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[@colinstu]

That chip collector doesn't seem to be uh... collecting the chips very well. lol

[@greganliker201]

The ATS enclosure is aluminum, so magnetic chip catcher didn't work in this instance.

[@SparkyChannel]

@@greganliker201 That's what happened! Thanks Greg, I didn't know it was aluminum.

[@timdyer7692]

Thanks, Bill! I enjoyed watching the competition and your narrative.

[@SparkyChannel]

Thanks so much Tim!

[@JuanNOnly123]

Can’t be the only one that was super stoked and proud of Anthony?? Like I felt his excitement and happiness through the video, gave me goosebumps lol. congrats Anthony!

[@SparkyChannel]

Me too! It was super exciting!

[@bradleyjones7391]

All this is a best case variable. The true test is hopping around real world obstacles

[@SparkyChannel]

I understand, thanks!

[@BigmoRivera]

Great Job Everyone 😉👍🏽And Congratulations To The Winers Thank You For Sharing Bill ⚡️They Are Specks For Torking Down The Allen Bolts

[@SparkyChannel]

Thanks Bigmo! Yes, every terminal in those enclosures have torque specs.

[@Timothy-NH]

Thank you for the explanation of the ATS lugs. Gotta love the hand held bandsaw. What is up with the tails on the LV control wires? IS that just to keep them from fraying? I think this has been my favorite episode so far.

[@SparkyChannel]

No problem on the ATS lugs. Yes, the tails on the LV control wires are to to keep them from fraying. Quality work.

[@tomahawkeye2356]

Where is his tool belt?

[@skyemac8]

So happy for the guy! Anthony and the rest.

[@SparkyChannel]

Yes, me too!

[@colinstu]

Is there a plumbing contest happening in the same room?

[@SparkyChannel]

No, but I understand there will be a HVAC contest next year.

[@colinstu]

@@SparkyChannel In the background you could see other contestants working at walls that had a large blue bucket hanging on them. Curious what that's about.

[@SparkyChannel]

@@colinstu That was the apprentice finals.

[@fordgalaxie7623]

My ideal lineman pliers are on the way coming to me to EU

[@SparkyChannel]

Excellent! Always great to have quality lineman pliers!

[@tomwatson6924]

Question: Should the neutral wire that passes through the main load center be identified as such? It would seem to me that at a minimum that would be "good practice". I didn't see it done as the wires went from the meter-main over to the transfer switch, just passing through the main load center.

[@tommycho9068]

Wow. Hard work pays off. Great video. Thanks.

[@SparkyChannel]

Yes it does! Thanks!

[@HoosierRallyMaster]

22:47 I've never seen a loop made like that before. I guess it keeps the stranded wire from unraveling and turning in to a rat's nest.

[@wim0104]

the perfect way is to crimp a spade connector, but yes, this is what is needed when landing stranded under a bolt head.

[@SparkyChannel]

It's quality. Takes a little longer though.

[@donl1410]

Typical way I install stranded wire on side wire receptacles.

[@Guardducks]

Congrats to all. Especially Anthony. ⚡

[@SparkyChannel]

Absolutely! They all worked super hard!

[@freethinkingamerican80]

Does the ATS prevent generator back feed that could kill a Lineman during storm restoration work?

[@SparkyChannel]

It should, but test first.

[@ddman1981]

Can you use a panel as a pass Tru for power??

[@stephenkennedy6358]

How come no ground wire run to the ats

[@SparkyChannel]

If you look at 25:29 you will see the green ground cable coming to the ATS.

[@beachboardfan9544]

What is the tool they're using to strip the ends of that 0 or 4 gauge wire?

[@greganliker201]

Just a utility knife.

[@beachboardfan9544]

@@greganliker201 BS theres no way they strip those ends that fast with a utility knife!

[@greganliker201]

@@beachboardfan9544 IDEAL 35-300

[@SparkyChannel]

IDEAL 35-300 utility knife.

[@jasonferguson3218]

It’s called a knife

[@liebesterngelb]

Wellcome to sparky channel. Blessings from Honduras

[@SparkyChannel]

Thanks! Cheers from San Diego!

[@auletjohnast03638]

But you'll be a illegal alien soon here in the U.S.!

[@johnc6343]

Bill, Is there a way to see the diiferences by which they chose first to third place?

[@SparkyChannel]

Not that I know of. The judges keep that private.

[@auletjohnast03638]

WHAT HAPPENED SPARKY, YOU STOP DOING THE CAR MAINTENANCE YOU TUBE VIDEOS?

[@SparkyChannel]

LOL! I do have several auto electric videos but I'm not Scotty.

[@NiemanScott]

@Sparky Channel lol after you say that, I do hear the similarities!

[@tambosnipes1652]

I really dont like how seconds 2 and 1 are actually 2 seconds long each in the adverts

[@rgentbuilders]

Good show.

[@SparkyChannel]

Thanks!

[@PoppyPerfect]

Awesome video Bill!

[@SparkyChannel]

Thanks!

[@nusermane1076]

That chip collector is not IDEAL 😅

[@husslehard5104]

Wattt Greg got dethroned?! 🤯🤯

[@SparkyChannel]

It's all up to the judges. They decide who did the best. I'm not sure what the deciding factor was as they don't make it public.

[@ryanmcdonald724]

This would not pass inspection in Canada. The neutral would be required to be switched at the ATS to avoid any potential getting back to the utility to protect the lineman working to solve the outage.

[@charleyfloyd3317]

In the US if the neutral is switched by the ats it's a separately derived system an reqires a separate grounding electrode system. If they are connected together and not switched the grounding electrode system of the house grounds the neutrals. This is legal in the NEC

[@frankmilenkovic4993]

Can you provide code # ?

[@auletjohnast03638]

GREG IS NOT LEAVING ANY SLACK ON THOSE CABLES.

[@wim0104]

would it be OK to run all feeders through one, bigger, conduit?

[@SparkyChannel]

Well it would as long as it doesn't exceed conduit fill but it seems less complicated with shorter feeder runs the way they did it.

[@wim0104]

@@SparkyChannel yup, they were only supplied with 2" I suppose. They could change things up by making the contestants figure out conduit & wire sizes, which fittings to use, etc... It all seems a bit mechanical right now.

[@SparkyChannel]

@@wim0104 Don't give them ideas, they might do it next year. :)

[@lionhearted315]

Horrible job I would have taken the few minutes and put the ATS between meter channel and load center so normal power conductors don’t pass thru load center

[@jasonferguson3218]

Agreed, it would have saved so much time when the inspector failed it and made you do it properly

[@VoltsAnBolts]

And you would have lost the contest as those are not the parameters.

[@auletjohnast03638]

WHY IS GREGG USING A CIRCULAR SAW FOR CUTTING THE CABLES?

[@SparkyChannel]

That's a band saw.

[@snap-off5383]

Well that "chip collector" was worthless. How unrealistic is having a bunch of osb cladding rather than stucco chickenwire and styrofoam hiding studs on 20" centers? Do you get to use your own tools? Looks fun.

[@SparkyChannel]

The ATS was made of aluminum so the magnets in the chip collector were not effective when drilling the hole in the ATS.

[@auletjohnast03638]

SO GREGG FINISHED 4TH OR 5TH.

[@SparkyChannel]

3rd.

[@StraitClownin909]

Chip collector bahaaa

[@greganliker201]

The ATS had an aluminum enclosure. Not magnetic.

[@stevanyounger3115]

Delta electrical inc

[@auletjohnast03638]

HE IS SUPPOSED TO INSTALL GROUNDING BUSHINGS INSTEAD OF THE REGULAR BUSHINGS.

[@JorgeMendez-wj5ii]

No... the conduit is PVC not metal, therefore installing grounding bushings is unnecessary.

[@victorteensenaelectricidad3747]

Looks like he cross the lines from the ATS to the panel

[@ryanmcdonald724]

It doesn't matter in a single phase setup, if it had been 3 pause then yes you would want the utility power and generator to be in phase with each other

[@bradleyjones7391]

It’s all protected by the first means of disconnect. The meter panel combo