How to wire a 100 amp service panel. , 2020 National Electrical Code compliant

How to install a 100 amp Electrical panel up to 2020 NEC standards. The national Electrical Code is essential To a service panel upgrade and I show you how to install a panel to NEC Code.
Main panel replacement made easy!
Main breaker box upgrade like a pro for the DIY person as explained from an electrician with over 30 years experience. step by step breaker panel installation mane fun and easy.
A QUICK AND EASY explanation into branch circuit installation, how to install electrical connectors, how to install breakers, wire sizes for breakers and 100 amp electrical service conductors.
We hope you enjoy and learn from out how to videos. how to wire a breaker panel.
how to wire a breaker panel and how to wire a square D panel.
When is it Taco time?
In this video, we'll go over how to wire and install an electrical panel and NOT A SUB PANEL.
I'll be installing the service entrance cable into a 100 amp main breaker, and also the branch circuits into their respective breakers.
I’ll demonstrate the basics, from the feeder cable to branch circuits, and installing them in breakers.
We also touch on the proper way to bond a panel, as well as grounding the circuits.

[@YardpigTSI]

"It only takes a second to do neat work..." Wish this guy was my electrician. So many hacks out there, glad you posted, You are a master of your trade. Thank you.

[@StarvingElectrician]

wow what a great thing to say. thank you so much. you would be amazed how many haters I get. electricians are the worst. everyone is better than the next. my next company name will be SECOND BEST ELECTRICIAN! i will just give in to the assholes. lol

[@jeremeyellis16]

This has got to be one of the best tutorials I've ever seen. Detailed, quick (but not too fast), really engaging, and you're freakin' hilarious! Excellent job!

[@StarvingElectrician]

Jeremey Ellis thanks so much for the kind words. If I can get off my fat lazy ass I have more ready to go! Check back soon!

[@daniellenelson9304]

Totally agree

[@joebaker9861]

This is the absolute best tutorial I've found on KZbin. Straight to the point, but not monotonous boring rhetoric. I will be watching the rest of your videos real soon. I'm curious about the veteran classes.

[@StarvingElectrician]

joe baker thank you for the kind words I really appriciate it. As for the veterans classes we have already started. We're trying to get more contractors on board for a veterans labor share portion. So the vet never is out of work. It's a slow process to get people on board to take our trainees when we slow down but don't want to take any one on that we cannot guarantee full time employment and a journeymans license after they log enough hours. We're hard at it for sure!

[@josephnolen8144]

I like the way you teach ! Back in the day I went to a small school to learn electrical but the teacher only had so much time about calculating voltage that runs through the hot wires,,diodes and other things. I wished I had a teacher like you. Keep teaching.

[@StarvingElectrician]

Very cool! for people like you i'm happy to do it.

[@artteacherforlife]

Thank you so much for taking the time to do the tutorial! I’m disabled and learning a bunch a about insulation, plumbing, wiring, framing. The house that we were living was paid off but an ambulance couldn’t get to us. So we bought some land and put a building on it. Currently we are going to be working on the electricity. Thank you again.

[@StarvingElectrician]

so glad this helps you. keep on keeping on!!

[@dino7002]

that crank you made with the neutral wire was genius i would have never thought of something like that thanks for the tip 👍🏻

[@StarvingElectrician]

Genuious? Well when my wife says Oh my god, I say “I’m not a god, I’m just god like” more than a man but less than a god! Lol. We. I appriciate you recognizing the little things that make me me! Thanks.

[@novalynalvarez9016]

Thank you very much for creating this video! Because of this video we (two 20 year olds) were able to wire our tiny house all on our own! Thanks again!!

[@StarvingElectrician]

Maybe one of the best comments ever!!! Thank you. Any questions please never hesitate to ask.

[@theooogirl3495]

Im here for the same reason!🏠❤

[@jamesburba1995]

First let me say your video is great ! I'm a 71 year old Vietnam vet, and just finished putting a 50 amp sub panel in my garage. My Dad was an electrician all his life, and was dedicated to pounding as much about electricity he could, into my head. I wound up as a self-employed cabinetmaker instead of an electrician, but, every time I moved into a new, larger shop, I did all of my own electrical work, up to, and including 440 volt 3 phase power. Not once did I ever get a complaint from an inspector, for any of my work. ( And yes, I did have proper inspections done, otherwise I would have been unable to get the necessary insurance for the shop. ) My dad always said neatness, neatness, neatness, was of paramount importance, for ease of future troubleshooting, or modifications, and I did receive some compliments from inspectors, as my work was easy to follow. Any way, I just subscribed to your channel, and look forward to future videos. Also, What your are doing for Veterans is beyond commendable, it's fabulous ! Keep up your good work, and best of luck to you in the future !

[@StarvingElectrician]

sorry just got an alert that 30 comments were pending so I just saw your comment. Thank you so much. I am really trying to grow this program. we need to give hope for our soldiers coming home. again sorry for the late response

[@ADHeyDonuts]

How do you only have 134 subscribers? I just found this video and I instantly loved it. I love your humor!

[@StarvingElectrician]

Dylon Cain thank you soooooo much. I'm just a guy who works, drinks, and eats tacos! Maybe I need to be more on the ball and post more videos for more followers but thank you for your comment it really means a lot! If you ever have any questions or comments please do not hesitate! If we're being honest here I'm busting my ass to train vets but unless you are connected its like no body cares. These videos are to share to bring awareness to what I'm trying to do. Not trying to make money, I just want to give back and here we are. I will keep plugging away and have fun. Not here for a long time but why not a good time? Thanks again

[@ADHeyDonuts]

I really admire that as well, you trying to train vets. Myself being a veteran of the Air Force, I really appreciate all the work you're doing. I plan on getting myself a house built here within the next two years and I wanted to save some money on a few points so I am trying to learn how to do as much as I can the right way, and it's apparent that you know what you're doing. So I will be on this journey with you trying to see as many of your videos as I can! :)

[@StarvingElectrician]

Dylon Cain thank you for what you did for America. I'll keep trying to do my part and help vets to earn a good living.

[@টেকনিকালশিখা]

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[@irv581]

Well 3.2k now

[@leegordon-asch7391]

Thank you for your videos. I am in the process of installing a new service. Very helpful. I am a tenant & fix up my landlady's place in lieu of rent. I learn so much from KZbin.

[@StarvingElectrician]

Glad I can help. Thanks

[@98270360]

You're a great teacher. Thank you for making this video. I really like how you mention not to run your blade down the whole wire. Every other video from everyone else does that and even I know that is not a good way and why and I know nothing about electrical. I think a little common sense goes a long way. You explanation for every step is very clear and your video will help many people for many years. You have the best video on KZbin for this category. Very clear high quality video explained perfectly, great personality. Will be checking out your other video just to gain more knowledge. Thank you.

[@StarvingElectrician]

wow what an awesome comment thank you so much! when I think "why bother doing anymore of these videos" I get a comment like this one so thank you for that.

[@jamesmdean1987]

A little over a month ago I started a job as a purchasing agent at an electrical supply store here in Athens, and this helped me understand a lot more about what I am ordering and selling. Subscribed!

[@StarvingElectrician]

James Dean that is awesome! So glad to hear that. Very cool!

[@jamesmdean1987]

It's really great. I love my job and there's just something really satisfying about figuring out how all this works. And all the brands lol

[@BulgarianOrphanHelp]

VERY well explained! I am in the low voltage trade (28 years with high voltage education and power generation work experience) and this is one of the best instructional videos I've seen.

[@StarvingElectrician]

Martin H wow thank you so much for your comment. I love to make teaching fun because it's easier to take in. I need to get off my lazy ass and make the others I have thought about. I appriciate your comment and that inspires me to keep it going.

[@antoniobrooks2338]

I normally don't comment, but for "All intents and purposes" you are one of the best I've seen. Thanks bro.

[@StarvingElectrician]

Antonio Brooks man thank you bro that makes me feel great!

[@JJE2010MO]

Thank you for taking the time to show us how to do the install. You are brilliant, smart and straight forward, great job!

[@StarvingElectrician]

That means a lot, thank you so much

[@WDCallahan]

Thank you. I was the homeowner who was about to cram everything in there and not use the noalox. I think you'll be proud of how it actually turned out.

[@StarvingElectrician]

W.D. Callahan awesome! I’m so glad you learned something. Question is, did you celebrate with beer and tacos after? Lol

[@WDCallahan]

@@StarvingElectrician Tonight. Making the cheese dip right now.

[@neocollective]

Been surfing through electrical tutorials unable to endure any of them but you are the most clear, concise and engaging instructor out there; actually cannot wait to see more !

[@StarvingElectrician]

wow thank you so much. Im working on it but lost my office. setting up in my basement. hopw ya continue to watch.

[@cessealbeach]

2017 VHS quality, no production crew but delivering Best content ..Love it

[@StarvingElectrician]

lol i know. my quality sucks!!! im not good at this and its just me. i want to do more videos but hate the shitty quality!

[@jarrydee2799]

I'm a getting ready to take my J-man test, I know all of this, but still watched the whole thing! Very likable person, to bad all of us electricians are not like that lol

[@StarvingElectrician]

Thanks. Yea I was in a situation where I had to work for myself because the people I worked around weren’t fun. When the job gets political it’s time to bounce.

[@edwardtwyman2557]

I just found you on KZbin and I find you to be an excellent excellent teacher you make things playing uncomplicated and I really appreciate you I really appreciate you taking time to teach!

[@StarvingElectrician]

wow thank you so much. I never thought of myself as a teacher so thats nice to hear. just giving back some knowledge from a trade that has been good to me.

[@joeboggs6447]

been watching videos on all this stuff. I have enrolled in a trade school for electro mechanical technologies. one of the requirements before i graduate is being able to wire a residential and commercial building to code. My father is a electrician he has taught me few things and with that and videos like this i think i will have a better understanding of things when i start classes. your teaching skills are great you keep your audience attention with your humor. Keep up the good work thanks

[@StarvingElectrician]

Joe Boggs thanks so much! Good luck with your schooling. I say have fun with it. It's all just a job. Forget you have a job on the weekends and live! Eat more tacos and drink more beer and worry about work when you are there. I worked 7 days a week 12 hours a day for 10 years. In the end I didn't know my kids. I hope my half assed wisdom helps you! Thanks again.

[@joeboggs6447]

That is my fathers story as well. Some people value time some value money. No amount of money in the world will buy you your lost time. I value time so that is some really good advice.

[@kylelikeskjvbible]

I know that from personal experience. I just turned 30 and after workin some crappy jobs for the last 10 years I'm goin to school to become an electrician too. For me I wasted me time and got no money. Now I'm making sure my hard work is actually gonna pay off this time.

[@Michael-jp9jw]

Holy smokes, this is an excellent tutorial! The best one yet on ElectricalPanel installation, thanks for posting! I'm starving for more!

[@StarvingElectrician]

Wow what a great comment. I’m ashamed I’m not helping people more. I want to do more videos and plan too. Thanks for watching.

[@nswst8]

Awesome video, straight and to the point. Wish I had something like this when I first started messing with residential service panels. Sometimes I don't know how I survived...…... Served 81-91 Navy Corpsman, a lot of time with some damn awesome Marines. Thank you for your service and the awesome vids kept them coming.

[@StarvingElectrician]

nswst8 thank you for your service and the great comments. I need to keep it going. My vets program has a flaw for me. We share the vets between contractors but when I lended my last guy (army airborne) to another contractor now he's full time with him and I'm left looking for more vets. Guess it's a good thing for the vets!!! lol I try to keep it like talking to just another guy on the job. Thanks again

[@josephmatson1627]

I'm studying currently to become a home inspector. I want to say great video and I have learned alot through this video and very detailed thank you sir.

[@StarvingElectrician]

Thank you so much.

[@powerbylightfutureisnow1579]

Want to give you two thumbs up, excellent video. ? When your changing a service panel up grade. There should be a off on switch. Before the service panel. Are you required to contact the local agencies ( power co.) When you plan on doing the service. I would guess so. Of course it depends on local of up grade. Thanks for the insight. Your a natural!!!

[@StarvingElectrician]

well unfortunately no there is not an off switch. the only way to turn off power to chang out the panel is to remove the meter socket. it simply pligs into the meter housing. the utility company can do it for you but this takes time for on and off but most will say hire an electrician. you clip the tab and open the meter can. the meter socket just pulls right out. edison has flunkeys pulling them out all the time to block peoples power. its not hard at all. take a look and see if you feel confident to do it.

[@tonythomas951]

If its a neutral its a grounded conductor. A ground wire is a grounding conductor. Hots are ungrounded conductors. I've been an electrician for 30+ yrs and this guy knows what hes doing. I dont like twisting the grounds together like that though. It makes trouble shooting and repair more difficult. There are lots of lugs to land them on. Give each wire its own little lug to park in.

[@StarvingElectrician]

Tony Thomas yea I hear ya about the grounds. It’s just quick and easy and most of the old panels have no where near the space. People need to know you can but I’m the same token just do it clean first and foremost. Thank you for the comment!!

[@Exocetman]

Great stuff man, it come just handy has I will proceed with some remodeling at my US house in a few weeks from now (currently living in Belgium). Got an "Electrical Technician" academic training 30 years ago. These videos will be a good "refresh" to my old knowledge. Keep going man, all this training material is really useful.

[@StarvingElectrician]

Wow that is so cool. I will keep it going and I’m glad you learned something. Watch for the live show coming soon. Take care

[@oliverybarra]

You've kept me from burning my house down and recognizing the shady work of my handyman. I probably shouldn't have redone the panel myself without any inspection, but i just fixed the simple muff ups that the derps before me got obviously wrong

[@StarvingElectrician]

right on. it only takes a minuet to make sure your work is clean and right. some people simply dont have the mental capacity to do good work

[@leotexas3485]

This is the first video I’ve seen you author so far, and it is so hilariously instructional, I’m already “subscribing”! I’m only an apprentice, and electrical is just something that I’m doing for side income. I have even been offering free labor to Journeymen and Masters just solely to gain experience! I look forward to watching more of your tutorials and gaining knowledge!

[@StarvingElectrician]

B. T. That’s great to hear you want to learn so much. Never give your time for free. You will learn and eventually be a journeyman. Thanks for watching.

[@cabeirwin1565]

i like this guy, he'd be one of those journeyman you enjoy working with, and learning from.

[@StarvingElectrician]

thank you so much. I like working a little and then having fun a lot!!! lol

[@neutrodyne]

Always check the codes in your area. They are not always the same. In some areas, the ground and neutral wires can't be attached to the same strip. Grounds must be on one side of the breaker panel and neutral on the other side. In some areas, they are even regulating which side the grounds go on and which side the neutrals go on. In some areas, only one wire on one screw is allowed. In some areas, you can't twist the grounds together and put them under one screw. I personally feel like codes have gotten too strict on a lot of this stuff.

[@StarvingElectrician]

neutrodyne let me try and put this grounding thing to rest. The code is coast to coast. NEC so that's where we start. Ground is defined as an alternate path for current to flow. That's to protect you from being that path. The neutral bar must be bonded to the breaker box unless it's a sub panel and that panel box must be grounded and bonded. There fore the neutral bar is connected to the panel and the panel is grounded and bonded to they are connected together wether anyone likes it or not. The redundant issue of doubling grounds is as easy as this. In a box for wire filll or the amount of wires allowed for cappicity, each current carrying conductor has a value BUT no matter how many grounds you have in a box they only count as one because they carry no current. You can twist together 20 ground wires from different circuits in a plastic box and no one seems to have an issue but in a panel there's a lot of issues. Grounds can be twisted together and under the same terminal in a panel so long as they do not exceed the circular mills rated for that lug. They can share a bus with the neutrals because they are bonded together to protect that path of current. States do vary and yes check on certain things. But grounds together are a universal safety device and since electricity is the same in every state that is universal in its self. All code books are created equal so the application is to be followed the same for every one.

[@72strand]

Im European and im sorry to say that what you do is horryfying to me. First, naked ground wires, that can make shorts? Not be allowed here. Neutral and ground on same bar? Stupid and dangerous. The most enclosures from US, does have a bonding bolt, that binds the neutral to ground. In this video there is none i guess. Grounds goes to a ground bar, that is mounted directly to the chassis. That way, you can just unscrew the bolt and make diagnostics. Never ever use blades to the wires. There are special tools that only cut 50% och the dept of the shield. Always install GFCI and ARCH fault breakers.

[@da324]

@@72strand Ground wires don't come in a sheath.."Im European and im sorry." Me too!

[@JohnyLatelyCome]

I lived in Europe for 5 years and one thing that became apparent very quickly, there are rule on top of rules on top of rules and no one can justify half of them, but what was obvious to everyone was how dirty the power was. Voltage transients constantly damaging appliances.

[@MySpace662]

Your knowledge & expertise will keep you from starving.

[@StarvingElectrician]

So nice of you

[@823Labs]

Completely agree with Dylon Cain... (but now with 1.1k Subs)... you're awesome and you now have a new sub.

[@StarvingElectrician]

Alex Martinez no you are awesome! Lol thank you so much for the kind words.

[@TOJenX]

Who else is hungry and thirsty? Thanks so much for the informative video.

[@StarvingElectrician]

jrdf67 thank you so much for watching.

[@victorwatson7125]

Great video !

[@StarvingElectrician]

Thank you I appriciate it!

[@RonSch123]

Just sharing a trick. I carry a cats paw in my tool belt. I use that to open the knock outs in metal boxes and non concentric holes in the panel. When opening concentric holes in panels, I use the cats paw for the center one, then clip each next section out with tin snips between the welds then bend them out. I'm in all conduit land. Try it...discovered this by accident one day and I love it. (Licensed electrician near Chicago here)

[@StarvingElectrician]

Ron Schwab yep perfect tool for the job! Hey any ideas or suggestions please share!!!!!

[@ryanfabello9094]

First time seeing those twisted ground wires together.

[@StarvingElectrician]

maybe I should have said to check with local municipalities. its not a problem in michigan but may not be somewhere else. thanks for the question!!!!

[@silvertip8k278]

Thank you...I feel confident to do the basics...my electrician friend is coming over before final hook up...but this video saved me $$$

[@jacklong6564]

"I budget everything for tacos" "fold it into, a taco" Damnit, subscribed and liked

[@StarvingElectrician]

well you are spending your money wisely!! shit im wanting some tacos and beer now!! lol

[@victorbruce5772]

I always liked the challenge of service work better than new construction, troubleshooting problems why something wasn't working, then fixing it.

[@chrisf9607]

this is the first of your videos ive watched im subsribed thank you you didnt have to do this but you did thanks

[@StarvingElectrician]

Wow thank you so much Chris! People sometimes don’t realize there’s a human behind the camera and I sometimes have to delete the shitty comments and actually though about taking down my videos but I need to remember it’s the good people I’m doing this for. I’m re energized and will go for more. Thank you so much for the kind and inspiring words. It really means a lot to me.

[@harrisonmixer9583]

One of the few Electricians on KZbin that I think is actually professional; that's coming from a 4th year Union Apprentice/Veteran ...

[@StarvingElectrician]

Harrison Mixer wow that’s saying a lot, thank you. I have been in the union for over 25 years. I was a great experience at times but I always just wanted to do my thing. I wasn’t a fan of hitting the road so it got more and more that I wanted to be incroll of my future. I miss the guys but couldn’t stand a bunch of contractors laying me off after a good job to make room for their friends and family. Keep rocking my friend and you are in the best trade out there. What local are you in? Thanks again and take care

[@migueljaiman817]

New subscriber here , 3 of my favorites things to do electrical work,tacos, and beer 😂

[@StarvingElectrician]

miguel jaiman shit then we gotta hang out! Lol well I’m getting tired of electrical but tacos and beer always make me smile!

[@kennynguyen7062]

I really love your sense of humour, you're the best !!!!👍

[@StarvingElectrician]

Kenny Nguyen thanks! Nice thing to say in a world of haters. Gotta have laughs, beer, and tacos. What else is there.

[@TachiTekmo]

Comes to watch electrical tips. Leaves with an overwhelming urge for *tacos.* 😋🌮🌮

[@StarvingElectrician]

Lol my work here is done! Thanks for checking in!

[@alexsaling7132]

If I ever got out of machine tool electrical I would love to learn from you your a awesome teacher

[@StarvingElectrician]

Alex saling you have no idea how happy you post made me. It's so nice to know there are good people still out there and make a person feel appreciated! Thank you so much. I just need to get off my lazy fat ass and post more.

[@alexsaling7132]

Starving Electrician not a problem! And more videos would be awesome me and 1.4k people would love to watch them You should do a video about installation exterior lighting with exterior boxes and interior mounted boxes! I’m stumped Much love from metro airport area

[@StarvingElectrician]

Yea I have a little list of videos to do. Man I do mostly residential because I'm still part of my union and don't want any static nor hurt my brothers. That said I really would like to do commercial or industrial more. I like pipe and wire a lot more. I worked that airport for 2 years doing all the back up generator work and a lot of the primary power. I have a ton of experience doing the other things you want to see but rarely have the opportunity but I will certainly keep it in mind. Thanks again and don't ever forget to eat your tacos!!!! Lol

[@josempulido2266]

"Chingao" (19:26) ha ha ha. Good video Starving Electrician.

[@StarvingElectrician]

sorry just got an alert that 30 comments were pending so I just saw your comment. chingao thank you!!! lol

[@princeghumman1893]

Wow you are a good teacher ever in my life.

[@StarvingElectrician]

thank you so much!!sorry for the delay but getting my act together with the move has been a task. if you have any real time questions www.live electrician.com ....thanks

[@mrdiyguy123]

thumbs up for "intents and purposes" at 7:38

[@StarvingElectrician]

sorry just got an alert that 30 comments were pending so I just saw your comment. standard babbling!...lol

[@franktenhoopen7222]

Fantastic video AND sense of humor! Thanks, please DO MORE!

[@StarvingElectrician]

Frank Tenhoopen thank you so much! I’m working on a few ideas.

[@scotttalken8431]

"ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED,!" l Maximus Decimus Meridius,

[@StarvingElectrician]

Scott Talken one of my all time favorites! Lol

[@burnsloads]

This was great. Good humor and very informative. My class recommended your videos to aid in training.

[@StarvingElectrician]

Wow, thanks sorry I just say this comment.

[@malcolmt7883]

12,000 views and only 189 thumbs up? KZbin must be offended (white guy enjoying tacos)... Great video dude!

[@StarvingElectrician]

Ed Harley lol thanks my man. You have no idea how the good comments make me feel. I'll keep choking down those tacos to make the world a better place!

[@lisathornton3022]

Yep, more to it. Like torque all connections 110.14(D). Also consider later repair by making service wirers a little longer. All and all good video.

[@StarvingElectrician]

thank you

[@AllegoriCalD]

lol "chingao"

[@StarvingElectrician]

liveelectrician.com/f/electrical-questions

[@fl8217]

Love all your videos well explained and demonstrated. I always rewatch them to refresh!

[@StarvingElectrician]

excellent thank you for watching, thats good to hear.

[@eyeswideshut2800]

It's 2020 and some codes changed but this is still a great tutorial and you understand what he's doing and the lingo if you know a little electrical.

[@StarvingElectrician]

thank you and yes the codes change and its hard for the homeowner to stay on top of it. I try to do code videos but they arent real popular. maybe i start doing live videos to help update people. thanks for the view!!!

[@rajnavam7328]

Very very informative. Clean steps and work. Thanks a lot. Now im going to replace seond box attached to my dryer. Those are screw in fuses. Im going to change breakers using your videos

[@StarvingElectrician]

i'm glad you learned something. the whole idea for these videos is to keep people safe. thanks for watching

[@richardnoel2]

“Intensive purposes” drives me nuts. Great video. Got a subscriber

[@StarvingElectrician]

lol thanks!!!!

[@herbertwashington147]

Awesome video. An thank you so much for it I'm doing my first panel this week an of all videos yours was the best. Headed to go get me some new tools tomorrow an I'll share pics of my work given by your advice. 🙏 Again

[@StarvingElectrician]

thats great to hear!!! keep up the good work.

[@MrChangouno]

I like how you present your videos and your personality . I find that enjoyable. I have two more things to make comments on. 1. You put the breakers right next to each other. In mine I'm only able to use every other circuit. I don't know if that's the way the box is design or if it's something wrong with mine. Is working with a double pole for my dryer. But not for any other. 2. I do like the way you twist the ground wires together and put them all in one spot. However, I am doing remodeling and if I change something and I need to take out the wiring it will be difficult to unwind it from the rest. Additionally you put the white wires separate from where the breaker is. Again if you take out the wiring you have to try to follow where that goes to figure out which breaker it represents. I have found it easier to put the ground wire and the neutral wire for the breaker with the breaker it goes to so I know exactly where everything is and I don't have to try to figure out what ground wire or white wire goes with what breaker. That was the frustration in the Square D QO box. The neutral had its own bar and the ground wire had its own bar. The ground wires and white wires had to be way longer than the hot black wire to reach the bar they we're screwed into.

[@StarvingElectrician]

changouno thanks for the question. First if every other breaker works, then either the main is bad or it’s the utility company issue. As far as the neutrals and grounds, they have to be bonded together and to the panel. Then the panel is grounded to the ground rods as well as the cold water. I have seen panels that the neutrals aren’t bonded and when the washing machine was on the lights were like a strobe light. All that unbalanced load going crazy. You don’t double up the neutrals because the generate heat and will pull away from each other and cause a fire. Grounds under the same lug with neutrals aren’t allowed. I don’t have every answer but this is what I have seen and the code. I hope this helps

[@bobby57530]

Absolutely best tutorial ever

[@StarvingElectrician]

Wow, thanks!

[@princemike6522]

👑 so helpful sir and you explain it very well thanks now I'm waiting for your new video how to install sub panel engineering student here 👍👍

[@StarvingElectrician]

Prince mike one of the first live episodes I will touch on sub panels. Thanks for watching

[@cezarmorales3623]

Thank you great video ever Sr. Best teacher ever! I'm just learning how to do this things on my own .

[@StarvingElectrician]

You can do it! thank you and I hope to do more soon...sorry for the delay but getting my act together with the move has been a task. if you have any real time questions www.live electrician.com ....thanks

[@electricalsociety5593]

Entertaining video and for the most part it’s spot on. Keep in mind that ul listing for most panels only allow for up to two grounds under one terminal (the most I have ever seen was up to 3) this information can be found on the sticker they give you on grounding information. Also as far as the grounded and grounding conductors go (your explination of the main bonding jumper) is electric could give two shits less about the ground itself. It always wants to take the least resistive path back to source (your neutral) without your main bonding jumper (the green screw that officially ties the grounds and your neutrals together) the electric would simply energize your ground. The whole point is to bond it to the neutral so that if power touches anything that’s grounded it will open the ocpd (breaker). The reason we don’t use the neutral to do this is because it carries a current and that would make your enclosures carry current as well. So we avoid this by using the grounding conductor system as it does not carry a load under normal conditions. We drive this to ground with a grounding electrode system to give foreign voltage (lighting, telephone etc) a path to exit your system.

[@StarvingElectrician]

Daniel Korb thanks for the feed back. The terminal capacity is based on circular mills and if it's a current carrying conductor. I have never been shot down by an inspector in 30 years of doing electrical this way. The point I made to a comment was if something is illegal then recite it out of a code book and not what you think or heard. In this case there is nothing illegal about multiple grounds under a terminal. Anything over one is multiple and doesn't make a difference.

[@MelaniePhoenix]

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[@StarvingElectrician]

Melanie RideThePhoenixCrew thank you so much. I’m trying to get on the ball and be more consistent with videos. I’m so glad this helped you and thanks for subscribing!

[@joemccain5168]

Dude, you are AWESOME!! Thank you for the information and entertainment. Truly a great guy and I am personally appreciative!!!

[@StarvingElectrician]

Joe McCain you are awesome!!thank you for the great reply. Now I want you to buy me tacos and beer! Lol

[@dexstjok1]

This is an excellent video my friend. You're very good as an instructor. Great job, thank you

[@StarvingElectrician]

Dolph I appriciate that thank you

[@albertot77311]

Great video...automatically subscribed....easy to understand instructions...will be coming back for new uploads

[@StarvingElectrician]

Alberto Trevino thank you so much. I promise to make a lot more and do a live feed to answer questions live!

[@James-fs4rn]

subscribed. appreciate what you're doing for the vet's! many thanks and much respect.

[@StarvingElectrician]

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[@jeffsmith-rd1xh]

Man i love this im a homeowner learned alot from this AND THANKS FOR ALL THE LOVE TOWARDS VETRANS waiting for part 2 very eagerly

[@StarvingElectrician]

jeff smith thank you. Lots more to come! Thanks for watching

[@jaketigo7729]

Great video man....thank you

[@StarvingElectrician]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@outlawofga]

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[@inomniaparatus3027]

Great job and instruction. The video is informative and entertaining. Thanks for reaching out to veterans because their boots gave us Freedom. Keep it going. I once ate 22 tacos in Rosarito,MX🤪🌮

[@StarvingElectrician]

In Omnia Paratus 22 tacos?!!!!! Damn you are my new mentor!!!! Lol thanks for the comments and yes we're doing our best to get the training program off the ground. Stay tuned for the taco challenge we will be doing!

[@TonyOhio]

Great Tutorial, Great teacher. thank you very much . you made understand and feel more confident.

[@StarvingElectrician]

great im happy for you.

[@bigal7561]

That was outstanding. Your teaching vids have helped me a ton. I want to thank you for reaching out to vets. YOU ARE A Good Man!. I have a problem. I have a Westinghouse 9500 with a 50 amp plug in feed (black green white and Red. I've got and Eaton breaker box that I intend to tie into my 4 wire 50 amp feed. Two 20 Amp breakers will feed my small shop. One will be dedicated to the Combination 115 volt window ac and heater that will heat up my shop. Second will run plug ins for drills and what ever. Nothing but 115 will be used. Very confused on this help if you can and if you can't, that's ok

[@StarvingElectrician]

thank you brother. so long as you dont exceed the total 50 amps you will be good. divide 9500 by 220 that will give you the load or what the generator can handle. you are good for 43 amps.

[@kaivorth]

Best video on KZbin. Only thing I wish you went into was where to install your ground to the panel for a service entrance panel. I'm assuming you just install it on the neutral bar, because for service entrance, ground/neutrals are tied together, but my ground wire looks kind of big. I'll try to compress the wire like you showed best I can and make it fit. Might be cool to get into which panels you like the best. I got a Square D 100a Homeline with Plug On Neutrals. Wish I stepped up to one with copper bus bars/qwik grip. I only saw qwik grip for 200a panels, and I'm assuming I could use it for my 100a panel without issues, but you live and learn.

[@StarvingElectrician]

Thanks. I like the homeline best. cheap breakers and the most common. as far as the big wire you can buy a lug from home depot that attaches to the ground bar its like forked so it fits under two screws on the buss bar and then you just put the wire in that. its self explanitory. when you see it.

[@ottoroth9377]

Love your humor and presentation, but wherever the master cutoff breaker? Several more Tacos or upgrade to a burrito!

[@StarvingElectrician]

LOL now were talking

[@darylmcguire1279]

I like the way you teach its refreshing and fun

[@StarvingElectrician]

exactly, isn't that the best way to learn. it better being on the same level as the students and not an instructor from a book. thank you so much!

[@cruzcastillo6191]

Now that taco is more like it! Nice video, thanks for sharing...

[@StarvingElectrician]

yea thats a good spot in down town detroit. pretty damn good. its getting gentrified so my little hole in the wall is a spot for yuppys now. lol

[@JoseHernandez-kj6wh]

I like your sense of humor

[@StarvingElectrician]

thanks. i try to keep it light and fun. its easier to learn that way.

[@carolnagata4855]

Very entertaining! Bonus is your video is also entertaining. You don’t talk down to the viewer, your instruction are clear. Thank you. You used the deox on the incoming power wires, but not on the neutral or hot wires of your branch circuit wires. Why? Also... there is a cost difference between 10/2 and 12/2 wire, and 20 amp circuits cannot manage on 15 amp wire (I understand why), but could a person use 12/2 on 15 amp breakers safely?

[@duin2in]

I like your style. You have a good sense of humor and your lesson was clear. Well deserved like and sub. Your channel is going to be huge!

[@StarvingElectrician]

GOTsomeHATERADE thank you so much. You have no idea what it means to have positive replays. I'm new at this so I'll keep it going. Thanks again

[@duin2in]

@@StarvingElectrician no problem at all you deserve it. I just bought my first home and I'm just a blue collar guy trying to make it. As long as theres a good tutorial for what I need, I can do it. I'm just glad I finally found a good channel for electric work, your humor is an added bonus lol

[@linctexpilot8337]

TRULY ....... you deserve more than 27.9K subscribers......

[@StarvingElectrician]

Maybe one day! I simply do not know the magic. I get a surge out of no where then it dies. maybe more content i think. thanks for watching.

[@rexr4695]

We learned and was entertained good enough! Thank you so much!

[@StarvingElectrician]

well im glad!! lol thank you for watching.

[@davidnewkirk2438]

Omg omg the trick for cutting the sheathing of the romex. @&*%# genius. Already tried it a bunch this evening and it’s blowing my mind. Thank you thank you.

[@StarvingElectrician]

It’s those little tricks that make the job go easier. Find the laziest person and they will find the quickest way. Yes I’m very lazy. Lol

[@markie871]

I just bought a house. Garage is kinda a mess with wires all over but they are all dead. It already has a rigged up box and light switch and sockets but only garage door works. Seems pretty straight forward once box is in. Cut power to gargae from house. Run wires from sockets and stuff to box. Just make sure wire is right gauges. Box has main shut off switch at top and then maybe 6 different ports with room for more. I need to tear down the ply wood and fix some mold issues with it.

[@StarvingElectrician]

yes the first thing is to make sure the power is down. i like just starting over in the garage and just clean the wires up. so one circuit for the garage door, one for plugs and lights and all the rest are extras!!

[@juandelosrios6501]

Thanks alot , it was really helpful this video ! I'm going to watch again to have everything clear!

[@StarvingElectrician]

juan delosrios thanks. I try to make it simple. Keep a look out for more coming soon!

[@leroiobi5928]

A natural at teaching!

[@StarvingElectrician]

thank you so much! thats a nice thing to say

[@tastyfishsauce4410]

Excellent video, very informative and well explained sir. I took basic electronics in high school, your explanation is worth a whole semester in a fraction of a time lol. You should have been cloned and have you teach everywhere. I subscribed and will watch and learn from your other videos.

[@StarvingElectrician]

Wow thank you very much. I never fancied myself a teacher but I try. I really want to have a training center and I’m still trying! Thanks for watching and any question you have, just ask. Gonna kick off the live show soon so keep a look out!

[@aliaa9773]

Dude, you’re hilarious. Best presentation so far, IMO. Subscribed 😊👍🏻

[@StarvingElectrician]

Thanks!

[@aliaa9773]

Starving Electrician you’re welcome! 💕

[@jayheh]

Thanks so much for your video! I live in a condo and all of my neighbours smoke cigarettes. I noticed a strong airflow (which smells like cigarettes) coming from my electrical panel. I was wondering if it’s safe to unscrew the front panel, switch everything to “off” and caulk around the cables that go into the wall? Thanks again!

[@StarvingElectrician]

wow that sucks. well the power is still coming in and feeding the panel so its still hot. if you live in a condo you may have a main breaker right where your meter is. look and see. if so than click off that breaker and you will be good.

[@jayheh]

Thank you for the reply, much appreciated!!

[@bryantdorsey9074]

You my friend are a great teacher. I hope you introduce more videos to us. I am an Army veteran and hope to purchase a fixer upper in the near future. Can you please tell me again what you said to join if I'm a veteran and want to learn more details about how to do electrical...... Thanks in advance!!!!

[@StarvingElectrician]

sorry just got an alert that 30 comments were pending so I just saw your comment. we had to re tool. stay tuned for more info. sorry bout that

[@melcapone54]

Best explanation I have seen thus far

[@StarvingElectrician]

thank you so much im trying to keep it simple

[@victormendoza6306]

Good job thanks to teaching in the easy way to understanding electricy I liked your video keep going

[@StarvingElectrician]

thanks so much. yep i'm planning on a new video now. stay tuned

[@O.Bey7Podcast]

You are the man! Great instructor! Helped me so much! Gracias mi amigo!

[@StarvingElectrician]

thanks so much for the great comment

[@samv2783]

Two of my favorite subjects, electrical and tacos.

[@StarvingElectrician]

Well if I can retire and just eat tacos that would be my only favorite thing!

[@seymourscagnetti1413]

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[@StarvingElectrician]

SEYMOUR SCAGNETTI lol so long as you remember me! I told someone who commented that I would post more. I could post some fluff shit but I'm mostly waiting for teaching moments. I'm so damn busy I don't take the time. Good luck with your apprenticeship. Lots of work right now but don't forget to live a little! Take care and thanks for the great response!

[@venturebuds]

Great video man I learned a lot and your video was really interesting all the way through. I like how clean and precise your work is and the tacos have me hungry now. Looking forward to more videos.

[@StarvingElectrician]

Venture_Buds lol thank you. My taco eating skills are off the charts too!

[@mrdiycarcustoms]

Wow this is crazy, I just subscribed and have been checking out your videos not even knowing you are located in Detroit that’s where I am. Thanks a lot for the information you give out, it really helps.

[@StarvingElectrician]

I just moved in may to vegas but lived around detroit for about 25 years.