How To Add a New Circuit Breaker to a Main or Sub Panel

Подписаться 442 тыс.

Просмотров 1,2 млн

50% 1

Klein Electricians Gloves: amzn.to/3uwPmUa
My Primary Wire Stripper: amzn.to/3d4bwqL
Klein Tools K1412 Dual NM Cable Stripper: amzn.to/3d4cpj5
My Favorite Tool: amzn.to/3NIFJuO
Tandem Breakers: amzn.to/3dPVn7M
12/2 Romex: amzn.to/3mA34CV
14/2 Romex: amzn.to/3a2VpIm
Cable Clamp Connectors: amzn.to/3a0zEc2
Tools I Recommend: www.amazon.com...
Automatic Wire Stripper Ideal 45-292 10-22 AWG Stripmaster: amzn.to/3yfJnGJ
Torque Screwdrivers: amzn.to/2Rl8IgB
Square D QO Dual Function Breakers: amzn.to/3d6Knn7
Homeline Dual Function Breakers: amzn.to/3mA4n4N
Other Dual Function Breaker Options: amzn.to/320eM08
Patreon: www.patreon.com/bensahlstrom
Send a Tip: www.paypal.me/bensahlstrom
In this video I take you through the process of adding a new circuit into an existing main or sub panel. This process can be slightly different for different panel manufacturers but the basic principles are the same.
How to pull a wire into a panel.
How to install a new breaker.
Thanks for watching and subscribing! As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!
Blessings from Minnesota,
Ben

Опубликовано:

2 окт 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 828

@BenjaminSahlstrom 2 месяца назад

Electrical Tester I Recommend: amzn.to/4cV0mAV Tool Deals on Milwaukee, Dewalt, Makita & More: acmetools.pxf.io/9gRWRy Tip Jar: www.paypal.com/paypalme/bensahlstrom You guys are awesome. As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

@coolhodgepodge5778 Год назад

I am helping a buddy tomorrow add a circuit breaker in his little weekend house in the country. I wanted to refresh my memory and found this is the best instructive video I have ever seen. Thank you!

@JRG2877 12 дней назад

Absolutely agree

@toddsmith7174 Год назад

Gave the best description I have EVER seen on RU-vid

@ssarraf6855 3 года назад

I liked using the yellow jacket for labeling and the use of the stripper for taking the yellow jacket off. Thanks Keep up the good work!!

@bettescaife4488 5 месяцев назад

I searched for two hours for a video that explained what I needed to know before I found you! This video should have come up first in my search. Thank you so much for the time you took to explain everything so precisely. You turned what I saw as a terrifying ordeal into the easiest part of my barn light wiring repair.

@Marss13z Год назад

Very straightforward. Concise. Efficient. Excellent work.

@kevinjones340 3 года назад

I love your channel young man!!! Great tutorials for those of us that are not electrical savvy! Gives great confidence to do things around the house and not pay a fortune, other than for romex these days!!!

@illestofdemall13 3 года назад

Im my opinion, it's safer and easier to strip the sheathing before you put it in the connector. Just figure out where you need to strip off the sheathing, and strip it. Then put it through your connector until you have enough sheathing coming through. That way you don't need to stick your hands and stripper/utility knife into the panel. I would also recommend to turn your face when turning on your newly installed breaker, just in case there is a fault. You never know if a spark might come out or if a breaker will blow.

@willythehero88 3 года назад

First video ever I've viewed on this topic and I clearly understood it all without having to rewind/pause several times. Although I'll stick with installing switches, receptacles & light fixtures, this new knowledge gives me a greater appreciation for what's in that "black box".

@lucasled5049 2 года назад

Such a masterful teacher. You are a very talented young man. Thank you for your time.

@cidllcpro4417 3 года назад

I've watched a lot of other clips on this, but you have way to make things sound simple, clear and interesting enough to follow all the way through the video. that probably has to do with a good PR skill.

@gregandcindygingerich9615 2 года назад

Many thanks. With your clear instruction I was able to install the needed breakers to supply electricity to my newly constructed pantry & back porch. I have liked and subscribed.

@stephenwalling5878 3 года назад

I've been an electrician for 35+ years, we didn't have some of the tools you do. But always hookup first the ground, then the neutral, then the power. Remember electricity takes the simplest route, so you don't want to be it.

@MrFitness94 3 года назад

No, it takes all available routes. How do you think circuits work my guy

@FishFind3000 3 года назад

@@MrFitness94 it takes the easiest path if there’s no other path for that power to go and your part of the circuit you get fried my guy.... learn something before you talk out your ass. Electricity flows though copper wire much easier then a human body so it’s going to want to take that path. It’s just about how everything in the universe works. The path of least resistance.

@geraldbagby8880 3 года назад

@@FishFind3000 Actually, electricity takes all available paths. You were correct in stating that if there were no other path, and your body became an available path, then electricity would go through you. However, if your body becomes connected in parallel with a load in an electrical circuit, electricity will flow through you and the wiring of the circuit. Mike Holt debunks the myth that electricity takes the path of least resistance in many of his excellent videos on electrical safety and fundamentals. I recommend his website (mikeholt.com) and RU-vid channel (MikeHoltNEC). Here's one of his videos where he mentions the misconception that electricity takes the path of least resistance (within the first minute or so)ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3vvvv5QVZoA.html

@blackrockcity 3 года назад

@@FishFind3000 Actually, light travels the path of least time, not the path of least resistance. There’s a lot more light out there than electricity.

@MrFitness94 3 года назад

@@FishFind3000 if i have a light switch, and a space heater on the same circuit, the light would never turn on by your logic. The heater has less resistance, so you’re saying that all of the current would flow through it. Nop, both turn on, and current flow through each path is determined by ohms law, simple. If I touch the circuit, the heater AND light will continue to be on, as well as I will have current flow through me - contrary to the nonsense you’re spewing. Electricity takes every and all available paths with current being inversely proportionate to resistance. Nice try though!

@Rumplestiltskin777 2 года назад

Wow what a thorough guy , very good thorough video i like the way he gives the little tips and tricks he likes to use to get things to be nice and easy and takes his time and feels unrushed ! Great great video

@WEdHarris 2 года назад

Excellent presentation! Clear and concise! Even though I've tackled such projects in the past, it's always good practice for us DIYers to review and learn from professionals such as yourself who do this for a living before we tackle our next home project! I always learn something new, and your informative video was no exception! I learned at least 3 or 4 new great tips! Thank You and keep up the great work and above all...keep safe! Oh yeah...I subbed as well!

@joelclarke2035 Год назад

What are those extra tips?

@DialedN_07 Год назад

@@joelclarke2035 not sure about Ed, but drip loops, 2-4 grounds under a screw. Not sharing neutral with ground, each neutral has it's own screw. Cut the cable at the floor length, two cables per knockout/staple.

@ChadAmI80 Год назад

Great info on number of neutrals allow under one terminal screw and the number of grounds allowed. I never knew it was allowed in code to double or even quadruple up the grounds.

@spiritualstonewhispercalli9525 Год назад

I thought you were very informative and very thorough and straight to the point

@rayanebel2133 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing with us,definitely a subscriber and I'm going to help share your videos, I'm upgrading my house with my wife and this is going to be next.

@BenjaminSahlstrom 3 года назад

Awesome! Thank you! Good luck on your projects!

@joerosado86 3 месяца назад

Nice video, and the best part is how simple and jentle the explanation is, keep up the good work Thank you

@danielkerr55 2 года назад

Dude I have to say your channel has been, by far, the most helpful as a new homeowner. I’ve wired a couple music studios with lines for audio so I have a lot of experience with wires in general but shudder at lines that have actual power involved. Watching one of your videos last night I had a breakthrough and started sketching my houses wiring setup on paper. I finally understand what’s happening! I’ll still be consulting professionals for larger jobs but I have a much better understanding of home wiring because of you. Thank you very much for that!

@gregrichard9192 3 года назад

Master craftsman Ben Always a pleasure watching your videos, keep up the good work

@seniorcomputer3292 3 года назад

Master Plumber license.

@BenjaminSahlstrom 3 года назад

Hopefully Master Electrician someday. Until then I'll just be a dumb plumber I guess!

@edmalts Год назад

Thank you for your perfect explanation or clear explanation lol-. Q. What causes flickering on a home. I have that problem. Sometimes power goes off or if I turn on a light switch, lights dimmer or go off

@tawnihaynie1065 3 года назад

Hi Ben. Exquisite job of teaching. With Aaron's comment helps us all. Please stay safe and sound and take care of yourself and your family members. To all members also. Ttyl my friend. ☺☺☺😇😇😇

@byways7528 Год назад

Outstanding. Clear, well-spoken and thorough. Thank you!

@Nati_Native_Noise 3 года назад

This was very informative. Running wire to a box is the main thing I'm uneducated and inexperienced with in this field. I'll be watching your other videos for sure.

@ekkaphopsirimark2610 3 года назад

I'm vary passionate about electrician and I have learn a lot from your videi...idk why no one ever hire me as apprenticeship since I graduated from electrician trade school

@MrPsimmons3 2 года назад

Great video, Sir! Very well done and very informative. Preparing to complete installation of a 50A, 2P GFCI circuit for an EV and this is indeed confidence inspiring.

@davedmkt8833 Год назад

Very good detail and demonstration

@biglouis4201 3 года назад

You couldn't have been any clearer. This was a very helpful video. Thanks.

@gregandcindygingerich9615 2 года назад

Exactly what I needed and wanted. Many thanks. I am one of the 10% that “Liked & Subscribed”.

@bigpicture8309 Год назад

Outstanding! Not many have the rare combination of technical depth + presentation skills; this is what makes Ben stand out. The key to great videos is getting the message across to the viewer and making them understand by watching just once. Keep it up!

@rayeguia2973 9 месяцев назад

About to do my first install, this helped a lot man thanks 🙏

@shadypt100 3 года назад

New subscriber, all ready knew how to put a breaker in, but did pickup a few tips. You are such a good teacher figure I will learn more for sure so I subscribed...

@Cruderacing 4 месяца назад

I was a self employed State Lic Elec Contr for 40yrs and in the Fire Service for 26 years. If I learned anything over those years , it was the best thing any home owner can do to protect their family and property, was to always use a trained professional in a particular field to do the work. Saving a few dollars and putting you family safety at risk is not worth it. I have seen the loss and damage caused by non professional doing things they were never allowed to.

@jeffturner415 2 года назад

I love your channel. Don't forget to label the breaker on door.

@adrianservin6327 Год назад

Great video helped out but next time you turn off breaker use voltmeter and double and triple check for live voltage. Might help someone

@alono4473 3 месяца назад

Amazing video! It would be great if you can show us how you brought the cable from the house into the panel box! Thanks! 🙏🏼

@vincentsimmons1945 3 года назад

Great video brother. I'm not sure if you are aware or that you just like your wire strippers better. The klien dual strippers that you remove the romex sheathing with will also strip 14 &12 gauge wire just as easily as the sheathing. It is the first section of the strippers. Just info for those that possibly didn't know. Keep up the content and God bless.

@billjohnson9207 2 года назад

Thank you I am an electronics hobbyist and I am working on installing 3 outlets in the backyard a 110v outlet and 120v&240v😁

@bobthealien702 3 года назад

Just came across this channel, I’ve been trying to learn about electrical work and this channel has made it much easier. Thank you Ben. Keep up the videos!

@mememe853 3 года назад

Turn off each breaker first before the main if your afraid of arcing !!

@onemomsdrm 3 года назад

You are a really good teacher!! I've learned so much from your channel! Love how you write on everything! I'm getting ready to redo the wiring in my old house... I'm definitely taking your lead on the labeling! Chasing down different circuits has been fun (not)! Like why do my kitchen lights flicker when my washer runs? pretty much redoing every upgrade... cuz it's not right. Thanks for all your videos! The hands-on makes sense of all that I've read.

@dicarlo57 2 года назад

You must be one hell of a nice guy to donate this much time to make a video that is as helpful for those you dont even know! you bet I subscribed!

@adouble999 3 года назад

You're making me feel old... lol... I pretty much only use a klien 4b and diagonal cutters... You can completly kill a panel by pulling the meter, which in my state is legal... What really struck me was your precision in the panel... I like how you always kept your off hand to the side of the box at all times... Not many people would understand why we do that... Those split circuits on single pole breakers however clearly indicates this house was not inspected right... Also means they can't be afci or gfci protected from the breaker... Ah... the good old days... I also don't like the qo style panels with the back bar... A+ my man!!!

@neville1302 2 года назад

Very easy to follow

@GoodLaw 3 года назад

I never had to do this but its very informative for future use.

@jameskelly2777 3 года назад

Very well put

@ears212 2 года назад

I feel like I can do this after watching your video!

@robski6039 2 года назад

Benjamin, Thanks Much Man! Keep Up the Great videos!

@tdumford1 2 года назад

excellent video. very thorough

@teaberrywmn Год назад

Great tutorial. Thank you!

@rugfixr 3 года назад

Great tips everywhere. Like so many tips! Thank you

@ardi4.6million28 3 года назад

Very professional!! Keep it up ☺️☺️

@ziggyustar3137 2 года назад

Thank you young man that was great

@JoeJDiaz-sh8dl 2 года назад

awesome video Sir.. Thank you for making this video.

@billparker4470 Год назад

Great video thanks for explaining everything in a logical manner.

@Lolatyou332 Год назад

I had to install like 6 new circuits, I just installed all dual function breakers, I have a plug on neutral bar as well, I like how much more secure they feel with the plug-on neutral bar. The standard CAFCI circuits cost exactly the same as the dual function circuit breakers so I didn't see much reason to not just use the dual function instead of just CAFCI's. If I start getting nuisance tripping on certain outlets or something I'll just pick up a CAFCI circuit and replace it and then move the dual function breaker to another circuit. I live in Indiana which still follows the 2008 NEC, so technically I don't need CAFCI circuits but I'd rather just have them anyway since I'm doing all the electrical work myself and I'm saving a ton of money.

@markanderson5077 2 года назад

Excellent video. Thanks.

@youknowcrimedontpay9257 Год назад

Nice clean and a professional job! I'm happy so I subbed today.

@davecorr4421 2 года назад

Nice Job Benjamin.. Your going to do well my friend!

@tjmartinez8054 Год назад

Great job & presenting

@Capdan365 3 года назад

a good step ladder could give you better and more safe access working on top of the panel.

@jacoblincoln324 3 года назад

Love your channel. You’re awesome. Thank you for doing what you do

@johnalarcon5006 2 года назад

Good job ben!!!!!

@johnniemoreno7104 Год назад

Well done!

@RixtronixLAB Год назад

Nice video shot, well done, thank you for sharing it with us :)

@davidgeister 11 месяцев назад

Well done!

@joeb8541 2 года назад

Very helpful. Thank you

@jabierlopez8289 Год назад

Excellent video 👌🏻👌🏻Good job !

@jameskelly2777 2 года назад

I subscribed you are a great at explanation.

@CoolSteve77 3 года назад

Benjamin, I have no idea how I originally come across your channel, but I did (I subscribed while back). I would just like to say that you are a very knowledgable young man. You do a great job explaining everything. Thank you for your great videos!

@BenjaminSahlstrom 3 года назад

Thanks for the encouragement! I really appreciate it.

@CoolSteve77 3 года назад

@@BenjaminSahlstrom you are very welcome. Keep on learning and pass your knowledge on to the rest of us!

@aaron74 3 года назад

Meticulous, great work Ben! Only quibble is your terminology! You inadvertently use wire and cable interchangeably. Follow the NEC to avoid confusion. Romex, or NM-B, is cable. It contains wires, which are conductors. So a group of two or more conductors is a cable, or cable assembly.

@carlomiranda3799 3 года назад

Thanks Aaron, I learned something today.

@truthbetold1855 2 года назад

WRONG cable is T.V.!!! Jk

@kaelpickren7938 Год назад

Very informative thank you.

@tayler2396 10 месяцев назад

Very nice video. A related issue that I've not been able to find online (except for electricians arguing with one another 🙂) is how to bring wire into the side of a panel if the panel is flush-mounted between two studs. Can you use a side knockout and then drill through the stud and pass the wire through as in any other stud? If so, what do you use for a wire clamp to the panel box since the stud is fastened right next to the box?

@johnlennon1049 2 года назад

First time viewing...I just subscribed, great video!

@Compwib 2 года назад

I learned a lot.thanks

@ranger178 2 года назад

I would go around with an outlet tester and check that all the outlets are working correctly and wired right after a new installation and use gfi tester at outlets just to be sure everything is good

@jragadio 3 года назад

I like how you torqued it to the specs without a torque screwdriver. Haha

@warrensteel9954 3 года назад

The old torque wrist~

@BenjaminSahlstrom 3 года назад

I did actually buy a torque screwdriver recently so I should have a video out on that in the near future.

@aaron74 3 года назад

I swear they only put exact torque measurements on there for liability reasons. You tighten til it's good and snug you can reasonably sleep at night. Lol

@FishFind3000 3 года назад

@@warrensteel9954 when your wrist pops it’s torqued

@Bestchoicecb 4 месяца назад

👏 What a video! Thank you!

@soil-aint-dirt4903 2 года назад

You are a teacher at heart. Well done! Thanks for taking the time to share your ways with us. 👍🏼

@aldoogie824 2 года назад

Can you please do a follow up video on why Arc-Fault breakers have a lot of faulty tripping. Seems like every electrician I work with hates them, even though they're code. Is there a way to prevent this? Any insight into it would be great!

@didntneither3528 2 года назад

Super helpful 👏👏

@mrkwllrd Год назад

Awesome! Very helpful

@adamwills5077 Год назад

That was awesome work but any tips when you have to deal with a rat nest of a panel

@johnmurphy3078 3 года назад

Great video. Thank you

@Medickep Год назад

Very helpful thanks!

@goldmax6202 3 года назад

Excellet explanation A1A very clean and very professional. thank you ! and Happy 4th of July!!

@JuniusJones 2 года назад

You're great bro.

@JoseHernandez-gw1ow 3 года назад

Great video!!!! Helped me a lot!!! Thanks!!!

@valeriebeckel1821 Год назад

Very good information. Does my refrigerator, and dishwasher need their own separate outlets and breakers? How can I tell if my panel box is correct for the amount of lines connected to it?

@kazilziya830 2 года назад

Thank you , very helpful and informative.

@adrianvicuna7073 2 года назад

Well explain, thank you!

@eternalskywalker9440 3 года назад

I hope you *labeled* the new circuit on the legend on the panel door.

@ying0129 3 года назад

Thank you!

@ncooty 3 года назад

Thanks. Very nice, as always. Remember to update the panel directory, preferably including a key to any error codes for the A/GFCI breaker.

@dakoderii4221 3 года назад

Good timing. I need to install another line because my computers chug that electricity. 15 amps ain't enough for multiple high powered systems and lighting.

@sergeyblinov4957 3 года назад

Maybe, 240 V circuit or 2-3 dedicated circuits for all IT equipment?

@40arpent 3 года назад

@@sergeyblinov4957 sounds like a good home lab to me.

@FishFind3000 3 года назад

@@sergeyblinov4957 in the usa computers and most everything runs on 120v only high load like microwaves, ovens, and stationary ac units use 240v.

@sergeyblinov4957 3 года назад

@@FishFind3000, yes. 120 Volts are enough for most "simple" home IT equipment. But, IMHO, near-"high-end" gaming computers often have PSU's, rated in range of 1000 - 2000 Watts (peak or continuous). It is more efficient to power this equipment from 200+ Volts (in range of 208 - 220 - 230 - 240 Volts). Voltage is higher, but current is lower, less chance of overheating of power circuit's components (cables, receptacles/plugs). More over, USA slowly migrates to 200+ Volts for IT equipment, as a new type of power connector for IT equipment PSU's wsa introduced and added to the range of IEC 320 standard connectors. This new connector rated for 277 V and was specifically designed for use in USA's new datacenters with 480/277 V power distribution networks.

@FishFind3000 3 года назад

@@sergeyblinov4957 480v is 3 phase power.... that's not what homes get. plus if you run 240v you need a duel pole breaker for each circuit so you will have half as many slots available in the panel vs if you used 120v. All you need is 12ga wire and you can wire each outlet/ circuit per computer. Also most high end pc don't use all 2000 watts its just a sales tactic unless your mining all day everyday. At that point you should either look at wiring a larger panel or sub panel or get a commercial space with higher power supply.

@victormendoza6306 3 года назад

Good job I will do it like you did, thank you very much for the information

@Dabket3araB 3 года назад

Great video. Liked and subscribed. I have a question please, my house is not grounded and failed inspection. I've heard to ground it I could either install GFCI outlet or rewire the whole house. Rewiring is very expensive so I'm looking to satisfy the inspection code by doing the GFCI method. My question is, would it be better to install GFCI outlet to ground the rest of the outlets or would a GFCI breaker like the one you just installed would ground the whole circuit? Thanks a lot!

@Chesterhammy 10 месяцев назад

I’m confident in my assessment. This man is not an electrician. He maybes knows someone who is. Or is just an engineer

@dwoodog 3 года назад

Great refresher style video. Keep'em coming. Seems to be hard to find a good video, but if you ever have the chance to install one of those 0-10v dimmer switches in a LED light set up like a shop or something definitely film it, especially connecting the small purple and grey wires to multiple lights and at the switch.