3 Phase Panel Change

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Welcome to the final touches on this warehouse that was started back in June. We finished our rough in by mid-June and are finally able to get started on the finishes. We changed this 3 phase main breaker to a 3 phase main lug because there was a disconnect after the meter. Even tho this panel has no 3 phase equipment or motors connected the customer didn’t wanna eliminate the third phase in case they need it down the road. This panel took about 3hrs to change and was definitely a pain but it’s done! Onto the next! #femaleelectrician #electrican #electrician #lextheelectrician #construction #commercialelectrician #bluecollar #electricianlife #fypシ #milwaukeetools

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@flyer7694 7 месяцев назад

Y’all f’ing ridiculous saying it took 8 hours. lol, it would take me a week then I would give up and call Lexi to finish.

@keirgaming 7 месяцев назад

100% true I do the same thing

@AllenRussell-qb3qo 7 месяцев назад

Cuz you're not a man. 🤡

@AllenRussell-qb3qo 7 месяцев назад

@@keirgamingmorons.

@xsbiggy6349 7 месяцев назад

Honestly shouldn't take more than a few hours.

@cameroncrider6970 6 месяцев назад

@@xsbiggy6349Companies make some big money on panel swaps. Takes a few hours and charge $500-1,000 for labor. Panel swaps is where the moneys at.

@johnkulpowich5260 7 месяцев назад

I'm 73. Electrician all my life. I've worked with guys. That couldn't keep up with you. Wish we had more workers like you

@SuperBlobsterMan 7 месяцев назад

Please put the dead front on before you turn new breakers on for the first time. Arc flash is a nasty burn and can leave permanent spots in your vision. I'm way more worried about getting my skin and eyes burned than I am getting shocked. But amazing job. Cutting the conduits with the feeders still inside is a great skill to have!

@Gabriel_Moline 7 месяцев назад

You are a warrior, and are too good for this type of cheap customer. Hopefully you got a good amount for your extra great work!🌿🌸

@mycatsballs8195 5 месяцев назад

People like you is why “snobs” exist

@ercksn131 7 месяцев назад

Cutting those pipes with a hackzall is like playing with fire. I’ve nicked the wires too many times. I’ve found sometimes you can slip a 1/2 piece of emt inside bigger pipes or use a copper tube cutter. Both of these have been golden for cutting pipe with wires in it.

@jonnybergin7711 7 месяцев назад

Klein Tools has a hand conduit cutter looks the same like plumbers have their copper tube cutters. it is up to 1" diam. Nice tool and it even cuts RMC

@SuperBlobsterMan 7 месяцев назад

Cut a piece of PVC in half length wise, than slide it down the conduit. Adjust it around as you GENTLY cut.

@Oldhogleg 7 месяцев назад

@@jonnybergin7711 Got one of those my self years ago, well worth the money!

@garbo8962 7 месяцев назад

Problem with tubing cutters they always leave a turned in rough circular edge that is very hard to remove from empty steel EMT. Would have pulled conduit back to coupling then cut the empty conduit & debur the edges. Have used the old panel in place and used it as a splice box to feed new panel.

@mikef6879 6 месяцев назад

Just get a deburring tool. Small curved blade on a handle that rotates as you work it around. Still a chore but better than the alternatives

@Che9009 6 месяцев назад

Is there like some kinda panel jack stand that can hold it in place while you adjust and screw the oanel into the wall? Im looking for such a tool to add to my collection.

@Batti2323 7 месяцев назад

That was amazing work, Lexi! What a dramatic improvement!

@JackT_Music_on_Vinyl 7 месяцев назад

Holy smokes! This one was a huge job. Guys who only do new construction, from scratch are living the life compared to this shit, lol!

@trwilkins 7 месяцев назад

Can you take a stone to the cutting edge of the stepped bit? Honestly never sharpened one (only twist drills), but that is what I would try, first.

@aaronwidder4458 7 месяцев назад

Would of loved to get an "IR" scan of that panel while it was hot, & with all the loads fired up! Just to see all the hot spots from those loose wires. 🔥🔥

@Santa479 7 месяцев назад

I enjoy your clips, you really know what you're doing. I have one concern, I used to be on the safety team where I worked. Don't you think anytime you are using power tools you should have a hairnet on? I almost thought you were going to catch your hair when you were using your drill.

@jaygosch8705 7 месяцев назад

Love the detail and the work you put into this video. New panel looks awesome!

@Trent28888 7 месяцев назад

Where in australia we call them a step bit but what ya do is u spray a bit of WD40 on the surface ur goin to drill if its metal or get some oil and it will save ur unibit alot but also make goin through the metal faster

@45-70hurtz 6 месяцев назад

clever! wise man always told me never go in dry. lmao!

@garbo8962 4 месяца назад

Found carbide hole cutters while double or triple the price of a unibit is way faster because you are only cutting g less then 8% of the KO and very little hot chips to burn you. I have a Klien 7/8" diameter that I have drilled over a thousand holes and still fairly sharp!..

@yhird 7 месяцев назад

Wow. Gorgeous panel installation Lexi. Bravo.

@Pwpapa.7 7 месяцев назад

Look how much nicer and cleaner that looks. Wow, great job.🥃🥃

@timothydixon2545 6 месяцев назад

I was going to say no more than 4hrs so good job I would tell my guys that’s all the time they would have, and I’m glad that you explained the main breaker change to main lugs and how your bonding was not right

@Sundown_23 7 месяцев назад

Old panels are such a trip. One of the last ones I worked in was so full all the knockouts had been used and the previous person had drilled 1/4in holes in the side and ran singles wires through. That same box also had cloth wrapped wire also for one circuit..

@nondisclosed8866 7 месяцев назад

I’ve been using a 7/8” Milwaukee shock wave bits for my punch set. They’re cheap and fit in my impact 👍and hold up decently.

@jhosk 6 месяцев назад

Few tips On the unibit, greenlee is good, been using the same bit for 16 years, it's a matter of how you use it. Oil, low speed, high pressure and a pilot bit. Adding a gutter can be the best thing to do in that situation. Try to avoid panels with those kind of knockouts if all possible, you may be left with a hole not needed and critters can get inside and cause havoc. If all possible pull those wires back before you take the panel off. Have seen it too many times where people have cut the wire and caused issues. Take the time to make a panel schedule, it saves lives and equipment, plus it's code. Take your time

@Matt-my7pz День назад

Totally agree with this man!! Pre punched knocks have buggared me a few. The carbide hole cutters are nice for forcing the hole location

@TylerSmith-kt8rk 7 месяцев назад

For my personal StepBit I drill a pilot hole first and use some cutting oil. I use Milwaukee StepBits

@vince6829 7 месяцев назад

Nice job. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@brianhoch1269 7 месяцев назад

Nice panel swap, but I noticed your feeder phasing was black, blue, red. Was this because of rotation ?

@Airship413 7 месяцев назад

Nice job Lexi, I work in electrical service as well for a solar company. We change panels and meters.

@fellpower 5 месяцев назад

Your american electric "boxes" are very cheap and dangerous. cant believe, thats allowed....

@jaywhy3178 4 месяца назад

Before or after she cleaned it up? Honestly curious where you're from... safety codes are written in blood, as they say. Just trying to learn more about differences in codes/requirements.

@I_Am_Your_Problem 4 месяца назад

@@jaywhy3178 NA AC is janky. Nobody can argue otherwise.

@walterb299 5 месяцев назад

I use a pipe cutter to cut pipe with wires in it not a sawsall, or at least a hacksaw.

@DoneRightReviews 7 месяцев назад

Question... I noticed some of the hot wires that went into the breakers on the lower, right side of the panel had some copper showing. Is that OK? I thought the insulation was supposed to go right up to where the wire goes into the breaker. LOVE the channel!!

@campgas5344 7 месяцев назад

What an improvement! Awesome work, Lexi!

@SinclearGriffithDJSINRG 7 месяцев назад

Greenlee step drill bits works really well.

@RefrigerationDevil 2 месяца назад

I like how you said my dumbass forgot to do this lol. And here I thought I was hard on myself.. Great Job! You are awesome 😎

@decifal Месяц назад

lol, i do similar stuff in hvac lol, thought i was just mental...

@Matt-my7pz День назад

Lexi your likely past looking at this video, but i typically predrilled a1/4" hole with a regular bit then followed with my step bit. And i used Walters solid grease on all cutting bits I also carried a used up spare step bit for guys to poor or too cheap get yhere own that would happily burn up mine. Also i recommend watching Project Farm youtube channel on step bit test All that said, the Milwaukee knock out us so much faster than the greenlee hydraulic pig of a knockout tool we used to use back in the late 90s. Half the time the thing was leaking oil and had no compression.

@TimBray-mz9wx 7 месяцев назад

Hi from Australia. Very nice job so tidy. Talking to yourself is thinking out loud 😂. Great video. I'll keep watching 👍

@marcblock7581 7 месяцев назад

Great job. You go girl. Also, you have great patience. I have ran into a few of what you just went through and I didn’t have the patience like you did. I did a lot of yelling and cursing. Be strong

@SourBogBubble 7 месяцев назад

you probably already know this but, when drillings metals slow is key to making bits last.

@LeroyTorres-ul8oj Месяц назад

9:36 You aren’t a “dumbass”. You are hardworking, intelligent and BEAUTIFUL 💛

@andreakeeling9217 7 месяцев назад

I love hearing your though process.

@rohanpurcell6230 7 месяцев назад

Sutton tools is a good brand for drill bits we use in Australia we call them Christmas tree bits

@garbo8962 4 месяца назад

Best thing that I found were quality made in USA carbide hole cutters for making KO's. DO NOT purchase carbide hole saws from graingers. Spent $120 for a 7/8" & a 11/8" carbide hole cutters. One was a DeWalt with maybe 5 carbide cutters. Was another POS tool made in cheating lying lack if quality control communist china. My ten year old 7/8" Klien carbide hole cutter cuts holes faster then these garbage cheating Chinese cutters. As with unibits Speed kills, cannot run them too fast. Still have my stubby think its a 7/16" unibit that came with my Greenlee hydraulic KO set.

@Dave-my1we 10 дней назад

Every single young woman and man in America who is busing tables, slinging hash, or doing “gig work” need to watch this gal doing high value trades work and then needs to think: “I could do that too and have a solid income and absolute job security.”

@gtbr8134 4 месяца назад

I use stepbits as well but prefer to use it in a pinch or on pvc boxes or plastic exit signs . Use carbide whole saw instead , goes through metal like nothing. (Klein Tools Hole Saw Kit, Carbide Hole Cutter, 4-Piece). I just have a small green Lee knockout set and it can be a pain, it’d rather use carbide whole saw or larger whole saws for bigger holes. I also use rack a tier metal shavings collector , pop that on the inside of the panel and you can safely drill into live panels . (Rack-A-Tiers Dirt Bag - Magnetic Drilling Bag for Metal Shavings (84000)

@tnmwheatley 6 месяцев назад

Ya'll mind your own fucking business!!!! This is a lady that knows what she is doing, and she can probably kick your ass, so don't fuck with her.!!!!!!!

@clintgrimes628 6 дней назад

Looks great. I’ve only done a handful of panels, but it never once occurred to me to change the panel orientation.that was a great solution.

@jamesb8467 7 месяцев назад

Anytime I get to a job and I see a 8/12+ roof I immediately start talking to myself! Haha! I’m glad I’m not the only one

@russellham2094 7 месяцев назад

Maybe I missed it, but I didn't see you once confirming ( test) this distribution board was electrically safe to work on?? Again I might have missed the reason as to why this board was being replaced? Just because it isn't neatly wired doesn't justify scraping. Could just carry out an invasive 5year test and shorten any loose cabling? Any board swap out is governed by the the length of the incoming supply cable tail length IMO.

@jerryjerry3045 7 месяцев назад

Your talking on your airbuds? mind our own business? Lexi , for the 16.:06 minutes you are our business. :) just kidding, for privacy, this is where you insert "Disturbed - Down with the sickness" dont worry after the bad sees the mess and what a boss chick you are they'll understand the relevance of the song.

@ArcFlash89 7 месяцев назад

I use the Klein carbide hole cutter bits instead of the step bits. They work great

@kc0eks 7 месяцев назад

Can't watch videos where the subject sniffles every few minutes. Ruins things.

@venettafields 7 месяцев назад

Look, I don’t know anything about electrical work. And I don’t know how I got here. But that’s like the greatest face I’ve ever seen.

@charedup 4 месяца назад

You need a Greenlee GBS12, I sell electrical Parts in Florida. This is the best uni-bit, Expensive, but its because its the best. Klein's new Valo bits are nice aswell but they are expensive too.

@Allen.all.the.time95 Месяц назад

I just found your channel and this is an old video so I doubt you'll see this but to answer you about the unibits, I go with Greenlee or Irwin and they generally last me at least 10 years. Try going with a pilot hole, be sure to use your drill on low speed setting and keep constant pressure. That alone will extend the life of your bits. In the off chance you actually see this comment I hope that this information helps.

@Moormores 5 месяцев назад

Given your gender as female, it's probable that factoring in the usual time spent on hair and makeup, it would have taken you roughly 3 days for those tasks alone, and an additional 4 days for the wiring work. This observation reinforces basic principles of fairness, highlighting the typical expectations associated with gender roles.

@Mike88Actual 9 дней назад

That was chaos turned clean panel. Sometimes when the brain is mush is when the wallet goes ka-ching 🤑🤠!

@Jon-T 7 месяцев назад

If you don't want to burn up unibits could you not use a Carbide hole cutter? They aren't as multi-purpose but it's cheaper to replace one cutter blade vs a unibit. Alternatively, if you predrill your unibit holes with a pilot hole you can extent their life span significantly.

@Deizel23 6 месяцев назад

Just a question. Are you not required to use bond bushings on concentric knockouts? I know you didnt actually use the existing concentric knockouts but you were within them to some degree. And I like Lennox step bits. Great job btw

@GypsyMoFoJoe 5 месяцев назад

3 man hours total, my ass! Just think on this pnl’s next change out the EC can do a vid and point out all the shoddy shortcuts and workmanship they were left to deal with……wham bam, thankyou ma’am

@harry4742 7 месяцев назад

Project Farm actually tested some Step Bits: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nGbMQul6_Bc.html

@beaux2572 5 месяцев назад

Dude not putting the dead front on before turning it on gave me safety video flashbacks. All that hair. Yikes.

@aetherguy881 5 месяцев назад

Carbide hole saws or a hydraulic knockout set. Unibits suck. Only use them if you absolutely have to.

@itsjaynguyen 4 месяца назад

Get the new Milwaukee unibit that’s coated cobalt, it’s legendary. It’s for high heat and just blast through shit

@Rhond-i7r 5 месяцев назад

Young lady if you get any more beautiful I'm going to have to start wearing a blindfold and just listen to your voice. Your a very talented woman and I enjoy your videos.

@timothydixon2545 6 месяцев назад

And just a me being a picky electrician that is a load center not a panel the breakers don’t bolt in and most panels don’t have preexisting KO’s in them but I know most other people besides electricians would know this

@joshuadughi 11 дней назад

Nice looking job, Lexi! Thanks for sharing!

@stanwalls6434 Месяц назад

I hope your making a ton of money and I hope the guy you work for understands when you set out on your own, I bet you could get $ support from your subscribers ❤️

@blkjep3 7 месяцев назад

What about a nice set of carbide tooth hole saws in conduit sizes. I prefer them over unibits for a fresh hole. If enlarging, then yeah on unibits

@EonTide1111 7 месяцев назад

I know you’re quite busy but I’m currently in Cny ny and was wondering what requirements are their to become a licensed electrician in ny , I know Yonkers and ny are a bit different but for the rest of the state do I just take a test ? I’ve been non union for 5 years and am worried that I would have e need to have been in a union shop to be qualified to take the test

@timothydixon2545 6 месяцев назад

Your bit would last longer if you used it on a slower speed after you get the hole started or they sell a drill chuck that fits your impact driver and the clutch on you impact will slow down your impact and save your step bit and make them last much longer and a splash of cutting oil never hurts

@Matt-my7pz День назад

That can be such a battle when the conduits come from top bottom and side.

@nolangroomsnnelectricllc.2462 6 месяцев назад

Why are you working at live?You couldn't pull the meter or have the power.Company shut it off

@MrLynchyX 5 месяцев назад

Не знаю как в америке,но я бы в просверленные отверстия щита вставил пластиковые или резиновые кольца или пластиковые фитинги( гермоотводы).Если фазный провод замкнёт на щит....

@edisont.picard4112 7 месяцев назад

Putting the lugs at the top when the feeder comes from below is a waste of material. Theres no such thing as "upside down" in a main lug panel.

@wowzers0_070 3 месяца назад

When you drill into metal don't let your drill bit spin so fast you'll have more success.

@Nekorbmi 5 месяцев назад

Something about a women knowing her shit and doing electrical work with nails is such a fucking turn on.

@corpr8dystopia778 7 месяцев назад

I need a new panel and add a transfer switch for generator. Don’t know who to call for this quality of work.

@jacksonb8061 6 месяцев назад

In regards to the pre set knockouts why not cut the conduit back and put the necessary bends on the cut off piece to align with the pre existing cut outs?

@unclerojelio6320 5 месяцев назад

Are you near Austin? My Federal Pacific panel needs replacing.

@cesardiaz4345 День назад

No sabia que se podía poner al revés mas aoro de cable

@davidwestervelt6050 Месяц назад

That panel went so far back in time to when green was in lol. Thanks for making things look great. That was a mess.

@msim28 7 месяцев назад

DeWalt makes the best unibit. Swap to a larger one afterwards.

@bcisleoncool Месяц назад

Great video! 3 hours to do this is nuts! Id rather you could take another 2 hours just don't rush =)

@PredxRaptor 7 месяцев назад

dewalt spiral unibit! dewalt spiral unibit! dewalt spiral unibit!

@davidca96 5 месяцев назад

good grief what a rats nest, you cleaned that up beautifully well done.

@nathankotulski 20 дней назад

You can use 3-in-one multi purpose oil, it will put more life into your bits.

@supersonic3000delm 21 день назад

Stop talking over yourself! So rude! Lol

@HDJoergensen 7 месяцев назад

Pree drill with a small drill when you use your unibitt then your unibitt live longer

@SELG88 5 месяцев назад

hardworking, smart, charismatic, disciplined and gorgeus. you are not from this planet. greetings from thousands of km away.

@keithbennett5519 7 месяцев назад

Amazing job here Lexi thanks for fliming the video of this

@Equip731 7 месяцев назад

I thought I had to deal with some real rat nest of wire . That panel is ridiculous.

@CarlosRubio-zz7ff 7 месяцев назад

Si le pones 2 puntos de cinta te es más fácil meter los cables salud pekitas

@DefenseMan45 2 месяца назад

10:03-10:06 the CC counts the noise of the wires and the panel as an applause

@wayneweis653 7 месяцев назад

I see that you are wearing safety glasses. Excellent.

@nathans5773 7 месяцев назад

Comment for the algorithm.

@andreakeeling9217 7 месяцев назад

This is a side of the job I never thought of. 3:39

@caleb8659 6 месяцев назад

I mean no offense when i say, why not buy 4-5 unibits at a time so when one goes bad you can just switch to a new one?

@voidvacio3359 3 месяца назад

Madre mia vaya cuadro, aquí en europa matan al que lo hizo

@isekava 7 месяцев назад

Great work 👍

@swolf461 7 месяцев назад

Love your work and doing with your nails, amazing!!

@pgood7266 5 месяцев назад

How long have you been doing electrical work?

@neh4pres 7 месяцев назад

you should not be buying unibits, your employer should

@Yotaciv 7 месяцев назад

Omg get a nice 3/8 cobalt bit and a slug bunter kit. That expensive on unibits lol I run a 7/8”-1 1/8” Klein bit. Was 50$ on amazon lasted me two years before it got chipped out a bit on the edge. Its dull but it still cuts a slow 1/2” knock out(7/8” hole) cut the 3/4” knock out faster.