How To Install Double Pole Breaker 240 Volt Circuit and Remove IN DEPTH
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2020
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In this video I will teach you how to install a double pole breaker, install new 240V circuit and also remove an existing double pole breaker if needed, safely. I highly recommend you turn off the main breaker. Sorry, I forgot to mention that in the video.
#10AWG 10/3 Wire for 30 Amp Breaker - ex. Electric dryer, wall-oven
#8AWG 8/3 Wire for 40 Amp Breaker - ex. Range, A/C, Tesla charger
#6AWG 6/3 Wire for 60 Amp Breaker - ex. sub panel, Tesla Fast charger
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*UPDATED VERSION* ruclips.net/video/qWhul3Pa6mA/видео.html *Step #1. I highly recommend you turn off the main breaker.* Sorry, I forgot to mention in the video.
Need to replace main breaker. I can turn off the breaker under the electric meter to kill all electricity coming in house?
@@frankcantu1144 yes that's if you have a disconnect under your service meter. If not you will have to call your power supply company. After turning off the power from the meter be sure to get a volt tester or volt meter to make sure it's completely de-energize.
@@KevinPon. would the disconnect be a breaker? I see there is a breaker right under meter. I am not sure if I will get in trouble if I turn that breaker off. It is a smart meter.
@@frankcantu1144 it mostly is a breaker. Do you see a number on there? You will not get in trouble for turning it off where you're able to access.
@@KevinPon. no number just a 100 amp breaker not locked right under electric meter. The meter is locked with a numbered tag.
This man has single handedly taken away all of my darkest, most dreadful fears regarding my breaker box. Thanks dude. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
My pleasure brother 🍻
This is the best video for installing a 240 circuit breaker ever. Too many long vids on the subject out there with too much talks and life stories that you end up lost and more confused. Excellent job 👍
😁 thank you very much Sean! 🍻
Came back a couple years after installing my first double pull breaker that I needed for my electric dryer to say thank you! ❤ I used this video to do it. GREAT VIDEO 😊
Love it! Thank you! ☺️
Fourth video I watched searching for how to install a 220 v breaker and outlet for my new wood planer. I wasn't sure if it mattered which way I wired the positive and negative into the breaker. The other videos didn't cover the crucial details. Thank you for helping me save a few hundred bucks!
You're very welcome my friend! 🍻
Man that was way simpler than people made it out to be. Amazing video, super clear and helpful. (:
Thank you! 🍻
Thanks Kevin. I had to search around, quite a bit, to find a video showing what I needed.
Thank you!! I've been teaching for many years and this was exceptionally clear teaching. Well done 👍
Thank you! 🙏🏻🍻
Thanks for Taking ur own time to post this Video.
Helped me out Big time, I like to do my own work.
Get electrician in to inspect work performed.
Save some money, but I'll never skip the electrician coming in to inspect and sign off on work performed.
This was by far the best video on the process I found on RUclips. I imagine a lot of people may know a lot of the details you go over, but the way you do everything in such detail and step by step was very helpful for me.
Thank you and glad to hear! ☺
This video is shockingly clear and simple. Thank you!2
Thank you! This a great video, your an excellent teacher!
Great explanation, professional and safe recommendations , this one of the best electrical installation videos for biphase circuit breakers.
Thanks
Thank you for this video. Everything is very clear and easy to understand. Well done
It was my pleasure 🙂
Very good job very thorough taking your time and explaining . Safety comes first arc flashes no joke .
I gave a thumbs up just for the "safety first" message. Great video!
Great filming on the close ups! Thanks!
I have been looking all over RUclips how to install 240 power my brother you save me
Simple AND complete. Thank you.
My pleasure 😁🍻
Nice , You helped me understand it so i feel comfortable added a 30 amp double poll for my mini split. Thanx
😁👍🏻🍻
Yea, it’s busy. But it’s clean! Great work! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you mate! 🍻
thankyou I wasn't for but I appreciate you taking time for me!!! David - west virginia
Thanks so much for the education, much appreciated!!
Anytime Haiyan 🍻
Thanks best at explaining everything simple and well explained I'm confident now
Thank you very much Eduardo! You can do it! Be sure to turn off the main breaker to ensure maximum safety 🍻
Best video on 240 double pole breaker I found. Thanks!
Thank you very much! 😁🍻
Awesome man. Thanks alot. Doing this myself. For Bolt EV
You're very welcome Georgie! Doing it yourself definitely saves a lot of money!
This guy is amazing!
You made it nice and easy. Thank you.
Glad to hear! My pleasure David 😁🍻
Great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! P. S. Clean work too!
Thank you Darren! 🍻
Very Well done thank you !
This was incredible! You earned a sub from me, thank you for showing the steps in detail
Thank you and you're most welcome! 🍻
Great video sir
Awesome video Kevin!
Thanks Rick! 🍻
Great video. You're a pro bro. Thanks.
Thank you bro! I 😁🍻
The first person who had the right Siemens EQ panel & Siemens breaker who was careful enough to specify the sequence of locking -in the breaker to the bus-bars. There are various panels & breaker types, it would be nice if the guys could be clear on what parts they are specifically working on. The general principles are the same but the specifics matter when teaching someone who is doing it for the very first time & does not want a screw-up. Thanks a lot for this video.
My pleasure and you're very welcome! 🍻
You're a life saver thank you so much!
Happy I could help! :)
Great video. Thank you.
Thank you for watching :)
Great video .😀
Electrician charge me 1000$ to do this job. He said may cost up to 1500$. I'm glad I watch this vedio I do the job myself
🤣 wow. Thank God for RUclips 😂
you're a good man
Great video 💪🏽💪🏽
Thank you! 🙏🏻🍻
Good stuff.
really help full thanks
You're very welcome 😎🍻
Awesome man!
Thanks man! 🍻
Great video. This young man knows his stuff. I appreciated how he moved the camera in for close-ups. so we can see what is happening. And, he carefully explained each and every step.
You're so kind, Richard. Thank you very much! 🍻
You amazing my friend
Great info, thank you
You're very welcome! 🍻
From one Edmontonian to another, thank you!
😄 you're very welcome, neighbor! I 🍻
Calgarian checking in.
Hello my Albertian friend 😄🍻
Good vid
Great video new suscriptor thank you.
Thank you brotha 🍻
Super informative video. Thank you!!
😁 thank you and my pleasure My Mac 🍻
nice and easy. thanks...
You're very welcome Joe! 🍻
Thanks, brother - I've got a 40 amp breaker and 8 gauge wire to install. Same format - I think most of us who are going to do this just want to see it and not have to think too much in the process, and will turn off the mains. Hopefully you don't get too much grief over that, but this is YT.
I paid a sparky last year to replace 10 outlets in my house (it's old, but the main service was updated so the outlets are a pain, and the breaker isn't). He worked with everything live the entire time. But he's a sparky and knows what to get. I mentioned a box that I had that was too small and I didn't care for it, and he swore at it, too, when he installed a new specialty outlet. it was hard bedded in brick and plaster, and both of us agreed that we'd prefer to make it work rather than try to address the box.
......I mentioned surprise that he'd work on everything live, and he said "I got some tingles three times from the small box - I see why you hired me".
Those were 110 outlets on a 20 amp breaker, though - far different than getting a little taste from a 150 or 200 amp main.
You're very welcome David! Yes, turn off the main to be safe and thank you for commenting. Hope everything will work out smoothly for you 🍻
Thanks, I’m going to not die.
Remember to turn off your main breaker lol
Good video! To be safer, get yourself a better screw driver, one with a dedicated shaft, instead of a uni-driver type. We don't want screw driver bits falling out and possibly creating a hazard!! Cheers!
Thank you and yes you are right! 🍻
for the safety I turn off main power for the all house :)
@@yorxs2 Flashlight...
@@yorxs2 If you don’t though you might get light you don’t want.😂
Other youtube posters take note on how to make a concise and to the point information video.
Thank you Greg! 😁🍻
Usually, how many amp or watt can the main cord of the breaker support? i am planning to get an electric dryer. my breaker box is not as big as yours in the video, about half long. I am not sure how much electricity my breaker can handle, especially when i have the oven, hair dryer, and now dryer on at the same time.
Hello there, are you able to see how many amps your main breaker? It will be the largest number on the breaker box. 60A, 100A, 125A etc.
If you are un certain it's best not to use the oven while the dryer is on 🍻
Hi great teaching on your part thank you. I have a dryer no need for the this anymore I want to rewire for a stove/range what wire and breaker should I be buying? Thank you.
Thank you Hughie! First you will need to find out how much amperage the stove/range uses. But most commonly used will be a 40 amp breaker that requires #8 gauge wire. Called 8/3 wire 🍻
@@KevinPon. Thank you much appreciated you are the best.
Looks like this dude knows his stuff. My only question is why am I able to touch hot or neutral by itself and not get shocked ⁉️
BECAUSE IT NEEDS A COMPLETE CIRCUIT 👍
Just because the electrical tester blinks, doesn't mean it's dangerous to touch because you would have to connect to both hot (BLACK) and neutral (WHITE) AT THE SAME TIME TO BE SHOCKED...
Example,,, if you take a plug, bend one prong to the side and plug ONLY ONE in an outlet, it will not 🚫 turn ANYTHING on.
Just like a vehicle if you unplug one terminal, IT WILL NOT START UP.
I'm using 6/2 wire to install a garage heater. can I use my neutral as a live, black as live(obv) and then the ground as neutral. or should I just get new wire with 2 live 1 neutral and 1 ground
Unfortunately you will need to get the proper wire. For safety purposes and for maintenance for the next person or even when you sell the place. Also insurance purposes.
What if the electrical panel is inside the drywall, and I want to add a double pole breaker. For the new cables, could I use the lumex cable connector on the inside of the electrical panel, as opposed to the outside? Thanks
Hi Joshua #yyc! If that's the case you have no choice but to open up the drywall to access the panel. The cable connectors are not supposed to be on the inside. Especially if it's metal, don't want the chance for it to come off or cause other electrical problems. Cheers 🍻
Trying to upgrade my 30 amp breaker to 40amp. The existing wire is only 3 (2 hots & ground) wire should I upgrade to a 4wire 2 hots, neutral, ground. It's for a stove that needs a minimum of 40amp. Thanks
Yes, you'll need to upgrade the wires to 4 wire, #8 gauge 🍻
Good video. I have a 3 car garage/ man cave fully insulated, ceilings too and even the garage doors. Garage is about 660 sq ft with 8ft celing hight. The lowest tempature during Christmas will be 37 degrees farenhight. My questions is if I install a 5000-7000w electric heater, I have to installed a 240v outlet too right or it can be just hardwired??
Eventually I will buy a minisplit system and be getting rid of the electric heater. Will I be able to use the 240v outlet previously installed for electric heater when I install mini split in future??
Also we will be getting an electric car down the road so I will need a 240v outlet to charge car so what will be the correct pathway for my projects, install a 240v right now for electric heater so I have heater in man cave before Christmas or maybe just use propane heater just for that day🙄 until I figure out what minisplit system to buy??
Sorry for all the questions.
Thanks and hello! Having the heater hardwired will be cheaper. The outlet can me use for your future AC but the outlet will have to be changed to an AC disconnect. You have to make sure you have the bigger wire size of the two that’s required.
For your electric car you will need to install a new separate 240V circuit
@@KevinPon. thank u
I'm installing a 50 amp dual pole Square D breaker for my welder. The welder wire has only a black, red, and white- no copper ground. Is that normal?
No that it's not normal. I've install plugs for welders. It always comes with a ground. You will definitely need a ground. That is what saves lives if anything goes wrong. No green wire as well?
Quick question: I’m installing a level 2 charger for an EV in my garage. Doing a direct wire installation with a double-pole 40 amp breaker. When I am installing the 2 hot wires in my EV charger, does it matter which wire goes into which slot? Not sure if there is any particular “order” for them and the installation manual doesn’t specify. Thanks!
Hello there, no it absolutely does not matter!
He covered that detail, it doesn’t matter, as the 220V is the differential between the two hot wires.
So I have a hot case the end of the plug says 30amp. And it is 240v so does that mean a double 30 amp break will be sufficient enough? I see you used 40 amp for the ac unit.
Yes, that is correct. It's rated for 30A max. But most likely it will be running at 80%. That's correct. If you can see the specifications of your hot case. It might tell you how many amps it uses 🍻
can a 2 pole breaker be used as tandem breaker? The electrician from my friend installed 2 separate lines (one for the fridge and one for the washer) to a 20amp 2 pole breaker. Is it safe?
That is not the correct way. You "could" be safe that being said ONLY if each pole has only ONE device and does not have the potential to go over 15 amps per circuit. But it's still risky. Not recommend. The only reason he would be doing this is because right now during Covid. It is hard or can be impossible to find the breaker you're looking for. 🍻
Quick question: I need to install a 60amp breaker and run wire for a hot tub. What type and gauge wire should I be using?
Hi Mark, you will need 6 gauge wire. 6/3 wire, in other words: 6 gauge, 3 wire with a ground 🍻
@@KevinPon. thank you!
Just curious, why are the branch circuit conductors so long in the panel? It's look messing and cluttered.
It's mainly for future purposes if there's a change in breaker position. No other reason really.
I feel safer with no power to the panel, so probably going to shut off main. Also, when it comes to breaker types, don’t you need to buy/install what is already in your panel? Like GE, Siemens, D Square, etc?
👍🏻 it's best to match the same brand. That would be the easiest to know for sure it'll fit in the panel. But on a older panel that brand may not exist anymore. So you'll end up getting another brand that makes those old breakers that works 🍻
Yes, always match the brand. Even if it "appears" your brand is discontinued, there's usually another manufacturer that has taken over the UL listing and responsibility. As an example, if you have an "ITE" panel, or a "Sylvania" panel, Siemens is now the parent company and they make suitable/listed breakers under the Siemens brand which are acceptable to install in ITE and Sylvania panels. In the case of "Bryant" or "Challenger" or "Westinghouse", Eaton is the parent company and continue to provide suitable breakers for this equipment.
Do you need to turn off the main feed to the panel before installing the breaker?
To ensure a high level of safety. Yes, you should. Also, make sure the breaker you're installing is also in the "OFF" position. In some cases, where a qualified electrician will not need to turn off the main. Depending of the circumstances 🍻
Here's a newer version of the video: ruclips.net/video/qWhul3Pa6mA/видео.html
Can you put a double pole breaker in a 200 service pole for a 30 amp travel trailer
Absolutely, yes you can! But make sure you're putting a 30 amp breaker in the 200 service 🍻
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nice vid but why didnt you check the voltages after the breaker install??
Thank you! I could've check but I already knew the results. It's good to check, nothing wrong with that 🍻
Great video man! Quick question for you - is this for a 3 phase supply 240? I’m needing to wire a 240 that will be used for a VFD (single phase input / 3 phase output). Is this the correct process for that?
Thank you! Yes that's correct. Single phase 240v input. Then the VFD will generate the 3rd phase making it 3 phase output 🍻
Gotcha, before I found your channel, I watched someone else use 8/2 wire instead of 8/3. Only 2 hots and a ground were connected. What would be the reason for not using 3 wire and connecting a neutral? The NEMA 6-50R 240 outlet I have only has 2 brass screws and a green.
The easiest way, if the device has a slot for a neutral wire use it! The neutral wire is for 120V but some devices have built in step down transformers where neutral wire is not needed. 🍻
@@KevinPon. Thank you, sir! Makes sense. The device I’m powering (Invertek E3 VFD) lists the Input Power as 200-240V, single phase only. If I get the correct plug and connect the neutrals, allowing for 120V, will this affect the performance of the VFD? Wasn’t sure if allowing the use of 120V would go against the Input Power requirement of “200-240V only”
Check this video. I think this will help you. Wiring the feed L1&L2, use red and black.
@ 0:47 ruclips.net/video/t-ozMKQYZ2U/видео.html
You won't be needing 120V. Cheers mate!
Can you install hot wires on breaker before snapping it in? Also if I turn main breaker it’s safe
You can but it's not the correct process. But make sure the breaker is in the OFF position. Once the breaker is put in place. Retighten the screws to make sure the wires are secured. Yes.
@@KevinPon. if I shut off the main breaker then neutral bar is safe?
@@jasonsworld6487 yes correct!
I have a 14 bmw i3, I’m going to install a 240v in my garage with a 32 amp breaker, a 32 amp receptacle, with 8 gauge wiring so I can charge my car, I’m I on the right path?
Hi Luis, you have the correct size of wire #8 copper. You will need Nema 14-50 receptacle and a 40 amp breaker 🍻
@@KevinPon. Great video and thank you so much for your information, how many wires should be inside the insulation pack, I seen rolls with three wires, I seen rolls with two wires etc. I’m running them inside the walls, no conduit.
You're very welcome! You will need 8/3 wire. That will be: 1 Red, 1 Black, 1 White and a bare copper for ground 🍻
One more time thank you very much!!
Sir, please remember that the nec has a separate section for car charging (625) with extra requirements like a gfci breaker for a recepticle.
I may have my bs BS But what I really need is a grad degree from the Kevin Pon College of Wiring
😂 thank you for the kind words! It means a lot 🍻😁
I m confused about Double Pole Circuit Breaker. I have seen a lot of pictures/videos which use one hot/live wire and one neutral wire as input and the corresponding output for each of them, whereas when I see the setup in the service panel box, it doesnt have the neutral input into the breaker itself, it takes two hot/live wires (from the service panel buses/two phases ) and two outputs accordingly. I am confused actually.
Hello there, you never put a neutral wire in the breaker. If you do, you must color code it with a color coded jacket over the wire on both end to illustrate it's a energized wire. The neutral wire is only terminated on the neutral bar. Some 240V devices does not need a neutral wire and have two hots, one red and one black, plus a ground.. A range will need white, red, black and the ground. The range will need a neutral to supply 120V. 🍻
Why white wire needed for 230v balanced load?
Depending on the application. Like an oven, the oven lights uses 120V for an example 🍻
Should I use a double pole breaker for a hot tub
Yes, that's what you'll need
Where do you buy your gloves
These Maxiflex Nitrile coated gloves can be purchased at Amazon and other online stores. I haven't seen them at Home Depot but they do have similar nitrile coated gloves. Best glove to use for working on projects
What kind of gloves do you use?
I'm using nitrile gloves
The gloves he is using are not dielectrically tested and are not recommended for electrical work. If you want actual electrically insulated gloves, consider visiting an electrical wholesale house or a company like Grainger that will sell gloves that have been tested at or above the voltages that you might encounter in your work. Usually a Class 00 glove with calf skin leather outer gloves are the right ticket for 120/240V work, as these have been tested to 500 volts. Don the gloves, turn off the power, and keep the gloves on until you have verified with a contact tester (such as a digital multimeter) that the bus is dead. Measure from line to line, line to neutral, and line to ground and ensure the reading is approximately zero volts before performing any work depicted in this video.
Shouldn't the white wire be marked as red or black to indicate that it is not a neutral
This is a 4 connector cable meaning it has 2 hot wires, 1 neutral and 1 ground. There is no need to mark the cable.
Allô
You should never touch ground if you touch those hots
Is that 8/4 guage wire?
For 40-50 Amps is 8/3 wire plus the bare copper ground wire
Im adding a double pole 240v 40amp breaker on a nema 14 50 receptacle. The max pull on amps from the vehicle is 32amps. What wire should i use? For 30 foot run.
@@georgie2158 8 gauge 3 wire will be what you're looking for. So that means in the 8/3 wire you will get black, red, white and a bare copper. Eventhough there's 4 wires it's how they name it 8/3
Thanks alot brother. Your are a good dude. Thank you man :)
Ill let you know how it goes. I will be doing it later this week.
For a 40 amp 50 ft run what kind of wire should I use under ground
Dam I almost insulted it wrong ..wh is neural YES..same bar as the bare copper wire goes to...
Neutral and ground bars only tie together at the first point of presence in the system. For a residence, this would be where the main breaker is. For sub panels downstream of the main breaker, never bond the neutral (white) to the green (ground) bus.
This dude just pissed off some dodo bag electricians who over charge
Air conditioners don’t require a neutral wire…
Not my AC. Neutral required...
Best video yet
Thank you! 🙏🏻🍻
I appreciate this informative video. Been wondering why my 240v outlet in the shed is only putting out 120 on each leg but 0 when combined. I took apart the outlet and inspected/cleaned it thinking that was it but nope. I checked the 30 amp breaker. 120 on each leg and 240 combined so that checked out ok. I then noticed that someone attached both hot wires from the shed to only one pole on the breaker. I'm no expert but that just didn't make sense. Why would someone do that? Mistake maybe? IDK. The information in this video confirmed that in order to get 240V each wire has to connect to its own 120V breaker pole. Thank you for sharing. Liked and subbed.