What I love about Stud Pack is that you guys don't just show the right way to do something, you show WHY it's the right way to do something.

@els1f

Жыл бұрын

That's a great point right there!

@beeps7

Жыл бұрын

He's "teaching" work that requires 4 years of on the job training. These youtube "electricians" kill many people.

@davidgarrison1988

Жыл бұрын

Yes your right , I always like to know the WHY with everything. I piss my Doctor's off all the time. I don't give a crap , just tell me why , lol

@jadall77

Жыл бұрын

I love instructions that say WHY. like when putting a sticker clear cover I finally got explanation It tells you to do it in the bathroom right after you run steam (hot water) it's to knock dust out of the air so you get less dust when you put the "sticker" on your phone screen.

@ca6360

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully this area is dry well covered ... because correct hardie install for penetrations over 1.5 inches you want to use z flashing with a 1/4 inch gap before hardie starts above your block made of pvc is best material to use. You caulk up sides of penetrating block and base and in this case around the electrical block attached to pvc block.

I am an aircraft mechanic. Honest intelligent hard working tradesmen are a rare breed today. The attention to detail really shows the quality of your work. Tribal knowledge like twisting the receptacle and retightening. Great videos.

@wayland7150

Жыл бұрын

I feel smarter having learned that today.

@ramosel

Жыл бұрын

I'm an ex Navy Turkey pilot... I'd have cut the siding and recessed/mounted the box directly to the backer he installed. As mounted there is a hole under the new receptacle box that is a great entry way for 6 and 8 legged critters.

@jeffreystroman2811

Жыл бұрын

I just instinctively go back and see if I can tighten the binding screws a few minutes after clamping the wire down. And of course as with folks such as us, every single strand must make it, on all conductors, every time and without so much as a Nick where the insulation was cut and removed. I'm at the point where I won't even use a cable someone else made, just cut the ends off and put em back on so I know it right. Sadly we are a rare breed, I fear for the next generation. Good times made weak men

@starrynightpoolspacare186

Жыл бұрын

@@ramosel Turkey has thier Navy Pilots doing electrical repairs huh? Let's Go Brandon.

@ramosel

Жыл бұрын

@@starrynightpoolspacare186 funny guy huh? No, I was US Navy.... I flew the A-4, nicknamed the "Scooter" and the F-14, nicknamed the "Turkey". It didn't really make sense until I retired and moved to the mountains and saw wild turkeys flying... or landing. And they do look very much like a Tomcat on final approach to Mom. Wing's straight out, tail feathers moving wildly. I graduated from the Naval Academy with a degree in Electrical Engineering.

You can’t get any better than this channel. Always detailed and no bs. They let you know the issue. Why it’s an issue. How to fix it. And the materials needed to fix the issue and any issues that may encounter. Thank you guys.

Electrician here. Great video! You know your stuff man. It’s good to make people aware of the danger to linemen and to the homeowner.

That "jiggle test" is crucial. Can't tell you how many trim QAs I did behind a guy putting a panel up and they had loose connections in their terminals

You're one of the best channels, hands down. Not too much hype, and no BS. Just the kind of channel every homeowner (future and existing) needs!

@awesomeferret

10 ай бұрын

Yeah, except the title is very extreme clickbait. Where is the cord referenced in the thumbnail?

i'll be real, this just showed up in my recommended section. i don't have much need for Home improvement type content, but from this video alone i like this, because it's practical info that can actually be applied. i feel like i learned more from this video, than the 5 years of High School, and my year of taking Welding in a trade school. earned another subscriber.

You just saved lives with this video, the dangers of a “suicide cord” would’ve never truly occurred to me as a DIYer. Thank you sir!

@umadbra

Жыл бұрын

Electricity is definitely a hobby. No such thing as suicide cord.

@GamingUpNorth

Жыл бұрын

just plug the cord ends in before you turn on the generator its not that hard, do you call a kitchen knife a suicide stick? because it can also kill you if you use it incorrectly

@forposterity4031

Жыл бұрын

@@GamingUpNorth I know right, As soon as I saw him explain and plug into live first I just smacked my forehead.

@andrewwilson6222

10 ай бұрын

@@GamingUpNorthstanding voltage on a suicide cord is an unseen, potentially fatal hazard. The knife thing is dumb. This is a good video, especially the part about the interlock on the breaker.

@Engineer9736

9 ай бұрын

@@andrewwilson6222 The person plugging in the suicide cord should just use their brains. Only touch the plastic of the plugs, not the pins themselves. And suicide is a bit exaggerated... I've had 230 volts on me many times, still alive and kicking.

Always like how happy and the pride Paul shows in his work, no matter how small. It's in the details.

@TimeSurfer206

Жыл бұрын

"Never Half-Ass anything. If you aren't going to Whole-Ass it, why bother doing it?" and "If we don't have the time to do it right, when will we find the time to do it over?"

@tonywolfemusic5920

Жыл бұрын

Important. The attention you give to the details is indicative of your mindset with your work. It’s a lifestyle, not a project by project thing.

@bobbob8229

Жыл бұрын

Pretty good means Half-assed 😎

@TimeSurfer206

Жыл бұрын

@@tonywolfemusic5920 "The Devil is in the Details."

@MAGAMAN

Жыл бұрын

He's always proud of his work, even when he is doing it completely wrong.

I don't know what it is... Your Voice? Your Confidence? What ever. . . . When I watch your video, I'm transported somewhere, where time does not exist. THANK YOU

@mos8541

Жыл бұрын

it COULD be a self induced singularity, possibly a slight bending of space due to increasing density of gravity waves, most likely is an out of body experience normally experienced by folks on or at their death bed

@gejuarez4848

Жыл бұрын

You're getting creepy R M

I've never seen a video of yours before, and I'm unlikely to watch a whole ton of them at this time, but you've got so many little things to show how good you are at this. When you wanted him to get a second look at the spreadsheet you made on the fusebox, I could *hear* the pride in your voice. You're a good worker, and I'll be one of many to tell you it. Keep it up, Stud. It was impressive to see the care you put into your work.

@BigOsTaco

Жыл бұрын

I ran across these ge gentlemen a couple of years ago. For tips on something can’t recall anymore and I am simply hooked on these guys. I love dads mentality of doing it right the first time and it’s ok to take a little extra time to make sure it’s done right and it lasts. I also love that his son is adopting that good work ethic. I wish these guys where in Southern California so they could remodel my house!!! Take the time to watch their other videos. You won’t regret it. Support they channel brother watch here and there. Great comment. I am sure they appreciate it.

@davel9015

5 ай бұрын

@@BigOsTaco Single parent Moms do the best they can but it makes a really big difference when there I a Dad in the home. Thanks for the great videos, StudPack!

@BigOsTaco

5 ай бұрын

Single parent moms are amazing!!!! Props and tremendous respect to you all!!!

The documentation on the fusebox is something to applaud. Everyone should do that kind of thing for everything. A little bit of extra work now saves you a lot of headaches later.

Thank you for going into detail about how when we don't have interlocks, we can kill the linemen. That's a detail few get into, and most people think electricity only goes one way - from the power plant to us, not the other way around. That's a very important concept to teach since more and more people are going to solar, batteries, etc.

@jeffreymontgomery7516

Жыл бұрын

...it also helps prevent you from powering your neighborhood a little bit and nobody has enough energy to do anything. Then you ask "What's wrong? It's pushing 3000W of juice but I can't power my little radio!"

@thewhitefalcon8539

Жыл бұрын

Even for those who don't give a damn about human life (too many people) it's also just overloading their generator by trying to power the whole neighborhood

@anthonyjackson280

Жыл бұрын

Also if the generator is connected to the mains when they come back on the line frequencies will be out of phase resulting, effectively, in a short circuit that could toast the generator, and wiring between before the breakers trip.

@nunya3163

Жыл бұрын

It is not just a danger to linemen, but to yourself as well. Backfeeding the lines can kill a lineman, but it can also catch your generator on fire, when the feed is restored, and your generator is out of phase.

@trumps-a-hoe

Жыл бұрын

Linesmen are required to ground the power lines to avoid this situation 👌if one got fried its because he didn't follow proper procedures. Best practice is to throw your main breaker, separating it from the grid, to avoid back feed

As soon as the camera went off Paul definitely modified that extension cord.

@mikemortensen4973

Жыл бұрын

I don't see a big problem with that, those plugs are made to come on and off.

@jacknimble1

Жыл бұрын

@@mikemortensen4973 As long as the gauge is sufficient, there is no reason why you couldn't just replace the pug end.

I am Mister Safety in my group of DIYers and I loved this video. Always preach lineman safety to my friends. Job was well done. Absolute pleasure to watch them work.

Seen alot of fake electrician channels. Half of their advice violates the NEC. You are by far the first channel that is 100% spot on with knowledge and codes. You have a master electrician as a sub for life. 👏👏👍

That’s a great power inlet. I’ve never had emergency backup so I’ve never done one of these but I like it. Also that panel schedule is BOSS! I’m a firm believer in actuate legible panel schedules! Saves time, headaches, and unintentional zaps

@kenbrown2808

Жыл бұрын

there is another style available that is nonmetallic and has the inlet in the bottom - it's a bit bulkier, but it makes it a bit harder for water to get in around the cord while it's in use.

That panelbox labeling is top notched.

@AndrewGorny

Жыл бұрын

Yes I can't believe I never thought of making an excel spreadsheet. Makes for super clean edits too

@StudPack

Жыл бұрын

What’s an edit?? 😂😂😂

@AndrewGorny

Жыл бұрын

@@StudPack hahahahahaha

You guys rock it is so hard to find people that do things right, take pride in their work, and enjoy passing on your knowledge. Keep up the good work guys

I have remodeled a couple of my homes and a cottage and I have watched a lot of KZread videos to help me along. Yours is one of the best I have seen. The attention to details, the tricks of the trade, the review of the work done and the overall production (sound and lighting) are all great. Short and sweet in a lot of ways but also covers all the important points. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

I, too, admire the quality upon which you insist when putting your projects together. I also like the way you explain what you are doing and why. Always clear, always appreciated!

OMG!!! An actual "how to" without a story line or narrative or wasted time of not topic related drivel.!!! ....LOVE IT !!!! Get to the point... How to do it...Easy to understand.. OUTSTANDING !!! I've just recently discovered your videos in my search for reliable how to's for those of us who enjoy doing it ourselves correctly and safely and every one I saw I had to "smash" the like button and save for future reference! Guess I'm going to just have to subscribe! Keep up the GREAT work and videos! I'm looking forward to watching and learning much more!

This is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen. Informative. Clear. Concise. With a wise and charismatic speaker. Wow.

Every homeowner with a generator needs to see this video.

@philliphall5198

Жыл бұрын

I agree with You

I really like that you created an actual list of which breakers go to what. Every place I've lived in never has the list filled out and you have to figure it out on your own.

@jeffreymontgomery7516

Жыл бұрын

I move in somewhere, one of the first things I do is make labels for the breakers.

@R4J4N

Жыл бұрын

That's because of the inefficient and lousy electricians we get all around the world.

@Toca_waffle843

Жыл бұрын

Yup, good practice for sure. But with my own experience I never assume any list that someone else has made is 100% correct

@jeffreymontgomery7516

Жыл бұрын

@@Toca_waffle843 - easy to verify without reinventing the wheel... if it's missing something, add it. If it's wrong, correct it...

@TheSpicyLeg

Жыл бұрын

Residential guys. Labeling circuits and then turning in final prints with the revision is standard procedure. At any larger commercial or industrial build, you’re going to have many.

This is great info that I have related to hundreds of customers over the years. Thank you for putting this out there. I’m sure this will reach many more people than I ever could.

Always enjoy your vids and how you break down things and add pro tips to the mix. Always a pleasure stopping by the channel. Look forward to more tips and tricks!

i'm a UK approved electrician, the apprentices were always told to check screw tightness before shutting something. they were also told to leave a little spare length, for the next guy, in case of problems so that they had a little spare to play with. and the earth wire always got covered by earth sleeving green/yellow or green, in case of a short against something when it's screwed up tight. and i've seen a few suicide extensions with a plug on both ends :D i love the consumer unit spreadsheet, things like that can save so much time in repairing something.

@martyj76

Жыл бұрын

I was gonna say the same thing about the earth sleeving

great video. I learned a lot in a bunch of categories from you. Something I really appreciate about your video is that you don't take anything for granted and show footage up close of the details. Many videos online skip steps with cuts or sped up video(probably thinking that the steps are remedial) I really appreciate your explanations and your down to earth pragmatic decision making. Thank you for making and sharing this video. Much respect.

This is exactly the work my husband and I did and seeing this makes me happy to see your work and the safety installed. Also, my grandfather was 50 years in the IBEW, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Shout out to electricians everywhere.

@gavinmcclure8047

9 ай бұрын

The IBEW really took care of my dad when 2 other companies he worked 20 years each for didn’t and he only worked for them for 12 years

@sarahb8147

5 ай бұрын

My grandfather was too! So cool

Good points about the suicide cord. Suggestions: I would have instead put in a flush mount receptacle, so it doesn't stick out from the wall, and be in the way outside. There's plenty of room inside the stud wall for the receptacle. I would also have caulked around or behind whatever receptacle you use, so blowing rain won't seep behind the receptacle and eventually rot the wood behind it. It looks like where the receptacle is located, there might not be a LOT of blowing rain to hit it, but it never hurts to seal it anyway...takes just a couple of minutes. This will also make it easier to seal against airflow into the building.

I appreciate how careful y'all are about the electrical stuff you put out. You've always gone to the effort of learning from a trained and experienced pro to find out every aspect that pertains to the job you're showing, and that's more important than a lot of tradesmen realize.

I admire your enthusiasm and attention to detail. It's a pleasure watching two hardworking people who take pride in an honest day's work, sharing their knowledge. Father and son teamwork at its best, you guys are an inspiration. All the best from Minnesota.

@choossuck7653

Жыл бұрын

And they are criminally underpaid. They get paid to fix real world problems. Doctors get paid three times as much to practice and get it wrong a very high percentage of the time.

Really happy see many positive comments on your chanel. Not my Dad, but really learn a ton from you on this video and make senses all the way. I'm from Minnesota with cold blizzards,tornados and humidity and really helps to any one lives in United States with all weather variations. Thank you.God Bless!

This is a really good video on this topic honestly. Most of them I've seen are just a hit piece on the cables saying not to buy them, this is one of the first I've seen that actually explained in detail why it's unsafe, but also why it's needed, and also how to stay safe while using them. Well done.

Can't tell you how many of these DIYers repairs I've had to go fix over the years here in CA. I always shake my head and shudder at the lengths some people will go to to serve themselves without a single thought or care to those working "upstream", just to give themselves some back up power. Fantastic vid and hopefully knocks some sense into these DIYers out there!

@Cheepchipsable

Жыл бұрын

I expect the majority of people simply don't know how the grid works. I don't know how widespread the information is regarding this kind of setup.

@redstickham6394

Жыл бұрын

@@Cheepchipsable I've heard of people using a suicide cord to feed power to their home through the outlet the clothes dryer plugs into. I know that can't be safe.

@packrat9433

Жыл бұрын

@@Cheepchipsable Agreed. Even very handy people have no idea how the grid works.

@lydialas8756

Жыл бұрын

@Hello Chris how are you doing

Love this channel, precisely because they show us practical and safe ways to do things!!

Shout out to the algorithm showing me videos I didn't know I needed to see. We bought out first home a year ago and have been doing a lot of DIY this summer. The cleanliness and organization in your work is an inspiration. Makes me want to go straight down to the basement and start new label sheets for both boxes, and open up the receptacles in the old part of the house (~100 years old) to see what horrors lie within.

Proficient, quick, and to the point...clear explanations and no jibber jabber!

The section on the suicide cord is a legit life saver for some homeowners. Folks start those generators up with the plug in the generator and the other end not plugged in, especially when they are in a hurry. Really like the videos by Stud Pack - straightforward and at a level of detail that explains the topic from an educational standpoint and of course the "how to". I also did not know about the step up, good video.

@mprenn1547

Жыл бұрын

that kind of cord should be BANNED and the NEC should add code to do it the way these guys did here! good lord, that is an an accident looking to happen...

@Vamp.Ch0vdiixx

Жыл бұрын

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@sammorgan31

Жыл бұрын

Ok. So what if it's plugged in before the generator is started up? Don't lick the copper and you'll be fine. I play with live 480 every day. More voltage on each leg than both legs of genset create together. Just don't touch the copper bits and you'll be fine.

@sammorgan31

Жыл бұрын

@@mprenn1547 BANNED how? Can't buy male plugs from the hardware store anymore? 😂😂

@sanictvfjr1130

Жыл бұрын

@@sammorgan31 Not really, is not that male ends on their own are dangerous... And I dont live in the US, but man.. u gotta admit selling a cable with 2 male ends is A HALF-STEP close to selling one of those put-two-fingers-in suicide adapters iss crazy in my pov

I enjoy watching you guys. I'm learning a lot. I have a contractor friend who works like you, enjoys doing the task right, and takes pride in his work. Good job. Keep the videos coming.

Great no-nonsense tutorial. at 71, I certainly learned valuable information today. All the best to you and family in 2023. "The JJ" SW Penna.

The amount of information I learned in the first five minutes safety wise is astounding. Definitely subbed and great info and delivery.

For a possible future scenario... The hole you made through the plywood was big enough for the metal Romex connector... You can screw the connector onto the wire first then put it through the knockout on the box and install the locknut. 👍

@simplesimon8583

Жыл бұрын

You beat me to it -- I've used that technique for all sorts of similar cases - and not just on "house wiring", but low-voltage, coax, etc.😊

@cmh-re

Жыл бұрын

imagine if for some reason someone has to take the box out. "Gotta open up the drywall"

@IrrationalBstrd

Жыл бұрын

@@cmh-re why? You can remove the locknut from the inside of the box and pull it off, just like you out it on, leaving the wire in the wall

@44R0Ndin

Жыл бұрын

@@IrrationalBstrd Yeah but what are the odds someone figures that out unless they have prior knowledge of that technique? I'm not sure they teach it in the classes you can take to become an electrician, but it's something worth knowing for sure. Someone ought to go around and write down all these little things you "learned from your mentor", otherwise they might become forgotten. That kind of trade knowledge that isn't in a book is an extremely important thing to put down in books somewhere, and I have an example of why: This kind of trade knowledge becoming forgotten is why we can't build the mighty Rocketdyne F-1 engine that powered the first stage of the Saturn-V moon rocket any more (and haven't been able to since the start of the '80s). Yes, NASA still has the blueprints for the F-1 engine, but that's not all you need to make one. What we lost are the trained tradespeople that were actually building those engines, and had figured out all the little tricks and techniques that turn that blueprint from a plan into something you can take a series of steps to produce. Now, because nobody wrote down the knowledge they had that was required to build one properly, we can't build it any more unless we go thru and figure all that out again.

@albrownmd

Жыл бұрын

Why did he drill such a large hole? It looked like a 3/4 inch hole would have worked.

Hey gang, lots of comments about the following. Thought I'd address them. #1 The existing wire from the receptacle to the panel is 10 gauge. Color coded Romex started in 2001. It was all the same white sheathing before that. Interestingly, color coding is not required by NEC, NFPA, or UL. It simply makes the inspector's job a lot easier (14G white, 12G yellow, 10G orange) #2 This is an unconditioned outdoor storage shed, no insulation required. Not sure why there's no sheathing under the Hardi-Plank on that wall. There is everywhere else #3 WE SEALED THE BOX when we returned the cord😁 #4 We were kidding around about not modifying extension cords. We've done a couple of great videos on that subject 👍 #5 I put a new female plug on the cord Thanks, Paul

@jeffhreid

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I was wondering if that was 10 gauge, around here that white jacket is for 14 gauge I think the 30 amp 10 gauge stuff has a black jacket

@StudPack

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffhreid Yeah this cable is pre-2001, the year color coding started.

@vincentgonzales8917

Жыл бұрын

Is you extension cord also 10 guage

@UDumFck

Жыл бұрын

I had the Romeo gauge question. Thanks for addressing here.

@UDumFck

Жыл бұрын

@@vincentgonzales8917 Yes, the extension cord wires must be able to handle the amperage that the connectors are rated.

Man, Louisiana is a special place. As an Australian I keep meaning to learn more about New Orleans and the rest of that lovely, wild state.

Great video, it was nice to see a real electrician performing a task safely and properly on KZread, doesnt happen often! Thank you!

A vice president from Chicago's, Com Ed told me that they have had Lyman killed from generators back feeding the grid. So thank you for showing your viewers a way to connect a portable generator that's in compliance with NEC: it certainly is a public service

Little tip for ya - use a square bit on those electrical screws and never strip the heads . Especially on those higher gauge higher torque ones :) almost all outlets are either s1 or s2 & once you start doing it this way you’ll never go back .

@billsmith9249

Жыл бұрын

Robertson bit for the win!

@mynamesnotimportant6941

Жыл бұрын

better yet, use an ECX bit. it's a flathead and robertson combo :D

@KeithOlson

Жыл бұрын

@@mynamesnotimportant6941 WHOA! I'd never heard of those before. Thanks for the tip!

@mynamesnotimportant6941

Жыл бұрын

@@KeithOlson I just recently learned about them myself. Saw a couple YTers raving about them. I haven't tried them myself but they look super dope.

@kenbrown2808

Жыл бұрын

until you have an older device that only has 2 way screws instead of 3 way screws - or Lutron who still uses 2 way screws.

This dude just straight up said "So how does a portable generator work? Well we pulled it out and it's right here, we started it up and it's generating power"... I've never heard a more elaborate, detailed explanation of how it works until now!

Your videos are among the best for real-world scenarios. Unlike other "professional" videos where everything just works right, and nothing seems to go wrong. Also, as others have said, your attention to detail and your explanations make for a great experience. Thank you.

Great video guys. I have become and electrician recently so any little tip helps. You didn't miss a beat. Clear, concise, and relaxed.

This sort of video is amazing! People don't seem to realize how many little steps are involved in a "simple" job like this, like adding the blocking (love the pocket hole jig!) In the video at 12:50 when you say, "It's going all the way in; we don't want any shiners," that's the sort of pithy wisdom that sticks with you, but doesn't usually make it into an instruction manual or classroom curriculum, you only get that from OTJ training, or when we get to shadow a master at work. Great filming, great editing, and great work! There's a lot I'm taking away from this, but I'll let you keep that FL heat though!

Teaching the next generation to take pride in their work, well done.

I like the professionalism of this channel no cutting corners.

So much great information in a short amount of time, no BS, quality work and even a few tips along the way. THIS HERE is what KZread is for! Thank you. New subscriber.

@awesomeferret

10 ай бұрын

"No BS"? All the people who thought he was going to talk about a dangerous extension cable (you know, only everyone who's new to the channel and read the title and thumbnail) disagree to at least some degree.

You know you are a professional when you get excited about Excel sheets. Organization and foresight really are what separate the pros from the novices.

@beardedswordsman2901

Жыл бұрын

I do the same thing in my field. I do access control systems and cameras. I make excel sheets of every door/ camera and stick it on the can or switch map.

Great dialog - - - Thank you for showing us DIYers not only the proper way to do several things in this video but the reasoning WHY. PS - love the use of the oscillating saw (very handy tool)

Nice work. It's refreshing to watch someone who knows what they are doing.

I have done a LOT of 120 wiring, but far less 240. This video not only gave great info on this particular application, but also just general 240v wiring safety considerations. Since I have some 240v work to do in the near future, this video showed up just in time to maybe prevent me from hurting myself. Ya done good !

When I make penetrations to the exterior i always use a bead of clear silicone around the box. Looks good guys!

@hijackstudios

Жыл бұрын

This is definitely an important detail; could see daylight coming through the socket from the rear and that's just asking for rainwater to go inside that wall cavity and trigger rotting/ mold on that drywall, especially in a hurricane area. Suprising just how fast a wall cavity will fail if it's not weatherproofed.

@doctordev97

Жыл бұрын

@@hijackstudios also, this is probably a smaller issue, but one I noticed nonetheless. The pocket screws are barely holding into any material on the stud because the tip of the screw is pointing toward the outer face of the stud. Pocket screws are supposed to be oriented toward the meat of the material they're screwing in to. that tiny bit of wood on the corner of the stud could easily crack or even entirely break off when tightening it down, leaving the screw with nearly zero pullout strength. If during a hurricane a some debris hits that box it could knock it loose, creating a serious hazard, hell a rowdy toddler could ram into it a knock it loose. Best way would be to put a strip of blocking on either side of the plywood panel screwed on through the face of the ply, slide it into place, then screw through those into the wide face of the stud. It would be much stronger.

That 1/4 x 12” drill bit is pretty handy to keep in your tool box. I use it a lot for wall penetrations for conduit. A lot of guys use a hole saw with an extension but once you get through the 1st layer of drywall, the shaft of your extension is much smaller than the 1st hole and it’s near impossible to get the hole on the opposite side of the wall to line up with the 1st so your conduit passes through the wall straight without trimming the hole on one side or the other. With the long 1/4” drill bit you drill a pilot hole all the way through the wall and then use a hole saw to drill in towards the wall from both sides. After drilling through the 1st layer, when your bit bottoms out on the other side of the wall, there’s enough of the bit sticking out of the wall to line it up square with the wall and level before you penetrate the other side.

Great job! Clean reliable work and instructions. Love your spreadsheet in the panel.

Wouldn't surprise me if this guy gets a call from This Old House. Great work Great personality.

Good job!!! My wife and I just bought a new WEN generator for our house here near Redding, CA. Each summer, PG & E shuts the power off about a dozen times, and your comment about the suicide cord really got to me! I didn't realize that, so we will make sure to plug the end going to the house in first, though the generator should never be started until BOTH ends are plugged in. Thanks so much!!!

@765kvline

Жыл бұрын

--There will be a lineman, or a pedestrian or little kid who will still be around to thank you for that little detail . . . after a storm outage.

One of the most underrated channels on YT! Thanks SP!

You just saved my life. Power is out and I was just going to do the WRONG thing shown here. Thank you. ❤️🙏

Thank you so much for your video! I have been trying to figure out how to make a cord for my generator to house without making a suicide cord. So glad I come across your video. Material is ordered and be here tomorrow. I live in Kentucky and we are getting to a point of bad weather for ice now. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.

Man, I absolutely *love* your channel, and it's incredibly useful to me as a homeowner.

Your content is always on the money. Just getting after it - and getting after it right. Anyone who wants to learn home improvements...this is the right channel to watch. What makes you guys cool is you sweat the big things....AND the little things. And in LA, you just plain sweat. 🤣

Thanks for your quick and concise descriptions and explanations. Also, good camera shots were very helpful. I learned a lot in just a few minutes.

Awesome ! Thank you for the time you took making your videos. Up until now I haven’t watched much KZread, but I am so grateful to you for sharing.

Such an important video. I've seen so many deadly issues like this.

Studpack Sunday afternoon enjoyment watching another great video!! Thank You Guys..Keep up the good work!!

That interlock is so slick I love it's simplicity, I will be Googling that!

best and most complete video for this project I have EVER seen. GREAT JOB-- hope it saves some lives and property..

You guys always do such a thorough job, nice work.

Right is right, and that was a completely correct install. L14-30 plug&receptacle for a 10/4 SO cord, inlet box, and the interlock kit are key ingredients to a correct portable generator install. Nice work.

@-007-2

Жыл бұрын

He should have mentioned that the wiring needs to support 30a. It's EXTREMELY important.

Really appreciated your friendly demeanor and sharing the knowledge

We just got an old Army 10k and want it wired to the house for emergency power. You just saved our lives and many others.

Great video, you covered a lot of basics but I was surprised that while you discussed changing out the 20A power outlet, you never mentioned the wiring gage at all. The copper wire looks like 12AWG ... could be 10AWG but you really should have talked about the importance of ensuring the existing wiring can support the load capacity of your new connection point.

@andrewwilson6222

10 ай бұрын

True. That needs to be #10 for 30A

@bubbatime

10 ай бұрын

Exactly my comment. Looks like 12 gauge wire. Only good for 20 amps.

@jimmitycricket

9 ай бұрын

Just the comment I was looking for. Surprised not that many people caught this.

@williamreed4059

4 ай бұрын

Glad i found this as well. Was about to make the same comment

great video. I do have one criticism. When taking apart the inlet at the house, you should have tested for power. Even if you "know" the power is off, there is a chance that there could be a feedback on that line.

@Cheepchipsable

Жыл бұрын

That and why not put a female end on the cable? Unless the old one is very old or damaged in some way. There are ways to test extension cords.

@rogerbarton497

Жыл бұрын

@@Cheepchipsable My thoughts too, you need to destroy that suicide cable anyway.

@hackjealousy

Жыл бұрын

@@Cheepchipsable The cable was only rated for 20A.

@danielweeks3723

Жыл бұрын

@@rogerbarton497 Exactly or take one end off and hide it. The Dolphin RV I bought had a suicide cord(120v) in it. I cut off one end to disable it, replaced it with a standard ext cord, and replaced the standard outlet(really an inlet in this case) with a recessed male one.

@notredo

Жыл бұрын

@@hackjealousy The cable looked to me to be a #12. But, the camera view may be deceiving.

You really take things to heart. “ if we didn’t have enough ground, we would of had to go to the attic. Got me messed up

Strangely satisfying to watch. I think it's because you did such a good job.

Check for power anyway, especially for DIYer's who aren't wiring every day. You "know" it's off because you turned it off, but someday an ingrained safety habit will save your life. That moment when a non-contact voltage tester lights up on a circuit you personally turned off is a moment that sticks with you.

@jstar1000

Жыл бұрын

Well in this case it was locked out at the panel with the interlock as shown and there was no generator hooked up so it was a no brainer. In fact this set up with the interlock can never have power without the generator connected and turned on with the interlock in place unless the breaker in panel was somehow broken which is highly unlikely but I guess possible perhaps?

@DaddyBeanDaddyBean

Жыл бұрын

@@jstar1000 You're right about this specific instance, of course, but I'm just saying if you check for voltage EVERY SINGLE TIME, without exception, sooner or later you will find power on a circuit you were certain was already off, and save yourself a nasty surprise.

This is the first time I've seen a dedicated circuit in a panel for backup power like this. When we installed our backup generator in the early 1990s, we were required to put in an (exterior) transfer switch to not backfeed the generator power. That slider is really slick (and a ton cheaper) -- I like it! I would hope that this would be a code thing in Minnesota by now. Genius device.

@taylorward7576

9 ай бұрын

@klinestill "The word is, "ingenious". A person may be a genius, but a device, process, or idea would be ingenious." For now.

I just recently purchased a commercial building, and I envy the attention to detail you did with labeling the breaker box. The box at the building I purchased half of them aren't labeled at all, and the ones that are labeled are wrong. My son and I are supposed to go thru each outlet and figure out which breaker goes where (and yes, I have to do each outlet AND every light switch in the building because some rooms are on multiple outlets, and some outlets are on multiple rooms in the building) and we'll be doing something very similar to what you did. Anyhow, thank you for the pride and enthusiasm you put into your work, and hopefully your son(s) also pick and follow in that footstep as well.

Great video guys. It's good that you explain the WHYs of the steps that you're doing. Lot better chance people will remember stuff when they know the whys behind things.

Your work is awesome. I've never heard of a suicide cord. I would have not known to plug both ends in before starting my generator.

@lostreb

Жыл бұрын

That is a great comment for those that are not familiar with the "suicide cord." I've always told those that use them to PLUG INTO THE HOUSE FIRST before even "STARTING" much less thinking about plugging into the generator. But, that's just from an old f@rt that's been on this planet over 3/4 of a Century using common sense, and trust me, common sense is "not" something we are born with. We have to "learn and earn" it!!!!

@SVMSICE

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I just recently, about 6 months ago heard about these cords. To me though when dealing with 220, which I'm very afraid of lol, it's common sense not to have power going to it before you plug it in. I realize and understand that inexperienced people who don't have the fear of it they should could easily make a mistake.

Great job guys! Next time tighten the connector on the cable first, pull it into the box, then install the locknut, much easier.

Know what you are doing and presented the hook up clean and precise. WOW GOOD JOB!

Nice to see someone take pride in their work, if you're going to dig a ditch make it the best one you can dig

Love the craftsmanship guys! Rare to see the attention to detail and the focus on quality, safe installations!

Thanks for this - I didn't know the term for the cable. Be thankful you can work with your dad/son on projects like this - must be really fun! One suggestion for future installations like this - if you have the space, might be better to use a flush mounted box - I'm sure that area sees a lot of activity and in a few years, that box will be hanging off the wall. 👍

I like your banter back and forth. Good content.

Man, I do -not- miss muggy Southern weather. Professional work there, y'all keep it up!

This is an excellent video. I've been wanting to upgrade my generator situation to run the house directly instead of laying extension cords all over. Thanks!

I got into a verbal confrontation with a guy at home depot who was trying to make one instead of just getting a transfer switch for his generator. He was being rowdy with the home depot employee. Told him he could kill someone with that thing, he didn't seem to care at all. As a teacher, I stress (secondary to the obvious danger of having a hot male plug) about the dangers of backfeeding the transformers and putting voltage on the line, putting our linemen at risk.

Thank you for all your good info, I appreciate your spreadsheet.

"Not if, when." Gulf Coast mantra if ever I heard one.