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How to Replace a Circuit Breaker Step-by-Step for Most Electrical Panels
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This video covers the step-by-step process of replacing a bad breaker, including basic safety, how to choose the correct replacement, and the different types you need to know about.
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@xoltacueponi
@xoltacueponi 3 месяца назад
HELL YEAH, I REPLACED IT ALL BY MYSELF AND DIDN'T GET ELECTROCUTED. Thank you so much, there was no power to just ONE portion of my house, and now I can use the bathroom while not in the dark :)
@shaunatate7740
@shaunatate7740 2 месяца назад
Wondering if I can too. Rude to upgraded my breaker panel accidentally put the 110 in the 220 spot and the 220 where the 110 should have went. Realized something was wrong when my vacuum started smoking and my baseboard heater stop getting fully hot.
@thedarkness37
@thedarkness37 4 дня назад
Thank you! Very informative, and detailed. Because of this, I was able to replace a bad breaker almost step by step with your video. Greatly appreciated!
@riverrat8693
@riverrat8693 5 месяцев назад
Thx man, its so hard to find a simple video like this .... Some vids dont even tell people about those deadly hot bolts. Like wtf 😮 For an idiot like me that could be the end game for me and my family... I sure hope my suspect breaker is the culprit I've been looking for. Ive checked so many things and learned so much but I haven't tried replacing a breaker yet. I suspect the 40 strands of Christmas lights either ruined a breaker or fried a line in a circuit somewhere. Its frustrating though as some idiot electrician chained the GFCI outlets together like 10 times on one circuit I think and they labeled the breakers wrong....... For an idiot like myself thats been a huge headache. Literally spent like 15hours on this project already but its kind of fun. On a side note you know you're getting old when you like trips to the hardware store and trying to fix things in the house. You got a new sub. Thank you sir!
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 5 месяцев назад
Thanks for the comment and I'm glad this helped you!
@TheLifePhoenix
@TheLifePhoenix Год назад
Great job simple straightforward explanation and informative. I will now be able to DIM (DIY) thanks to you
@pdminvo4126
@pdminvo4126 4 месяца назад
While it may be obvious to some, make sure the replacement breaker is in the OFF position before installing (I know the panel is OFF so technically it doesn't matter but I'm more of a belt and suspenders kinda guy. After installing the breaker, then turn the main breakers ON and the replacement breaker ON.
@mikejrog
@mikejrog Год назад
You're an absolute legend, thank you so much!
@discohiro
@discohiro 10 месяцев назад
Great video! Easy enough to understand and follow!
@highsecurityagent8778
@highsecurityagent8778 Год назад
Very good. Explain it so that it can be understood. Keep it simple.
@JonnyExcess
@JonnyExcess Год назад
Super great video. I have no questions. Thank you
@TomWhite-oy8pz
@TomWhite-oy8pz Год назад
Thankyou. Excellent video.
@CircleMaster5000
@CircleMaster5000 5 месяцев назад
Thank you! Very helpful
@johnblesso2592
@johnblesso2592 29 дней назад
Thank you for this helpful and informative video!
@francovb2001
@francovb2001 8 месяцев назад
Thank you Sir!! You have saved me a $500 bill!! Thank you!
@hectorhernandez4878
@hectorhernandez4878 Год назад
Thank you that works great. 🙏
@francobelmonte8601
@francobelmonte8601 25 дней назад
Saved me a lot of money probably. Thanks!!
@briantheking6096
@briantheking6096 Год назад
Great job!
@SalveRegina8
@SalveRegina8 6 месяцев назад
YOU ARE AMAAAAZING!!! 🙌
@davidbrown9390
@davidbrown9390 Год назад
Good lesson. Thanks
@jacobleblanc27
@jacobleblanc27 Год назад
Thank you so much!
@user-zg7uh4qt3h
@user-zg7uh4qt3h 5 месяцев назад
Very informative, thank you
@Mike-jx8ks
@Mike-jx8ks Год назад
The was a great video for non electricians.. it helped me alot.. even though I was scared as shit doing it... 😆 I had to replace 2 of them and I watched ur video step by step while doing it..m so thank you....
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner Год назад
Glad it helped!
@Mike-jx8ks
@Mike-jx8ks Год назад
​@@TopHomeowner so I have a question... Can u attach the wires to the fuse before u put it back in its spot in the box??? It's so tight in my box that I can't get any room to put the wires back in once the fuse is in place.. if I attached the wires first before putting the fuse back in the spot It goes will it shock me???
@Miketaylornews
@Miketaylornews Год назад
I got to do it with no main breaker shut off..😃 if I survive I'll update my comment🤣
@Miketaylornews
@Miketaylornews Год назад
I survived it was pretty easy it was a breaker all the way on the bottom so after I took the cover off I just pulled the breaker off the main bar so that means the breaker is disconnected so all I did was transfer the two wires to the new breaker and then click it back in.. Would have been nice to be able to shut off all the breakers with a main breaker up top but there wasn't one
@DavidWilliams-tw2xz
@DavidWilliams-tw2xz 11 месяцев назад
​@@MiketaylornewsR.I.P to this man
@beatricehernandez4358
@beatricehernandez4358 2 месяца назад
Excellent video 🙌🏻thank you
@dumdumdrums5896
@dumdumdrums5896 Месяц назад
Great video. Thanks for sharing
@freeman573
@freeman573 Год назад
Great informative video
@davidh.8513
@davidh.8513 10 месяцев назад
Very good camera work and audio. Great explanation on how to fix it!
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 10 месяцев назад
Thank you very much!
@MrBlunt419_
@MrBlunt419_ Месяц назад
Awesome. Thanks
@gilramsey3518
@gilramsey3518 11 месяцев назад
Thank you - was able to replace a bad breaker myself. I appreciate it. I diagnosed it was the breaker by turning of the main and it still would not reset. It should have reset with no power on the circuit so I replaced it and problem solved.
@orlandoarocho4973
@orlandoarocho4973 11 месяцев назад
Excellent video bro. Quick and to the point. Thank you 😁
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 11 месяцев назад
Glad it helped!
@DMVMTB
@DMVMTB 6 месяцев назад
Very helpful 🥰
@crj8988
@crj8988 Год назад
Great lesson. Very easy to understand. Thank You!!!!
@fluffyfeetbmf
@fluffyfeetbmf Год назад
Awesome, and now I can get back to ESO.
@ajlovesmoz7820
@ajlovesmoz7820 Год назад
Thank you! This really helped me.
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner Год назад
You're welcome!
@mohandasu43
@mohandasu43 9 месяцев назад
Thank You Sir. Well explained to understand to do the job safe without any problems.
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 9 месяцев назад
Glad it helped!
@basilioreyes8079
@basilioreyes8079 3 месяца назад
Good video. Will be tackling my issue layer today. Will let you know (hopefully) how it went😂
@fluffyfeetbmf
@fluffyfeetbmf Год назад
I just got this game today, and it has a few bugs here, and there… It’s still absolutely an amazing game. Thanks for another great video.
@jamesmartin279
@jamesmartin279 Год назад
Thank you...
@exclusivesafar
@exclusivesafar 10 месяцев назад
Nice job bro 👍
@JB-ob8qu
@JB-ob8qu 10 месяцев назад
Great video!
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 10 месяцев назад
Thanks!
@erikgutierrez3613
@erikgutierrez3613 Год назад
Great information. Can you elaborate on the AFCI and GFCI combo breakers? I may need to replace my square D breaker. It has a purple test button and a google search indicated that it is a combo AFCI/GFCI breaker.
@MeredithWilliams-ti2kv
@MeredithWilliams-ti2kv 8 месяцев назад
Thank you so much for your video.
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 7 месяцев назад
You are welcome!
@dougbrown3144
@dougbrown3144 Год назад
Thank you!
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner Год назад
You bet!
@Walkd3k
@Walkd3k Год назад
Thanks
@D_Whit3
@D_Whit3 Год назад
Thanks buddy!
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner Год назад
You bet!
@dhflannagan1
@dhflannagan1 Год назад
Thanks!
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner Год назад
You bet!
@electricalron
@electricalron Год назад
Circuit breakers don't just "go bad." Unless of course they're made like garbage (General Electric). An overload, a short-circuit, and a ground fault are the three ways a circuit breaker can trip.
@BrendaNolen
@BrendaNolen Год назад
Thank you! I will be replacing my first one as soon as Ace opens.
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 11 месяцев назад
Glad I could help!
@BrendaNolen
@BrendaNolen 11 месяцев назад
@@TopHomeowner and we have power!
@shelbyflamm2982
@shelbyflamm2982 11 месяцев назад
Great video! Only thing you should add in the breaker types section is that manufacturers can make different styles as well - ie Eaton CH type breaker completely different from Eaton HOM type
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 11 месяцев назад
Good point, thanks for the feedback!
@humbleken2266
@humbleken2266 Год назад
Thank you. 🤔🦅🌻🙂!
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner Год назад
Welcome!
@BuckwheatPlatypus
@BuckwheatPlatypus Год назад
Im about to try this in my home this afternoon.. I bought a volt meter pen and tested it just to be sure.. electricity is not something to play around with!
@paulsosa1872
@paulsosa1872 2 года назад
What are symptoms of a bad breaker?
@stevesls007
@stevesls007 Год назад
GREAT question!!! I am seeing one breaker to a bedroom tripping monthly with no apparent reason. I suspect the breaker may be faulty, but am not certain.
@user-su6id6uc8b
@user-su6id6uc8b 10 месяцев назад
Very helpful. Thank you. Is it ok though to turn back the power on while the old fuse is out as I bring it to the store?
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 10 месяцев назад
That's a judgement call. If you put the panel back in place you'll still have a gap where the old breaker went which makes it more of a hazard (someone could stick their fingers inside). You could also take a picture with your phone and match it up that way.
@Jeloetta
@Jeloetta Год назад
Twas the day before Christmas, And all through the place, The decorations were off, What a seasonal disgrace! The lights were hung up but the garage door was closed. As it turned out the fifteen year old breaker was hosed. But along came a video, perfectly timed, to manage the problem, and inspire a rhyme. Now the powers back on, and the garage door can move. Twas with this tutorial, the process was smoothed. So I leave you a like, and a wish for good cheer! Merry Christmas, and thanks! Have a brilliant new year!
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner Год назад
LOVE this! Nice work.
@iN3CROo
@iN3CROo Год назад
Well that Fortnite game is for sure over now lol
@riverrat8693
@riverrat8693 5 месяцев назад
The joy of hearing the boy be like "wtf" 😂
@Basskingdom7
@Basskingdom7 Год назад
Great explanation, have you ever replaced a breaker while the main was on?
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner Год назад
No I haven't and I don't plan on it!
@michaelhorn8962
@michaelhorn8962 9 месяцев назад
@@TopHomeowner My box doesn't have a master shutoff. Any suggestions?
@moboutmen
@moboutmen 2 года назад
Great video. Loved shutting down the kids! Two questions......Why are some wires red by the breakers, and why did your tester lite up when you were scanning the breakers for juice? Thanks.
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 2 года назад
The red wires are thicker gauge, like for a stove or AC. The tester flashes every couple of seconds to indicate that it's on. If it detects a current it flashes rapidly and beeps.
@moboutmen
@moboutmen 2 года назад
@@TopHomeowner Great day when you learn something. Greatly appreciate the getback.
@templesilas6461
@templesilas6461 Год назад
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@mydyisgod
@mydyisgod Год назад
@@TopHomeowner , I was going to ask very same question!! Thank you so much.
@IsaganiPumar
@IsaganiPumar Год назад
​@@moboutmen are you still alive
@EeshsSweetSpotBakery
@EeshsSweetSpotBakery 11 месяцев назад
Thanks for sharing this very important information😊 Definitely thought it was gonna be harder than this! Gotta love youtube 😅😅😅
@Gichanasa
@Gichanasa 9 месяцев назад
Thank you for the nice video. We have a loss of power to some outlets in the basement, but no breakers are in the tripped position. We suspect that some breakers have gone bad and probably need to be replaced, but we have difficulty identifying which ones are the bad ones. The labeling is not detailed enough to be helpful, so how should the bad breakers be identified? Would the voltage detection pen be the tool to use or are there other means?
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 9 месяцев назад
I made a follow-up video to this one that explains the symptoms of a bad breaker: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WviuwlcRtYE.html Also, you may want to make sure there isn't an issue with the wiring if only some of the outlets aren't working. Here's another video that may help: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-d5h1JjnaJMk.html
@Gichanasa
@Gichanasa 9 месяцев назад
@@TopHomeowner Thank you dearly, sir. I have found some directions and confidence and going to check the outlets and the breakers. Wish me luck!
@BigOsTaco
@BigOsTaco Год назад
Nice job and now back to Fortnite
@406.dabber8
@406.dabber8 Год назад
What haha
@Jacob488.4
@Jacob488.4 Год назад
😂😂😂
@adambirnstihl9390
@adambirnstihl9390 3 месяца назад
Thanks! I’m a electrician now😂
@therealscrantonstrangler
@therealscrantonstrangler 3 месяца назад
I have a room in my house that has no power and 3 outlets on the outside wall, but the breaker isn't tripped on any of them. Could it still be a malfunctioning breaker
@michaelsasso13
@michaelsasso13 6 месяцев назад
Yeah, Fortnight game so much more important than Dads instructional video for thousands of repair personnel.
@FloridaMark1611
@FloridaMark1611 4 месяца назад
You're circuit panel looks a lot nicer than mine. Mine looks like angel hair pasta mixed with fettuccini.
@davqi
@davqi Год назад
Exactly what I am looking for. Saw a couple of other articles and videos, they basically all talked about the super high level guide of a replacement which is basically useless and not helpful at all.
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner Год назад
Glad this helped!
@zeekflash6924
@zeekflash6924 Год назад
Does it matter which wires are connected to each screw . Like the red and black wires should be black on top and red on bottom or are they interchangeable? Thx
@Mike-jx8ks
@Mike-jx8ks Год назад
He tells u in the video.. he says to make sure u out the same wire back on the same spot it came off.. so don't cross them.. if red is on top then put the red one back on top..
@RetroTeddyBear
@RetroTeddyBear Год назад
I am pretty good with controlling a littler M12 drill and use it to do outlets and switches as well. Someone going too tight like that doesn't know how to use a power drill.
@crazylouie68
@crazylouie68 Год назад
Great video. My issue is i need to change a smoke detector in my living room. I turn off circuit breaker but i still have power in my living room. Is this a circuit breaker issue or something else ? Thanks
@scylusblack6241
@scylusblack6241 Год назад
You must not be turning off the right breaker. Sometimes they're labeled incorrectly. My house is like that and I had to remap all the breakers by turning them off and checking what had lost power. You can also just turn off power to the main, instead of just a single breaker. This will cut power to the entire house.
@crazylouie68
@crazylouie68 Год назад
@@scylusblack6241 let’s say i want to change the ceiling fan, i turn off that circuit and still have power. Would that be a circuit issue then ?
@carriebenton2480
@carriebenton2480 3 месяца назад
I have a voltage tester similar to the one in the video, it blinks red and makes noise when it's on and after the main breaker is off, it just glows red on certain breakers and green for others. Does that mean it isn't live anymore and safe to work on?
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 3 месяца назад
Mine doesn't act that way so I can't say for sure. It's best to check the documentation for your specific tester to understand what the codes mean.
@johnoceanyang623
@johnoceanyang623 Год назад
👍
@dakotawitt5886
@dakotawitt5886 Год назад
My house has the main breaker outside and all the breakers for the individual rooms are inside. Is this not normal?
@r532p
@r532p Год назад
That's fine, my house is the same way. The main power shutoff is outside by the meter, and I have another sub-panel inside my garage with all the breakers.
@davidhall8874
@davidhall8874 2 месяца назад
So how do you know if your breaker is bad?
@Unplugged704
@Unplugged704 Год назад
Good video! Question- I have a dryer (less than 1 year) that just started tripping the breaker AFTER about 10+ minutes. I reset the breaker a few times and it does the same. House is about 16 years old, and dryer is 1 year old. If not for bad dryer motor or heating element.. is it possible the breaker is bad? Again it just started happening
@Rabideen
@Rabideen Год назад
I have same problem. The tech said that electric dryer should be on a 30 amp circuit. Current circuit breaker is only 20 amps. I will try and change it myself. But I'll verify my life insurance is in order first 🤪
@Unplugged704
@Unplugged704 Год назад
@@Rabideen lol. Yeah before any dangerous activity always check up on the policy! 😂😂 So we had electrician come out, did full diagnostic and found nothing! And of course it did NOT shut off when the pro was there.. 😂 Nothing was fixed other than tightening some screws, on the dryer, outlet and breaker. Problem has not come back since! 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️
@qwentingreer6793
@qwentingreer6793 Год назад
I live in a studio apartment and my breaker for the bedroom/living room set been going out, and I switched back on.
@leighanndespain7438
@leighanndespain7438 6 месяцев назад
Mine is doing this exact thing! It’ll be fine for 10-15 mins then trips the breaker I’ve already checked turned power off and checked the junction box in the attic the wires in the plug and then the wires the pigtail goes into the dryer and they’re all tight so now I’m putting my big girl panties on and gonna check out the breaker. Cause mamas gotta do laundry. I hope it’s just loose.
@paulbonaventura4969
@paulbonaventura4969 9 месяцев назад
This seems a lot easier than my fear made it out to be.
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 9 месяцев назад
The main issue is knowing what you can and can't touch safely
@floresr32
@floresr32 3 месяца назад
My panel doesn’t have a main switch shutoff like in this video. Is that possible? Can some work as such?
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 3 месяца назад
It sounds like the panel in question could either be a sub-panel, which would rely on a main breaker located in another panel, or it could be part of an older electrical system that doesn't include a main breaker. If there's another panel, turning off the main breaker there should cut power to the sub-panel. BUT, it's still important to always test and make sure the power is truly off for safety. If there's no main breaker and it's an older system, you would need a professional, typically from the electric company, to safely disconnect and then reconnect your meter. That would ensure any work on the panel is done without live electricity. Hope this helps!
@omen7168
@omen7168 4 месяца назад
Can you leave a fuse missing and just cap the wire? I want to bring the blown fuse to the hardware store to match it exactly but I'm worried about leaving that terminal unfinished/ unfixed in the meantime...
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 4 месяца назад
If you're disconnecting a circuit, just capping the wire in the panel is a common practice. If you are removing a fuse or breaker, make sure it's covered with a blank so that no one can accidentally get shocked.
@justinkohl926
@justinkohl926 Год назад
Lights not working in kitchen. New lightbulbs. Replaced the switch and still no luck. None of the breakers were tripped. What could it be? The breaker? Something else?
@MeredithWilliams-ti2kv
@MeredithWilliams-ti2kv 8 месяцев назад
😊😊
@ThatGuyInKansas
@ThatGuyInKansas Год назад
I am laughing so hard at the Fortnite interruption. How ironic: Circuit Breaker is a Rare Outfit in Fortnite. Great info nonetheless.
@micahhenn9441
@micahhenn9441 Год назад
ALWAYS check with a multi meter
@kevmc8934
@kevmc8934 6 месяцев назад
Hey, just watched this video. My issue is this, all my outlets in the bathrooms and garage (5 total) are not working but no breaker is tripped. None of the outlets are burnt or look damaged. Any suggestions?
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 6 месяцев назад
The next thing I would check is if you have any GFCI outlets tripped. Sometimes they can even be located in another room. Otherwise its probably a loose connection inside one of the boxes.
@kevmc8934
@kevmc8934 6 месяцев назад
@@TopHomeowner Preciate ya, you are the man ×10
@almierz4604
@almierz4604 10 месяцев назад
Could you show how to replace a MASTER- ( MAIN ) BREAKER SWITCH.
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 10 месяцев назад
I'll add that to my list!
@dtejada1988
@dtejada1988 7 месяцев назад
😎👍🏼
@josh1242
@josh1242 6 месяцев назад
Does the breaker itself make a noise if it’s going bad?
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 6 месяцев назад
Yes, it can sound like a loud hum or buzz
@riverrat8693
@riverrat8693 5 месяцев назад
Why does that screw driver click? Does it have a torque spec built in? I know it ratchets but right as you finish it seems to make a torque click.
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 5 месяцев назад
No torque, I must have backed it off slightly when I removed it.
@rkgsd
@rkgsd Год назад
I have a 60's era Square D subpanel. I'm guessing I'm out of luck replacing just the circuits.
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner Год назад
Square D may still make breakers for it (or another company may make a replica), so look into that first before deciding to do any major work.
@rkgsd
@rkgsd Год назад
@@TopHomeowner Great suggestion! In fact the breaker you took out looks like the ones in my panel. Thank you!
@KiVeNiCo2015
@KiVeNiCo2015 4 месяца назад
Hey @Top Homeowner, I'm surprised that being a licensed electrician you don't have your home electronics protected with a U.P.S. Battery Backup System. However, I am glad you did a video like this for people like me who have been in the electrical and electronics industry for a while, but would rather hire an electrician just to play it safe. Thanks and keep up the good work. I enjoyed this video a lot.
@The_Gr8Pre10der
@The_Gr8Pre10der 7 месяцев назад
can one side of a duplex breaker go bad?
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 7 месяцев назад
Yes, it can
@chrisvillanueva5718
@chrisvillanueva5718 11 месяцев назад
Can I change a 15amp breaker to a 20amp breaker?
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 11 месяцев назад
No, the breaker is rated for what the wiring can handle safely. If you increase the amperage of the breaker, you risk melting the wire and starting a fire.
@davidgearardo1788
@davidgearardo1788 Год назад
that NCV hot pen with that blinking light not a fan.
@curtkautsch
@curtkautsch Год назад
You mentioned that all the breakers were off… Is that required or is the main shut off enough?
@tmo7919
@tmo7919 Год назад
You should always shut off every breaker before shuting down the main
@greyaluer7975
@greyaluer7975 Год назад
When he says all the breakers are off, he means because he flipped the main power breaker to the panel off. (As you say, "the main shut off".) This turns off all breakers. I think some ppl are confusing that with actually flipping each individual breaker switch off... Not necessary.
@stephenlokey6711
@stephenlokey6711 10 месяцев назад
JUST LIKE THE OTHERS TO DARK TO SEE WELL ENOUGH
@1uP-v2
@1uP-v2 Год назад
My breaker (20A) tripped when using a portable heater, can I change it to 30A? Will that stop the breaker from tripping?
@robertfox1562
@robertfox1562 Год назад
Do not put in a 30A breaker! Your wiring is only safe for up to 20 amperes of current. The 20A breaker is trying to prevent a fire, maybe saving your life.
@twennywonn
@twennywonn Год назад
NO!
@dallas5374
@dallas5374 Год назад
Lol
@AnhDonoi
@AnhDonoi Год назад
Dumb question probably then, can I put a 15A to replace a 10A?
@AM-tb3le
@AM-tb3le Год назад
How do you know if a breaker is bad?
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner Год назад
Some common signs are the breaker being hot, it won't reset, it's buzzing loudly, physical damage. It's important to point out that those can all be signs of larger issues though.
@ufo-nut9575
@ufo-nut9575 Год назад
can't believe you wrecked that fortnight game...
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner Год назад
Technically they're always on Fortnite so you're right, I should have known better 😅
@iishyxvietxboyii1
@iishyxvietxboyii1 Год назад
The electrician came to change my home breaker didn’t even shut off the power to the panel.
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner Год назад
They sometimes do that because of how much experience they have since it's faster. I don't recommend anyone try it themselves though!
@IsaganiPumar
@IsaganiPumar Год назад
​@@TopHomeowner dang, wow. That's good to know. Thnkx!
@marnamoran4627
@marnamoran4627 7 месяцев назад
What if you don’t have a main shut off
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 7 месяцев назад
The only option would be to have the electric company cut the power. Some electricians will work on residential panels while they are still "live" but I'd never recommend that. I would recommend contacting an electrician for help though
@user-zc6pj1gt4b
@user-zc6pj1gt4b 8 месяцев назад
Fort
@georgelouis6515
@georgelouis6515 11 месяцев назад
Now all I need is to find out which breaker is bad.
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 11 месяцев назад
This might help... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WviuwlcRtYE.html
@micahhall2843
@micahhall2843 5 месяцев назад
Don’t trust your life with a tick tracer, verify with a multimeter.
@nerdwerds
@nerdwerds Месяц назад
how do you verify the wires with a multimeter? what should the meter be set to?
@DREKOWICK69
@DREKOWICK69 25 дней назад
why can't you replace it if the wire is silver?
@TopHomeowner
@TopHomeowner 23 дня назад
Silver is aluminum and harder to work with safely and it usually needs connections that are specifically designed for it. Best to let a professional handle it.
@pelwood7315
@pelwood7315 4 месяца назад
Fortnite. Hysterical.. lol
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