Backyard Addition Job - DAY 3 - Using Up the Rest of the MC!!!

[@princesswalt4010]

safety tip: while working in high areas, don’t forget to stand on the top step of a tall ladder. lol. keep up the good work, mate. I definitely dig on the energy you’ve put into the theory and code references.

[@chadg6874]

Do a pull up on an existing pipe for added stability

[@declanfarber]

I have a saying for people who do that: It makes them feel closer to God.

[@tonycalhoun8292]

Sometimes one has no choice

[@garbo8962]

Must be one of them OSHA ladders that you can stand on top step. Yep we all have done it hundred of times. Our plumbing shop purchased a few 7' stepladders to use on some drop ceilings that are only 7'7" off floor. Our safety department wanted us to wear safety harness and tie off every time our feet were on 4th rung from floor. Told them hundred and one times that in most drop ceilings there is no place to attach safety harness.

[@robertapreston4200]

be careful what yoy post dude... if you ever get hurt on a ladder... this is evidence... kk? Thx for the info

[@j.a.r.family2576]

Nothing funny about safety third.

[@markchidester6239]

How do you get to the place to attach the tie off without going over the 4th step?

[@garbo8962]

@@markchidester6239 exactly. Some college educated people have no common sense or understanding. Great nice people but hard to deal with. Before we can work on an enegized 120 volt circuit must fill out a full page then have a senior electrician sign off then go to another building to have safety department sign off. Always takes twice as long to do paper work then the actual job.

[@gizmobuddy805]

LOL I used to do low voltage for YEARS, and used to this all the time until I was forced to get OSHA certified by my shop. EDIT: Just wanted to say please be safe bud.

[@bigsidable]

Always leave a clean environment. Always. It is a safety issue. Nothing like tripping over stuff and breaking something.

[@Jwinnie1899]

You, residual current and the mad electrician are my top 3 go to electrical channels, keep em coming man!

[@JacobYoces]

What are the other two?

[@MarcosGarcia-xg1rf]

@@JacobYoces just search it,

[@Jwinnie1899]

Residual is a sparky over in the UK, a little different from the stuff over here but still applicable and the mad electrician is another sparky on the west coast, all different styles of content all very informative

[@JacobYoces]

@@MarcosGarcia-xg1rf I was asking him specifically, thank you

[@PsalmCourier]

I also like The Excellent Laborer Josh. Not an electrician i think hes more of framer as his bread and butter.. but he does do some electrical, does concrete, plumbing, did it in 4 houses and passed his inspections. Dude does phenomenal work. Love these channels

[@Crypto_Monkey]

I love watching these videos, thanks so much for making them! I'm an apprentice in Washington, I'm about 1000 hours in and I just wired my first panel yesterday. I was really nervous but it went well :D

[@ElectricianU]

That is awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@ELLIOTTARRINDELL]

I'm always watching all your videos on KZbin!.

[@clydenakashima7393]

Have you tried to use a story pole to mark your switches and receptacles; that way you are not pulling out your tape measure every time to mark there height. Also have you use a laser tape measure for your ceiling light location and use a rolling stool with basket attach to it for trash and holding parts for wiring receptacles. Great videos. Keep up the great work.

[@arvinbinala9688]

Love your videos man. Ive been learning a lot of stuff. Thanks and keep going.

[@matthewoles7971]

I much prefer the un-colored backlighting on your set... The blue and green make it kind of hard to watch! Much love from a soon to be apprentice at the 343, you're a great resource, thank you for making these.

[@rogerhodges7656]

Great new series.

[@rodolfovesga979]

Ok great thank you for the info

[@tommycho9068]

Good job. Thank you.

[@joshmoreno8684]

Love the jobsite videos man!!

[@Nite20fly]

❤ Thanks you

[@portaadonai]

I use the Commercial Home Depot Revolving charge card, I get 4X the points, every $1,000 I spend I get $50 off, and or a tool rental. I rented a trailer to help move stuff

[@gslavik]

Step 1: Raise prices 2%. Step 2: Give 1% back as a reward. Step 3: Profit from increased profit and customer loyalty.

[@jarrydee2799]

Don;t forget the 11% rebate on everything

[@eds6569]

Tricking someone into buying something with the illusion of a discount is magic, tricking them into doing it several times and thanking you is an art. (Not saying whether or not this is the exact same situation)

[@tommymack3210]

how do u give 1% back as a reward

[@Dirtbag311]

Thanks for the videos man

[@eds6569]

I live in SMTX "just outside of Austin" as Willie and sons would say and the electrical business I work for does a lot of work in Austin and surrounding areas so I've always thought it'd be awesome to run into you randomly at some job site and I'm not gonna lie that I wouldn't totally ask for your autograph (probably in sharpie on a stick of conduit or my work shirt or something. Lol) Thanks for all the tips over the years bud and hope you and your family are doing well during these crappy times.

[@bigsidable]

As a safety supervisor. I would have to ding you on standing on top of the ladder. With no Buddy at the bottom. Yeah. I’ve done it before. But never should be done alone. Yes you were hanging on the rafters. I get it. But ya scaring me.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@202hippl]

I have a question on firestop puddy pads. Like how do I know when I need to put in in the electrical boxes?

[@AngelRomero955]

We also buy some of our spools of wire at Home Depot.

[@Eddy63]

Another great little vid ... Nice , neat job ...

[@HI-rb9bl]

Yo all’s stuff!!! 👍🏻

[@my1990chevy]

How did you come up with the size of panel to use? How did you come up with 125amp service?

[@rupe53]

You do a load calculation and question the customer on what they want to (eventually) install. I'd guess his numbers came in at 8 circuits with well under 100 amps but he's allowing for future expansion. (12 circuits with 125 amps) The price of going "over-kill" will only be a few hundred more than being on the money... and you wont have to tear it all out later when needs change. (where will I plug in my electric car?) What's an extra $200 on a $5k budget? Peanuts!

[@royreynolds108]

SAFETY TIP: I noticed several others mentioned it too. The very top and next down rung on a ladder are supposed to be verboten for standing on.

[@jarrydee2799]

we all know that, but we all still do it.

[@calebhanan7099]

Do it everyday all day

[@jeffreyesguitar5129]

Just bought a house so there have been many trips to HD. The Pro account is great even for non-trades people to track expenses since we buy both online and in-store.

[@markchidester6239]

Do you have to sign up for that to use the pro parking spots?

[@jeffreyesguitar5129]

No idea. I would assume you would have to at least have a work truck to park there.

[@mujeebofficial2128]

Good

[@jt9437]

Love how you called the 4 squar boxes 1900 lol. That's only referenced in the nec as 1900 box.

[@calebhanan7099]

Lots of old timers call them 1900s

[@Joseph_Streubel]

Speaking of running receptacles, i was watching a video April Wilkinson did and she ran the wire behind the baseboard. Seems like a harder way to do it wrong. Would you be able to do a video on this explaining if it’s wrong, why, and different ways you or others have run wires?

[@ElectricianU]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@samuelfulks4376]

great videos man, I love all the info and tips as well as the code references! I've asked a few mechanics I've worked with how current transformers work; and no one seems to really know much more than installing. Are they buck/boost transformers that cancel out to provide a percentage of the input current? Also, while you're going over large runs with open space above the ceiling like in this garage, is it a personal preference to not use fish sticks or have you just never tried it? it makes pulling long runs 1000 times easier with tall ceilings like that for me at least!

[@ElectricianU]

Thanks for watching! To your fish sticks question : it can be more time consuming to use them depending on distance needed to travel from entry point to termination point. Transformer: we have a video that covers this. Not this explicitly. But transformers in general: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qomzqmeFepx0pqc

[@tflageolle]

Dustin, I love watching your videos. I myself am a JW in Colorado and started back in 2010, and am actually working on my MW here with the intentions to move to Texas in the near future in the SA area. I love when you do your cut outs for {Code} because I get to "challenge" your interpretation of the of code purely as a way to further my understanding of the NEC. Why is it when you did this, video did you elect to refrain from using CJ6's as a strapping method on this build? I'm guessing it was a cost related issue...? If possible I would love to get an idea for the differences between TX and CO and just gain a better understanding of Texas requirements

[@ElectricianU]

Thanks for supporting the channel! I would encourage you to join the Electrician U Discord Server (discord.com/invite/7ykYfbh). There is a vibrant group of dedicated electricians that discuss a ton of different topics and help each other out with interpreting code, finding solutions to problems and in general just supporting each other's work. That would be a perfect place to discuss differences between TX and CO.

[@blumpkin2376]

I’m guilty of standing on the top rung of a ladder too… lol

[@jacobplank]

I do it all the time, I'm 5'6" and just a little short most times.

[@markchidester6239]

Yup all the time

[@johnhenry4147]

SAFETY ALERT at 6:02!! Standing on the top of the ladder....I know it happens but lets not show it in the videos.

[@happyfilmore2647]

Anyone know what tool belt he has on? Thanks

[@cocotug0]

just commenting to say that the discord is lit!!!!

[@josedeoliveiravalentim1611]

Good evening

[@ooelectronoo]

Do you consider automotive electrical to be a similar trade?

[@ElectricianU]

Would depend. If you are doing the new Pacifica by Chrysler. For sure. That's 480vdc turned into AC to run their 3 phase AC motors. But speakers and head unit change outs. Not entirely. But this is entirely subjective. The work is similar enough.

[@ooelectronoo]

@@ElectricianU I did not know that they ( auto mfg.) Were going to ac. That is very interesting

[@ricardovarajr]

Have you got your hands on the NEC 2020 code book? If so what has changed? I’m an apprentice and our instructors got the 2020 version, but we’re using the 2017 for school. Just curious.

[@ElectricianU]

Code changes almost every cycle in some way. If you are in classes those classes will teach you to your jurisdictions code cycle. The changes are easily located if you look for em.

[@garbo8962]

If I mounted a panel that had a drop ceiling or attic above it would run up a piece of 1" conduit that can be used for further circuits. Never got a chance to install a 82 or 84 circuit panel before I retired but did install a lot of 42 circuit panels with bolt on breakers in commercial sites. Was talking to an electrician this morning. He had to go to a supply house & 2 home dumps just to get material for a residential 200 amp service. Hard to believe that supply chain is still affected by pandemic.

[@rupe53]

You should have seen the hoops I had to jump through while doing a boiler job over last weekend. Nobody has any stock in 1.25" sweat fittings and black fittings are also slim on inventory.

[@rayterry7]

Curious how much you charged for this job.

[@JohnSmith-lw2bm]

They don’t use red hats for mc cable anymore? It was a red plastic bushing you put in the end of the cable after you snapped a cut.

[@trevorjensen1848]

Anti shorts aka "red hats" NEC required or not I feel they are super necessary with any mc connector.seen multiple circuits short out when they are not used

[@Blurredfury22]

Code book question for fellow electricians. None of us can find an answer to say yes or no. So hoping someone can help the debate. Are you allowed to alter a receptacle faceplate with a holesaw to allow low voltage wires to pass through? Closest we can find on the subject is 406.6 saying a cover needs to fully cover openings. So I think this is saying no, not allowed. Any inputs please?

[@ElectricianU]

Try asking in our discord: discord.com/invite/7ykYfbh

[@Bradley-tx6ed]

just spent the day fishing MC would much rather do this

[@mayerkatz2836]

Why not mark it inside for identification after sheetrock?

[@jamesr8336]

wow the extra wasted length on those whips for the lights...just sayin...but love ur content

[@dmh8329]

What brand Mc cutter do you use? Bought a Klein in a pinch and they seem pretty cheap built. I miss my old Greenlee, it was well built. But somebody needed more than me apparently.

[@garbo8962]

We had several Greenlee MC cutters im worl but never vraxu about them so I brought in one of my Roto Slpiters. Back in early 70's just had a hackdaw to cut jacket of AC ( BX ) cable. Always shinned a few knuckles that would just wrap a few layers of black tape around the knuckles that always got cut up. Roto Split was one of the best tools invented for us sparkies.

[@garbo8962]

My inspector wants you to throw away green bonding screw in sub panel's away to prevent somebody from installing it on the neutral bar in the future.

[@FishFind3000]

Makes sense

[@jimanderson4495]

I should rent you a scissor lift!

[@wim0104]

you're allowed to mount panels that high!? I thought in residential it all had to be at wheelchair height?

[@rupe53]

I think that was one of the reasons he read the code on "if a breaker was used as a switch" the height would be different. I think you will also find exceptions to the wheel chair height in buildings that are not ADA compatible. Most private homes have steps / stairs and would be exempt. OTOH, in new construction they may have a certain number of first floor condo / apartment units that ARE compliant with ADA all the way through, switches / outlets included.

[@markchidester6239]

It's coming soon to a building code near you! I put a shower stall in my bathroom. The "curb" is so low that the curtain won't stay in. Didn't notice when I purchased it. Went back to the store and they told me that they are all like that to comply with wheelchair codes.

[@--JohnDoe]

I like the code stuff. But please do your best to make sure what you teach is correct. I learned circuit breakers "used as switches".

[@tlsalem]

Your weirdness has reached new levels

[@dakotareid1566]

Where is part 4?

[@nateshasvi8401]

Which country sir ..

[@argekay1960]

Somebody needs to attend an OSHA refresher class. Hope you don't make your employees stand on ladders like that. Safety as a matter of convenience is no safety at all.

[@AlexMartinez-dc4pe]

We just got 30 rolls of 12/2 mc @ $80 each 😎

[@HardHeadMilitary]

Dirt cheap. Last roll of 12/2 nm was $140

[@markchidester6239]

How many feet?

[@AlexMartinez-dc4pe]

@@markchidester6239 250'ft.

[@BrentFreyEsq]

6:31 Why a main lug panel? Isn't this is separate building?

[@rupe53]

He already said it was a sub panel and if you look at the opening picture in the video it's obvious the building is not connected to the house. My best guess is local code calls for an exterior disconnect. (parts of NY also do that)

[@lancecarrillo8141]

Big question here, where do you get your shirts from? Do you order them are they custom made? I want to make some myself because I really like those polyester/performance shirts

[@davidweggel9573]

Don't get me wrong love your channel but I have a saying, there are two types of Electricians Real Electricians and Home Depot electricians

[@jarrydee2799]

Home depot in my area is cheaper then the supply houses. So saving money make you less of an electrician?

[@gdgree08]

Bro, a solid safety tip is that ladder falls cause 25% of deaths in the construction trade. The top 2 steps are legit dangerous please don't show it on your channel. Not to say I haven't used them and anyone who says otherwise it's full of it, it's just of people look up to you they can get fired, hurt or worse for ladder use like this

[@williamsnyder6514]

Ask your listeners to look up at a Walmart

[@williamsnyder6514]

There are no breakers that are main breakers so that doesn't apply

[@garbo8962]

Used to be maximum of top of switches 6'6" but ass hole metric loving gotta sell more over priced NEC books moved it to 2 meters or 6'7". Screw all the metric countries keep everything in feet & inches.

[@wizard3z868]

well much like freedom the imperial measurement system (aka freedom units lol) dont last forever just look at our past and present leadership to lrn that lol

[@MrBluelock]

Hopefully you are just playing dumb.

[@rhkiku]

Yo, I hope that's stock footage of that home Depot account. Not a good idea to be posting any part of an account number or amounts charged to an account...

[@light_year6964]

Why?

[@royreynolds108]

@@light_year6964 Think about it. Would you want me or anyone nefarious to see your account info?

[@rupe53]

@@royreynolds108 ... what can you really do with that info if you don't also have a credit card number?

[@jamesipad204]

Home Depot is the worst place to shop for electrical

[@phillipcoplen8051]

Zoro has great prices and ships very fast!

[@wizard3z868]

depends in NH they are not to bad (paid $90 for 12/2 romex 250ft around the time of the texas freeze) we have ace,hd,lowes, even most supply warehouses will sell to the public so its just a matter of shopping around for the inventory and price. granted i use HD because its fair priced, usually well stocked and walking distance

[@johnnorton7817]

Hey man please do not stand on top of that ladder. Cost me all bones in carpal and two titanium plates in my arm. Also cost me my job as I couldn't lift 50 pounds