How to Install and Wire a Sub Panel

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Published 2021-03-21
In this video, I show you how to install and wire an electrical sub panel. You see the complete process, from start to finish.

00:00 Intro
03:02 Purchasing Supplies
03:36 How to Determine Sub Panel Location
04:20 How to Install an Electrical Sub Panel
06:07 Placement of Sub Panel
12:17 How to Connect Sub Panel to Main Panel
20:00 How to Wire Sub Panel Branch Circuits
27:05 How to Wire GFCI Outlet



Use the link below to download the printable shopping list and resource guides:

www.guardianky.com/sgt-donovan

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All Comments (21)
  • @michael7324
    I feel as though I can trust this information. That means a lot. Semper Fi
  • @nimble_assassin
    Thank you so much for this video. I'm doing a travel trailer remodel into a tiny home and we are ditching the distro panel for a breaker box so we can run more power into the unit and have full size appliances. This gives me the confidence to take the project on!!!
  • @rudeboy037
    Great video! I like how instead of you telling us what you think is correct, you have the professionals who KNOW what is correct doing the instruction! Time to go check out some of your other videos now!
  • Best subpanel installation video I have seen! Thanks for all the amplifying information and shopping list. Most people at the big box stores do not provide the information.
  • @vtsean5840
    This is an impressive video. Very organized and thorough and well thought out. I really like that, instead of just adding the usual "I'm not an electrician" disclaimer you actually brought a professional electrician in to do parts of the video. It's also very well filmed.
  • @hozettes
    I learned alot watching this guy do his work. He obviously has done this before. Thanks for making this.
  • @MarioCrayola71
    Great video. I added a line to a QO 100amp sub box to power a GFCI and a security light and the first thing I did wrong was I got the wrong breaker. After getting the proper QO circuit breaker I was stumpped on how to wire it correctly. I was going to make the same mistake as this video. But I decided to look for a video explaining how to wire a the circuit breaker to the sub box. After looking for a half day on YouTube and Google. I found your video And it is the most extensive of all the videos on YouTube. Tomorrow I will be finishing the circuit breaker install. Thank you
  • @wesofalltrades
    Thank you for consolidating all of this information into a very professionally made video. I will have to be doing this installation soon, and this reference seems to be a good trustworthy one-stop-shop. As a courtesy for your efforts, I've also liked, subscribed, and clicked the bell for your channel. Thank you
  • @wulfclaw4921
    Man, you took all the guess work out of it Sgt. From a retired Lt Col. Many Thanks ! Wulfy
  • I have done Electrical 35:23 Engineering but didn't work in the field. Starting watching the video and it's helping a lot. Thank you very much. Keep up doing a good job.
  • @david4076
    Absolute amazing video, lot of information and well explained, I’m impressed, I looked everywhere to find information about this. I’m very grateful. Thank you do much.
  • Thanks for making this video, it was just what I needed to see how to wire a sub panel in my garage!!!!!!!! Great job !!!!!!!!!
  • @TyrianHaze
    This was a really good watch. Very informative, especially for someone that's a little too scared of electricity. :face-turquoise-covering-eyes:
  • Dude your video is amazing. I just saw it and you give practically all the info: what you can do and what you can not do according to the NEC. Thank you
  • @emilyarora707
    I have severe ADD and usually learn by watching. I have to say this video and demonstration is so good I feel confident I could actually pull this off! Thank you for posting a great video! New subscriber ! ☺️
  • @bobe8868
    Great electrical instructions. Very precise and easy to understand and especially without dumb music in the background.
  • @joekulick1971
    Great video..accurate and informative description for the novice do-it-yourselfer would like to see more for different type panels..
  • A lot of great info being presented in a way that is very easy to understand. Well done.
  • @jjc355
    I just started watching this video and I paused it just to say Thank you. Great Job!
  • @BearStar1
    55 years in the trade as a State Licensed Journeyman Electrician / Sub Contractor and the only time that I have ever used Aluminum Wiring was for a underground feeder from the Outside 120/240 VAC 200 Amp Meter base on a Power pole to a Main Panel ! And that was a USE Triplex Direct Burial cable approved by the Power Company and AHJ . I sleeved it in 2 '' Schedule 80 PVC Conduit buried 24 '' below grade for a 50' run .