I'm an organizational FREAK when it comes to wiring - old network guy - and I so very much appreciate the clean look to your wiring. Not only does it look better, it makes it so much nicer for the "next guy" to do anything in that panel. I'm no electrician and I would feel 100% safer going into that panel, than what it was before. Great video too, I learned quite a bit.
MY BROTHER N LAW AND I REBUILT MY MOMS SERVICE FROM 60 AMP TO 200 IN ABOUT 30-45 MINUTES. THE HARD PART WAS WE HAD TO DRIVE FROM MEMPHIS TO JACKSON TO GET MOST OF THE PARTS. A GROUP OF BOYS FROM ALABAMA WERE WORING THE LINE AND FREAKED OUT AT WHAT WE DID. I GRABED THE DOWNED SERVICE WEAR MY PPE AND FED IT TO THE PANEL AND HOOKED IT UP. BTW BOTH OF US HAD ABOUT 70+ YEARS AS INSIDEWIREMEN AND ALSO I HAD OUTSIDE WIREMAN EXPERIENCE.
Those Arlington connectors were worth the watch. Ima fourth year apprentice in Mississippi mainly do commercial, but this residential video was very cool and informative. You gained a fan.
Actually The company “General Electric” is one of the bestest electrical panel manufacturers although they feel like they’re junk. Also the bestest electrical panel manufacturers are Square D, and General Electric. but the company “ eaton“, they make kind of middle of the road electrical panels and breakers. I am A kid and my name is Caleb and I really like doing electrical work. Once when I was visiting my grandma Bob came and was fixing electrical issues in her garage I came to help Bob , I saw a burnt reseptical and plugged in a plug tester and it said that the hot and neutral wires were switched around and I fixed it.And if you were wondering who’s Bob,Bob is a person that goes around and fixes problems in peoples’ homes. also I am 9 years old.
Kudos to you for not flipping the panel upside-down and putting the main breaker on the bottom just to save a bit of wire like the other guy from Indianapolis.
Thank you for this video. We just spent four days on the generator while we waited for the power company to reconnect using the new service entrance. I have a ten circuit transfer panel, but it was rough by the third day with no hot water or stove top. I'm leaning towards replacing the house panel with a generator interlock just so I have the option to power all the circuits as needed.
Nicely done. How come you did not label all the wires when you started removing the breakers. I understand you are the pro here but maybe I am missing a trick that I don’t know. I would label them to make your the circuit is done properly. Care to educate me?
Very professional video. You do a beautiful job of installing a clean squared away panel. It is very rewarding when you love what you do. The Arlington white button connectors are new to me and look like a real time saver.
I was surprised to see the service conductors go last and on top of the other wires rather than first and underneath them. Seems like they would get in the way of any future work that might be needed. You never know.
Awesome video and work. Only thing I wonder about is that T handle driver. Is that a torque wrench?all of those connections should be torqued to spec right? I’ve even seen where they tighten loosen and then tighten again. I put a 30 amp interlock too. I kind of wish I put the 50 amp instead in case I upgrade generator from my current 7500W. Thanks for posting! Very informative
Rrally well done. I'm renting a home with only a 100amp panel and someone added a sub panel next to it. Wayyyy over loaded!! 200amp panel is the way to go!!
I like to see electrical services and the differences between countries, it's always good to learn. It took several videos to understand the acronym GFCI, I had to use Google. Where I live, the acronym is IDR, which in Brazilian Portuguese goes to "interruptor diferencial residual" which only acts on leakage current and DDR, which in Brazilian Portuguese goes to "disjuntor diferencial residual" which acts by leakage, overload or short and both are installed in the electrical panel.
Sir, great video , Ive been electrician 32 years. And your work is very neat, clean, and professional, I liked your promoting, your company with the shirt. Once again, this was short and sweet, and to the point, not flashy, and in your face, kind of thing. And how you explained everything, step-by-step, and didn't knock the former electrician, for mistakes he/she made. In your area, how much roughly would this job cost as, it was a basic swap. And I can't believe, the customer agreed to the copper SEC, instead of aluminum. Usually, they run for the hills, when they hear the price of copper, although you didn't have a far run with it, so you didn't need 100' of it, lol. The only critique I would have is I didn't see you using electrilux(probably spelled wrong), or the black electrostatic grease upon terminating the cables. I use it for all aluminum, or steel connections, to copper, to prevent the corrosion, that occurs when combining these 3 metals, to each other, or [perhaps a better way to say it is). I use the grease when connecting aluminum or steel, to copper wire, But other than that great video, 1 of the best 100A to 200A conversion videos, I have ever seen, on You Tube and I watch everyone I get a chance to.
It's nice to see an experienced pro doing a job, and his thought processes as he works. So much better than a proud n00b with a camera filming his first attempt :) Thank you Sir! I'm going to try a DIY upgrade of an old "over full" 100A 14 slot, to a new Square D 200A 30 slot soon. Hopefully I'll at least be close to code.
Your video came up on my suggested videos feed. I was very happy that I clicked and watched it. I know nothing about electrical work as I work in healthcare but I wanted to express my amazement at your attention to detail with your trade. I have so much respect for professionals in the trade fields. You are a master at your craft and attention to detail is to be respected. Look forward to watching more of your videos.
Great video. I’m getting ready to do a panel upgrade and service entrance upgrade and I want to stub out for a generator and solar panels and possibly add a sub panel. Would love to see a video that includes all that. I also discovered those cable clamps that install from the inside - nice to see I made a good choice.
For the solar, it's likely going to be a back-feeding situation which would wold be 40, or a 50amp circuit breaker back feeding onto the busbar. For the generator too it would be a bit more complex because you have "lock out" the DC from the solar and prevent it from back-feeding onto the standby generator.
Excellent video. I'm glad to see a Pro do this right & explain why things are done a certain way. I'm glad to see you installed a generator circuit, With a Manual Lockout, with the new panel install. This is the best time to install this.
My business started in 2009. Right after that in 2011 we had this October snowstorm that brought down branches from trees because the trees still had leaf's on them. Then we had hurricane Irene and hurricane Sandy. The combination of those three storms really pushed the standby and portable generators narrative.
@@electricianron_New_Jersey Too many people with a camera, showing people how to install a generator to their house "The Wrong way" out there. No Lockout, no Safety, plus people will be trying to do it, the first time ever - in the dark. Trying to do a quick fix, can get people hurt or even killed. Again, it was an Excellent video.
I’ve done two main panels myself, then hired an electrician for one. My work looked just as nice as his, but it was worth every penny to hire him. He had it done in a day and a half (including moving the panel to completely different area of the house). Would have taken me a week.
@@electricianron_New_Jersey makes me want to go do stuff! Also I really like the mix of timelapse and voice over. You really share a wealth of information doing that. Great editing. Thank you again, Sir!
I just stumbled onto your videos two days ago. I've mainly been watching a couple of other electricians. I've subscribed to your channel, and am very impressed with your knowledge. Please keep these videos coming because they are some of the most interesting and best that I have seen. Thank you!!
What would we DIYers do without people like you. Thanks Ron! Do have a question, so the thickness of the cable from meter to panel being 2 gauge for 200A is usually the only change? The wiring from pole to the meter is usually rated at 200A right? My house was built in the 70s...
Did this exact upgrade last year. Cheaper than a transfer switch and just as good. Only have a 3,000 watt Honda so I can only energize one leg but that’s good enough for the essentials in a pinch.
@@electricianron_New_Jersey it’s a little annoying certain circuits have a few appliance combinations that don’t make a lick of sense but I’m sure I could straighten that out if I pulled the panel apart again but I can live with it.
I have the utmost respect and admiration for residential electricians. Watching you work was most enjoyable. The finished product was excellent. I was an aircraft electrician (spark chaser) for over 30 years. 😉
Good job. My house was built in 1983, same 100 amp service. Ran o0ut of circuits years ago. Last year, I had a new 200 amp panel installed but kept the 100 amp service. Just too expensive to upgrade the wiring from the electrical provider. It's a small house anyway so not a big load. I also had a whole house gfci breaker installed and the electrical hookup for my generator. Fortunately, I haven't needed the generator yet but it can be used if needed.
Obviously I won’t be able to change out my own panel after just watching this video but what it will do is know what is involved when I have it done and have a good understanding of what is involved. Your delivery and pacing of the video are excellent. Well done on the video and thank you👍
This is a great vid of a panel upgrade. I'm building a barn this summer about 150' from the house this spring and need to do a panel upgrade in the house and feed the barn. Thank You.
Thanks for watching the video! Be sure you account for voltage drop because with 150' run there's sure to be voltage drop. To account for this, you'll need to run larger conductors than normal.
Just got my electrical permit yesterday, for that exact panel. I have everything done except my ground to the water pipe. Unfortunately, it's about a 75-foot run (of #4 solid copper that I had on hand) to the water pipe. My old panel is a glass fuse panel that I expect to burst into flames every time I look at it. LOL. Luckily I am able to use it as a junction box, so I have pulled all of my circuits from the new panel in the garage (the old panel and meter were in the house due to add-on construction) to the old panel. Then when I get the power company to swap me over I can just connect the old wires to the new ones. Then I can start redoing the wiring in the house, as almost all of my outlets except for the kitchen are on one 30amp circuit, and all outlets are open ground. Thanks so much for your amazing video, my install is almost exactly laid out as yours though I did use GFCI breakers and added a ground bar to the bottom of the panel. I had to cut my nipple in almost exactly where you did. I also had to add a meter base with the breaker. thanks again!!
wow, never seen those arlington connectors. That is going to make things so much easier. I hate trying to stuff wires into metal romex connectors when you don't have much room.. thank you!
Is there a video on adding a secondary panel in a garage (where the primary is in the inside utility room)? Not that I'd be doing it myself, but I like to see what to Expect a contractor to do (as I watch).
Good job, Ron. Thank you for taking the time to show how a professional does electrical work. One question, I did not see a ground rod that goes to the ground from the meter. Where did you connect your ground wire to? Being from a city where conduit ( EMT) is king , I hate when I see romex cable in an electrical installation.
Liked the video but... "Tightening torque values for terminal connections shall be as indicated on equipment or in installation instructions provided by the manufacturer. An approved means shall be used to achieve the indicated torque value."
Great work. How much would a job like this to replace old panel and add new breakers normally cost? I have an old home from 1968 and feel it needs to be replaced.
Man, my house could sure use a complete rewiring. But it would damn near cost more than the entire house is worth! This house is a three bedroom plus a large den that was also converted to 4th bedroom. The house was built in the 60's or 70's I believe, and it only has a 100A panel. To make matters worse, my bedroom (the large converted den) which uses quite a bit of power as I also have a small server rack in my room, is ran on a single 15A breaker along with most of the kitchen and the outdoor patio area! Most rooms in this house seem to have at least one or two outlets that share breakers with other random rooms. It's almost getting yo the point these days that if your a handy DIY guy, you might as well just go get your electrical certifications so you can "legally" do the work yourself, as it would probably end up being cheaper lol
Great Video. Thanks much. I don’t recall you using “Penatrox” or “Nolux” anti-oxidation on the 3 new cables in the meter pan to prevent oxidation. Why?
Good stuff. I'm facing this upgrade pretty soon and this helps to understand the scope. I wish my service entrance was on the other side of a wall than the panel. Unfortunately it's about 15-20' away. Wire ain't cheap!
If you only have 100 amp panel and its in good condition, then installing a new panel closer to the meter and keeping the old panel isnt a bad idea. Re-use the existing feeders to feed the old main as a sub, just have to run a ground and split neutrals and grounds at the old panel.
@@mellowrebel4618 No taps, you are feeding the 100A panel as a sub panel though the new panel. Upgrade is very common on older homes. Install a 200a feeder, and a 200a meter/panel combo. Then install a 100A breaker in that panel, and install that in the new panel connected to the old panel feed. Then just run a ground to the old panel, and split the neutrals.
Great Video! I'm sorry if I missed it, but what about the wiring coming from the power company? Don't they have to come in and upgrade the underground wire? or is the existing wire from the power company already rated for 200AMP?
Nice 👍 you wouldn’t happen to have part number of those Arlington connectors would you? Those are amazing especially if you’re adding a circuit in a rocked wall and avoid cutting it
Sir i wish you lived in my area! You are a master, a great teacher and videographer. For those reasons I liked and subscribed. Thank you for the laborious work putting a video like this together, don't this it's not appreciated!!
Very Nice, Very Clean. My clients are generally surprised when I finish a new panel and it's as clean as this install. People seem to think a messy panel is the norm. PS, I just sub'ed to your channel too.
I have to ask do you look at panels and other household wiring, receptacles, switches, lights and wonder what the hell the old electricians were thinking? When I do devices I wander were they trying to have a contest on who could connect a device with the shortest conductors in the box, or if they generally just wanted to screw the next guy, lol?
Sorry to hear that. Unfortunately I see a lot of shit work too that I'm there to fix so it actually works out for me lol. Thanks for watching the video!
Great time-lapsed capture of your work. I'm considering buying a house with a 100 AMP panel. I will pay for a licensed electrician to upgrade it to 200 AMPS. Hope these aren't two stupid questions: Who identifies and labels each new breaker? How is that done? Thanks.
Not sure why you needed to over cut the panel hole? Could you have snaked the wires into the new panel and pushed it up .I understand you had to deal with the new hold also . Job looks good
As of July 12, 2023, this video has been viewed 250,000 times. Wow!
Thank you!
You taught us a good amount of stuff. Thank you
AND 1!
Hi come no earth sleeving on your earth's?
Very welcome. Bring us more!
Residential electrical work always makes me sleepy. I never really saw your video.
Hard to find a better video about a panel upgrade than this one. Jersey Strong!
Thank you, Tom!
@@electricianron_New_Jersey i can do most work my self only thing is safety switch cause needs hooked up to power line
Only other thing I usually run into is also have to upgrade the meter socket and wire and conduit to the weather head
Agreed. 👍
Hey Ron, I'm an electrician from NYC. I have to say, a job well done. Hope the apprentices are watching? Excellent work!
Love seeing someone who takes pride in neat, organized work done according to best practices. Well done!
Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
The best part of this video is not seeing the installation of A.F.I. breakers. Great job.
I'm an organizational FREAK when it comes to wiring - old network guy - and I so very much appreciate the clean look to your wiring. Not only does it look better, it makes it so much nicer for the "next guy" to do anything in that panel. I'm no electrician and I would feel 100% safer going into that panel, than what it was before. Great video too, I learned quite a bit.
YEP, I GOT TIRED OF HEARING "THAT'S CLOSE ENOUGH" 50 YEARS AGO WHEN I WORKED WITH MY UNCLE. 62 NOW.
Please make more!!! It's so easy to learn good practices from a professional. Thank you.
That’s a nice compliment. Thank you!
MY BROTHER N LAW AND I REBUILT MY MOMS SERVICE FROM 60 AMP TO 200 IN ABOUT 30-45 MINUTES. THE HARD PART WAS WE HAD TO DRIVE FROM MEMPHIS TO JACKSON TO GET MOST OF THE PARTS. A GROUP OF BOYS FROM ALABAMA WERE WORING THE LINE AND FREAKED OUT AT WHAT WE DID. I GRABED THE DOWNED SERVICE WEAR MY PPE AND FED IT TO THE PANEL AND HOOKED IT UP. BTW BOTH OF US HAD ABOUT 70+ YEARS AS INSIDEWIREMEN AND ALSO I HAD OUTSIDE WIREMAN EXPERIENCE.
Sheesh...! The years MUST make the difference...
Great job. I love watching people who are really good at their job demonstrate the work they do. Keep doing these!
Thank you very much.
Those Arlington connectors were worth the watch. Ima fourth year apprentice in Mississippi mainly do commercial, but this residential video was very cool and informative. You gained a fan.
Actually The company “General Electric” is one of the bestest electrical panel manufacturers although they feel like they’re junk. Also the bestest electrical panel manufacturers are Square D, and General Electric. but the company “ eaton“, they make kind of middle of the road electrical panels and breakers. I am A kid and my name is Caleb and I really like doing electrical work. Once when I was visiting my grandma Bob came and was fixing electrical issues in her garage I came to help Bob , I saw a burnt reseptical and plugged in a plug tester and it said that the hot and neutral wires were switched around and I fixed it.And if you were wondering who’s Bob,Bob is a person that goes around and fixes problems in peoples’ homes. also I am 9 years old.
Kudos to you for not flipping the panel upside-down and putting the main breaker on the bottom just to save a bit of wire like the other guy from Indianapolis.
I would have done that IF I wasn’t installing the interlock but either way works and is code compliant.
Thank you for this video. We just spent four days on the generator while we waited for the power company to reconnect using the new service entrance. I have a ten circuit transfer panel, but it was rough by the third day with no hot water or stove top. I'm leaning towards replacing the house panel with a generator interlock just so I have the option to power all the circuits as needed.
Wow! That was awesome. Tip top craftsmanship. Im not an electrician, but im a licensed automotive technician. I really enjoyed this video.
Thank you for taking the time to show us your work. I know how much work goes into making these - I learned a few things 💪🏼👍🏼🙏🏼
My pleasure!
Thank you for not embedding background music! Great video. Loved watching this install.
Nicely done. How come you did not label all the wires when you started removing the breakers. I understand you are the pro here but maybe I am missing a trick that I don’t know. I would label them to make your the circuit is done properly. Care to educate me?
There’s no way to verify they’re correctly identified to begin with. The circuits are labeled AFTER I return to meet the inspector.
doing this very same upgrade in the morning before the snow/cold hits. I apprecite you taking the time to share this.
Good luck!
Great Video. I'm going to upgrade my 150 to 200. The only issue is 10 hours to you is more like 3 days to me. Thanks for the in-site
For me like A week or two with just a Sub panel 😂
Very professional video. You do a beautiful job of installing a clean squared away panel. It is very rewarding when you love what you do. The Arlington white button connectors are new to me and look like a real time saver.
I do love being an electrician. There's a great freedom of operating your own business and loving what you do for a living.
I was surprised to see the service conductors go last and on top of the other wires rather than first and underneath them. Seems like they would get in the way of any future work that might be needed. You never know.
The service conductors get in the way of terminating the branch circuits during the initial install.
Thanks for the video. Would love to see a breakdown of real world parts and labor prices to compare over time.
Thanks for the idea!
Awesome video and work. Only thing I wonder about is that T handle driver. Is that a torque wrench?all of those connections should be torqued to spec right? I’ve even seen where they tighten loosen and then tighten again.
I put a 30 amp interlock too. I kind of wish I put the 50 amp instead in case I upgrade generator from my current 7500W. Thanks for posting! Very informative
I pay you to do the upgrade. As long as you do it right, you are awesome.
I’ve used BR Cutler Hammer panels for the last 20 years and I’ve NEVER had a callback for any problems! They’re the best in my opinion!!
I have a few coming up and I’ll be going back to the Cutler Hammer.
I must have missed the part where you used a torque wrench on the breakers. :o)
@@andronatfirtyeighth2127 -- I would guess most competent electricians would would not be using a torque wrench unless an inspector was watching.
Rrally well done. I'm renting a home with only a 100amp panel and someone added a sub panel next to it. Wayyyy over loaded!! 200amp panel is the way to go!!
Takes a long time to make something like this.. thanks. I have almost completed my RUclips Master Electrician Certificate.
I’m sure those exist too! Thanks for the laugh!
Dubbel your credit if you watch it twice. ;)
I like to see electrical services and the differences between countries, it's always good to learn. It took several videos to understand the acronym GFCI, I had to use Google. Where I live, the acronym is IDR, which in Brazilian Portuguese goes to "interruptor diferencial residual" which only acts on leakage current and DDR, which in Brazilian Portuguese goes to "disjuntor diferencial residual" which acts by leakage, overload or short and both are installed in the electrical panel.
Over in the UK, they use the acronym RCD, or residual current device. Seems "residual" is the preferred word outside North America
a while back it was called GFI, the C (circuit) was assumed because there's nothing else to ground fault to!
Love those inside clips and I need to get some, Home Depot doesn't have the Arlington's but they carry the Raco 4714
Sir, great video , Ive been electrician 32 years. And your work is very neat, clean, and professional, I liked your promoting, your company with the shirt. Once again, this was short and sweet, and to the point, not flashy, and in your face, kind of thing. And how you explained everything, step-by-step, and didn't knock the former electrician, for mistakes he/she made. In your area, how much roughly would this job cost as, it was a basic swap. And I can't believe, the customer agreed to the copper SEC, instead of aluminum. Usually, they run for the hills, when they hear the price of copper, although you didn't have a far run with it, so you didn't need 100' of it, lol. The only critique I would have is I didn't see you using electrilux(probably spelled wrong), or the black electrostatic grease upon terminating the cables. I use it for all aluminum, or steel connections, to copper, to prevent the corrosion, that occurs when combining these 3 metals, to each other, or [perhaps a better way to say it is). I use the grease when connecting aluminum or steel, to copper wire, But other than that great video, 1 of the best 100A to 200A conversion videos, I have ever seen, on You Tube and I watch everyone I get a chance to.
32 years in the trade too
It's nice to see an experienced pro doing a job, and his thought processes as he works. So much better than a proud n00b with a camera filming his first attempt :) Thank you Sir! I'm going to try a DIY upgrade of an old "over full" 100A 14 slot, to a new Square D 200A 30 slot soon. Hopefully I'll at least be close to code.
You know, you'd really be better off using a 40-circuit panel if you're moving up to 200 amps. There's also 60-circuit MB panels available.
@@electricianron_New_Jersey YEP MY BROTHER GOT A 24. 15 YEARS LATER I HAVE TO PUT IN PIGGY BACKS.
Thanks for sharing. I learned a lot and less intimidated when I am working behind the cover.
Thanks for watching! I'm happy you enjoyed this video!
Your video came up on my suggested videos feed. I was very happy that I clicked and watched it. I know nothing about electrical work as I work in healthcare but I wanted to express my amazement at your attention to detail with your trade. I have so much respect for professionals in the trade fields. You are a master at your craft and attention to detail is to be respected. Look forward to watching more of your videos.
OCD rocks :) always pleasure to see techs who really love what they’re doing . Clean and Smooth !
Great video. I’m getting ready to do a panel upgrade and service entrance upgrade and I want to stub out for a generator and solar panels and possibly add a sub panel. Would love to see a video that includes all that. I also discovered those cable clamps that install from the inside - nice to see I made a good choice.
For the solar, it's likely going to be a back-feeding situation which would wold be 40, or a 50amp circuit breaker back feeding onto the busbar.
For the generator too it would be a bit more complex because you have "lock out" the DC from the solar and prevent it from back-feeding onto the standby generator.
Excellent video. I'm glad to see a Pro do this right & explain why things are done a certain way. I'm glad to see you installed a generator circuit, With a Manual Lockout, with the new panel install. This is the best time to install this.
My business started in 2009. Right after that in 2011 we had this October snowstorm that brought down branches from trees because the trees still had leaf's on them. Then we had hurricane Irene and hurricane Sandy. The combination of those three storms really pushed the standby and portable generators narrative.
@@electricianron_New_Jersey Too many people with a camera, showing people how to install a generator to their house "The Wrong way" out there. No Lockout, no Safety, plus people will be trying to do it, the first time ever - in the dark. Trying to do a quick fix, can get people hurt or even killed. Again, it was an Excellent video.
Thank you for the job and for taking us along; I'm moving into a place that might need this.
I’ve done two main panels myself, then hired an electrician for one. My work looked just as nice as his, but it was worth every penny to hire him. He had it done in a day and a half (including moving the panel to completely different area of the house). Would have taken me a week.
Watching you work is therapeutic! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you that's a nice compliment!
@@electricianron_New_Jersey makes me want to go do stuff! Also I really like the mix of timelapse and voice over. You really share a wealth of information doing that. Great editing. Thank you again, Sir!
You lost me when you took off the panel cover, LOL. Great job!
I just stumbled onto your videos two days ago. I've mainly been watching a couple of other electricians. I've subscribed to your channel, and am very impressed with your knowledge. Please keep these videos coming because they are some of the most interesting and best that I have seen. Thank you!!
That’s very kind of you. Thank you!
What would we DIYers do without people like you. Thanks Ron! Do have a question, so the thickness of the cable from meter to panel being 2 gauge for 200A is usually the only change? The wiring from pole to the meter is usually rated at 200A right? My house was built in the 70s...
Did this exact upgrade last year. Cheaper than a transfer switch and just as good. Only have a 3,000 watt Honda so I can only energize one leg but that’s good enough for the essentials in a pinch.
Sure I’ve seen those too. The breakers have to be strategically installed.
@@electricianron_New_Jersey it’s a little annoying certain circuits have a few appliance combinations that don’t make a lick of sense but I’m sure I could straighten that out if I pulled the panel apart again but I can live with it.
I have the utmost respect and admiration for residential electricians. Watching you work was most enjoyable. The finished product was excellent. I was an aircraft electrician (spark chaser) for over 30 years. 😉
Wow, thank you!
Wow, someone who does cable management, very neat.
Good job. My house was built in 1983, same 100 amp service. Ran o0ut of circuits years ago. Last year, I had a new 200 amp panel installed but kept the 100 amp service. Just too expensive to upgrade the wiring from the electrical provider. It's a small house anyway so not a big load. I also had a whole house gfci breaker installed and the electrical hookup for my generator. Fortunately, I haven't needed the generator yet but it can be used if needed.
Thanks for sharing
Obviously I won’t be able to change out my own panel after just watching this video but what it will do is know what is involved when I have it done and have a good understanding of what is involved. Your delivery and pacing of the video are excellent. Well done on the video and thank you👍
I’m glad I could help.
Great video! I picked up the Arlington connectors that connect from inside the enclosure. I could have used these many times in the last thirty years.
This is a great vid of a panel upgrade. I'm building a barn this summer about 150' from the house this spring and need to do a panel upgrade in the house and feed the barn. Thank You.
Thanks for watching the video! Be sure you account for voltage drop because with 150' run there's sure to be voltage drop. To account for this, you'll need to run larger conductors than normal.
@@electricianron_New_Jersey Thanks Ron. I plan on having my master electrician spec everything out for me so I know it's safe and right.
Love how you Entertained viewers with Great commentation 👍
Thank you very much!
Excellent workmanship, it’s great to see this kind of work, real professional. Thanks for sharing
Thank you very much!
Just got my electrical permit yesterday, for that exact panel. I have everything done except my ground to the water pipe. Unfortunately, it's about a 75-foot run (of #4 solid copper that I had on hand) to the water pipe. My old panel is a glass fuse panel that I expect to burst into flames every time I look at it. LOL. Luckily I am able to use it as a junction box, so I have pulled all of my circuits from the new panel in the garage (the old panel and meter were in the house due to add-on construction) to the old panel. Then when I get the power company to swap me over I can just connect the old wires to the new ones. Then I can start redoing the wiring in the house, as almost all of my outlets except for the kitchen are on one 30amp circuit, and all outlets are open ground. Thanks so much for your amazing video, my install is almost exactly laid out as yours though I did use GFCI breakers and added a ground bar to the bottom of the panel. I had to cut my nipple in almost exactly where you did. I also had to add a meter base with the breaker. thanks again!!
Awesome! I’m glad my video helped you.
wow, never seen those arlington connectors. That is going to make things so much easier. I hate trying to stuff wires into metal romex connectors when you don't have much room.. thank you!
Is there a video on adding a secondary panel in a garage (where the primary is in the inside utility room)? Not that I'd be doing it myself, but I like to see what to Expect a contractor to do (as I watch).
So awesome thank you sir for taking the time to make this video. Really informative and helpful.
Was most interested in the cutoff for the generator. Lol. But great stuff watching the rest of the install.
Good job, Ron. Thank you for taking the time to show how a professional does electrical work. One question, I did not see a ground rod that goes to the ground from the meter. Where did you connect your ground wire to? Being from a city where conduit ( EMT) is king , I hate when I see romex cable in an electrical installation.
The grounding electrode conductor for the (2) ground rods is bonded to the system grounded neutral conductor at the Main Service Disconnect.
Clean install and looks like that wasn't your first time...❤
Great job on this video! No wasted time during recording! all educational!
Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
That was a very clean and professional job done! Greate video by the way!
thanks for explaining things while you work! I really enjoy watching great clean work!
Liked the video but... "Tightening torque values for terminal connections shall be as indicated on equipment or in installation instructions provided by the manufacturer. An approved means shall be used to achieve the indicated torque value."
very impressive work with a very good explanation. Thank you for taking the time to narrate.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great work. How much would a job like this to replace old panel and add new breakers normally cost? I have an old home from 1968 and feel it needs to be replaced.
$2-$4k
Not a electrician but that is awesome work very clean.
Thank you very much.
Very well-done video. Did you go back and identify each circuit/breaker. I may have missed it?
Your work looks very clean and professional. Looking to have the same job done at my house, please consider moving to Florida!
Thank you Wayne! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
Nice installation, 25 yr licensed journeyman.
Man, my house could sure use a complete rewiring. But it would damn near cost more than the entire house is worth! This house is a three bedroom plus a large den that was also converted to 4th bedroom. The house was built in the 60's or 70's I believe, and it only has a 100A panel. To make matters worse, my bedroom (the large converted den) which uses quite a bit of power as I also have a small server rack in my room, is ran on a single 15A breaker along with most of the kitchen and the outdoor patio area! Most rooms in this house seem to have at least one or two outlets that share breakers with other random rooms. It's almost getting yo the point these days that if your a handy DIY guy, you might as well just go get your electrical certifications so you can "legally" do the work yourself, as it would probably end up being cheaper lol
Great Video. Thanks much. I don’t recall you using “Penatrox” or “Nolux” anti-oxidation on the 3 new cables in the meter pan to prevent oxidation. Why?
Good stuff. I'm facing this upgrade pretty soon and this helps to understand the scope. I wish my service entrance was on the other side of a wall than the panel. Unfortunately it's about 15-20' away. Wire ain't cheap!
If you only have 100 amp panel and its in good condition, then installing a new panel closer to the meter and keeping the old panel isnt a bad idea. Re-use the existing feeders to feed the old main as a sub, just have to run a ground and split neutrals and grounds at the old panel.
@@ionstorm66 YEAH BUT THERES THE 3 TAP RULE.
@@mellowrebel4618 No taps, you are feeding the 100A panel as a sub panel though the new panel. Upgrade is very common on older homes. Install a 200a feeder, and a 200a meter/panel combo. Then install a 100A breaker in that panel, and install that in the new panel connected to the old panel feed. Then just run a ground to the old panel, and split the neutrals.
200 AMP 24 CIRCUITS
@@ionstorm66 If the concern was saving wire, not sure using the old panel as a sub would solve the problem.
Well done. Your explanations were spot on and easily understood.
Glad you think so!
Great Video! I'm sorry if I missed it, but what about the wiring coming from the power company? Don't they have to come in and upgrade the underground wire? or is the existing wire from the power company already rated for 200AMP?
Yes. This UG wiring and the meter enclosure was rated for 200 amps. The conductors were 4/0 aluminum.
Awesome video, wish I could afford to have an upgrade to my house like this .
Maybe one day!
Outstanding!!! Appreciate the video.
Nice 👍 you wouldn’t happen to have part number of those Arlington connectors would you? Those are amazing especially if you’re adding a circuit in a rocked wall and avoid cutting it
Arlington NM94X (3/8" KO) and NM95X (3/4" KO)
Nice job on the panel work. What is the typical cost to upgrade a 100A panel to 200A panel?
$2000.00
Sir i wish you lived in my area!
You are a master, a great teacher and videographer. For those reasons I liked and subscribed. Thank you for the laborious work putting a video like this together, don't this it's not appreciated!!
Merry Christmas!! I’m happy you liked the video!
Ohhh.....and Merry Christmas to you too!!
Very Nice, Very Clean. My clients are generally surprised when I finish a new panel and it's as clean as this install. People seem to think a messy panel is the norm. PS, I just sub'ed to your channel too.
Glad you liked the video!
I have to ask do you look at panels and other household wiring, receptacles, switches, lights and wonder what the hell the old electricians were thinking? When I do devices I wander were they trying to have a contest on who could connect a device with the shortest conductors in the box, or if they generally just wanted to screw the next guy, lol?
I am surprised you aren't required to use SPD's as well on new install. Great job.... 👍🤠
You really helped shed light on panel install thanks!
I thoroughly enjoyed your video Ron! Glad I found your channel.
Very clean installation!
Do you install new ground rods when you put in a new panel? If its been 30 years and they used galvanized rods there might not be much left of them.
Quality install and very educational. Good work Ron. Im in Northville MI and need my 100amp upgrading also. "Get over here"! 😄
It took me 30 years to get this good!
Nice work. I wish I would have had you on my attic remodel. The guys my GC used stripped just about every screw they could find. :|
Sorry to hear that. Unfortunately I see a lot of shit work too that I'm there to fix so it actually works out for me lol. Thanks for watching the video!
Another great install!! Top notch work.
Absolutely beautiful work! Your hired.
Wow, thank you!
I like Square D and Eaton, not cheap but extremely reliable and especially under high loads
I missed what you did with that cable tv wire. Can someone put a timestamp on when that happens? Awesome video btw
Nice install, just didn’t see any caulk around square hole between outside box and interior. Wasn’t needed?
Great time-lapsed capture of your work. I'm considering buying a house with a 100 AMP panel. I will pay for a licensed electrician to upgrade it to 200 AMPS. Hope these aren't two stupid questions: Who identifies and labels each new breaker? How is that done? Thanks.
beautifully done nice neat and workman like manner
Good job I like your professionalism.
Good job . Very professional.
Must be a Medic! I see the black tape band-aid. Classic
LOL
Thanks. good info.How can I put guards my old live lines coming in from grid?
Not sure why you needed to over cut the panel hole? Could you have snaked the wires into the new panel and pushed it up .I understand you had to deal with the new hold also . Job looks good
Because the meter was not be replaced or moved. Also, the nipple was larger to accommodate the new 4/0 AWG SEC’s.
excellent information that I was looking for