RUNNING Power to the Shed

I am running power to my shed. 100 amp power in a 2" conduit. Here is the story of how it happened.
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[@JUSTAGUY935]

This is the type of videos i love running into! Where accidents/mistakes happen and get fixed. I want to let you know this video has seriously inspired me to work on a small project aswell. Ive always had this project in mind but what stopped me was overthinking about hitting a pipe or anything of a sort. But seeing this happened isnt so bad. Its fixable thank you for this video!

[@lawnrebel]

Yes I agree. Just deal with things and move on. Keep pushing. Thanks for stopping by

[@frogcassady]

Remember to drive a ground rod into the ground next to the shed and connect to the ground bus on the sub panel. Also make sure the ground and neutral bar are SEPERATE in the sub panel. Main panel always have them bonded. All sub panels must have them separated. Also apply some deoxit compound on those aluminum conductors!

[@lawnrebel]

I do plan to add a ground rod near the new panel. Thank for the suggestions

[@frogcassady]

Connor Ward most panels you only have to remove a screw to separate the bars. Read the instructions. Also not a bad idea to torque those main lugs with compound on the conductors.

[@CallSignGino]

I was looking to make sure someone mentioned the ground rod and separation. Glad Connor saw it!

[@lucasmichiel2283]

Y@@lawnrebel oooooo,o

[@DK85]

“If you follow this channel, YOU TOO can have abs like Connor Ward!” 😄

[@lawnrebel]

#truth

[@Pwn3dbyth3n00b]

These videos are so entertaining to watch. Instead of those videos that are so popular like "How to run power to a shed" or "DIY....." its a "Watch me Run power to my shed" and its representative of people who aren't professionals and/or just watched a few videos on KZbin, sent it and ran into issues.

[@jaycahow4667]

You should have buried warning tape in the trench a foot above the conduit when back filling the trench in case someone ever digs in that area.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Looking good. The SheShed should be completed on time in 2022. 😂👊🏼

[@shandy3025]

He does like one job on it ever 6 months 😂

[@lawnrebel]

This is true. Why would I want to finish something so quickly? That's silly. I'm right in schedule for 2022

[@FactoryBill]

As an electrical contractor that was rough to watch but you did it, nice work. That wire could have been direct buried with sleeves at the end. Make sure you separate your neutral and ground on that sub panel. Only spot they tie together is in the main next to the meter. I hope you used no-ox on the aluminum wire connections. Cheers!

[@lawnrebel]

I will add the no ox. Yes I can understand that it was painful to watch. I'm not an electrical guy.. More so a lawn rebel. Thank you for your tips

[@mark33545]

IMO if you dont know to use no-ox on aluminum wire, you shouldn’t be using aluminum wire, just stick with copper, its nearly the same price anyways

[@thomasmarable6818]

@@mark33545 no ox not required by code only need to use if manufacture calls for. I know on Sq D QO says not to use no ox on their lugs in 50 amp and up the lugs are already approve for aluminum conductors.

[@bgbg8857]

Also get yourself a meter and always verify there is no power before touching the wires. It can save your life.

[@rodstephens6612]

It's been years since NoAlOx was needed. Modern Al cable is actually an alloy that does not require it. Running that CAT5 parallel and close to the power cables is gonna play merry hell with the connection. Normally you try to only cross data & power @ 90 degrees to minimize interference. A 2nd trench at least a foot apart. (I know, too late now and twice the work.) If you can't get a usable connection, do a point to point wireless solution.

[@davidgroh8486]

The main service is at the house. The neutral and ground are bonded together. Make sure to keep them separate at the sub panel in the shed. Should have a separate ground bar. The sub panel for your shed should have a came with a green bonding screw. Do not install it. The neutrals and grounds need to be separate in sub panels.

[@lawnrebel]

I was planning on installing another ground rod at the sub panel location just for safekeeping. I can do this correct?

[@davidgroh8486]

Connor Ward you don’t need to. The grounding system you have should be fine. You can land both the neutral and ground on the same ground / neutral bar at the main service.

[@davidgroh8486]

Connor Ward sorry I miss read what you said Connor. You can install a separate ground rod at the sub panel location.

[@dustinkappelman8417]

Easily one of the top 20,000(ish)"How To" channels on the youtubes folks. Dont kid yourselves!!

[@mikemyers6956]

Brilliant Video! It feels real and you don't pull punches, i.e. "my first pisser-offer of the day", "backfilling the trench, ya that's a pretty sucky job." Even worked in some quality cooperative work with the missus. 0lad you eventually got 'er done.

[@chrispoelman1710]

using dish soap on the wires does wonders to lube up

[@mikecumbo7531]

Just get pulling lube, it’s made for that purpose.

[@max5635]

Ein Rasenfreak T-Shirt... Er hat Geschmack 😄

[@lawnrebel]

Yeah.. I love Andreas

[@LawnPusher]

Keep PITTL! Shed is going to look great once it's done in 2022

[@markbauer9393]

What size wire did you use? I need to do the same to my shed

[@ChristopherNewman-t9k]

Reason for that it's pre 90's fuse panel grounds neutral on same board

[@TheLawnGuardian]

This is just like an episode of This Old House.

[@svenfischer4340]

Oh I know the work of pulling a cable through an empty tube very well. I know how difficult it is sometimes and how often you curse when it doesn‘t work. But you usually have the right equipment and tools so that many things work easier. Otherwise always interesting videos. So different. And of course your wife is wearing a great t-Shirt from Andreas the lawn freak. It was though him that I first became aware of you. Keep it up. Many greetings from Berlin Sven. And sorry if I have some mistakes. My English is not perfect 👍

[@mech0p]

i love how hes like fk it im going for water pipes and electrical be damned. I can fix it lol

[@stevequach1869]

Nice job! That’s awesome you have your family to help😁!

[@RedBoneCoonHound47]

ClearGlide Pulling Lubricant. Yeah, lube. Ask Ryan, he knows.

[@ColeSpolaric]

Dish soap will work in a pinch

[@BrettSucks]

Cole Spolaric It stings though (so I’ve heard).

[@sonycrack1]

Connor uses the tears of his haters as lube...

[@ColeSpolaric]

@@BrettSucks 😆🤣🤣

[@rcronin1]

I freakin love you so much. I died at the ab workout cut. 🤣 Thank you!

[@Max-wo8sc]

The Legend says, that you sabotaged Ryan with the grass seed.

[@lawnrebel]

I did

[@thimitri1]

Watching this makes me appreciate the hard work that you did as well as when I ran underground power line to my shed.. What an investment!!! You will love it!!!!!

[@lawnrebel]

Yes. Having power out there is a must. Gonna be so worth the work

[@jackaufendale2164]

what an immaculate yard

[@wizard3z868]

LOL way to deep in the northeast conduit has to be 4.5 feet deep with 6 inches of clean fill top and bottom

[@jeffsmith825]

I love working in the yard. I love working on all my landscaping machines. I do many Lawn Rebel type projects. However, my wife would have a heart attack if I started messing with the electricity to our home.

[@WeatherNut27]

No permit or inspection for running service wires like that? I'm in the wrong area. Love it. Nice upload!

[@bestsportnascar]

Right? If I did it in my city it would have to be ripped out and done by a "qualified electrician."

[@WeatherNut27]

@@bestsportnascar Helicopters would hover over us until it was ripped out and done by someone with a license. Lol

[@WeatherNut27]

@@bestsportnascar actually in CT a homeowner can pull a permit and inspector comes inspect.

[@kjhnsn7296]

​@@WeatherNut27and then increase your property taxes because now has power!😂😂😂

[@robertbrawley5048]

I don't understand why the industrial standard doesn't gravitate towards feeding the wire through the conduits before the conduits are glued and connected . That the way I did it on a 240 foot line. Slide the conduit along the 4 cable wire then connect the conduit pipe

[@pld8993]

Illegal under the NEC. Conduit system must be complete before conductors are installed.

[@Maxspeed996]

This is my next big project also. Thanks for sharing.

[@mrstanskaggs1]

your grass is amazing!

[@wiredog771]

Dude’s a character.

[@warren519]

Awesome Connor. Love it when the family gets involved with the beautiful lawn. Take care &stay safe.

[@IBLEEDBLUEFORTML1]

I'm doing the same project shortly... about a 100' run for me. It'll be so nice to finally have some power and lighting out there!. Beautiful Ninebark by the way, ever had any trouble with them getting mold? I had to toss mine because I just couldn't get them to grow without getting that damn white mold all over them ( generally from getting not enough airflow through the plant). Can you grow Hydrangeas out there? I've got several different varieties and probably close to 20 or them, very showy in the fall!. Keep up the great content Connor!.

[@ColeSpolaric]

Mix up 1 part listerine to 3 or 4 parts water and use some kind of sprayer to apply. That will get rid of powdery mildew.

[@IBLEEDBLUEFORTML1]

@@ColeSpolaric appreciate the advice!, it was a pain in the ass trying to figure out why I kept getting it all the time

[@ColeSpolaric]

@@IBLEEDBLUEFORTML1 certain plants are just more prone to it than others. Could be full sun with good air flow and still get it.

[@BrettSucks]

Potassium bicarbonate will kill off powdery mildew.

[@jaycahow4667]

Would like to know how your network turned out as burying those two conduits parallel with that 100A service in one may really screw up the Ethernet. Code requires them to be separated some what, the farther the better.

[@squirrelmaster5485]

If i add a power meter to my shop , will the power line come from the pole by the road or the pole in my yard? Trying to figure out how far of a trench im going to have to dig

[@RM12110]

Great vidoe Connor this is what DIY like for me! 😆

[@wesleeredinger6876]

You have a really nice lawn

[@mac2259]

Is there a specific reason why you ran pvc instead of poly pipe for your irriagtion?

[@lawnrebel]

Because my whole irrigation system throughout my whole yard is pvc.

[@mac2259]

@@lawnrebel ya i just didn't know if there was a specific reason to why you did pvc from the beginning....is it because of how rocky soil is

[@lawnrebel]

I hired a contractor to do that install in 2014. They recommended pvc and told me that it was a good idea. I just went with it. Really not too many rocks in the main area. Mainly just out by the road

[@mac2259]

@@lawnrebel thanks for the response and all the videos

[@sonycrack1]

Getting cold there fast? Nice to see the family outside together doing family things....stay great!

[@lawnrebel]

yes it is. Cold rather quickly unfortunately. Another month or so of decent weather.

[@joseangelsaavedra5941]

Great job but you didn't mention what gage wire you used .you only mentioned it was aluminum. Thanks

[@ciaranomalley919]

Mate dont forget to grease those terminations with a little anti-ox. Re-torque terminations after 1 year or less. Cheers mate good stuff this again!!

[@udoheinrich1516]

Yaaaay the Rasenfreak merch. Awesome stuff man, Andreas is gonna be happy af

[@ryanlocklear14]

Those bushes needed to be cut a long time ago

[@Basskingdom7]

So if I am running just lights and receptacles to my shed, I only need 120? Should I run a 10-3 30 amp and have two 15 amp breakers?

[@YardGuy]

Garden rake then a broom rake is the best way to backfill trenches.

[@lawnrebel]

rake I used... broom I will try.. that is a good idea

[@retiredcryptohunter9031]

Great video and it was nice seeing you and your wife working in a project together.

[@petrol.318]

Run fiber for data, a transceiver pair with 100ft is not as expensive as you think

[@petrol.318]

Also, watch for ground loop giving your appliances more than one path to ground. There's a certain grounding protocol when you're installing sub panels

[@lawnrebel]

I may just do that

[@nathanroper5988]

@@lawnrebel CAT6 is rated to 10 gig and you don't need special cards or converters. I'd stay with copper.

[@williamjohnson9727]

Power up Mega shed!

[@blacksunapocalypse]

You seem like a fun neighbor.

[@samreeves9247]

Good job on putting glue on both pieces of pipe

[@ekkehardbarth2034]

Sister Ward is wearing a german „Rasenfreak“ shirt. Gorgeous!!!

[@petegunns9275]

Be careful buddy that bus is still hot

[@_mylastname]

What awg wire was that for 200' run? Was is 240v?

[@randymays6089]

what type of wire did you use?

[@ngreed]

Nice to see you are running Cat 5 to your shed. Interested to see how you are going to install the sub panel on the outside of the shed.

[@vaoutdoorssportsman3555]

That’s what they make sure pulling lube for.... life changing experience!!!

[@lawnrebel]

Ha ha. I'll have to try it

[@muxxor9492]

If you are changing to an outside panel and then putting an access panel on the wall inside anyways, why not just do the flush mount panel inside. Always prefer to have the panel inside away from weather when ever possible, even outdoor rated panel get moisture.

[@lawnrebel]

Access panel will be in the outside. Recessed panel outside with a hinged door on the panel then another hinged door built of siding material to access the panel which has its own door

[@muxxor9492]

@@lawnrebel makes sense

[@HayzeeHayes]

Ryan Knorr will be jealous! Haha great job been following you from UK all year

[@GrogDC1]

What about the grounding rod?

[@BrettSucks]

You might want to waterproof any sockets (outlets) in the trany shed ,just in case that sail, I mean roof blows off.

[@lawnrebel]

It's not gonna blow off pal... It's been almost a year now. I screwed that sucker down and used hangers to hold it down

[@BrettSucks]

Connor Ward That’s why I like you.

[@Hunter918-98]

Dude!..You not selling pillows anymore? 🤣🤣

[@ericnoland6466]

What do you use to fix the severed sprinkler wiring? Drycon or something more robust?

[@wizard3z868]

bubble gum and duct tape

[@sircampbell1249]

They make lube help the pulling ..

[@shmiggz]

That's gonna be one sweet shed when you're done!

[@jonathanluna8368]

I didn't see a ground with those feeders in that pvc

[@scottbulow33]

Ryan knorr wouldn’t need gloves and could pull that by himself! I’m glad you used conduit tho.

[@lawnrebel]

Ryan... Ha fat chance on him. Conduit is the only way.

[@mrkraymnd]

Awesome, been looking forward to this since the live stream 🤘👍🤙

[@1045san]

What size and type wire did you us and the distance?

[@lawnrebel]

Distance was 180' I used #2 aluminum wire

[@chrisellis7847]

Did you use any lube on the wires when pulling them through the conduit?

[@lawnrebel]

No. No lube

[@chrisellis7847]

@@lawnrebel so much easier with lube......

[@stang55]

Hey, completely off-topic but I have a question I haven’t been able to find an answer to anywhere. I live in Alberta Canada and my lawn along with everyone else’s goes completely brown and dormant in the winter which I know is normal, and my grass will be fine. My question is, in the spring do those brown blades turn green again or does the grass grow new blades? To me it seems like the answer is it grows new blades because every spring I end up with a lot of dead material that doesn’t go away. I’m asking because I’m already looking forward to spring as my lawn is already starting to go dormant, lol. I’m just wondering if I should just scalp all the dead stuff off in the spring so I don’t get matting like I have every other year even after a good raking and don’t have so much dead material in the lawn. Thanks!

[@lawnrebel]

Yeah probably new. Probably a little of both. De thatch in the spring.

[@stang55]

Connor Ward awesome thanks!!! Just have to say I get the most entertainment from your channel compared to the other channels I follow. Keep doing you!!

[@dronemaddness5148]

POWER!! What was that exercise video clip for? What you trying to say??? Conspiracy Theorist want to know??? 🤪👍😁

[@titosrevenger]

He was talking about Ethernet. Obviously going to be doing 10-minute abs in the shed.

[@lawnrebel]

Right. Ethernet mean internet n the shed. This mean I can do my ten minute ab workouts with Tony Horton

[@dronemaddness5148]

Sono Bello has a special for YT Lawn care dudes... 😉🤩👍

[@lawnrebel]

Ohhhhhhhhh... NOW we're talking

[@GhostPepperDesigns]

Cat 5 wire for that distance? You should have run Cat 6 or fiber optic.

[@lawnrebel]

I have Conduit so I can run whatever I want to run in there

[@duncanbrown7082]

I’m NOT looking forward to doing this with my sheds. Would it not be easier to run the cable through the conduit prior to putting it in the ground? Asking for myself.

[@lawnrebel]

I thought maybe so. Be kind of hard to add and glue on the sections as needed. It wasn't too bad doing it after.

[@wizard3z868]

upscale the conduit bigger is better when you have to pull through it

[@filip6472]

Now imagine doing all this with shovels and 2 stroke 2 man operated post digger :) . Wasn't as good as the trench digger let's put it that way.

[@matthewdoggett1595]

That trenching machine I does the job! The fire engine was coming as you were tackling the electrics and you know how you follow the safety rules 😂😂

[@lawnrebel]

yeah... I ran into the house when I saw them coming to hide

[@BOBY4EVER15]

awesome work you are doing Connor! and great exercise program you are doing! :D

[@lawnrebel]

oh that exercise program? That is gold

[@ericdavidson5011]

Shouldn't you have used 4-wire do to it feeding a sub panel?

[@lawnrebel]

I did. 3 were twisted together and 4th was seperate

[@KristopherJenkins34126]

I really like your dialog in the video, even when you do not understand something you mention it in the video gives it that feel (I can't explain what I mean)

[@TheLawnShark]

I will dig the trench, pull wires, but electricity hook up, no thanks. This is one of those things I have zero desire to do. Nice work! And really enjoy watching the process!

[@lawnrebel]

if the power is off there is nothing to worry about. Easy peasy

[@jeffadams3277]

I don't miss pulling wire one bit!!

[@lawnrebel]

Lol... Yeah I can see why

[@arifnoor8358]

I felt for the grass 😔

[@bobzilla6618]

That's freaking cool! Can't wait to see it when everything is together! It's fun watching the process!

[@lawnrebel]

now that the lawn is going dormant I can work on it with more regularity

[@mattdebroux9480]

Lawn care youtuber says this is not a "how to" channel when he does lawn work. But when he does electrical work, he doesn't state that. 🤦‍♂️

[@lawnrebel]

YEAH..... SO

[@dangatto8666]

I wanted to do this to my shed. The only thing I learned is that you need a trencher.

[@stainpain77]

So much stress man.

[@Dus10UOFF]

Should have never glued that together before you started pulling. Small sections at a time and it would have been way way way easier!

[@anthonyesparsen7776]

That cable is not approved for interior building wiring ,you do a transition ok

[@forloveofthegrain]

What gauge wire was it that you used and are you doing 220 in your shed?

[@lawnrebel]

It was #2 and I could but not currently

[@robertbetts5129]

GO AHEAD CONTRACTING REBEL!!!! 😀😀😀😀😀

[@lawnrebel]

HA... I was not born yesterday pal

[@chrisgibson8259]

Did I miss the noalox?

[@lawnrebel]

no sir.. have not done that part yet. quite frankly I forgot.

[@jzbosley]

“I guess I don’t know how electricity works” LOL Well it shows, Yet you keep on guessing

[@trevormuggeridge4560]

First Aussie 😁. 😳😬. That electrical work you did would be illegal unless your a licences electrician in Australia.

[@lawnrebel]

stinking government. Same here unless it is your own home.

[@chrisgibson8259]

I am having horrible flash blacks....

[@PhillTicehurst]

love your videos ,all the best from the UK

[@chrisbather784]

The mancave has power! Brilliant project 👌🏼

[@vazz22]

Great Job! Nice looking shed!

[@Lawnvolution]

No messing around there folks!😎👊 Excellent work!

[@lawnrebel]

You got that right.

[@vdt4037]

sheshed finally ! :p :o :(

[@Gendo3s2k]

1: place conduit next to trench 2: push wires into conduit 3: roll conduit over into the trench 4: profit??

[@user-dr2pg8fk2i]

8:30 the secret is lube

[@lunchbox65]

I did 25ft outdoor cord around 3inch under ground. Works fine.