Great video, one note to it, When landing your grounds and neutrals, you DO NOT double them up unless you run out of screws in the ground and neutral bar. and if you do run out, you can only double up with the same gauge wire. like it... nice and clean.

i have never seen an electrical panel so neatly laid out in the placement of the wiring. Awesome job

Our house is 102 years old. I just came here to see what a tidy panel looks like. Squeaky-clean work, my sir!

Nicely done. I’m an electrical contractor 35 yrs in the trade and I would have no problem showing this video to my new helpers. I only have a few of my own personal things I like to do but that’s just how I’ve always done my panels. I tape my bare ground green helps to keep it from damage and oxidation. I also prefer to dress my mains last. More sore for replacement panels than new construction just has always been easier and a faster install for me. Big fan of a nice neat dress of a panel. One of my specialities, seems to be a dying art but glad to see it’s not dead. Ty

DAMN!...that is a very pretty install! I certainly respect the artistic positioning of an experienced electrician. From one to another.

Square D makes a nice panel. I just installed the Homeline version with the plug on neutral. Talk about a time saver! Great video!

Nice job, a clean panel presents well and gives the comfort of knowing that who ever did the install took good care, attention to detail. I take my wedding band off though....

Wow that brought back memories. He did a great job. Very good presentation. Thank you, for showing me a different way of setting ground. Keeping them separate! Great idea

Project circumstances are going to be different everywhere. I used to work for SQD selling same panels and I think this is an Excellent video. Great electrician and communicator.

nice work. very informative. I'm an electrician apprentice I've felt with this type of work for the past 7yrs. working on getting my electrical license. I appreciate your video

I like this guy he's a real deal he goes straight to the business not like some other guys that mess around too much you know thanks man I really appreciate your work

WOW! 416 comments and mine makes 317. Thank you for making this video and posting on youtube. Please post more video's . Every one that see your video and then read all the posted comments below, will come away with something they didn't know. Great work done in making this video.

Thanks for the video. Very nice panel detail. I am impressed with the neatness of the wiring. I work at a school district and you would be surprised at what kind of mess I find in the panels when I open one up. Very well done sir.

Nice video, good job on that panel. Nice to work with quality panels like Sq D. Also nice to see someone who loves what he does so much he'll make a video of his work. This is when work becomes fun, and isn't work anymore. Electricians Rule!

Great video! Very clean & neat install!! Ontario, Canada installers take note! The ground wire goes to the Neutral bar to bond the Neutral to Ground. Then a green ground screw (factory installed) connects the grounded Neutral to the metal box. Electrical inspectors up here will reject the main grounding method shown in this video. Also branch circuit wiring (yellow & orange shown here) CANNOT be run through the main breaker compartment for safety reasons. There is an exception to this allowed if there is a main disconnect switch ahead of this box near the meter box.

This is a great video concerning how to wire an electrical panel. Its so interesting also how we all have different codes and enforcements from different counties but are also supposedly 'governed' by the NEC. Great video ryndon! Thank you brother

Thanks for the vid! A couple of comments for others watching and reading. It doesnt matter which hot wire goes to either of the two lugs on either side of the neutral lug for the two 120 volt 'hot' service entrance conductors. Also, grounding (bare copper) wires can be directly attached to the neutral bars (No need for separate ground bars) if the service goes directly back to the meter (grounds only need to be separated from the neutrals for auxiliary panels). Lastly, the 'goop' he put on is an anti-oxidant so the aluminium wires do not corrode.

This is a good video for those trying to understand wiring a panel. Well presented and clearly explained!

Very neat panel wiring job, thanks for sharing. Our home was wired in 1984 and it looks nothing like yours. Now to find a guy to come in and rerun the in panel wires to look clean and like a pro. Thanks for sharing.

GREAT video and You explained everything PERFECTLY WELL !!! THANK YOU!

I've seen you put 2 neutrals under one set screw. I've always understood that to be a no no. You did clean panel work

He's just happy cause he's doing a new OPEN rough in! THATS A VACATION!

Finished product smells of pride in workmanship... great video and great job.

Idk anything about this stuff, but this was so satisfying to watch. I'll make sure I show my husband this when he does our home soon! Thank you..very informative

Nice job mate, looks a tad different from our wiring in New Zealand!

Ryndon, First of all I want to say nice job, I am a Master Electrician and have been for 35 years. Overall I think you did a nice job clean, defined and secure. I just would like to clearify a couple things we do in Maryland and of course people should realize the National Electrical Code are minumum requirements. The Load Center you installed is what is termed a sub panel that is why you have Isolated the ground from the Neutral and you installed 4 conductor feeder cable. People should know in an installation such as yours the main service is located near the Electric meter and feeds this panel also if it were a Main Panel there would have to be a Identified Green Bond Connection either a green screw or a Green tie connecting the Ground Bar to the Neutral Bar. If it were the main panel you would have used a 3 conductor Service Entrance Cable and you would have to have the panel terminate immediatly upon entrance to the house in Montgomery County Md the accepted code is within 5 feet. Also We are not allowed to intall a Main Panel on a interior wall unless it is Isolated with fire rated drywall. As I said you did a fine job I just wanted to throw my two cents so people realize there are differences where in the Country you do the work and whether you are installing a main panel or a Sub Panel. Thank you for helping people understand what a Load Center Installation entails.

Yes, everyone argues about who does it best, but this is an EXCELLENT plain and simple, "this is how it works" video. We can argue about how it's done, but this is the neatest cleanest video I've ever seen about what goes on and why.

Very neat job. I wish I could have seen the entire installation. For the others commenting on it, aluminum does expand when it oxidizes.

Helpful information thank you for sharing !

Why do experts watch tutorials? Awesome job. Nice and neat. Thanks. It was a big help.

The only clear and concise video Ive seen on this, thank you!

great job i love the explanation and organization how you work

Just a foot note, at 1:34 you talk about "noalox" for the aluminum wire to prevent expanding & contracting. It actually has nothing to do with that. it literally means, No Al Ox, which is No Aluminum Oxide will be formed, it prevents oxidation on the aluminum wire which will inhibit conductivity down the road. Great video though thank you!

did a very nice job on installation. 1 screw one neutral is code.

Amazing video. I'm in the same field. Nice to see I can learn a lot of things from you.

I learn from watching videos and also take notes from the comments. For me this is a useful video. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you so much for the video really informative. So essentially the two single phase hot wires need to be secured along with your neutral and ground. Are the neutral and ground connected?

This is the first of your videos I have seen (if you actually have more, haven't checked). Compared to others' videos on KZfaq, this was the best so far. Looking forward to seeing more from you. One thing though, the Noalox is an anti-oxident that hinders corrosion on aluminum conductors.

Nice neat job. Thanks for taking time to make this video.

GREAT VIDEO!!! AND THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO TEACH ABOUT ELECTRICAL PANEL IT'S BEEN VERY USEFU TO ME...

I think it is worth mentioning that the panel has separate grounding bars because it is treated as a sub panel due to it being an extended service. Don't forget kickplates when the homeruns come closer than 1 1/4" to the face of the stud they are passing through.

Someone could do a video of how to boil water and there would be 500 arguments on how it SHOULD be done. LOL

I love this video this guy explains very well every single detail is clear thanks I lot

Nice job guy. It is a pleasure to see that. Very clean the way to connect the cables like this. From Brazil.

Damn fine job sir. Don't let all these naysayers who probably own a 10-in-1, strippers, and a couple pairs of channel locks get you down. It's easy to do precision wire bends and make it "pretty" when you get paid by the hour. I've been doing this 25 years and I'd hire you in a minute!!! The only thing I see wrong is the double-lugging on the neutrals, ain't nuthing wrong with the rest!

Nice job. Who doesn't have a few flaws? I'm not perfect. Your video shows people curious about electrical panels a good overview. I've seen some electrical veterans who wire up rats nest in their panels. I like people who take pride in their work.

Very neat job inside of the Square D load center.

The panel looks good I like how you leave extra on the mains

Good stuff. I like the way you kept the l"label" piece.

Well done, man. Good job. This isn't perfect, but it's far from disappointing. This is probably one of the best and most concise vids on YT about Main Panel installation. Not sure whether you WARNED people that your service wires were not connected yet. Those hot wires can and will kill you.

Nice clear explanation. Excellent job, great video thank you. I'm working on a 5 part series of how I installed my back up generator but not to this level of detail of the specific wiring technique. But I hope you check it out and people like it. Thanks again for posting, lots of good tips.

Super-clean, super knowledgeable, really appreciate the share!

Clean work, very nicely organized panel. One thing though: landing more than one neutral under a screw is a huge no-no. That should never be done.

I like you video Ryndon, you seem very enthusiastic and energetic, the kind of guy I would hire. If I may say, most electricians will pick apart a video of other electrician because they may think they know a lot. If you don't want to be one of those guys that gets knocked around by those know it all's, take a little time to learn a bit about wiring a panel board, or any thing for that matter. Understand what a service grounding conductor is used for and why the neutral and grounds are separated in a sub panel. Use the right terminology when referring to the ground terminals verses ground rods. Grounding conductors are not typically used for current caring conductors. There is some truth in most of the comments below, but don't take it too hard, there just trying to help. I noticed your panel was flush with the wall stud, I would set it out to the thickness of the wallboard you plan on installing, this will save you looking for longer screws to mount the cover panel. One last thing, double wiring grounds and neutrals is fronded upon, specially with the neutrals my friend. Stay Safe!!

Good job! That is impressively clean! Cool video.

It’s a pleasure to watch a Professional. Thank you for the video.

check the video 7min 38 sec. The national Electrical states only one conductor is permitted for each lug or termination point. You can't double up landing your wires. Other than that its a text book installation. Good job

Nice looking install. Two questions though, what are those connectors you're using to run the Romex through the panel and why did you double tap your ground and neutrals when you had the space to single tap them?

I love a clean well made panel. Good video.

Nice work,clean and labeled panel,professional finish,👍🏻

One other thought here is that you Might state what State you are working in ...and maybe even the city, these methods might change from State to State and city to city.

The one thing that you should also do is "Load Calculation Landing" of the HOT conductors{ 240vac/220vac DPST breakers @ the very bottom - so that you will have alot of bar as HeatSink for A 120vac [ Blk.] & B 120vac [ Red ] phases. Also separate the Constant duty from Intermediate duty SPST breakers & divide as much of the LOAD between A & B{ I"ve seen older home Mains burn up one or the other phase contacts -because of none Balance}.

just getting into wire for remodel. thank you. you made it simple.

Felicidades es grato ver a otro profesional trabajar tan bien, vuestras instalaciones son diferentes a las nuestra en España, te mandaré fotos para que las veas. Un saludo y de nuevo felicidades.

Good video... Very clean and organized work. I think it's weak how people are always so critical of basic DIY videos.... If everyone focused on teaching rather than criticizing this world would be better off indeed... Good job Keep the vids comin

I love this video because he explains how to set up the electrical panel and wiring from scratch.

Very easy to understand, very helpful thank you keep up the good work

I've watched several of these, yours is one of the better ones, not so much on the technicalities (not criticizing that BTW) but on the presentation.

I like your wire labeling method, I'll use that on my next house.

Thank you so much for this video----it seems to be the only one on u tube that takes on this task that seems so difficult for the do it yur selfer-----I don't understand why someone hasn't posted a similar video much sooner---I just assumed electricians didn't want others to learn for job security ---which is why I think u r getting negative comments Thanks again and pls make more of these ---u have my subscription

Excellent Video and a clean install. Good Job!

My compliments to the well-spoken moderator and producers of this nice video on basics of modern service panel installation. Thanks for saving us from ponderous tutorial points by speeding up and editing appropriately. I would have appreciated some elaboration on the requirements of wiring for AFCI (arc fault circuit interruption) breakers; I'll have to dig elsewhere to answer questions in my mind, raised (at about 9:00) by the moderator.

Thanks for making the video. I know you get a lot of critical comments, but it seems like most of them refer to items that vary based on local codes. I work in high voltage substations, and I bet most electricians would have a field day criticizing some of those installations.

I don't think that you're supposed to double tap neutrals..

This was not only interesting, but as a camera geek, I appreciate the good lighting, clear video with camera mounted on a solid tripod or platform. Let's dump hand-held phones in portrait mode, lit by a flash light, shot in 360. :-)

A perfect in detail explanation. Thank you for you time, really helped me a lot

Nice neat job! Thanks for explaining things, as some of us just like to understand how it is done. And no, I am not going to try to wire a house after seeing this video. :)

very clean work

Hey good job very neat work and awesome explanation 👍

Good looking panel! Good workmanship.

You cannot land two neutrals (grounded conductors) under one lug, this violates the manufacturers spec and now is in violation the 2014 NEC.

You did a nice clean job but you should not double tap any conductors. One wire per lug or screw.

Worth Mentioning NOALOX is indeed used for what you said but it's not intended to make a better connection it's designed to maintain a good connection. When aluminum oxidizes as it heats and cools and because of the atmosphere it develops a layer of oxide on it that is not very conducive and actually can increase the overall resistance of your electrical system causing the heating and cooling to become more and more extreme over time which will eventually lead to failure. Just a small note. Excellent installation on all accounts.

love how you are making it a nice clean wires my panel looks like mess guy ran wires right left and all over the place

i noticed you forgot the bushing on the 2" Romex Connector. Lol

I'm a licensed electrician you did a good job but the main reason you hire a electrician is for insurance if you have an electrical fire when the insurance company investigates the will want to know what electrical contractor you used. No electrical contractor no money. Now if the load calls are right he is all good. But I would never recommend using aluminum wire. But as far as the application good job.

Best explanation on how to do this yet!

Hi! Ricks, thank you for theses video.

OK everyone 1. he is a licenced electrician 2. his work has been, and in this case will BE INSPECTED 3. do you really think he would do something he is not permetted to do when he knows he WILL be inspected ?? 4. perhaps everything does not match your area's code, but once again he is an licenced electrician who's work has been, and will be inspected each time, so what ever he is doing IS up to code in his area. 5. Final note Norway STFU running all 240v curcuits is a whole diff. program 6. OH, who ever got paid off to requir Aluminum wire should be jailed, inferior metal! 7. OH Ya, nice video !!

I am glad I am an electrician in the UK!

Great video. Thanks Ryndon Ricks for sharing

Very informative. Thanks for posting.

Missing a bushing on that 2" SE fitting?

I believe each neutral must be connected under its own terminal

I for one found this video to be excellent. I was confused about the neutral wire on the circuit breaker. I have wired older types but this one was somehow confusing. Thank you I have completed my project thanks to our video. My only problem was with the aluminum wire-not a fan. Otherwise great video.

Great video man! Very easy to follow.

Nalox is an antioxidant to keep your aluminum from oxidizing

Finally a good intelligent young good American man who knows exactly how to wire a breaker box and shows it in a very intelligent manner and explains everything without wasting a person's time talking about hearts and fingers and holes. If I had the money I would send this young man $100,000 for Christmas for helping so many people.

Very clean and professional install.

Good video thanks for explaining that clear