I`ve been an electrician in the UK for 20yrs and I dont think that I`ve seen more than a couple of open or closed circuit failed mcbs. How often does it happen in the USA to warrant a video diy guide.? To be honest the instruction would have been safer doing a dead test with an Ohm meter than encouraging amateurs to have a go on live circuits....
Obviously hit a nerve with my comments, yes we do live in hard times, I too pay bills mate. But I also have enough common sense to allow qualified people do my plumbing ,gas, etc, I do my own electrical. I am a qualified electrician, and part time trade teacher, simply feel that someone with no knowledge beyond what they get from your videos , will cause themselves or others harm. DON"T DO IT
Your not helping anyone but your own ego mate,seriously can't believe that you have such a disregard for others safety. You don't encourage bad habits, seriously crazy no other words for it.
I just had a double pole 20 circuit breaker go bad. There were two hots connected to each screw. I had the power turned off at the main breaker. After disconnecting the circuit breaker I turned the main breaker back on for light. I took my tester and checked the four wires I just disconnected. One of them was still hot. How can that be? It is not connected to a breaker/ I would appreciate your feedback.
@Nootherlove1 Hard to say, but there should never be more than 1 wire on a breaker. So the person that connected it wasn't really on top of the situation. there could be a 120/240 transformer in an appliance, 240 electric range or dryer, or even a wall outlet causing the feedback. Before replacing the breaker, or even using it again, you really should find out where the cross-connection is. Your total current load should not be more than about 70% of the rated breaker capacity.
For me as german electrician it's nice to see american electrical installations, and the voltage.. 120 volts. A question though: what amps do usual american circuit breakers have, and do they also have characteristics, like in europe "B16A" or "C25A"?
@DynastyQg9 - I dont remember what the sound track is called, but it comes from the TV show "Cold Case" - I really like that show, and figured it would be great as background music for the videos.
@kurttwentyeight - I personally dont like analog meters. For the type of work that I do, analogs will not work. However, they will work perfectly fine when checking voltages such as this. So whether a digital, or analog - you can still do this test. Hope this clears this up for you.
As a qualified electrician why haven't u mentioned any type of safety per NFPA 70E. If youre gonna teach unqualified people how to do this why not atleast teach them the correct saftey procedures
Who is this video intended to educate ? If your a qualified electrician then you would not need to see this video. If you are not qualified then you should for your own safety never venture where this guy wants you to go. So totally foolish !
@fmdtech This video is intended to educate and help the home owner. Regardless of how you personally feel, homeowners are going to do this kind of work. So my intention is to show them how to do this as safely as possible. I cannot help that you do not like or agree with this. As an electrical contractor myself, I would rather do the work, but in some cases that is unrealistic. So I help out this way.
@fmdtech I do things myself to save on money and time.I dont mind learning so therefore TY TheElectricalDoctor for posting this. Some may not have the expense to pay electricians and ride out fees. Have you noticed that the economy is getting bad and maybe not everyone has the funds to pay someone? If they can do the job then I know I can. We are both human. I am not qualified but I have watch people in person, listened and understood. Sorry you are not as good as he is and you got upset LOL
I just ate an entire Ben and Jerry's chocolate brownie ice cream. My HDL cholesterol was below minimums during my last blood test. Should I have a salad for lunch tomorrow? My tummy hurts btw.
@kbj76 Sounds like you have a bad or loose connection in one of your outlets. You will need to start looking at each one, and be sure that all connections are solidly connected to the terminals. If that does not work, pm me directly and I can go more indepth.
Most You-Tube tutorial never get to the root of the problems!
Either it has to much talk or unnecessary extra loud music in the fore and background and constantly dance about giving very little information on how to do it yourself!
Thank you for posting making it plain and simple!
If I'm still stump on my findings I will call my local electrician.
my power died on all the plugins on one side of room. checked and replaced the ones that looked questionable (burnt spots) tested each one before install and still nothing at plugs. got power above (lights ,fan, etc) what is it ? dont really want to go in attic where wires run. could only half the breaker be working? it is a 15 amp one.
@MrDevilheart666 - You may have a problem with a bad neutral or loose or broken wire on the hot lead. If you suspect the problem may be the breaker, than change out that breaker. But one half of a 15amp single pole breaker would not go bad because its not possible. If changing out the breaker and checking voltage in the panel does not work, than PM me and I will walk you through what you need to do.
@MrDevilheart666 It was probably a GFI outlet controlling other rooms that needed to be RESET by its reset button. In two story homes, sometimes Electricians rig it that way, so it's common to find a home-base GFI outlet ran "IN SERIES" so that it kills the electrical power in other rooms as a safely precaution. Usually this is done for bathrooms.
Two of my friends had that situation happen to them. Both had two story homes. I just located the GFI outlet and BAM! power was back to normal :D
@upNyaBizznizz I am having a simular problem. Two story house and the plugs in all bathrooms, one downstairs, two up stairs, all went out from a hair dryer. Non are GFI. I checked breakers and all it showing voltage. I can only find one GFI in my house and that is the kitchen. Can't figure it out. No breakers switched.. Just don't want a hot live wire to catch fire!
@SirBabyPork By standard code-practice there should be at least 1 GFI outlet in one of the bathrooms. It sounds a little suspicious. Double-check every inch in each bathroom. Sometimes they are solid white in color with no red or black Reset/Test buttons. Look underneath the sink vanities as well for hidden outlets. Or maybe in the wash-room area. These suckers are hidden really good at times.
If no luck, locate bathroom breakers, switch them Off & On. At times they shut off, but appear On.
IF you do find that mysterious GFI outlet, just press the Reset button. A green light will turn on and you'll be good to go.
Your hair dryer probably triggered the main breaker that feeds the bathrooms ( that breaker could look On, but is actually Off, since it was interrupted) OR the hidden GFI is the infamous culprit. Don't worry, I don't think It's not a loose hot wire between the walls.
Hey lemme ask u something. It might be a stupid question but here goes. My place is 110v. If I used a double pole does that mean i can plug a 220 device into that breaker or is that dangerous?
@rasheedgamerfb The electrical service in your home is 220v. This comes in directly from the utility. Its only when you use one leg of that service that you get the 120v that you are accustomed to. So if you want 220v to run an appliance etc, you will need to use the appropriate sized double pole breaker.
@dsastrclan - No in order to check to see of the breaker is working, it will need to be checked with the unit on. Just remember that when you do this to take every precaution so as to not get shocked. Meaning, use leather gloves, safety glasses and a rubber mat or plywood to stand on.
If you have gone through and checked all your 220v breakers in the panel, and this is the only one that show 0v to ground on one pole, then yes this would be the bad breaker. If all your 220v breakers are doing this then you would need to look at your main breaker. But again if its just that one, you just need to change out that one breaker.
Thanks, first one I've found which speaks of testing the double (220v) breakers. 51 yrs old, Dad could fix everything electronic & many things otherwise; first time I've done this 'cause half our house has been off tho breakers all "on" -But Dad gave me a "BK TOOLKIT 270AA meter, b4 he died, and assumed I'd grow into it. Still works, and I find ONE terminal of 220v breaker to neutral bar "0 volts" Replayed a few times, I'm assuming this one's bad; main (220 v?) breaker has both reading 120 v THX
I`ve been an electrician in the UK for 20yrs and I dont think that I`ve seen more than a couple of open or closed circuit failed mcbs. How often does it happen in the USA to warrant a video diy guide.? To be honest the instruction would have been safer doing a dead test with an Ohm meter than encouraging amateurs to have a go on live circuits....
6488ott 3 weeks ago
It would be better to wear some gloves...even cheap leather ones will do...
dougspair 1 month ago
Obviously hit a nerve with my comments, yes we do live in hard times, I too pay bills mate. But I also have enough common sense to allow qualified people do my plumbing ,gas, etc, I do my own electrical. I am a qualified electrician, and part time trade teacher, simply feel that someone with no knowledge beyond what they get from your videos , will cause themselves or others harm. DON"T DO IT
fmdtech 1 month ago
Your not helping anyone but your own ego mate,seriously can't believe that you have such a disregard for others safety. You don't encourage bad habits, seriously crazy no other words for it.
fmdtech 1 month ago
this music is pretty intense for changing breakers....
elijahlucian 1 month ago
THANK YOU SOO MUCH~
scootfd3s 1 month ago
I just had a double pole 20 circuit breaker go bad. There were two hots connected to each screw. I had the power turned off at the main breaker. After disconnecting the circuit breaker I turned the main breaker back on for light. I took my tester and checked the four wires I just disconnected. One of them was still hot. How can that be? It is not connected to a breaker/ I would appreciate your feedback.
Nootherlove1 1 month ago
@Nootherlove1 Hard to say, but there should never be more than 1 wire on a breaker. So the person that connected it wasn't really on top of the situation. there could be a 120/240 transformer in an appliance, 240 electric range or dryer, or even a wall outlet causing the feedback. Before replacing the breaker, or even using it again, you really should find out where the cross-connection is. Your total current load should not be more than about 70% of the rated breaker capacity.
dougspair 1 month ago
For me as german electrician it's nice to see american electrical installations, and the voltage.. 120 volts. A question though: what amps do usual american circuit breakers have, and do they also have characteristics, like in europe "B16A" or "C25A"?
Bubi2337 1 month ago
@Bubi2337 Here in the US, breakers are sized at 15amp 20amp etc.
TheElectricalDoctor 1 month ago
the Epic music makes the video
totey0099 2 months ago
Dope, music whats the name of it please...
DynastyQg9 2 months ago
@DynastyQg9 - I dont remember what the sound track is called, but it comes from the TV show "Cold Case" - I really like that show, and figured it would be great as background music for the videos.
TheElectricalDoctor 2 months ago
@DynastyQg9 Name of the song is Nara. E.S. Posthumus is artist, Unearthed album
tsdiamond21 2 months ago 3
@DynastyQg9 It's E.S. Posthumus and the track or song is called Nara. Enjoy!
ebrown405 1 month ago
@ebrown405 Wayy..
DynastyQg9 1 month ago
@DynastyQg9 nara posthumus
phat4fresh 4 weeks ago
Why do you have to have a digital multimeter when testing a breaker? I have an analog multimeter -will that not work?
kurttwentyeight 2 months ago
@kurttwentyeight - I personally dont like analog meters. For the type of work that I do, analogs will not work. However, they will work perfectly fine when checking voltages such as this. So whether a digital, or analog - you can still do this test. Hope this clears this up for you.
TheElectricalDoctor 2 months ago
As a qualified electrician why haven't u mentioned any type of safety per NFPA 70E. If youre gonna teach unqualified people how to do this why not atleast teach them the correct saftey procedures
jay821271 2 months ago
Great video Electrical Doctor....GREAT VIDEO !!!
KGPetrea 2 months ago
Who is this video intended to educate ? If your a qualified electrician then you would not need to see this video. If you are not qualified then you should for your own safety never venture where this guy wants you to go. So totally foolish !
fmdtech 2 months ago
@fmdtech This video is intended to educate and help the home owner. Regardless of how you personally feel, homeowners are going to do this kind of work. So my intention is to show them how to do this as safely as possible. I cannot help that you do not like or agree with this. As an electrical contractor myself, I would rather do the work, but in some cases that is unrealistic. So I help out this way.
TheElectricalDoctor 2 months ago
@fmdtech I do things myself to save on money and time.I dont mind learning so therefore TY TheElectricalDoctor for posting this. Some may not have the expense to pay electricians and ride out fees. Have you noticed that the economy is getting bad and maybe not everyone has the funds to pay someone? If they can do the job then I know I can. We are both human. I am not qualified but I have watch people in person, listened and understood. Sorry you are not as good as he is and you got upset LOL
KGPetrea 2 months ago
best damn sound track of any repair video in the universe...
alphamail680 3 months ago 4
I just ate an entire Ben and Jerry's chocolate brownie ice cream. My HDL cholesterol was below minimums during my last blood test. Should I have a salad for lunch tomorrow? My tummy hurts btw.
alvinfry 3 months ago
I have 4 outlets quit working. two in the living room and two in bedroom. All but one
reads 0.00 but the one reads 0.06. What do you think might be wrong? The breaker wasn't thrown.I have reset them all and also the GFI's.
Thanks,
Kevin
kbj76 4 months ago
@kbj76 Sounds like you have a bad or loose connection in one of your outlets. You will need to start looking at each one, and be sure that all connections are solidly connected to the terminals. If that does not work, pm me directly and I can go more indepth.
TheElectricalDoctor 4 months ago
buen video amigo
luispp08 4 months ago
so epic lol good video
a1skyline 4 months ago
good video
voidenter 4 months ago
if the breaker reads 115v is that acceptable or must it be 120v?
chubhub22 5 months ago
@chubhub22 Yes that is a perfectly normal voltage reading. Typically anything between 110 and 125v is within normal range.
TheElectricalDoctor 5 months ago
Well done!
Most You-Tube tutorial never get to the root of the problems!
Either it has to much talk or unnecessary extra loud music in the fore and background and constantly dance about giving very little information on how to do it yourself!
Thank you for posting making it plain and simple!
If I'm still stump on my findings I will call my local electrician.
Thanks again!
Larry
CleanteamofNY 5 months ago
Did Exactly what I needed to see
frasermorse1 7 months ago
Nice soundtrack! It's like you were an electrician in Narnia.
bach9 8 months ago
my power died on all the plugins on one side of room. checked and replaced the ones that looked questionable (burnt spots) tested each one before install and still nothing at plugs. got power above (lights ,fan, etc) what is it ? dont really want to go in attic where wires run. could only half the breaker be working? it is a 15 amp one.
MrDevilheart666 9 months ago
@MrDevilheart666 - You may have a problem with a bad neutral or loose or broken wire on the hot lead. If you suspect the problem may be the breaker, than change out that breaker. But one half of a 15amp single pole breaker would not go bad because its not possible. If changing out the breaker and checking voltage in the panel does not work, than PM me and I will walk you through what you need to do.
TheElectricalDoctor 9 months ago
@MrDevilheart666 It was probably a GFI outlet controlling other rooms that needed to be RESET by its reset button. In two story homes, sometimes Electricians rig it that way, so it's common to find a home-base GFI outlet ran "IN SERIES" so that it kills the electrical power in other rooms as a safely precaution. Usually this is done for bathrooms.
Two of my friends had that situation happen to them. Both had two story homes. I just located the GFI outlet and BAM! power was back to normal :D
upNyaBizznizz 8 months ago
@upNyaBizznizz I am having a simular problem. Two story house and the plugs in all bathrooms, one downstairs, two up stairs, all went out from a hair dryer. Non are GFI. I checked breakers and all it showing voltage. I can only find one GFI in my house and that is the kitchen. Can't figure it out. No breakers switched.. Just don't want a hot live wire to catch fire!
SirBabyPork 5 months ago
@SirBabyPork By standard code-practice there should be at least 1 GFI outlet in one of the bathrooms. It sounds a little suspicious. Double-check every inch in each bathroom. Sometimes they are solid white in color with no red or black Reset/Test buttons. Look underneath the sink vanities as well for hidden outlets. Or maybe in the wash-room area. These suckers are hidden really good at times.
If no luck, locate bathroom breakers, switch them Off & On. At times they shut off, but appear On.
upNyaBizznizz 5 months ago
continued.
IF you do find that mysterious GFI outlet, just press the Reset button. A green light will turn on and you'll be good to go.
Your hair dryer probably triggered the main breaker that feeds the bathrooms ( that breaker could look On, but is actually Off, since it was interrupted) OR the hidden GFI is the infamous culprit. Don't worry, I don't think It's not a loose hot wire between the walls.
Call an electrician just to be safe about it ;)
upNyaBizznizz 5 months ago
where do i subscribe.... i got electricity from 1900 thank you thinking about running tests and showing u thank you so much for posting
kieart 10 months ago
Good job, very informative...
snyperkyzer 11 months ago
Hey lemme ask u something. It might be a stupid question but here goes. My place is 110v. If I used a double pole does that mean i can plug a 220 device into that breaker or is that dangerous?
rasheedgamerfb 11 months ago
@rasheedgamerfb The electrical service in your home is 220v. This comes in directly from the utility. Its only when you use one leg of that service that you get the 120v that you are accustomed to. So if you want 220v to run an appliance etc, you will need to use the appropriate sized double pole breaker.
TheElectricalDoctor 11 months ago
Very informative video. What is the name of the background music?
sups0207 1 year ago
@sups0207 The music is the theme song from the hit TV show "Cold Case"
TheElectricalDoctor 1 year ago
does the breaker need to be off before i check it?
dsastrclan 1 year ago
@dsastrclan - No in order to check to see of the breaker is working, it will need to be checked with the unit on. Just remember that when you do this to take every precaution so as to not get shocked. Meaning, use leather gloves, safety glasses and a rubber mat or plywood to stand on.
TheElectricalDoctor 1 year ago
Cool background music... good tutorial too.
rm0475 1 year ago
If you have gone through and checked all your 220v breakers in the panel, and this is the only one that show 0v to ground on one pole, then yes this would be the bad breaker. If all your 220v breakers are doing this then you would need to look at your main breaker. But again if its just that one, you just need to change out that one breaker.
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jjseabra2 1 year ago
Thanks, first one I've found which speaks of testing the double (220v) breakers. 51 yrs old, Dad could fix everything electronic & many things otherwise; first time I've done this 'cause half our house has been off tho breakers all "on" -But Dad gave me a "BK TOOLKIT 270AA meter, b4 he died, and assumed I'd grow into it. Still works, and I find ONE terminal of 220v breaker to neutral bar "0 volts" Replayed a few times, I'm assuming this one's bad; main (220 v?) breaker has both reading 120 v THX
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ednorandrewrowe 1 year ago
Great video. Thanks for taking the time.
ddeltoro 1 year ago
hey is there a way to tell if it's bad without using that meter?
kiolee 1 year ago
This video is the best explanation of checking for a bad breaker i have found yet.
Thanks for posting.
ripping76 1 year ago
your video is very helpful and much appreciated!! thanks a lot!!
raulyany 1 year ago
Great videos!
cordcutter 1 year ago
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.
Oldnavy92 2 years ago