ZINSCO ELECTRICAL PANELS – why their panels are dangerous
What happened with Zinsco and why do electricians tell people to replace their panels? They have a stigma similar to Federal Pacific as being "outlawed" for some reason, here's why.
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FEDERAL PACIFIC ELECTRICAL PANELS – why their panels are dangerous
s electricians, we always hear people say "You should get rid of that FEDERAL PACIFIC panel" and replace it with a new one. What is the story behind all of this, and why is it a big deal?
Why Do We BOND Neutral & Ground in ELECTRICAL SERVICE PANELS?
This question has been asked by so many people over such a long time. Why on earth do we have to bond the system neutral and the equipment grounding conductors, and grounding electrode conductors in an electrical system?
So You Want To Be A Foreman…WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A SUPERINTENDENT
I had a really good question asked to me through email the other day so I thought I would take a few minutes to answer it in a video rather than brutalizing my fingertips for an hour.
Outlawed Panels and Breakers
There are a whole bunch of old breakers and panels that are installed in many residences that have created fires and taken lives. Here's a little overview of the different types. This is not a deep dive into each brand, which will be coming soon.
CONDUIT FILL EXAMPLES for the Modern Electrician – How Many Conductors Can I Put In…
This video is packed with useful information on how to calculate examples of conduit fill using the National Electrical Code as the basis. If you've struggled understanding conduit fill, this should do the trick.
Finally!! A USB-GFCI Device!!
For the longest time customers have been asking if we can get a GFCI that has USBs in it for them to use in their kitchens on the countertop. The problem has been that nobody has made such a device because there’s so much electronics that have to go on the inside, but the...
How To Install a Bathroom Fan TIMER SWITCH
Damnit Josh! I come home constantly to find my kid’s bathroom fan on…like all of the time! Here’s a good solution, put a timer switch in there on the fan leg so the fan shuts off on its own after a certain amount of time. First I had to remove the existing single-pole decor...
How To Install a Surge Protector
Video Sponsored by Square D SPDs? You should get that checked out. These days our homes seem to be spilling over with new technology and sensitive electronics, thus the surges of yesterday are only getting more and more costly. Most homeowners blame lightning for the majority of electrical surge damage to their home… but...
How to Replace an Electrical Service Panel (PART 2)
Now that we’ve gotten the enclosures mounted on the wall and the riser built it’s time to install the breakers and tie this service up. I’ve landed my service entrance conductors into their places, now it’s time to start dealing with the circuit breakers and branch circuits. When this house was wired it was...