Middletown, NJ | 200A Upgrade (Re-uploaded, edited)

[@brandonlivingston5163]

West Virginia Journeyman here. Love the videos!

[@jjscrazy]

Great work, info and code backup. Nice, thanks… keep em coming.

[@doc13067]

Great work Ron! As for wire nuts in the panel, I hate the right angles they make on the wire. I started using straight lever nuts so they are butt spliced and you’re basically just extending the wire. I’ll normally cut it up high and then put the lever nut on and run whatever length from the lever nut down to the neutral bus. They’re about $1 a piece but ⚡️fast.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

@@doc13067 I’ve thought about using them too.

[@brianbeasley7270]

Thanks, Ron! I learn a lot from you and I am an electrical engineer! I always appreciate your dedication to doing the job right!

[@50sKid]

I think the flickering on the inside footage is due to the LED light. What I do is set my shutter to 50 instead of 60 and that seems to fix it.

[@livingunderarockunderarock9963]

Thanks for taking us to work with you on this upgrade

[@OscarSanchez-j2o]

Love your videos help me a lot thank you very much for all the explanation it's awesome

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

glad you enjoyed it.

[@jamescollins8148]

Love those connectors! Great idea!

[@awesome6486]

Hello, I'm not an electrician, but I know most electricians protect the GEC going into the residence via Conduit.. It looks like crap when its exposed, I know I am probably the only person out here that feels this way but I figured I would share my thoughts because you requested feedback..

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

@@awesome6486 the code does not require protection from physical damage for conductors larger than #8 AWG.

[@ice4278]

Hey Ron, what's up?I'm missing you with the 200 amp upgrades. Gotta question. Why do you use number 6 stranded instead of solid? Is it because It is easier to work with. Ron , also I wanna say the head Cam is the most ultimate way to show what you're doing.Keep up the good work.

[@wizard3z868]

Can't speak for Ron but I find it's more easier to work with and it stays more plyable flexible for longevity. Ever bend solid wire a cple of times and it breaks stranded not so much

[@ice4278]

Thanks

[@johnpeters8780]

Love your videos. I use to work as an Electrician. I am learning a lot about the code changes from when I was doing Services. Is there any reason you don't pack the weather head with Duct Seal. The person who trained me taught me to do the that.

[@thomaslotito380]

Hi Ron, I’m enjoying watching you do your work and learning a lot of information. Why does code call for two ground rods? I would think one would be sufficient for a new panel. Thank you!

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

@@thomaslotito380 the second ground rod provides a lower resistance. The lower the resistance the more current can flow. The ground rods provide a lower resistance path for lightning strikes/ line surges current to flow to ground. The earth has a very high resistance.

[@thomaslotito380]

@@electricianron_New_Jersey Something new to learn. Thank you!

[@Mke3005]

Hi Ron I have a well pump question, I live in PA my well is 300 feet deep it has 10 gauge wire coming from the well to the pressure switch, then 12 gauge wire from switch to panel does that have to be the same size 10 gauge from the well to switch or is 12 good enough. Thanks

[@GeorgeProto-u1e]

Very good

[@gordiehattrick]

Ron, love watching your videos! Very informative and I like the way you take the time to walk the viewers through the job and explain the NEC requirements. One question, why not get a spool of white conductor cable for neutral lines? My OCD would drive me crazy wrapping white tape on a conductor to make it a neutral 🙂 Keep the videos coming!!!

[@chuckq54]

Gorgeous job again Ron! Have you seen the paint markers by Rack-A-Tiers for marking conductors in different colors?

[@aihf3063]

Hi ron. Where did you get that front facing toolbag. Pls provide your amazon affiliate link so i can buy it. Thx

[@ChangHyunIm]

Appreciated it,Sir.

[@JWM1800]

Like the content you better all staying with the stationary camera some people might get dizzy

[@Eddy63]

Nice , neat job Ron ... Thx

[@wizard3z868]

Eaton panel client choice or do you get a deal on them? ( not my top 3 choice but better than a GE lol) also your workmanship and professionalism is top notch plus great respect also that you post and show your work also🎉

[@osvaldomcs1213]

Remember a loose ground or neutral wire can heat up and ark.

[@pete4778]

What lubricant are you using on the large cables?

[@ice4278]

Hey Ron I wanted to let you know the white button connectors that you use. They do make a 3/4 You can get them from supply house.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

@@ice4278 I have them.

[@awesome6486]

Have you ever worked on a surface mounted panel or do you just do flush mount panels in these places?

[@davidfeldman7001]

Great video. You always give lots of info and answer questions that come up even before we ask. I notice this says Re-uploaded, edited. What’s the deal? Keep the great contact coming Ron!

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

@@davidfeldman7001 the advertisers did not like the foul language at the end of the video.

[@overseas_demogod]

I had my main panel replaced in Alabama and the power company had to cut the service.

[@TheTubejunky]

When you upgrade a service and basically do a "heavy up" are you required to install only GFCI breakers on all circuits? (minus motors)

[@Bob.W.]

Thanks for the video.

[@kennylangdale2837]

Hi Ron, what is the model number on the Eaton 200 amp meter base with the service disconnect you’re showing on your video? I cannot find it on Eaton’s website. The only thing I found close to it was a Milbank U5844-PXL-200.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

200A Meter/ Main Eaton model number CHMMB200BTS single phase Overhead/ Underground 120/ 240 VAC SCCR 10,000 amps.

[@kennylangdale2837]

@@electricianron_New_Jersey Thank you!

[@kennylangdale2837]

@@electricianron_New_Jersey Hi Ron, do you have any recommendations for a 320 amp meter base with service disconnect for single phase use on a home shop?

[@DavidKingmasterWV]

I like to watch you cut the power off the side of the house

[@Mke3005]

Can you put 10 gauge wire on a 20 amp breaker. Thanks

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

@@Mke3005 Yes!

[@Mke3005]

Thanks Ron I’m sure these questions are dumb to you but are very helpful to me and I appreciate it. I have a surge protection question. My main panel is a homeline with a surge protection in it next to that is my sub panel QO for my portable generator. Does that surge protection protect both panels, thanks.

[@lakorai2]

You can, but under most circumstances that would be not required. If you are running a very long run you might want to do 10awg to minimize voltage drops. Certain dedicated circuits on long runs (like day a dedicated air conditioner, home theater application etc) can benefit from this. This also provides additional safety for applications that have constant high amp draw.

[@FHES2005]

I was actually told about a year ago that you got used number four copper for 200 amp services

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

@@FHES2005 you did, huh? That’s very nice. 😊

[@kangaroogod]

Inspector requires 4 here also on 200a

[@imbowser]

i think i saw this already? why does my house have 2 panels in different places

[@georged5433]

This is awesome subbed

[@Deafjustin]

I like long video make me fun and enjoy watch!

[@paulcoulston1987]

Ron, when you landed the neutral wire. You again covered up the top of the neutral bus bar?? If you ever had to take those wires out how you going to do that??, all you have to do is run the wire towards the top of the panel then curl the wire and enter the main neutral lug from the top??. And of course I don't know why you don't invert the panel to begin with, I don't care if you put the generator in lock in, it'll still work with the panel inverted.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

What are you taking the circuits out for? For what reason would you ever do that?

[@paulcoulston1987]

One example would be the customer does kitchen renovation, that neutral might be one of the kitchen countertops circuits, now you need to arc/GFCI protect that circuit. When I do panel upgrades with a plug neutral panel I try to put each neutral on the lug next to breaker it matches so I can convert it from standard breaker to dual function.

[@robertcherry4971]

Yea on that A/C circuit they could have ran 10 gauge conductor on a 40 or 45 amp breaker and be code compliant….They did not have to use the 8 gauge conductor… Just informing them that do not know that this can be done and be code compliant… MOLP 45 MCA 27

[@JohnThomas-lq5qp]

I don't think that I done more then two 150 amp services during my 50 years as a sparky. The only difference in price is less then $10 for larger 4/0 SEU cable. Labor was same length of time so I always talked customers to spend a few dollars more on a 200 amp service. Was easier for me because I only had to stock boxes of 100 & 200 amp service cable straps, hubs & connectors.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

@@JohnThomas-lq5qp one of my concerns now with the meter/ mains is the hub. There’s two types of hubs both 2”.

[@JohnThomas-lq5qp]

@@electricianron_New_Jersey Never came across that. It has to be 30 years since I did my second & last 150 amp service but thought for that it was a 11/2" hub. Anybody talking about how much more a 100 & 200 amp services are going to cost once you have the outdoor disconnects ?. I'm taking a guess could be over $700 for a 200 amp service. Bet it would not cost smart meter manufacturers more then $40 to install a lever to open up the contacts that the utility company uses to kill power for customers who miss a few months paying them. I was helping a coworker replace his two gang meter socket and we did not have power off smart meters more then 30 minutes & a PECO truck drive up checking it out. He was doing it on his own home & has a license but did it without a permit or notifying PECO. I did hundreds of services by myself and all but a few took more then one day. Now to do a 200 amp service with and outdoor disconnect would be hard to get them done in a day by yourself. I had a few part time helpers but too many times they were late, had to go home early, did not want to work a few long weekends etc

[@jamescollins8148]

Is that a bandage on your finger or a 3M (electrical tape) band aid🤔🤣

[@osvaldomcs1213]

No never show the torquing of the breakers, or bus bar. Or lugs. I always mark it inside the panel, for my inspector to see it.

[@baratono]

I thought that Noalox wasn't required with modern panels using aluminum conductors? Or are you just a belt and suspenders kind of guy?

[@JohnThomas-lq5qp]

Have read several times that all aluminum conductors must be made with think it's type A8000 aluminum that does not require anti oxide paste but better to use it especially in damp areas. Numerous times I have found the screws on flimsy 100 amp circuit breakers seized up and had halve of the sloot break off. I remove the screws and apply a thin layer of paste on threads and have a dedicated wire brush for pushing paste deep into strands then tighten, shake the wire and use a torque driver to tighten screws.

[@johnstewartrichards5922]

Red Tape on White Wire = Old School. Look at Rack-A-Tiers Mark My Wire - Wire Marking System - Wire marking felt pen. Faster & Saves you time.

[@mackfisher4487]

Why do we hate MOST cable company: (like the work done at this customers house.) 1. cable company pay installers by the job not by the hour. Thus forcing the installer to take shortcuts to make a viable wage. 2. Poor company training and oversight, a fix would be for municipality to inspection installations, i.e. permits.

[@christopherwilkie2351]

Indiana is still on the 2008 NEC cycle

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

😂😂😂

[@larrypollard5347]

good job but please don’t use drywall screws on your two hole strap

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Are u kidding me?

[@mikerose7375]

@@electricianron_New_Jersey 110.12

[@mikerose7375]

Not durable: Drywall screws are not designed to withstand the elements, and can rust, break, or fail structurally when used outdoors.

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[@georgespage5675]

thanks. Ron. i love your. videos. i. am in. quebec. we. dont have the. same. code. you. are. head. of us