Electrical Wiring-Breaker Jumpers

http://www.sparkyuonline.com Another"IT'S Beyond Me". How can, and, why do people do this type of work?This type of work can cause serious injury or death.

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• electrician training

[GAR984]

would the tap rule apply for that breaker LOL

JK, I have seen some crap, but that is very imaginative, you have to admit, even though it is a fire hazzard

[sparkyUonline]

@GAR984 I see a lot of "imaginative" things in the field!

[smiththomas64]

The 2 pole 30 amp breaker that is not connected to the bus is NOT being fed from the line side of the meter, (like sparkyuonline said) but is connected to the load side of the meter. He even showed the two wires coming off it after he cut everything loose. So in effect all that has happened is space rather than bolting the 2 pole 30 amp pigtails were used instead due to the lack of space. Look closely there are no # 10 wires that enter the meter cabinet. Sketchy but not accurately described

[sparkyUonline]

@smiththomas64 You're correct in that the fist part of my video I did say "line side of meter but @ 1:25 I corrected myself saying " load side of meter". Very good observation on your part, thanks for taking the time to comment.

[rdcstyle6612]

if their tying in from the load side of the meter when the meter socket is pulled out is their still risk of electrical shock? ive heard of people trying to steal power by connecting their wires line side is that correct?

[sparkyUonline]

@rdcstyle6612 There are many ways people try to cheat the system-but they get caught! In answer to your other question in my opinion ,as long as there is power coming up a u/g feed or down the mast-there is a risk!!

[sparkyUonline]

Can you back that up with some documentation?

LOL

[HappyDiscoDeath]

apparently electrical safety is overrated. to the whiners, turn your speakers up or use headphones. opening your mouth without thinking first makes you look really stupid.

[sparkyUonline]

@Techozek This type of work exists all over the world.I am just exposing the worst of the worst here.It is not typical of all work done here in America.

[Techozek]

Electrical switchgear, equipment and installations in America look so horrible, old, messy and industrial.

[Techozek]

American switchgear looks so industrial.

Horrible.

[vampmike666]

@cjazerjay #10 wire.. That is funny! ROFLMAO! If I remember correctly to run a 100A service line it should be around 6-2 with ground or even 0Ga. solid, where as a 220V stove would take 10-3 with ground. Although 10Gague wire would run around 60A max load. Considering working with AWG coding. Do I stand correct sparkyUonline?