Wow this was a lifesaver! Dude you have no idea. Been trying to find this information all over the internet, your video is the only one thus far that has laid it out so clearly. Thank you so much!
I thought you made a good video, showing each little step, and explaining it well, and in a relaxed manner, which is the right way to do anything. so thank you.
I could not say it better myself. Covenant you did a great job and shop teachers all over the U.S. hopefully recognize the knowledge and reasoning you bring to the table.
When I forget my plastic bushing, I'll use a pair of HD duct snips to cut through the bushing on any angle you choose. With that, you can spread the bushing around the thread and it will naturally reform and allow you to thread it onto the locknut.
Here's the way my inspector wanted me to perform a similar hook-up: With the correct size lugs, directly attach some #6 wire in parallel to the load side of my #1 sized service wires, which run through conduit to a small, main lug breaker panel like you would use for an r.v. or a.c. install. Then, through additional conduit, run the correct size wire from the breaker to a gfi receptacle. It costs a little more, but meets code for feeder wire runs and won't get you killed while installing it. The power can be safely shut off to the new receptacle without affecting power elsewhere. Line side taps can be done, and there are videos on you tube showing the proper fittings and procedures, but the average Joe shouldn't try it. Hot taps are risky if you don't know what you're doing.
That works great for that panel, what if you had his panel? Drop down to a single breaker panel then again to an outlet? I ask because I have to put a "temporary" outlet on my property for my contractor lol
The neutral and ground under same lug is a code violation, move one over a hole. Next violation, wrap the ground wire around the green screw in the aluminum box. Next violation, secure the box, but watch out because the unfused power company wires are inside that compartment. Minor violation, pull the sheath off the romex, can't run romex in conduit.
NEC says you can’t use that cover where subject to precipitation. Two wires under the lug is also a code violation. Your box needs to be secured with something, conduit is not considered good enough. Is the receptacle weather resistant? Bushing is not required at that wire size. Indoor cable, NMB shouldn’t be run inside that enclosure or inside conduit. Something like THHN single conductor. You should throw a wrap of green tape around the ground wire going to the house too.
Michael Roff thankyou, sorry about the poor video quality but glad you found some helpful info! Some day when oportunity presents itself I'll try to make a better video.
Hi Jeremy, I have this setup at a rural property I just bought. I’ll be living in a yurt about 200 feet away. Can I just use a heavy duty extension cord (rv style) and run it to a power strip inside the yurt? The panel is 200 amp. The appliances will be small fan.. mini fridge mini microwave and maybe small tv. Any Advice? Panel was professionally wired. This is temp until I have my modular home built.
Hi Susie, I have to be careful giving advice since I’m not an electrician. With that said, if I was to do that I would use nothing less than a 10 gauge extension cord. At that distance there will be some voltage drop. Using a cord with larger wire will help to reduce that. Just be mindful of how much power your using at any given time. If your plugging into a 15 amp outlet don’t use anything or any combination of items that draws more than 15 amps. Fortunately, if the breaker is working properly it should trip if you try to draw to much. Also for safety be sure that you either have a GFCI breaker or outlet that you’ll be pulling power from. If you keep tripping the breaker and know for a fact that you are not pulling 15 amps then it’s probably due to the voltage drop from the long distance. The only solution would be to use less items at a time.
Douglas Johansen it wasn't on a project or a job so no OSHA to worry about. It was my personal residence. One that I happen to own. As far as code violations, I said in the video to check your local regulations. I didn't miss lead anyone here. I simply stated and showed the way I did it. If you would like to explain the code violations so everyone that watches this knows, then please do so. Or if you have your own video showing the correct way please provide a link to it. We would all be thankful for it. Thankyou.
@@covenantcontracting3815 All the NEC code violations ARE noted above by viewer/commentor "B_a_c_k_s_t_a_y". Also, when a homeowner is seriously hurt or killed by working on his own electric projects, you can bet OSHA will get involved.
Or you can just run an extension cord from the house. Nah that would be too easy and wouldn't waste time and money. And who would watch that video anyways? "How to run an extension cord from the house"
David Livings yes except the home was already limited on outlets as it was and the ones that we did have (and still currently worked) were being taxed about as far as we dared push em. I’m not about waisting time or money, but in all honesty this wasn’t much of either. So running an extension cord would just be lazy and not as good.
Some old trailers have aluminum wiring....which sucks....and you can't run a powerful air conditioner Or space heaters without causing problems. I need an outlet on the outside box too.
Wow this was a lifesaver! Dude you have no idea. Been trying to find this information all over the internet, your video is the only one thus far that has laid it out so clearly. Thank you so much!
Man, I’m sure glad I found your video. I watched the video you’re referencing. Appreciate the video and knowledge sir.
Very, very well done video and explanation. Anyone who hires you as a contractor will be very satisfied.
I'm new to your channel I watched your video an it was very helpful for ah DIY person like myself thank you..
I thought you made a good video, showing each little step, and explaining it well, and in a relaxed manner, which is the right way to do anything. so thank you.
A Pa thank you!
I could not say it better myself. Covenant you did a great job and shop teachers all over the U.S. hopefully recognize the knowledge and reasoning you bring to the table.
When I forget my plastic bushing, I'll use a pair of HD duct snips to cut through the bushing on any angle you choose. With that, you can spread the bushing around the thread and it will naturally reform and allow you to thread it onto the locknut.
An old DOG “53” just learned a new Trick!!!! Thanks👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Thanks for the detailed presentation. Very helpful...
Excellent instruction!
Here's the way my inspector wanted me to perform a similar hook-up: With the correct size lugs, directly attach some #6 wire in parallel to the load side of my #1 sized service wires, which run through conduit to a small, main lug breaker panel like you would use for an r.v. or a.c. install. Then, through additional conduit, run the correct size wire from the breaker to a gfi receptacle. It costs a little more, but meets code for feeder wire runs and won't get you killed while installing it. The power can be safely shut off to the new receptacle without affecting power elsewhere. Line side taps can be done, and there are videos on you tube showing the proper fittings and procedures, but the average Joe shouldn't try it. Hot taps are risky if you don't know what you're doing.
Very helpful thank you. Do you have a video on hooking up a welder out let from the panel
That works great for that panel, what if you had his panel? Drop down to a single breaker panel then again to an outlet? I ask because I have to put a "temporary" outlet on my property for my contractor lol
The neutral and ground under same lug is a code violation, move one over a hole.
Next violation, wrap the ground wire around the green screw in the aluminum box.
Next violation, secure the box, but watch out because the unfused power company wires are inside that compartment.
Minor violation, pull the sheath off the romex, can't run romex in conduit.
NEC says you can’t use that cover where subject to precipitation. Two wires under the lug is also a code violation. Your box needs to be secured with something, conduit is not considered good enough. Is the receptacle weather resistant? Bushing is not required at that wire size. Indoor cable, NMB shouldn’t be run inside that enclosure or inside conduit. Something like THHN single conductor. You should throw a wrap of green tape around the ground wire going to the house too.
NM-B can be run in conduit. Current code also requires tamper-resistant and weather-resistant spec outlet
Thx man, very helpful, im doing tg his within a week. Ty
Thankyou for the How to video. Good info, Thanks!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣...not gonna name names but as soon as he show the yellow cables and the way the other guy was cutting the wires, I pretty much new. 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you sooooooo much, very helpful, I also have the same Midwest Pedestal so it was a breeze.
Michael Roff thankyou, sorry about the poor video quality but glad you found some helpful info! Some day when oportunity presents itself I'll try to make a better video.
Once again , thanks for taking the "time" to do this, it's most appreciated.
Hi Jeremy, I have this setup at a rural property I just bought. I’ll be living in a yurt about 200 feet away. Can I just use a heavy duty extension cord (rv style) and run it to a power strip inside the yurt? The panel is 200 amp. The appliances will be small fan.. mini fridge mini microwave and maybe small tv. Any Advice? Panel was professionally wired. This is temp until I have my modular home built.
Hi Susie,
I have to be careful giving advice since I’m not an electrician.
With that said, if I was to do that I would use nothing less than a 10 gauge extension cord. At that distance there will be some voltage drop. Using a cord with larger wire will help to reduce that.
Just be mindful of how much power your using at any given time. If your plugging into a 15 amp outlet don’t use anything or any combination of items that draws more than 15 amps. Fortunately, if the breaker is working properly it should trip if you try to draw to much.
Also for safety be sure that you either have a GFCI breaker or outlet that you’ll be pulling power from.
If you keep tripping the breaker and know for a fact that you are not pulling 15 amps then it’s probably due to the voltage drop from the long distance. The only solution would be to use less items at a time.
Awesome
Can you run a 25,000 btu air conditioner on that outlet?
How much would an electrician charge for this?
I'm thinking, if you need this video, you probably shouldn't be doing this work!!
Too many code violations to list! Oh... not to mention the OSHA violation of doing the work live with no PPE.
Douglas Johansen it wasn't on a project or a job so no OSHA to worry about. It was my personal residence. One that I happen to own.
As far as code violations, I said in the video to check your local regulations. I didn't miss lead anyone here. I simply stated and showed the way I did it. If you would like to explain the code violations so everyone that watches this knows, then please do so. Or if you have your own video showing the correct way please provide a link to it.
We would all be thankful for it.
Thankyou.
@@covenantcontracting3815 All the NEC code violations ARE noted above by viewer/commentor "B_a_c_k_s_t_a_y". Also, when a homeowner is seriously hurt or killed by working on his own electric projects, you can bet OSHA will get involved.
Or you can just run an extension cord from the house. Nah that would be too easy and wouldn't waste time and money. And who would watch that video anyways? "How to run an extension cord from the house"
David Livings yes except the home was already limited on outlets as it was and the ones that we did have (and still currently worked) were being taxed about as far as we dared push em.
I’m not about waisting time or money, but in all honesty this wasn’t much of either. So running an extension cord would just be lazy and not as good.
Some old trailers have aluminum wiring....which sucks....and you can't run a powerful air conditioner
Or space heaters without causing problems. I need an outlet on the outside box too.