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Safety First! Make sure you have the knowledge and experience needed prior to taking on this project. This video will cover all the steps needed to install a 240 Volt 50 Amp (NEMA 14-50) Outlet. This project is becoming more common for homeowners as the adoption of electric cars is increasing rapidly.
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25:44 Pulling Wire Through Conduit
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@richardkaufman1643 2 года назад

Enjoyed this well presented video. As a master electrician in Michigan for 40 years I do have a couple of comments. First I would have used a 4 square box on the wall above panel, you would have eliminated a lot of stress. Two, on the outlet I think the sharp corners of the flush use plate may be just waiting for someone to cut themselves, a raised cover would have been the correct one. Also when working with a metal fish tape in a panel is always dangerous. A no conducive fish rod would have been my first choice, if not available I would have stuffed a cardboard guard inside the panel. Safety first !

@noahflores5515 2 года назад

thanks for the tips.

@normankujawski543 2 года назад

As a previous electrician I agree with you.

@sntcz8 2 года назад

This is great information, thank you 🙏

@anthony4530 2 года назад

My father was a master electrician here in Michigan as well (IBEW 692.) There were a few tense moments in this video until I remembered that if this guy would have made contact he probably wouldn’t have been “available” to finish this project 😁

@animalmother111 2 года назад

Still would have covered the breakers with cardboard!

@stkyrce 10 месяцев назад

I've already install a 240 and this lines up with what I've done. Excellent video. Thank you for taking the time to do it.

@evetsdn Год назад

Fantastic tutorial ! I learned a lot, took many many notes. Stopped , replayed , restarted so many times I lost count . I didn't want to miss anything. I spent over 2 hours watching the 48 min. video , couldn't get enough. Thank you very much. I will be assisting my brother who is an electrician in installing an electric car charging station in my house and I didn't want to look like a dope. And thanks for NOT having any loud distracting music in the background as so many other You Tubers do.

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@guyfioreii8901 Год назад

Ive never watched a more informative, professional, extremely well explained youtube channel. Thank you for all your work!

@brandonknight7240 2 года назад

The way these videos are coming leads me to believe you are working as an apprentice electrician and posting what you learned that day or week

@lciummo1 Месяц назад

DIY audience.

@donwat91 2 года назад

I've only done this once before . I put in a outlet in for my RV at a friend's house. 4 pole 240 volts. Now I'm getting ready to run another one where I park my RV at home. And I've been looking for a video to confirm the panel connections. You do a great job explaining the whole process, thank you. I enjoyed it.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 года назад

Best of luck on the project. I need an RV 😁

@tubeDude48 Год назад

I was a journeyman in the '60's, but now I see so many changes...so this was very informative! SUBSCRIBED!

@Store4421 Месяц назад

I was able to install about 90 feet of 6/3 wire using your video as a reference guide and saved myself thousands of dollars. I just wanted to say thank you for the clear, and easy to understand video. Anyone thinking about doing this project can absolutely do it, just don't cut corners. Make sure you get a commercial grade Outlet like he said in the beginning of the video, and based on what iv read it sounds like a cheap torque screwdriver will be helpful to make sure those terminals don't ever come lose and cause problems in the future.

@user-qn6yt3zx3w 2 года назад

Especially for DIY’ers - if the appliance end is already completed and you are wiring into panel, ALWAYS check for continuity (short) between the cables before you land them in the panel. Once landed, it’s not easy to check. If you get continuity between any pair of wires, there is a short and you must not land any wires.

@nilpo Год назад

Good advice.

@troyvoorhees 2 года назад

This was a fantastic video to teach a relative newbie like me how to install a 240V NEMA 15-50 plug to charge my brand new EV. This was instrumental in making me feel like it was a job I could tackle. Everything turned out great - thank you!

@timwilson3150 2 года назад

It’s NEMA 14-50R outlet.

@RetiredSignDude 2 года назад

Make sure you shut the power off

@drlovedrake 4 месяца назад

Thank you for this video! I followed it step by step, and made use of pretty much every tip and trick mentioned. And now I am charging my new electric car in my garage. This video provided exactly the level of detail I needed to do the install.

@edchenal821 Год назад

Thanks for being candid. It makes everyone safer including you.

@deadsmooth419 2 года назад

You are great at explaining what should be explained in depth and I appreciate that you don't just assume that everybody should already know the basics...im a handy man and take pride in my work but learned a whole lot of things in this video that I will use going forward...thanks

@sammelton3569 Год назад

Great video! I always use non-conductive fish tape, especially when working near live circuits. Many job sites require it.

@joelwalsman773 Год назад

That's a great idea! I'll be purchasing one

@papaown 4 месяца назад

You are an amazing teacher and very good at speaking about wiring to laymen, like myself. There are plenty of installers out there, less true professionals, and even less that know how to teach. Thank you for the video. I'll probably never do this install by myself for my Model Y, but it's cool to be more informed before hiring someone to do it for me.

@orangenblk Год назад

The most professional teaching video I have watched. Well thought out and executed. Great, upbeat presentation. Fabulous job.

@EverydayHomeRepairs Год назад

There is more where that came from! Joel has his own channel at ru-vid.com and puts out a TON of great stuff.

@jmlastname4412 Год назад

Some good information...I guess. I would never pull NM through conduit. Code or no code. To keep it clean above the panel I would use a 411 box. It is ok to make joints with wires. I know some will cry that it is a potential trouble spot but not if you do it properly. NM in wall then THHN in the conduit. The condulet at the top of the wall is more work than is necessary. Well made video! I like the effort the young man made to explain things to DIYers.

@TravelWithMEnow Год назад

Thank you so much for this great video. I was able to install my 14-50 NEMA receptacle very easy thanks to your detailed instructions and materials guide. Again thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with the common “Do it yourselfer!” 😊

@Jetbill007 Год назад

Amazing attention to detail and positive attitude here. True mark of a great leader.

@RVTRAILER 2 месяца назад

We did it, WE DID IT, Yey! Yes, after watching this video twice, we made some notes and picked parts we needed from the local store (not big box stores) to support the local economy, and we executed this task in under 3 hrs, ran about 45feet wire from the breaker box in the basement to the garage wall. Excellent video, pay attention to instructions and you'll be surprised how easy this task becomes. We followed all codes along the way and yes, that 90 degree L-box at the wall was a tough one to route wires through but we did it. Thank you.

@pld8993 2 месяца назад

If you followed this video in no way did you follow the code. Multiple violations in this video.

@egolono10 2 года назад

Excellent video, I didn't imagine myself watching this in one sitting but Joel's calm teaching style and work flow is mesmerizing to watch. Thanks so much for the collaboration, Scott and Joel! You guys both put out quality, well-articulated content. Also subscribed to Joel!

@j.a.r.family2576 Год назад

Metal in a hot panel..... NO!!! WORST MISTAKE

@humbertohidalgo1748 Год назад

He has leadership tone and patience something I really like to embrace with my crew . Win win .

@twoweeledsoto6072 Год назад

I also felt this video was very informative. I pretty much ignore the "let me see what I can criticize" people. 😅 If they posted a video, there's be others criticizing their procedures, have not doubt.

@truthdefenders- Год назад

“mesmerizing”? I was waiting for the spark and lights out when he was letting that fish tape just flip around in the panel. 😬

@vinceandrews9187 8 месяцев назад

This guy is a hack electrician, die cast coupling, steel connector, mixing type of connectors, WRONG next it’s a 3/8” offset not 1/2” offset. If this guy new his sheet he wouldn’t run 6/3 romex through an LB, ROMEX IN A CONDUIT IS ALSO WRONG, DIY just have the guy at HD cut individual wire to your length, 40’ feet of conduit eguals 3- 46’ of #6 and 46’ of #10 green, individual wire is more cost effective than romex

@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 Год назад

Great video! I learned something new with the freakishly long needle nose plier tool. I'm a DIYer, but in the past, I've used coat hangers and all types of crap to get that wire out. Good to know that tool exists. If it's less than $50, I'll buy it. Personally, I wouldn't use drywall anchors to hold such a heavy plug. Then again, I'm one of those people who overdoes things. I would have reinforced the outlet with wood supports. So I would have cut out the sheetrock, added wood studs, and added the sheetrock back and re-taped it. Lastly, and most importantly, the outlet you choose if of CRITICAL IMPORTANCE!!! While you can go to any big box store and pick up a $9 NEMA 50 amp plug (the kind used for electric dryers) DO NOT USE THOSE! Those are not designed specifically to have current running through them for hours and hours and hours and there have been many stories of those melting and worse, starting fires. Get the industrial kind, like Hubbell. As of me writing this, they're $80, so they're not cheap. But if you're going to spend $50K (or more) on an EV, you're already saving money by doing the job yourself. Don't have your house burn down over a few bucks.

@blackrifle6736 Год назад

*Appears that Joel is installing a Hubbell 9450A, 50A, NEMA 14-50R receptacle. This is an industrial grade piece as FedSpec grade is expensive overkill. This is better than good for extended duty-cycle home use. $90 on Amazon. Do it once, do it right and be secure in the knowledge you did so. Your clue is B00IPBMUKY. Cheers!*

@markkempton4579 Год назад

This was a fun video, and I actually found it more enjoyable than most of Joel's videos. It seemed more straightforward with less joking around. It also explained a lot more that I think is sometimes skipped over with his usual videos, maybe because this was intended for DIYers.

@user-mx4wq8to8o 7 месяцев назад

Many thanks. Explaining things to us DIYers in clear, concise language we can understand is greatly appreciated.

@VanderJam Год назад

From one pro to another.... Great video. Popped up in my RU-vid auto play while I was doing chores. Couldn't turn it off. Well done. You really should be teaching in a local trade school if you're not already doing that. Outstanding communication skills.

@lancelongrod9333 9 месяцев назад

Then why his wiring look like that.

@danielball4272 9 месяцев назад

No he should not, and you are not an electrician, or just the use of romex in EMT, should have had you pulling your hair out!

@PopsGG Год назад

I love when videos are so detailed and well done. It gives all the steps and details you need to realize you need to hire a professional.

@DanT10 Год назад

I had a pro install my charger. I cried a little when I had to pay. But it was installed and it is right and years later never a problem.

@nilpo Год назад

This was detailed, but there were still some important points left out and this won't pass inspection.

@AJ-ri5ee 3 месяца назад

@@nilpowhat specifically wouldn't pass inspection? And where(country/state)?

@nilpo 3 месяца назад

@@AJ-ri5ee North America. Specifically in the US it won't pass NFPA 70. Pretty sure it doesn't pass in Canada either.

@AJ-ri5ee 3 месяца назад

@@nilpoOk, but what part?

@mgvarghese Год назад

Excellent gentle man thanks a million i was searching for a video like this. I am going to watch minimum 5 times to grasp a step-by-step approach

@kentlovelace4108 2 месяца назад

You’re a great instructor! Very clear easy to follow and understand. Thanks for sharing!

@hpe1087 Год назад

Very good video & illustration of this electric installation. The pros were able to identify several areas that need to be considered with this electric project to meet a safe NEC installation. Also, when working in or around energized equipment, OSHA, mandates PPE equipment to be worn for added safety. Always best to de-energize equipment when working in or around electric equipment. Otherwise, a very educational video!

@joelwalsman773 Год назад

You're right! Safety hasn't been my strong suite (neither has spelling 🙂)

@rayraycthree5784 Год назад

I am a diy who has worked on a live panel. As an EE, I have a lot of respect for what is going on it there and take my time thinking through each move before acting. The only time I got stung was while neatly routing the new wires when I touched a hot wire the "pro" who installed the panel had nicked. BTW, that 120VAC sting was nothing like the 300VDC sting I got on my little finger trying to brace a scope probe on a small PCB the size of my fist. I was concentrating on troubleshooting the 5V and 15V circuits on the PCB and totally forgot about the small 300V circuit. It isn't the voltage that kills, you can be electrocuted with just 0.040 Amps of current.

@bryanwhitton1784 5 месяцев назад

I stupidly shorted the 340VDC leads from my 17.5 kWh battery on my home backup system. Exploded in my hands, threw me across the garage and sent me to the emergency room for the afternoon with 2nd and 3rd degree burns. This is not a joke. The thing is, installing these systems in my hardware lab was my job for over a decade. I was installing mine in my home and relaxed on the safety procedures and well I described the results. Safety first.

@robmatpol Год назад

Wow!! What a terrific explainer! Like unexpectedly stumbling into a masterclass.

@bklyn2va2dc 6 месяцев назад

Great, great job! I have watched almost all of the Tesla Wall Connector install videos on RU-vid and yours is one of the best, if not, the best!! Excellent explanation along with very good video showing how you’re performing each step! Ignore the negative comments and keep doing what you do!! Liked and subscribed!!!

@lock-man-do7842 Год назад

Awesome video! Thank-you so much for sharing your skills in Electrical installs. I picked up on several of your tips (at least 10) that you can't find in any books. I've pulled wire thru conduit and made the work much harder than necessary - with your tips, I'm actually looking forward to the next adventure with cable and conduit. Again, Thanks

@jerrybell3600 Год назад

Amaà of of

@guyshipely9993 Год назад

I particular liked the bending of the wire to get into the breaker.....

@paul-andrelarose3389 2 года назад

Very well done installation! For the benefit of the viewers, I must say that when I cut a conduit, I tape all around it at the desired position of the cut (with masking tape or paint edge tape). I then cut along the tape edge with a hack saw, while rotating the conduit at regular intervals. This keeps the cut always visible on the upper side of the conduit. After the cut is completed, I then remove the tape. This ensures that the cut itself is perfectly perpendicular to the edge of the conduit. This method is particularly useful when cutting large diameter pipes, such as for plumbing drain pipes. 2022/01/11. Ontario, Canada.

@jakeo2600 Год назад

You do that on a union job, you won't be employed very long,

@pld8993 Год назад

@@jakeo2600 Do that on any job and you'll be the butt of a lot of jokes.

@SCGATOR2001 8 месяцев назад

I"m an EE who worked as an electricians helper several summer both before and during college. You can't know too much and it's great to watch a professional again as solar projects are coming up just around the corner.

@Grandma_angle 10 месяцев назад

This guy wire installation is so amazing! Well done & clean!

@thedevilinthecircuit1414 Год назад

That metal cover plate on the receptacle has sharp corners that will slice open a hand. Get a smooth galvanized cover plate that follows the shape of the box. Way more safe. Great vid!

@rolandos64 2 года назад

hands down one of the best tutorials on RU-vid. It was a random video I selected. I am not making an installation. I simply enjoy learning visually. Your teaching is superb!

@jjc355 Год назад

Very thorough instructions. Another great video.

@karlInSanDiego Год назад

Appreciate you showing your trade skills to us all. Really helpful!

@ronmaynard7424 Год назад

Guys and gals listen to this man when he says "buy an industrial rated outlet" buy a hubbel not the cheap 12 dollar one from.big box!!! Those are good for dryers and such not a constant 50 amp draw for hours! I know the hubbel is 50 bucks more but I've seen my welders melt the cheap ones and your EV is drawing more then my welders and for longer. Don't die in your sleep over 50 bucks. Excellent video

@UGotTheFunk Месяц назад

This should really be pinned. I'm surprised they installed an Amazon speical crap-o 5000. Hubble or bust.

@obfuscated3090 10 месяцев назад

These outlets are also terrific for powering large single phase air compressors and welders, and rotary phase converters to run things like used three phase industrial air compressors, welders etc depending on size. DIYers with patience can wallow in quality used industrial equipment for same or less money than consumer crap but having that large single phase outlet (or more than one since parts are cheap and you're in there anyway!) is key. I even added them to my rented house (with landlord permission, he was also my best friend) and took them when I moved. Look into the many products including cords, splitters and other hardware used to power RVs from these outlets. I promise it will be useful info if you DIY. Related note re: "cool stuff powered by outlets": I put my horizontal tank compressors and my welders on dollies I fabbed to use scaffolding casters (which just slide into a tube and are magnificent, get the round shank style) for easy handling. If you rent and put everything heavy on wheels the rest of your life gets impressively easier. You eventually need to move most of your stuff so if you make that low effort in the beginning you never sweat again.

@BilboBaggins-wf8sk Год назад

This is fantastic. Its detailed and to the point for people like me that are not handy this is great. Thank you very much for this video.

@DeeJay_IMB Год назад

Good video. I just started working on some DIY electrical work at home. I recently came across your channel and Joel's. They're very easy to watch, and very detailed.

@dido1803 2 года назад

This video is really awesome!! I learned a lot. Your guest host was great with his presentation. I will keep this video in my must have/see folder.

@joelwalsman773 2 года назад

It's not perfect and I'm far from perfect, but I appreciate your encouragement!

@DriverDude100 2 года назад

Thanks for the video. Your friend is an enthusiastic electrician and a great teacher. Agree with commenters that some things could have been done better. For instance, much prefer THHN wire in conduit and would like to see a conduit system go from panel to box. Would consider the installed tubing in this case to be more of a protective sleeve rather than a true conduit system. Also not a fan of the faceplate arrangement on the wiring device. Regardless, enjoyed the video. Always glad to see other pros work. Keep up the great work!

@NathanFrith 9 месяцев назад

Great video with lots of information that is relevant to many other projects!

@paulfromcda8440 Год назад

Sooo well done!! You're a natural. Very inspiring. Thank you.

@tipstricksreviews4481 2 года назад

It was great video. There are some recommendations: - Using glows and safety glasses are always better, especially when you work in a live panel. As seen in viodeo, even you as a professional can cut your hand. I understand you are a professional but similarly you could get shock. -You forgot to use plastic conduit bushings at the termination locations. -it is better to mark the high of box and cut your conduit accordingly. It can give a better result for box the high, and reduce risk of miscalculations. -Better to kill the power before start, since your fish teyp is not the plastic one, you could make a short-circuit. Thank you for the video and fishing tips.

@Pepe-dq2ib Год назад

I though plastic bushings are only required in FMC/AC/BX and not EMT/RMC

@johnspruit7296 Год назад

This guy is an EXCELENT teacher. Thanks .

@EverydayHomeRepairs Год назад

He is and Joel also has his own channel where he goes over a ton of great Electrical info www.youtube.com/@ElectricProAcademy

@srbeeffarm8586 Год назад

Excellent video, Thank you! I do not have a main panel in the garage however my meter is just outside the garage. I am going to install a single DO 50 amp breaker in a an A/C type box on the garage inside wall near the outside meter, use your information to install the inside plug receptacle then have an electrician make the short connection through the garage wall and to the meter stand. Again a very well done video!

@Dean-Sala Год назад

Thanks to you, I am now very confident that I can install EV receptacles for my clients. This will help my handyman business grow even further!

@_P0tat07_ 2 года назад

Awesome instructions! He was very thorough and I learned some things. And like a true electrician, he never mentioned cleaning up 😅

@joelwalsman773 Год назад

That's hilarious! I've tried to improve regarding specifying clean up in my vids 🙂

@zTribalstylerz Год назад

🤣 haha yasssssss

@DavidRojas-zb8wo 4 месяца назад

Hi, I used your video to install a NEMA outlet for my EV. It was super helpful and I can’t believe I was able to do it myself. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise!

@EverydayHomeRepairs 4 месяца назад

You bet!

@stefanvanbraam4378 7 месяцев назад

Such a great learning experience!!!! Very clear and informative!!!

@ytwhite5930 3 месяца назад

Very comprehensive video.I'm in the learning mode,so this was perfect.Getting ready to install TESLA charger.

@georgepelton5645 2 года назад

Thanks for making this great informative video. It should be very helpful to new EV owners and to train new electricians [and skilled DIY types]. Given the cost of copper these days, I would install a 6-50 outlet instead of the 14-50. Just be sure to get a 6-50 adapter for your car’s charge cord instead of a 14-50 adapter. This saves the cost of the unused neutral wire. However, if you ever would want to plug in a 50 Amp RV in the future, then go with the 14-50. RVs need the neutral wire and cannot use a 6-50. Another thing to consider is using separate THHN wires to support converting to a dedicated EV wall box with 60 Amp breaker in the future.

@ziamkondkar8273 2 года назад

Question: Do I run a 6/2 NMB wire for the 6-50 Receptacle . Also should Romex 6/2 wire be in a conduit? Some concerns about heat accumulation in PVC conduit. What do you think?

@fromagefrizzbizz9377 2 года назад

@@ziamkondkar8273 It’s best to pull individual conductors rather than NM. It’s easier to pull, and reduces potential code issues with the wire overheating - critical if you’re pulling full capacity for a couple hours. In the US you’d be using THHN, and in Canada RA90 or similar. You may be able to use TECK cable (it’s a very heavy armoured cable with an extra layer of plastic) without conduit. While it’s more expensive than NM once you factor in the cost of conduit it ends up no more expensive.

@dannyboy8850 2 года назад

Excellent demonstration on the installation. One of the best I have ever seen.

@brady0630 2 года назад

agreed

@karlgolombeski5169 Год назад

Thank you very much for the very intuitive video production. I picked up a couple. Great tips I can work with. Thanks again. KCG

@johnstobbscpa8081 Год назад

Thanks for the great info. Just bought a Tesla 3 which is months from being delivered. Electrical is something I leave to the trade but this was helpful in understanding to what I need to have done.

@davidrsmith2417 Год назад

Great vid, thank you so much. Pro electrical engineering tip (Note: we often work in an EE lab with both low and high voltage open equipment with lots of possibility to create a short circuit with any metal objects that might get inside the equipment we are testing) : engineers must remove all conductive jewelry!

@plane_guy6051 Год назад

Very good advice! Years ago, an electrician friend of my parents died when a ring he was wearing touched a heavy load. Watching the guy in this video was giving me the heebee jeebees because it you get careless for just a split second you can get killed. Much better off to kill the power instead of yourself.

@carlojames2658 2 года назад

This guy belongs in Low voltage data work

@GeneralTsao86 2 месяца назад

I watched this video a few times and without any electrical experience I was able to do it in 6 hours. Instead of running Romex throughout I wired individual wires as they were easier (they are lubed) and then instead of the conduit box I used the same deep square box and connected Romex into the dry wall - they also have a follow up video with errors. Also don't buy anything from amazon except the Industrial 14-50 outlet (Bryant and Hubble are the same and Bryant is cheaper) - local hardware store is cheaper Enjoy, Be Safe and Happy Level 2 Charging! Thank you!

@kmkgupta Год назад

Wow...Great video, thanks for detailed step by step process.

@andrewbitners4165 2 года назад

I liked your presentation. When working with a live panel I use a non-conductive fishtape. Although a LB looks nicer, I prefer a 4-11/16 deep j-box above the panel to get a proper wire bend and easy installation. Also I would have stripped the jacket off the Romex between j-boxes.

@paulpoco22 10 месяцев назад

Green fiberglass stick?

@robertnaegele2213 2 года назад

How can the conduit system be part of the ground system when it is not continuous to the panel?

@AroundSiliconValley 2 месяца назад

Well done, very detailed and helpful. Thank you

@AztkSmooth Год назад

I never plan on doing this but thoroughly enjoyed the content. Thanks!

@jpwiggo Год назад

In general your main panel the grounds and neutrals are bonded - if a sub panel they must be separated. In a house there is only ONE location (at the main panel) where neutrals and ground are connected together and attached to a grounding electrode (like a ground rod)

@jamesreizner2673 2 года назад

The reason why he had so much trouble pulling is that the EMT he used (3/4 inch) was undersized for the Romex he used (6-3 w/gnd.) 2020 NEC Chapter 9, Table 1 and Chapter 9, Item 9 requires 53% maximum fill for cable in conduit or tubing, which would be exceeded in his situation. So 1 inch EMT, or individual THHN's where 40% fill can be used.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 года назад

Thanks for the feedback James, appreciate the help.

@fernandoprieto2865 2 года назад

@@EverydayHomeRepairs I tried what James said and it electrocuted my balls off. LOL. Thanks for making the video

@MrBigGStyle 2 года назад

What's really annoying is hooking up a spa disconnect with 6/3 in a tiny ass box.

@winstonbautista9778 2 года назад

Exactly

@Blahman240 2 года назад

@@fernandoprieto2865 This is exactly why some people should just hire some one!

@josephvhoang 9 месяцев назад

Thank You For Teaching Us how To do. LOVE IT.

@hoogie2004ag Год назад

This video is awesome! Just installed my home charger thanks to you.

@EverydayHomeRepairs Год назад

Awesome, thanks for the feedback.

@kaisykaisy 2 года назад

Thank you for posting this useful video.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 года назад

You bet!

@rodneyparker9912 2 года назад

Great video. My 2 cents as a master electrician..... 4 square above panel instead of LL/LR/LL, fiberglass fish rod for wall fish, raised industrial cover for receptacle, and metallic outlet box must be bonded as the conduit run is not continuous to panel.

@keithharrington8715 Год назад

This job would look different if I did it too. However, did he violate code anywhere? I question if the box is grounded iaw the nec. Just found this one.....but 406.11 (recepticles) connecting the ground terminal to the box.....250.146.(A). Roecepticle ground term to box, surface mounted., the yoke to box connection shall provide the effective ground path. So the box is grounded as per 314.4? The only possible violation I can see is 625.54, which requires a gfci breaker for car charging (ELECTRIC VEHICLE SERVICE EQUIPMENT) recepticles. I only deem it possible because of 90.4 and not enough information from ahj. Please not 625.54 the gfci requirement ...car charging was not changed in 2020 so maybe for 2017 or earlier. Now, I consider myself an "A-" guy.....good but not perfect. So if I missed a concern please let me know. And if I have a reference wrong, yeah, give that written smack down.

@rodneyparker9912 Год назад

@@keithharrington8715 I think he did a good job, but to answer your question yes. The 4x4 outlet box utilized for the receceptacle would be required to be bonded to be code compliant. A ground stinger should have been installed into the 4x4 box, which would bond the box, attached metallic conduit, fittings, and metallic receptacle cover to prevent them from becoming energized.

@rodneyparker9912 Год назад

@@keithharrington8715(IMHO) The articles you are referring to allow the receptacle to be grounded via its yoke in direct connection to the box. Not vice versa. Not good practice either way and would be highly frowned upon by ahj if you tried to use this shortcut.

@keithharrington8715 Год назад

@@rodneyparker9912 sir, I would have attached the egc with a wire to the box and recepticle (pigtailed it). However, 250.146 says you can skip the bonding jumper if you do 250.146 A, B, C, or D. It looks like here he followed (A).

@keithharrington8715 Год назад

@@rodneyparker9912 thanks Rodney. Looks like you are right. Did some better reading and The yoke can ground the recepticle to the box connected to the egc..

@kack7130 11 месяцев назад

all these pro tips are a must, thank you

@micheleploeser7720 2 месяца назад

An absolutely perfect video on AC electrical systems and how to make it safe and all that being an old shop teacher I have to tell you put on safety glasses before you start any work thank you very much for a good video

@marksmyth9736 2 года назад

When working in a live panel with or without a fish tape ( finer glass ) I always Cover with cardboard . In this case I would push the card board in on the top right in case I let locknut fall - If would slide out onto the floor . I also squirt some lube in end of the EMT as I install - much easier to pull on long runs and around bends.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 года назад

Not bad advice, thanks for the feedback

@pauliemoto 2 года назад

Make sure you use that safety cardboard.

@rcud1 2 года назад

This is a good way to do it. I just did a very similar thing for a 40 amp electric heater except I used flexible metal conduit. For me I ran my wire in the conduit and then put it up because that wire is tough to manage. And I just used an outside junction box to near my elect panel to wire it. Really the hardest part is dealing with the thick wire. And just to note, I turned off the power and also bought insulated screwdrivers and pliers to use.

@joeferry2723 2 года назад

Not correct..not legal..not d Safe

@joeferry2723 2 года назад

Not good way..illegal..unsafe

@youtube_acct_42 11 месяцев назад

@@joeferry2723 Thanks for the useless comment not specifying which part was illegal or unsafe.

@joeferry2723 11 месяцев назад

@@youtube_acct_42ALL OF IT WAS UNSAFE.

@BernardLopez 8 месяцев назад

Excellent video that helps me better understand what's required to install a suitable outlet in our garage to charge our EV. While I won't be doing the install, this informative video gives me the knowledge to properly vet a qualified electrician and make sure the install is done professionally. Thank you!

@Elcapulove Год назад

Good morning family and good health to everyone. Thank you very much for the valuable information and for your time 👍🏼👍🏼.

@oleanderson3693 2 года назад

Without commenting on the accuracy of everything said, this guy is an amazing RU-vid instructor. No obvious cuts for take after take. Lots of hints. Great communicator. Not his first rodeo. My biggest issues? Don't use drywall anchors for such a big box, it wiggled. Locate stud first or use toggles. Violated his own safety rule using steel pull tape on a live panel.

@joelwalsman773 2 года назад

Yeah, you're right Ole. Time to update the old tools.

@joelwalsman773 2 года назад

It can be so hard to compromise the flexibility and durability of the metal tapes for the fiberglass, though.

@ethelryan257 2 года назад

There are old electricians and their are bold electricians. Not too many old and bold electricians. I don't work on live distribution boxes if I can possibly avoid it. Being a woman, I don't have to compensate for 'shortcomings' by taking unnecessary risks. Great video, cute sparky. I believe 3/4" conduit is too small for current code on #6, I'd have gone up to 1" and lube is your friend.

@bobcolella8539 Месяц назад

I’m trying to figure out why he ran 6-3 through conduit - couldn’t he have saved a lot of time and money by running individual THHN/THWN wires? Isn’t the shielding of the 6-3 overkill? And as you mentioned - doesn’t he want to use 1 inch conduit based on the fill space of the 6-3? What am I missing?

@YuDuo-dc8md 28 дней назад

Yea fiberglass fish tape for me I used 32 mm 1 and 1/4 in 12th of a kings foot measurements and put in a draw wire for possible additional wiring without ripping it all out or running alongside a few dollars up front 100s saved later.

@dunrobincourt Год назад

Well thought out and presented. Thank you.

@johnnguyen685 2 года назад

You should use the fiberglass fisher tool to guide the wires on live panel... thank you

@billhandymanbill2775 2 года назад

Nice video. I would use safety glasses, especially working in a live electrical panel. Secondly, I would use an insulated fish tape while in a live panel.

@EverydayHomeRepairs 2 года назад

Thanks for the feedback Bill

@richc852 9 месяцев назад

Thanks. Appreciated you including the pro tips.

@edwardsmith4353 Год назад

Very thorough and helpful!

@troyfall6573 Год назад

Hubble also makes the Bryant 14-50 Nema receptacle. The Hubble cost $135 on Amazon and the Bryant cost $46 at Grainger(Model: 9450FR). Exact same product, both made by Hubble.

@DBR00 2 года назад

I’m was so nervous watching this guy muck around haphazardly on this panel that I went outside and shut off MY BREAKER PANEL!!!!

@ethandean206 11 месяцев назад

It’s not that dangerous lol u just gotta watch ur hands

@johnlogan5152 10 месяцев назад

No you didn’t ! lol 😂

@joelsparks6227 8 месяцев назад

Dude!

@thatdiygingerguy 6 месяцев назад

😂😂😂😂

@thatdiygingerguy 6 месяцев назад

240V shock is like a good cup of Espresso

@fcatusha Год назад

The video is excellent, detailed and informative. More importantly are the comments below. Each is very insightful as to this installation. Thanks to all.

@ronmerkus5941 2 года назад

Wow look at all those home runs running through that center knock out!!!

@Herby-1620 3 месяца назад

I don't think I would have done it that way, but it got approved. Looks like the electrician was in a hurry.

@markg6032 Год назад

Why do you use 6/3 romex rather than individual conductors? It seems like individual wires would have been much easier to pull and to make the bend in the L-box. Great video and excellent information. Thanks.

@tpobrienjr Год назад

Excellent, well presented. The "look away" at the end was a very good idea. Goggles might be good, too. Thanks!

@kevingentry7519 Год назад

Fantastic video! I learned a whole lot. Thank you. 🙏

@SB-kk3wi Год назад

Too many things to comment on. Not what I would consider a pro job. Retired master electrician. Never worked in a place that would allow a three or four inch chase nipple in the top of the panel and allow all the circuits to run through it. Amazing. Also, if you're going to work on a live panel (And I recommend a DIYer never do such a thing), take a piece of cardboard and tape it over the panel on three sides allowing just enough room to push the top of the cardboard into the panel so that you can insert your fish tape through the top knockout. This should keep you from contacting any live circuits when that fish tape accidentally flops around. Nowadays, they actually have fiberglass fish tapes which would be a lot safer for this job. I also spent 20 years as a paramedic and took countless DIYers to the ER for attempting jobs like this on live panels. JMO.

@pld8993 Год назад

Not a pro job. Just because it works that doesn't mean it's done correctly, lots of violations.

@johnmilner6419 4 месяца назад

Attaching the power wires to the unattached breaker, and then snapping the breaker into the box, is a slightly easier way to proceed. Anyway thanks for doing it LIVE! (Ha ha ha)🙂

@orlancarillo7047 6 месяцев назад

Great video and very informative. Thank you

@romayabraham8737 Год назад

very good and clear instruction. Good job.

@cs_fl5048 2 года назад

I have done DIY with electrical for 40 years or more, even rewiring a house with a new breaker box in a house out in the country. I am VERY impressed with how thorough and careful with your explanations were. Thank you for this. I do indeed plan to get a Tesla box, but I will probably pay for that to be done. It will be a brand new house and a brand new car. I will not DIY that one...

@d.t.3495 2 года назад

He really was so thorough…I had to subscribe! I’m an electrician apprentice right now, and at times we’re on a job for months only putting up lights, so this was a great overall refresher on running wire in EMT, fishing wire, plus some pro tips I’ve heard of before but had forgotten about! Why wouldn’t you DIY this with your experience?

@triguer1 2 года назад

Come on you can do it, a lot of great tips in the comment section on how this could've been a much smoother installation, like using a 4s box instead of the LB conduit, and transitioning through the wall to the panel with flexible metal conduit or better yet using MC cable and avoiding completely the used of the Romex cable, even installing a 5s box with an industrial raise cover for the receptacle.

@yvesn58 Год назад

@@triguer1 What do you mean with " 4s box instead" ?

@triguer1 Год назад

@@yvesn58 4s box is a metal box that will be used as a junction box, just like the one he used to put the plug. He should've used one of those instead of the LB. He got into a nightmare trying to run that cable through the LB. There are fittings to connect the wire from the back of the 4s box down to the panel using MC cable, Flex conduit, or even the same Romex cable he used.

@commercegil 2 года назад

I just did this exact thing for an RV. I took the insulation of the Romeo in the conduit. I was told it would have considerable amp drop from heat in the conduit if you did not.

@noahholt482 2 года назад

wire is not rated to be used without the outer jacket .

@patrickgatons 2 года назад

@@noahholt482 If it is stripped and sleeved in conduit it is perfectly fine. The conductors inside the outer jacket are normal wires we pull through conduit every day.

@commercegil 2 года назад

@@noahholt482 I wouldn’t worry too much about it, as we are watching a video of someone working in a live electrical panel!