How to Install a New Circuit Breaker

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Installing a new circuit breaker can be a daunting and even dangerous job. Learn how to install a new circuit with step-by-step instructions and important, life-saving safety tips.
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0:01 - 0:20 How to Install a New Circuit
0:21 - 0:31 Step #1: Main Circuit Breaker Prep
0:32 - 0:44 Step #2: Test Hot Wires
0:45 - 1:10 Step #3: Parts of the Circuit Panel
1:11 - 1:30 Step #4: Run Wire Into Circuit Panel
1:31 - 2:28 Step #5: Circuit Connections
2:29 - 2:38 Step #5: Make Room for New Breaker
2:39 - 2:47 Step #6 Power to New Circuit
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@donotenter4842 3 года назад

You just have no idea how clear and smooth you just explained what other guys take an hour long to instruct. Well done man! 👍 thank you

@ryanwright1463 2 года назад

Yes he did.

@Jr-xd4ez 2 года назад

simple an easy

@solosig3028 2 года назад

Well done

@jgbowden 2 года назад

Agreed.

@gzqgtq 2 года назад

100% agree. In 2:49 minutes, he showed what other videos take 30-60 mins.

@AraceaeFanatics 3 года назад

Actually very well explained. No extra talk to confuse the viewers, and easy to follow. Thanks for the help.

@almaramsey5206 3 года назад

I huge thumbs up. After waiting 5 months for someone to come do it, thanks to Family Handyman I was able to add a new 20 amp breaker to my box all by myself. Mike gives complete, concise instructions without a lot of "me, me, me" and "I, I, I." In other words, he doesn't like to hear himself talk, instead he speaks in words most of us can understand and follow. Thanks for sharing your expertise so freely!

@tlnn6598 3 года назад

Agreed! And he didn’t waste our time saying all that garbage about “Hit that like button, be sure to subscribe bla-bla…oh and hit that bell…” I’ve gotten to the point of fwd the first minute or so of ALL RU-vid videos to bypass this line.

@dennisligma4958 2 года назад

Right. Teaching videos like these are about all the internet is good for anymore. Many families here in America are getting ripped apart by an ex president who lost an election and ego won’t let it go so for some reason family members are evil mad for an orange rich entitled fuck who is better than all of us and above the law. I just hope and pray that law and order prevail. When u need proof just read federal court briefings. You can lie but can’t change facts to suit you…unless your rich like don the con.

@viktosmarine1674 Год назад

@@tlnn6598 I automatically decide not to subscribe or like when people say that in their videos

@MarionRelics 2 года назад

You got an instant subscribe just for being clear and concise and using good camera angles that show everything you're doing without skipping steps. Amazing how rare that is with DIY videos.

@JoshKemp-l3h Месяц назад

The number of videos I watched just to get this one, and have it clearly explained, was unbelievable. Thanks for making a no bs video!

@michaelmcfarland7429 2 года назад

One thing I’ve learned is that RU-vid videos seem to make it look really easy, and I suppose it is if you have decades of experience. What you demonstrated looks like it really is as simple as it looks. Next I need to find a video on the best way to run the new wire to the location I want the power. Thank you for your clear and concise explanation!

@HAL-dm1eh 2 года назад

One of the most fantastically done information videos I've ever seen on the internet. You have no idea how well this was done. Thank you!

@scottshure3389 3 года назад

At 1:50 the ground bus is mis identified as the neutral bus. Your ground wire will be bare or covered with green insulation. It goes on that bus and is ahown correctly. He just calls it the neutral bus.

@Peterkringle 3 года назад

I'm new to this, but I think for many breakers, the neutral bus and the ground bus are one in the same because the neutral line is just grounded. Hence why they may have used them interchangeably. Someone who knows what they're talking about can surely correct me though.

@breaddrinker 2 года назад

@@Peterkringle Yes, you're quite right. Many panels have a separate bar, but effectively it's the same, and simply a way to organize. Mine share's one, and it's only on the right side.

@bobscomix 2 года назад

@@breaddrinker yes. An electrician told me that usually only sub panels have separate neutral and bus bars and must not be interchanged.

@icze4r Месяц назад

Thought I caught that. Thank you

@1942nn 3 года назад

I love this video, quick to show what I want to know. I never knew it is so simple to add a new circuit at the panel. Well, I know it is not easy to install new electrical cable in a home after it is completely built.

@RayStein 4 года назад

Thanks. After searching for an hour I found your video and it was the only one that got right to the point and made sense. Thank you!

@eill5998 Год назад

This is the most precise instructional video on adding a new circuit. We just installed a new gable vent fan in our attic and installed the circuit. In our 20s through 40s hubs and I gutted and rehabbed several homes we lived in, so it has been at least 20 years since we did electric. When I saw the Family Handyman title, I knew it would be good. This video was a great refresher for us. THANKS Mike!

@mariadelia7945 4 месяца назад

You don't know very much about Electrical ...@ 1:46 "Insert the wire into the neutral bus".. But you show the bare copper ground wire being inserted into the ground bus...confusing.

@mariadelia7945 4 месяца назад

The main difference between the ground and neutral bus bars is their current path. The neutral bus bar provides a return path for the current to the main power source, ensuring the loop is maintained and the circuit is complete. On the contrary, the ground bus bar provides a path for the current to flow to the earth1. Neutral and ground remain separated beyond the service entrance, inclu

@NateWall-jl5yw 7 месяцев назад

You sir need to do more “how to” videos! Thank you for doing with others cannot in a timely manner!! This guy for president!

@RoTeNdO 11 месяцев назад

Very short and concise. Didn't need to waste time with the other videos that are 20+ minutes long. Good stuff!

@SeanGriffinNY 3 года назад

Clear, clean and straightforward - thank you.

@chelmjustice1226 Месяц назад

Awesome. You explained everything I needed to know in just a few minutes. I didn't have to listen to someone talk for 20 minutes for 2 minutes of info.

@lowhombre 6 месяцев назад

Short and sweet. No BS, straight to the point. Thank you.

@bennyrobertson4591 Месяц назад

Exactly right.. straight to the point

@samo0golf 3 года назад

easy way to show hard and critical subject. wish all videos on youtube like this. thanks

@dung19phan 4 года назад

Thank you for the video. It's the best one I found on RU-vid and I have to log in to give you a thumb up. Great job!

@fatcattowing8990 3 года назад

that was SO EASY the way you told it . THANK YOU!!!

@TheOutdoorsWithJohnny 3 года назад

Thank you for making it straightforward and easy to understand!

@BoomStick4287 2 года назад

That was super helpful bit out of practice but boss man asked me if I remember so always nice getting a refresher course 30 min before I go in lol I appreciate the help

@AdinAngel Год назад

I see a video before this one, but the guy doesnt shown where the cooper and white cables goes. This video is short, but well explained. Thanks..! Just did everything exactly how you explain…. Wow, I HAVE OUTLETS..!!!!

@vladster264 21 день назад

I needed this video. Thank-you. I'm just about to add another circuit breaker to my existing circuit breaker panel.

@ijonicus1666 3 года назад

Amazing, this was so much easier than paying someone $250. Did it myself in about an hour.

@andrewmcd1211 4 года назад

Perfect video! I know electrical pretty well but needed a quick refresher to make sure I didn’t screw anything up Thanks!!

@mathlover2299 Год назад

these are the explanations i love clear to the point and correct

@trainerlance 2 года назад

Thank you. You made this process a lot less scary and intimidating. Now I know what to do, what not to do, and how to safely do it.

@ednice1345 3 года назад

Now thats how you get to the point im not interested in how electricity was made ...GREAT JOB THANKS..

@Jakeaac 13 дней назад

You are very best teacher for this class

@midwestreview6382 2 года назад

I love the no bs explanation what I need to know in under 5 minutes

@jimih7811 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Sir! Just did it, spot on because of you!

@alejandrovieyra3167 2 года назад

Your video was so easy to watch and the way you teach it was amazing thank you so much

@jaystrongsgarage3913 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for the straight to the point / well explained video

@alnewer8280 3 года назад

So easy to understand..... simple and efficient...thank you

@rdman5465 3 года назад

Congratulations to you Sir for a well done instructional video.

@MegaAvalonn 8 месяцев назад

Oh my goodness! Thank you! I may be able to build that basement suite after all!

@mibz1117 3 года назад

Thank you short and straight to the point explanation

@kirankabir1731 3 года назад

Very thankful for you it helps the DIY's a lot and thanks for such good educational video

@chris_af 2 года назад

Worked for me, thank you so much 💯

@mathteacher2651 4 года назад

thank you - made it look easy!

@arturowareham1683 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@garyteague4480 3 года назад

Quick and to the point of what I was needing! Some of these you tube guys went 20 minutes to tell me what You did quickly

@maximusmax4557 3 года назад

Look up "self-aggrandizing" in the dictionary, and you'll know why that is!

@Ellebautista131 Год назад

Loooveee how easy u explained this.ty.

@Tinfoil.Hatter 11 месяцев назад

Thanks Eddy Munster..Good Info

@nav5897 4 года назад

Thanks very helpful. The video was short and efficient.

@williambroyhill7638 7 месяцев назад

Groovy video. Thanks for posting 😊

@vincemarquez2142 3 года назад

Well that was helpful. How all how to videos should be

@rogerbrandt6678 3 года назад

Easy peasy, thank you.

@Jakeaac 13 дней назад

Thanks and looking very easy for me to do it my self

@infamous387 Год назад

Thanks for the video. I learned a lot from this.

@noahbrewster8263 5 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@aylinravelo8770 Год назад

Great video very helpful now I need to learn how to calculate which breaker I should install based on feeding a small panel for a separate small rent

@kyleadkins2717 3 года назад

Thank you this was very concise

@bighead240sx 3 года назад

Awesome video! Thanks 👍

@mikeb7972 3 года назад

Excellent! Thank you

@jonathanramtahal8441 Год назад

Thank you this was very well explained

@bosnjak19 3 года назад

So easy thanks!!

@josel.dominguez6747 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing your video very helpful, regards.

@scotty013 3 года назад

Excellent video, very clear

@vipkarl Год назад

Very nicely said

@momauntspring5122 4 года назад

Great video!

@thestarlightsymphonyseries 2 года назад

You explained concisely and clearly in 2 minutes, while some videos take hours only to confuse you xD

@antoniomckoy21 9 месяцев назад

Great video

@vidamuerte7210 3 года назад

Thank you very much nice explanation.

@zenaidamendez7593 Год назад

Great and so helpful

@jamesoleksyn4067 Год назад

Great delivery, you should add running the wire to the box since getting the right length is half the battle

@jackturner1157 Год назад

This was a fantastic video

@hjwang4477 4 года назад

Can you tell me where to get the cover for the main lug connector?

@cluff667 2 года назад

ya i cant believe how easy this is i aint scared at all now thanks

@davidspriggs6561 8 месяцев назад

I'm not one to subscribe to channels often. But I like your style.

@PAINT_S_CAPES 3 года назад

It is beyond me why some negative nellies feel the need to 👎🏽... just why?? Anyway, thx for the under 3 mins video. Clear. Concise. Easy to understand in every way.

@mrmustangman 3 года назад

because of the way he put the wire into the breaker.....

@luisarturogonzalez4049 8 месяцев назад

Wow 🎉 Congratulations good job

@dianaa5231 Год назад

You make it look so easy

@maximusmax4557 3 года назад

Very nice, and very helpful! I'm not sure why you got 55 dislikes, but hey, I added to your like column!

@I-sed-no 2 года назад

55 electricians who know they're overcharging for a job that takes an hour plus a permit pull and inspection. $250-350 or you could do it yourself for $55

@charaznable8072 6 месяцев назад

Wow that seems easier than I was expecting.

@CerebralAilment Год назад

Well that was to the point and pretty good bravo

@bsmith8564 Год назад

1:35 See that green screw at the top left, center of the picture? That indicates that the neutral is bonded at that panel. That is correct for a main panel. That means the neutral and the ground are connected. The neutral wire (white) and the ground wire (bare) can land anywhere on that terminal bar. Nothing wrong with the way he did it but not necessary to land the ground high and the neutral low.

@solsupremo1 3 года назад

Thank you👍👍👍👍👍love you videos 😍😍😍😍

@jameslacey460 5 месяцев назад

Your demostartion is much appreciated, but in securing the GROUND wire you refer to it as NEUTRAL. This might confuse some viewers, who see you then install a second NEUTRAL wire below. The video is fine. It's the audio you might wish to correct. What you actully do is 1). Connect the GROUND first (but wrongly call it NEUTRAL) 2) Connect the NEURTRAL wire, correctly calling NEUTRAL) 3) Connect the POWER (black) line, correctly calling it the POWER/BLACK line. Thanks for the video. Most helpful.

@denverelectrician2145 Год назад

Good job!

@shanelyons4022 11 месяцев назад

I know it's mundane, but just for clarity....BEFORE YOU TURN ON THE MAIN BREAKER : make sure all your NEW receptacles are secured and wired in/or have wire nuts to prevent arcing/fire/any unwanted outcomes. Other then that it's a STRAIGHT FORWARD AND GOOD video!

@hotdogs5265 6 месяцев назад

Thank you. A++++

@juanarvizu4513 3 года назад

Thank you.

@I-sed-no 2 года назад

Wonderful video. RU-vid University FOR THE WIN!

@Jaboobber 2 года назад

Wow that seemed easy!

@itsalvinlee 3 года назад

is the ground bus and neutral bus separate in this box that he's working on or is it the same contiguous bus?

@SDMCanada 2 года назад

Why does it look like the ground and the neutral bus are the same?

@Engineerboy100 3 года назад

Finally got it, the neutral goes to the neutral bus. Thank you! Been having a hell of a time figuring out what goes where smh.

@henryflores8396 3 года назад

Can you plz explain and tell me the exactly where in the video the ground and hot wires go?

@realmattpcd 3 года назад

@@henryflores8396 at 1:40 it shows where ground wire goes. Hot wire goes in new breaker that is at 2:12

@Admiral8Q 3 года назад

@@henryflores8396 He accidentally called the ground connection "neutral" at 1:46 That's where the ground wire goes. "Hot" connects to the circuit-breaker before you snap it in.

@luizvazquez4862 Год назад

Nice and easy

@yepetoesca 4 года назад

Awesome !!!

@mjyu6272 4 месяца назад

The naked copper is ground. But it doesn’t affect that this video is one of the best.

@stephan24297 Год назад

I think it’s important from my understanding that neutral and ground can be on the same bar in main panel only and don’t need to be separated correct if wrong please

@sz9349 3 года назад

Can you do the same thing with a sub panel or do you have to shut off the main breaker?

@TheSleepingonit 3 года назад

Would this work for switching a hot water heater to a different breaker panel?

@afghvacr 3 года назад

I just start HVAC so excited and I am pretty much sure this video will help me to think outside of the box and make some extra 💸 well explain thanks for a great video

@SAMSTRECKER 9 месяцев назад

So is the ground and neutral bus bar the same thing?

@mistermose1 2 года назад

I appreciate not hearing 10 minutes of nonsense before you got to the job. Nice work.

@davidfurst7233 3 года назад

Where did you get the yellow plastic covers for the main lug

@michaelchen9951 5 месяцев назад

so good

@glovebox6770 6 месяцев назад

We are remodeling our basement (very slowly and not surely 😂) I started the project while on 12 weeks baby leave and did not get as far as I thought I would…I’m back to work and going to be outsourcing the work to the professionals…but after watching this video I think I can actually do this myself for adding a new circuit for the outlets to go in. Here goes nothing! Lol