FPE Upgrade to 200 AMPS - 2-family electrical service in Rahway - PART TWO

In this video I fog back to the job site to do a few punch list items such as extending the 2nd floor AC dedicated circuit, patch the holes in the the cinderblock foundation with hydraulic concrete, and relocate a circuit from the 2nd floor panel to the 1st floor panel. Also in this video is a short review of all of the work I’ve done ion this neighborhood. I hope you’ll enjoy this video as much as I did it making it.
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[@clearviewtechnical]

Good man. Pride in his work and his old neighborhood.

[@mattschoular8844]

Nice work, Ron. I like your attention to detail. Funny story here. About 30 years ago, I changed my old fuse panel to a Seimans panel (Canada) and when the inspector came out, he thought I was a licensed electrician due to the quality of my install.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

@@mattschoular8844 Attention to detail I’ll bet! Good story!

[@JohnFallucca-r5g]

Bull crap!!! You can't just walk into this trade by watching videos and do it right. Your inspector had no idea what he was looking at...

[@mattschoular8844]

​@JohnFallucca-r5g Don't judge. FYI, KZbin didn't exist 30 years ago. There were these things called books, even an electrical code book. You should try reading one someday. You might learn something. I also worked in commercial construction.

[@Shortsstops]

@@mattschoular8844hey pal, I did a Union apprenticeship, I worked all over New Jersey, New York, and the southern and western regions of the US. It took me years to understand what Ronny is talking about. My code books and school books look like my work boots, so don’t tell me about reading books. I’ve done more load calculations than you could ever dream of. All I’m saying is that you could watch a couple of you tube videos and think you equate to a journeyman wireman. Like I said your inspector had no idea of what he was looking at because it’s guys like you that use neutrals as hot legs and cut ground rods and not to mention, you probably the guy who leaves an 1 1/2 in a J-box…

[@tonystrollo193]

Hey Ron, you are one hell of Electrician You sure do fantastic work and you take pride in what you do, everyone seems to love you and the work you do. I been following for a couple of years and I really love your videos Keep up the great work

[@davidbush2414]

We do exactly what you’re doing many times here in Kentucky. Making a splice in a LB is very handy!

[@michaelstaley9979]

Ron really love your channel. You take lots of pride in your work. It was also cool giving us a tour of your old neighborhood and showing off the work you did. I am in school working to get my journeyman license. Thanks for all your awesome videos.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Fantastic and thank you. In order to become a journeyman electrician, you must be proficient in the National Electrical Code.

[@jasonostrowski3972]

Pretty cool going back and reminiscing. When you do good work it’ll speak for itself

[@ChangHyunIm]

Thanks

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

@@ChangHyunIm you’re welcome!

[@georged5433]

Your a dying breed Ron

[@JohnFallucca-r5g]

Ill drink to that!!!!

[@woopsydazy929]

Hi Ron. I did a lot of renovations in my home in Clark over the last 16 years and did them all with permits and inspections. Charlie was the inspector for all of my jobs, along with Mike, who was the Head of Code Enforcement and the plumbing/building inspector. They both, along with the office staff, were always very friendly and were willing to work with and educate the DIY homeowners. Sadly, they both retired and Clark now has a whole new staff of inspectors. Hopefully they will be as friendly and accommodating.

[@Precocktrigger]

Nice very clean panel nice job definitely enjoy your videos🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾

[@masalachaimasta]

Looks good nice job 👍

[@vince6829]

Love your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@lesterwatson8519]

Enjoy you channel. I am retired now but when I would put a pull chain light or other type of light at an electrical panel, I installed a feeder circuit directly off the main lugs with the appropriate inline fuse for the size conductors, that way you can kill power at the main breaker and the rest of the panel and still have light and power for other devices even though the panel is deenergized.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

@@lesterwatson8519 that would not be permitted today I don’t think. Plus we have cordless tools including lights for just about everything now.

[@johnmazzocchi7116]

First its the eye sight going.....then the hearing!! 😀😀 Whats going on Ron! Great job!

[@peterfairlie2296]

Hi Ron, the receptacle on the porcelain light fixture is really cool. Being that it's in a garage does it need to be a GFCI too? How would this be wired ? Great channel btw I have been enjoying your videos for a long time now since you had 2K subs!

[@erikcain2793]

I love you ❤

[@johnwalker890]

Good job Ron.........

[@mackfisher4487]

I Always thought that it was against code to splice in an LB, based on what you said Ron I feel better about times I had to extend conductors in similar circumstances.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

@@mackfisher4487 as long as the fitting has a cubic in. stamped on there you’re good.

[@steelfist65]

​@@electricianron_New_Jerseythat's good information. I didn't know that!

[@jeffbecraft7174]

Can't in a pull L

[@YaksAttack]

No gfci protection on the receptacle on the pullchain

[@aihf3063]

Have a cold one on me ron. But pls send me amazon link on your front facing tool bag

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Thank you very very much!

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

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[@aihf3063]

Hi ron. I meant the tool bag on your waist. Thank you.

[@romanconnection1]

Question Ron love the video. I know your allowed splicing in lb. Are you allowed drilling a screw through the lb woulndt that modify the integrity of the lb and not make it water tight.

[@johnriley8713]

Part TWO!

[@andyslime8051]

Great video by a great electrician 🫡 thank you Ron

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

@@andyslime8051 Thank you Andy!

[@unijabnx2000]

I thought romex wasnt allowed outdoors?

[@thomasharman7079]

Thought you were not to run sheathed cable in conduit ?

[@TheTubejunky]

I know if you ask mike holt on his channel without quoting a code he will threaten to ban you.. He thinks comments are part of the electrical bible.

[@TheTubejunky]

Idk but if you ask that question on Mike Holt's channel without quoting a code he will threaten to ban you from his channel. He seems to think the comments are part of some electrical Bible that he worships. It's a shame because he shares some good knowledge.

[@mcarroll598]

Is the outlet on the porcelain holder Gfi protected?

[@MrTooTechnical]

Great vid. How come the ground ain’t in pvc?

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

@@MrTooTechnical its not subject to physical damage.

[@KenBRASHEAR]

Good job. Have you ever thought about doing a video when the inspector comes out? It would be interesting to see what common errors he sees when doing inspections, etc. I am not sure if the municipality he works for would be OK with that.

[@tonyc6278]

hydraulic concrete do you have links and other elect tools

[@JimNorman-op1cv]

Romex in conduit outdoors in a wet area? Is this considered an "exisiting," pre-code use?

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

@@JimNorman-op1cv I didn’t do that work.

[@bpmunroe]

Was it your NJ accent that required sub-titles for “hydraulic cement”?

[@tedlahm5740]

Are all the circuit breakers GFCI?

[@attilagyurovszky1070]

Hey Ron Romex in outside conduit is not legal Screwing through a pvc LB eliminates weatherproof rating Using no changeover behind LB is not correct along with extending wire with more romex Tying in the pullchain with a receptacle to a conventional breaker is not code, since it's an outlet inside a garage Let me know your thoughts Great job otherwise Watch you all the time Thanks and be safe

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

A. The NM in the conduit was existing and not my work. B. If you're an electrician I know for sure that you've also used a screw through a PVC LB for better support. C. The NM from the LB to the panel does meet the code requirements otherwise you'd have THHN/ THWN at each outdoor light fixture and receptacle.

[@attilagyurovszky1070]

@electricianron_New_Jersey with the exception that romex to outdoor fixtures go to a box with a fastener, button or screw connector, if there is no box obviously that's not code

[@mackfisher4487]

So Ron did you have a brew with your Jackson Ave neighbors in the day.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

@@mackfisher4487 Holy shit I’m glad you asked. Yes, we were a friendly neighborhood. Lots of different ethnic backgrounds too. We didn’t always agree but we all got along.

[@stephenie1484]

Hey Ron I have a question. when you put ground rods in, are you concerned at all that if lighting hits the ground near the house creating a gradient that the electricity in the ground will go up the metal rods and into your breaker possibly causing damage whereas if you don't have outdoor rods you don't put yourself at risk for this? I know what the code says so I'm not asking you to cite it I'm asking your opinion Thank you

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Of course it could happen because with lightning anything is possible, but is it likely to happen? Not in my opinion. Lightning is still a very unknown subject. There are no lightning experts so to speak.

[@kleung347]

What size wire is going up to the weather head?

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

@@kleung347 4/0

[@andrewdimauro7352]

Ron do you think it’s worth adding the disconnect on an existing 200Amp service ? Or not worth the money ?

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

@@andrewdimauro7352 I wouldn’t encourage it. My house doesn’t have one.

[@zachw4829]

St. Louis Blues? Thought that you like the islanders?

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

@@zachw4829 I do. This lanyard matches my business colors. My swag game is strong!

[@robertverburg1481]

I have used romex in conduit out side but it is a code no no

[@TrekkinDisney]

Hi Ron, I really like your work/ ethics you bring to the job! Would really appreciate it you can upgrade my panel and service at my house- only problem is… I long in Spring Valley, Rockland County NY on border of Bergen County NJ, Sincerely Andres

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

@@TrekkinDisney No way. Too far. Sorry.

[@chuckq54]

I know you were concerned about the meter panel height Ron…any issues with the inspector? Sweet job as always 👍👍

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

@@chuckq54 That’s yet to be determined.

[@Deafjustin]

Amazing Neighbor! you live there when you was kid?

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

@@Deafjustin when I was an adult before I met my wife.

[@Deafjustin]

@@electricianron_New_Jersey wow I know you miss that area

[@alfredocastaneda2178]

Bell box

[@arthurweidner3990]

Nice Work! Another possible cleaner route for the emt on the outside wall is to shorten it a little and jake ell into the lower left corner of 100 amp disconnect. splice inside of disconnect and punch through back of disconnect and route to interior panel.

[@dmo8921]

Just a suggestion. Get a neck light. So much more adjustment and doesn’t squeeze your head. Home Depot carries one made by husky. They are the cats meow.