Installing 20amp breaker

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[jeffweissman]

Why do you leave all that wasted wire in the panel? Its a sloppy install, that extra wire will only create unnecessary heat and clutter in the panel. And in anticipation of your reply, I will say, that if there is ever any reason to relocate the circuit conductor to another location, on the other side of the panel, you are allowed to splice on to the conductor just using a wire nut. Trust me, getting rid of that loop thing you did will make the install look profesional not like a DIY'r

[jeffweissman]

OH yea fix your collar too! LOL

[Generation3electric]

@jeffweissman I will make sure that I fixed my color for all future videos Jeff thank you

[Generation3electric]

@jeffweissman hi Jeff thanks for the comment. This is only a demonstration panel. I would prefer my electricians to leave a little extra wire versus cut in their wires to short. A wire can always be cut down to make the panel look neater. I think that wire nuts and splices in the panel do not look professional.

[Dadoria2]

I'm planning on installing a 240 volt plug for my portable generator along with a double pole 30 amp breaker in my main panel. I'll be using an interlock kit. Just wondering of this is ok, and is it the same procedure? I'm not new to electrical work, but have never installed a new breaker before. Also should let you know I have a sub-panel in the basement as well. Will this method light up the sub panel as well?

[Generation3electric]

@Dadoria2 Hi, I'm not sure that is a great idea. The type of work you are describing needs to be done correctly to be safe. It can't be taught well in this forum. You will need to make sure that you have a transfer switch between the generator and you electrical service. You should also hire a third party to inspect the work if your doing it yourself. I think that you would be best to hire an electrician to do this for you.

[xIntoThePitx]

@windoes98se - It's a 220v circuit. 12/2, the white becomes hot. There's no neutral (in this case). He should of marked the white wire with a black permanent marker to indicate it's hot (most important on the receptacle side)

[eddiekern]

Good helpful video. Thank you

[uselesskrill]

@jeffweissman Not to mention they way he's tucking that folded wire in behind the lip of the box puts it right where the panel cover screws go. Pinched wires, or if somebody loses a screw and uses one with any sort of point....Just my 2 cents.

[glenwoofit]

In the UK we sleve all bare earth (Ground) conductors as we need conductor identification on everything, It also helps with insulation resistance at the accessories. Before you install a new circuit do you have to do any tests? Here in the UK I'd have to fill out 4 pages of A4 in the form of a Electrical Installation Certificate. It somtimes takes longer to do the paperwork than it does to do the job....

[xIntoThePitx]

@serpentineflame - Like I said, it's most important on the receptacle side. But mark it in the panel as well for future service. It helps identify a 220 circuit and it's a good safety measure.

[serpentineflame]

@frankbing1 bottleneck panel volt battle cover

[serpentineflame]

@xIntoThePitx I think it's implicit that the white is hot if it's going into a breaker. I don't think it's ne/code to marker the hot white at the panel

[chillingworth68]

Nice video. Thanks.