How To Install An AC disconnect - ALL WIRING!

Non-Fusible A/C Disconnect amzlink.to/az0kGRpQKK9qa
In this video, I show how to install an AC disconnect. I include all of the wiring step by step. I show how to wire the breaker into panel box to power the AC disconnect. I also show how to wire the disconnect and whip for the HVAC unit. This AC disconnect is for a mini split. Enjoy!
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Timestamps
Intro 00:00
Disconnect Overview 00:19
Preparing Disconnect 01:18
Disconnect Rough-In 02:31
Panel Box Wiring 05:37
Disconnect Wiring 11:15
Disclaimer: This video is all based on my personal opinion and is for entertainment purposes ONLY. I am not a financial advisor, CPA, attorney, tax advisor, electrician, plumber, housing contractor, designer, or any type of profession to give advice. I am just a consumer sharing my experiences and research. If you do need knowledge for those types of things, I will advise you to seek help for those professionals.

[@busboy3943]

Wow! Great video, well explained without all the jabbering that is on so many channels. And your fast-forwards are perfect. Very well done!!! Thank you.

[@johnbrunzell]

Excellent step by step. Nobody else has this content in this simple of terms. Thank you!

[@ianmiddleton1877]

Remodeling an old house I watch a lot of your content. Really appreciate the effort in your videos and they've helped me a bunch.

[@vgoose50]

Nice to see your attaching the ground first, It would of been good to mention that when connecting, just as good practice even thou the breaker is off. Thanks nice video.

[@alex_klinger]

This video couldn’t have more perfect timing. Installing new mini split in garage soon and I’ve been looking for this information/techniques. Much appreciated and great job! 💪🏻

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome! Good to hear. I hope it helps you. Let me know how it turns out!

[@lucasnosal2987]

Your videos are great!! Keep it up!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@davidharrison3074]

Great job Josh. Torque on breakers is important. So many don't do this simple procedure. Great to see every step and the importance of local codes. I have used a VEVOR Torque screwdriver for a while which is very handy. Again, such a wonderful video Josh. 🔨🔨👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks, David! Information stamped on the breaker is not very noticeable. It’s nice to know the torque specs are right on the side. Thanks for stopping by and watching my video! Take care, David!

[@kennybutcher6307]

the electrician that helped install my panel didn't torque ... He jammed the screws so tight that some of the copper was pinched almost in half. SO re terminated each breaker by cutting the pinched exposed wire he did and actually torqued it properly. That's annoying.

[@davidharrison3074]

​@@kennybutcher6307it sounds like you did the right thing. It doesn't take much to take that little bit of time to torque them. Over tightening them can also cause issues down the road. Hopefully your project is safe and secure now.

[@vince6829]

Nice job. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@Ticonderoga12]

Great vid bro, probably the best vid ive seen on how to do this

[@salvadorcastillo1539]

Thanks for your videos, those videos help me a lot of....

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I try to make the videos as helpful as possible. Thanks for watching!

[@Tsikura]

I like to put some duct seal around the cable connection before screwing on. Helps with reducing air and water entry.

[@tomatexelon]

I had the same problem you did at 13:40 knocking out the metal inserts. It seemed like mine was tacked welded to good when they made the box and more was removed than I wanted. So I had to buy reducing washers like you did. I feel better now.

[@renosgarage7451]

Thanks bro imma use this same process to put a 240v plug on the side of my garage for an air compressor

[@masonbeveridge]

Thank you

[@TB-ki1ux]

Quality content and insights once again, thank you sir

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

That is the goal of my channel. I appreciate you watching!

[@TB-ki1ux]

@@TheExcellentLaborer You are succeeding at that goal. I appreciate your time and effort sharing your impressive knowledge and insights

[@sfl6307]

That was 👍🏻Thanks again!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@Eddy63]

Nice job ... Thx

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks Eddy!

[@Rob-lr4cj]

Note that for minisplits, you can actually size your wire to the minimum circuit ampacity that's on the unit's info plate, not the maximum over current protection (breaker size). Probably not issue oversizing as long as your termination points are rated for that wire gauge, but you may not have to.

[@djfury05]

I'd like to see a detailed guide on how to shorten the lineset down so all the excess is not coiled up. I've had a MrCool mini split for a couple years now that I installed start to finish including the AC disconnect and it's great minus the ugly lineset coiled up situation.

[@taniksambo1969]

do you apply for the permit fist before installing?

[@rodoclimaarcondicionado9011]

Top de mas eu sou técnico de mini split ar condicionado no Brasil mas eu estou em Massachusetts

[@everardozarco3869]

The torque is definitely not 45 pounds.!! It's only 45 inch pounds.. Great video

[@sfl6307]

Thank you for educating us, as we have more money to spend with this economy being good after a pandemic, we can hire the professionals and at least have the knowledge as to what we are paying for and what needs to be done.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

"Economy being good?" What planet are you living on??? Have you ever been to a grocery store or gas station lately??? All hanks to CLUELESS Joe!

[@seamusmcguire376]

Hahahahaha

[@fishlanding]

the guy that put mine in put a surge protector on too to help protect the condenser...

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

That’s not a bad idea!

[@fuegoman45]

Surge protectors are required (at least in California) on the main panel.

[@jamesshannon88]

Just curious...I just bought the 12k (120v) and I'm wondering if I'll need the outside disconnect still.

[@Here12years]

How do you move an existing electrical disconnect from a chain link fence to the side of a brick house? The chain link fence is up to the brick, so it will only be about 2'

[@jamess5872]

Arlington MM10 mounting block would've been better for this install. It's just right right size for a siemens 60 amp disconnect

[@anthony3953]

What would’ve been nicer is a bushing in the back of the disconnect for a flush fit with no gap between the disconnect and wall instead of that Romex connector.

[@juancardoza6069]

No neutral needed for this wiring?

[@realSamAndrew]

I know the lugs are labeled with the inside as LINE and the outside as LOAD. But technically, it shouldn't matter if you reversed it. The pull piece just connects the two sides to each other, it doesn't care which is which or whether they are right or left, inside or outside, top or bottom. Correct?

[@OneManLikeNoOneElse]

🆘Question, if I have a 150 amp meter box and put a 60 amp disconnect plus have a 50 amp disconnect going to my main panel and another 50 amp disconnect going to a sub panel, is that to much for my meter? Can I do a 40 amp disconnect for my sub panel or main??? Do I sound like I have no clue because I didn’t know about electrical but I hired a neighbor to upgrade my 100 amp meter to a 150 amp and he has two 50 amps coming off the meter with one for my main and one for my sub panel! It doesn’t seem right and no and then I hear a buzzing noise coming from my meter panel box!!! Please help because I still don’t have a disconnect for my outside condenser unit!🙏🏼🆘

[@fuegoman45]

The total amps of all the breakers is irrelevant. If you have 150 amp service, then that’s how much you can use at any given time. Even if all the breakers add up to 200 amps. If you ever tried to use more than 150 your main would trip.

[@jay_hubs_8955]

This video has now made it extremely hard for me to see reason to hire an electrician to install a disconnect for the mini split I want to install for our garage

[@agoretoy]

Nice work, however @ 5:07 it would be nice to put some silicon at mounting block/vinyl transition to prevent moisture/water entering behind vinyl and eventually damaging wall

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you! A little silicone there definitely would not hurt anything. Thanks for your input!

[@jamesborton9237]

I would have used 3 wire, so I would have a red sheathed conductor.

[@CoryBrian]

That's 45 inch pounds, if someone was wondering. And be careful not to confuse with foot pounds.

[@theseattlegreen1871]

Why did you decide to purchase a non fusible disconnect? Why not install a fusible disconnect?

[@user-rl7ho5sf1n]

No reason to. The fuses would be redundant to the circuit breaker. Also they are extra expense and complexity. A fusible disconnect is roughly the same price as a non-fusible, but you have to buy fuses to make it work. Extra cost.

[@wesleystaub5416]

The white wire you put black tape on should have had red tape on it

[@fuegoman45]

Never seen that. I always see black tape to indicate the wire is hot.

[@jamesborton9237]

​@fuegoman45 another choice could be red or black heat shrink on your conductor to indicate a "hot" .

[@Habibthehvacguy]

Budddy I know you are trying to teach DIY to people but make sure you do it right , there are steps you are missing which cause lots of problem to you unit . Please read the manual before you do this kind of videos