sarge

@Erik-ie3xz 2 жыл бұрын

great video!

@carrcohol 2 жыл бұрын

Subscribed and liked to support a fellow veteran!

@michaelkmoody 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your process detail buddy, good work

@donaldsaunders4736 Жыл бұрын

Great job 👍

@prodson8310 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Sargent. Im subscribing. God bless

@mintumithu5075 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice information ℹ️

@10p6 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Should have watched this before I blew the main 200 amp breaker with panel screw touching a cable.

@louistorres1098 4 ай бұрын

Very good Video, thank you very much.

@ahmedasif0001 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent demonstration!!!

@philipcossman715 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@tonys9731 2 жыл бұрын

Details so amazing. Best video on wire a sub panel. We are diving into an EV car(specially Tesla) and you should do a video on how to install a NEMA 14-50 outlet and also how to install a Tesla wall charger. You will have much more viewers and followers.

@SgtDonovan 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thanks!

@tonys9731 2 жыл бұрын

@@SgtDonovan They are many in here already but not that good, after I watched your KZfaq and I knew that your will be much better than other out there.

@nickroeder7512 Жыл бұрын

idk why I watch these videos even though I'm an electrician and already know all of this lol.

@rossr6616 Ай бұрын

Because wise people(like you) realize they can always learn something new. or a better way to do something. #LifelongLearning

@DonAbrams-hq7ln Ай бұрын

Thing is, CAN you always see the mistakes made by others? The NEC has its merits, NOT ALL ELECTRICAL WORK IS DONE "CORRECTLY!!!!"

@carlitosinvegas6015 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video

@FernandoGarcia-lv3mj Жыл бұрын

Wuaoooo perfec tutorial my friend ❤️❤️❤️❤️ thanks a lot

@WLAmediacalmedia 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you for your Service…Do you have any videos on installing a electric sub panel out doors or running electric from main to pool equipment

@nhhandyman 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty reasonable demonstration. A few comments: - I don't like all the extra RX inside the boxes - I usually get a length and cut back the RX THEN insert it into the panel or box so you're not reaching in trying to clip that stuff off in the back of a box. - Could have covered a few other things like how close staples need to be on the cable after exiting the box (a box that does not have internal clamps). - I also never liked putting more than one RX under a single clamp - I know its done all the time - but if I have the space - each run gets its own or I use the double clamps.

@SgtDonovan 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the feedback and tips. I especially appreciate how you were respectful and kind!

@ramirocharles5737 Жыл бұрын

This video is the video I should’ve watched a long time ago

@jimfaulhaber2543 Жыл бұрын

I don't need an electrician after watching that.

@FSAUDIOGUY Жыл бұрын

I'm in this trade, this is good solid information.

@toldja472 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@jessehndz3124 2 жыл бұрын

Great Job Brother, Thanks for the Check lists!!!

@williammartinez3792 2 жыл бұрын

Semper Fi Marine.Thank you

@christopherdekonstrukt444 2 жыл бұрын

Good, my panel is full and outside 50' from garage where I need some dedicated outlets for power tools.

@TakeNoneForTheTeam 4 ай бұрын

No idea what your other vids are, but I sub'd because I want to see them!!! Thanks!

@burtburt1755 2 жыл бұрын

Really liked your video. I learned a lot. I saw that there is a maximum height for the sub panel box, is the a minimum height for the box? Thanks for your help.