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Is there enough slack to move those wires down? If not, it's not such an easy fix.

Thanks for the explanation

Looks good and safer.

Does GE make tandem breakers?

How do you put it on?

What size is that strain relief fitting?

I just installed a PK23GTA ground bus bar and the manufacturer states it can handle 3 conductors as long as they are the same size. #12 and #14

Better than most videos but could be more specific: On the left side only: The first set of 20A are actually "Thinline" which are half frames (bad idea) and the first pair of 25A are tandem (two breakers in one frame). The nice thing about tandem breakers is that they're available in identical or different breaker sizes within the same frame and they have arc chutes and snap action controls for each breaker. 1/2 frames are just a bad idea... 1. Very hard to find. 2. Prohibitively expensive. 3. Often missing arc chutes.

these stab lock breakers , four pole are no longer made by the original company . The new ones are very tight for the connection to panel and some of the news ones from the supply house could be problematic . I changed a four pole the other day . Its works and went in but the stab lock connection on the new one is a little different making it tough to connect . I put a load and the breaker for 30 minutes to moke sure the connection was made good. So no over heating at 30 amps , full load .

why would the hinges go outside

Russ my man... you're kinda making home inspectionslook pedantic and pointless. Get an electrician to show you some dangerous code violations.

I'm an electrician as well. I agree this shouldnt be an issue but has the potential to be. That being said, the bond does need to be ensured a good mechanical/electrical connection. The bonding conductor is potentially a current carrying conductor in the case of a short fault, improper use or a short after the load . In the case of a short fault, a bad bond connection would not serve its intent and all bonded parts of that circuit could become hot. Improper use - someone could potentially use a hot conductor, for instance a box containing a switch leg, tap off it for power for an outlet box using the bond as a neutral. I'm pretty sure I ran into something similar like that before. Crazy I know! Lastly a bond conductor shorted in the circuit after the load. A bond path could also carry current in this case. In all these cases the circuits would work fine without opening the overcurrent protection but improperly with hazards present. Btw, not trying to be anal, but some comments just say its wrong with no explanation as to why. Just thought I would share tradesman to tradesman. All the best!

As a licensed master electrician I can say that grounding wires are not suppose to carry current so 3 in a screw is just fine. There won't be an over heating issue because they are not current carrying conductors. This is just being to picky. It's the same as a number 4 stranded ground wire there is alot of strands in the cable so then this should also apply to those type of cables aswell.

Can I use a thin 2pole 50amp breaker for my 240volt welder? There’s just one empty spot left on my breaker panel.

Thanks for the information.

Great

test

Absolutely horrible

That looks like pure laziness right there. There is plenty of room to have all those wires on their own screw, or very few of them doubled up.

can you pigtail 2 neutrals then have 1 connection to the breaker?

So what could actually go wrong just curious

Thanks Russ!

Except the idiot that originally installed the panel cut the upper neutral wires too short. So... it's going to be tough to correct this issue by simply trying to move the wires down to the lower part of the panel where the open ports are.

Great information ℹ️ also I’ve seen people try to modify a tandem btraker that won’t fit. Great video 👍😉

Though electrically sound, with all the other places to place the grounding conductors, I wonder why the electrician put three conductors in one spot when there are plenty of other places to put the others? Definitely not a very tidy panel.

Wiring a ground bar like that is ridiculous. I had no idea people did this. Does it save time because you only have to adjust 1 screw for 2-3 wires? Just put under each screw, wtf.

So..... Just break the glass, reach in, and unlock the door. Entry doors with glass are for idiots.

Good catch

Stupid care on job great video

Yep if you can’t do become a inspector

Nice catch I think the problem is that the breaker may not trip when it’s supposed to

I'm hearing from licensed electricians and some videos that the insurance industry has lobbied legislation now requiring brand compatibility as code now. My electrician will not mix brands even though they are mount interchangeably compatible. I can simple-wire everything in a standard home but want the licensed pro to do the work. That way if there is an issue the work and accountability is validated. Thanks for your time reading.

Thank you for making this video. I was wondering what made this kind of door hinge secure. Now I know. 🙂✝️🇺🇸

Would you be able to tell me how to install this? I’m new at this kind of stuff. I purchased the Eaton type CH circuit breaker padlock device. We live in a mobile home with a 2 pole breaker. I appreciate your help in advance!

Is there a way to put a 20 amp circuit in place of a split set of 10 amp breakers. I want to run an entirely new wire to my kitchen and put the fridge on the new 20 amp breaker, there is a open spot, but it's for the split breaker. The box is a g.e. box.

Thanks for sharing but the nipple in that "security hinge" appears to stick out only 1/8", isn't long enough. A slotted screwdriver can pry the jamb to clear that nipple with little or minimal force.

That doesn't not answer why you would use an tandem breaker.

Ty for this video. Bought some hinges and they said security feature.. i had no clue what it was lol

Doesn't make a sits difference, what bull shit ,mr knower of nothing

The nipple will save us all

Thanks for clearing up my question about adding a tandem breaker to my QOC panel. Now out to find one that doesn’t break the bank. What’s up with QOC costing 3 to 4 times more than QOT and Homeline?

oh boy another 'inspector" who sat through some bullshit course thought by a retired electrician, telling licenses electricians there work is wrong. NEC states you can put more than one ground in bar and if its the main panel both colds and grounds can be together on the same bus. more than one ground, single cold per terminal.

Thanks for the video I tried to install one on and it would not go on. now I know why thanks I tried to installed it on the top of the panel now I will try to do it on the lower side I noticed the bottom in a little different then the top

Thanks for posting this video. It's very helpful! Please disregard the stupid comments you've received. Instead of appreciating the time you have taken to help us feel a little more secure.. there are just disrespectful jerks. Please ignore them. Thanks again!

BS. That is just a standard boilerplate trying to stear business. Interchagable breakes are designd to FIT perfectly. The only TEST needed to pass, is the connections are firm and secure. The Bus bar is of a fixed size. The spacing is of a fixed distance. What don't you understand about warranty laws that voided the requirement ONLY OEM parts be used or the OEM pars warrenty is void. Go ask the Auto industry. They lost

There's wrong and there's anal, this one is still going to work the same! Lazy yes, life shattering, no! Next, your going to say the screws aren't torqued correctly! Oh, that's right you were talking about an orifice, that's where this video belongs!

he said orifice

This video is a joke.

No safety concern at all.

Red seal journeyman here, so long long as this panel is the first point of service entrance and the neutral buses are bonded to the chassis here with bonding strap in place between neutral and chassis it should be fine. Although I don't do it because it is lazy and isn't visually appealing. Never ever do this in a sub panel, that could actually be a dangerous situation as it would create a ground loop.