I relied on this info to do a panel change on my home in phoenix back in 2021. I used the exact same panel in my upgrade. It avoided a main breaker derating due to 15kw solar i installed. This info was critical to complete the panel work. Thank you very much for taking the time to create and post this. The video is excellent.
Nice job! I'm in AZ as well. I don't think those old 200 amp Zinsco panels are too common out here. Every panel in AZ has every wire entering through the back like that, even brand new houses. I really do like the houses that are built out of block as opposed to wood with stucco covering it.
HELP! I'm replacing an old Federal Pacific 100-amp panel with a 200-amp Square D Hameline panel, so I will need to upgrade the service entrance cable and want to use 2/0 THHN copper. The outdoor meter can/box is mounted low, (30" off the ground at bottom edge of can) outside, so if I use the bottom rear 2-inch knockout of the meter can, it will put the hole through the wall below the bottom edge of the new breaker panel by about 8 inches, so I will have to make a vertical 90 upwards turn from hole in wall to bottom knockout of the new panel. I cannot find a 2" close 90 PVC electrical fitting so I'm guessing they don't make one. My question is: how do I make that vertical 90 turn upwards? It will eventually be covered in drywall. Do I need to have the inside copper leads in conduit at all? If I use switch to 4/0 aluminum, do I need conduit inside the wall cavity? thanks in advance!
For this type of combo panel, is it possible to feed the main service lines through the top of the panel to the meter instead of the bottom of the panel?
Great Video! Thanks for the insight on how you guys are doing it out there in AZ. Your making it look easy, and it is not. Years of experience went into making this video. appreciated Allen LibertyElectric916
Why didn’t you use a pan instead of grinding off the stucco? I’m an electrician here in AZ also. You have been getting a ton of negative comments but I think you did a great job
The inspector allowed all the wires to enter through the back? I thought romex can’t enter the back of a panel like that. Trying to figure out how to bring all the romex cables into my new surface mount panel which is on a different wall than the old panel. Any ideas?
Thank you for your concern. The hole was part of the original construction when the house was built in 1974. I sealed it in the same manner as the circuit panel that I removed so I do not anticipate any problems for another 50 years.
One thing you don’t want to Nick is the service wire coming in, here where we are at they leave it live while you were doing the service panel change. So in that case make sure you use extra tape, extra extra tape on the sharp surface of the new electrical panel when placing it into position. Otherwise buzz buzz . This is a great video that this guy has posted for all of us. And you are doing this homeowner a good service. Much appreciated.
That is a main service panel right? If so, why didn't you bonded the ground with the neutrals? Also did you torque the breakers? Here in California you won't past inspection with out the torque card being confirmed..!
I really like that he was relaxed enough to slow down and explore the dead lizard. This is a really cool video. He seems like he’s out there to have fun, and is so very relaxed. That’s why it turned out as nice as it did. It’s because he’s got a very good attitude. Thanks for posting this video.
No issues. They work fine. I like the inline profile they consume less volume then wire nuts. I was in the box recently to add a feed to a sub panel and everything looked good.
How else would you extend the wires to the breakers? Rewire the whole house and Of course you can extend the wires. Also this guy does it in a very smart way. Dedicating the bottom portion of the bus bar to a big size wire which is hard to extend, and the upper portion of the bus bar to the smaller gauge wire which is easier to extend. On top of that to use the in-line connections that create a more streamlined look and cleanliness. Regular wire nuts look like a mess usually. This guy does it right. Appreciated for the video
I relied on this info to do a panel change on my home in phoenix back in 2021. I used the exact same panel in my upgrade. It avoided a main breaker derating due to 15kw solar i installed. This info was critical to complete the panel work. Thank you very much for taking the time to create and post this. The video is excellent.
Not a solo job in my book. A good helper would have made this job much easier and better. Good luck.
Nice job! I'm in AZ as well. I don't think those old 200 amp Zinsco panels are too common out here. Every panel in AZ has every wire entering through the back like that, even brand new houses. I really do like the houses that are built out of block as opposed to wood with stucco covering it.
Very good job with a nice panel
HELP! I'm replacing an old Federal Pacific 100-amp panel with a 200-amp Square D Hameline panel, so I will need to upgrade the service entrance cable and want to use 2/0 THHN copper.
The outdoor meter can/box is mounted low, (30" off the ground at bottom edge of can) outside, so if I use the bottom rear 2-inch knockout of the meter can, it will put the hole through the wall below the bottom edge of the new breaker panel by about 8 inches, so I will have to make a vertical 90 upwards turn from hole in wall to bottom knockout of the new panel. I cannot find a 2" close 90 PVC electrical fitting so I'm guessing they don't make one.
My question is: how do I make that vertical 90 turn upwards? It will eventually be covered in drywall. Do I need to have the inside copper leads in conduit at all? If I use switch to 4/0 aluminum, do I need conduit inside the wall cavity? thanks in advance!
For this type of combo panel, is it possible to feed the main service lines through the top of the panel to the meter instead of the bottom of the panel?
Great Video! Thanks for the insight on how you guys are doing it out there in AZ. Your making it look easy, and it is not. Years of experience went into making this video. appreciated Allen
LibertyElectric916
This video is amazing!
Why didn’t you use a pan instead of grinding off the stucco?
I’m an electrician here in AZ also. You have been getting a ton of negative comments but I think you did a great job
Good content. Good approach. Thank you.
That main breaker is higher than 6’7” which is a violation. I would be surprised if this install passed the inspection. Or maybe you’re too short :)
I think the main breaker is only about 1/3 of the way up from bottom
Its a solar ready panel. The breaker at the top allows for a separate service off main buss for solar/battery at
The inspector allowed all the wires to enter through the back? I thought romex can’t enter the back of a panel like that. Trying to figure out how to bring all the romex cables into my new surface mount panel which is on a different wall than the old panel. Any ideas?
Romex can enter from any direcion in a panel
add a jbox where the existing romex comes out and pipe over to your new panel
Isn't the panel a little high. It would be quite hard to shut off the top breakers without a step stool. Maybe it's just the angle of the camera.
He might be short, I think it’s 6,7 to top of box for code
@@Raptormeatx Center of top Braker
how about the hole on the wall. sir The water will go into the house.
Thank you for your concern. The hole was part of the original construction when the house was built in 1974. I sealed it in the same manner as the circuit panel that I removed so I do not anticipate any problems for another 50 years.
Ur nicking all that wire sir
One thing you don’t want to Nick is the service wire coming in, here where we are at they leave it live while you were doing the service panel change. So in that case make sure you use extra tape, extra extra tape on the sharp surface of the new electrical panel when placing it into position. Otherwise buzz buzz .
This is a great video that this guy has posted for all of us. And you are doing this homeowner a good service. Much appreciated.
Surprise they didn’t call you on top breaker above 6’7”
Its a solar ready panel. The breaker at the top allows for a separate service off main buss for solar/battery at
That is a main service panel right? If so, why didn't you bonded the ground with the neutrals? Also did you torque the breakers? Here in California you won't past inspection with out the torque card being confirmed..!
For solar?
Get a apprentice.......
How much to do all of this ?
A simple swap like this one $800 to $1500 here in California something even more, it depends on the situation really.
@@jesseestrada4290 no, that’s not true. Lol. not even close. This guy in the video don’t underestimate him
@@libertyelectric9168 what you mean?
@@jesseestrada4290 what part of California are you in? $800, the parts and building permits alone are more than that.
04:17 THAT DEAD LIZARD SCENE IS NOT A GOOD LOOK FOR THE WHOLE CAR INSURANCE THING.
I really like that he was relaxed enough to slow down and explore the dead lizard. This is a really cool video. He seems like he’s out there to have fun, and is so very relaxed. That’s why it turned out as nice as it did. It’s because he’s got a very good attitude.
Thanks for posting this video.
Have you had any issues with those push-in splices since installation? I’ve heard terrible things about those. Breaking after a year or two.
No issues. They work fine. I like the inline profile they consume less volume then wire nuts. I was in the box recently to add a feed to a sub panel and everything looked good.
Poor wire it’s getting destroyed perfect video on how not to do this
Mesothelioma...
Splice wires in the panel bord big no no
There is no code about splicing distribution wires in the panel. Perfectly legal.
Yup as long as they make it into the enclosure you can add extensions from there.
How else would you extend the wires to the breakers? Rewire the whole house and Of course you can extend the wires.
Also this guy does it in a very smart way. Dedicating the bottom portion of the bus bar to a big size wire which is hard to extend, and the upper portion of the bus bar to the smaller gauge wire which is easier to extend.
On top of that to use the in-line connections that create a more streamlined look and cleanliness. Regular wire nuts look like a mess usually. This guy does it right.
Appreciated for the video