I'm so glad that you didn't stop at " AC working now! SEE YA!" Instead, you looked to see WHY it failed, despite having the wrong amp breaker. You didn't say it, but someone "fixed" a problem by putting a breaker that "won't trip". THANK GOODNESS the heat made the over amp breaker fail Instead of starting a fire.
This video gave me flashbacks of many breakers and wire changes made with many changeouts during 2010. Trying to find breakers for older panels can be a challenge. To bad thermal imaging tools weren't as common back then.
I haven't found any videos on what size wire and breaker for a 240vac/200 feet run to a well pump. I even asked the local electrician and he seemed lost. I went ahead and used the #6 awg and 30 amp breaker.
I like your videos. Is there a way in editing you can flip your image? For example your text appears backwards or reversed. Maybe there is a mirrored image setting you can use to flip it back so it looks correct while viewing.
The minimum circuit ampacity number on the data plate indicates the ampacity of the power supply conductors. Typically 12 AWG can power 20 amps and 10 AWG can power 30 amps.
Just subscribe.. trying to teach myself how to do basic wiring on the old house where I grew up. I'm sure your wiring guide will help. House was built in the 50s so ANY advice you can give is GREATLY APPRECIATED.
I appreciate all the good information. I have recently became a member and I’m very interested in getting the wire sizing diagram and whatever else material or suggestions you think would help me. Thank you very much. I’m an HVAC installer located in Phoenix, Az tryna up my game and knowledge
When you were measuring the amps being pulled that was only on one of the lines correct? (About 6 amps). If so the other line would also need to be measured to get the full 12 amps minimum it should be pulling.
So with the infrared camera you found the breaker was hot, so if something like that it’s better to replaced the panel? Or just the breaker. Also what’s the normal temp for regular breaker/AFCI?
I have a 2012 home with 200 amp service, House is 1500 sq ft ranch, I took breaker cover off and I do not have any available space to add breakers? What can I do?
Should you at first , for safety precaution, attach the black rod with the neutral terminal and after that attach the red one with the live terminal? 😉
My electric light start flickering when we start washing machine or become dimm when start microwave iron or compressor. It happens on any power outlet. Does elecric pannel needs service ? I am in Mississauga ON. I am thinking low emparage draw from breaker because moisture issue in the breaker pannel room. Can panel service by electrician might fix the issue. Usually electrician sugges replace wiring wich is too costly.
Say I have a 1,000 watt 240v baseboard heater, and if I had an amperage tester, what would the amperage be on each hot wires? 1,000 watts / 240v = about 4.2 amps, so is that 4.2 amps on each hot wire? Thanks!
I want to know how many Amps are being drawn through a 30 amp double pole breaker when the dryer is turned on and running. I have a Fluke multimeter and a Klein clamp meter. After setting either meter to Amps I place a lead to the hot and the other lead to the neutral? Or with a clamp meter set to Amps, I clamp one of the black wires and then the other?
Thank you for the good information. I'm getting spike amp draw in the middle of the night. My power company said most like my ac is shooting over 100 amp on the start up of my ac when it kicks on. Can you explain how this is possible? I would imagine my breaker would trip or burn up in no time. Tampa Florida, under the communist rule of Duke Energy.
Give me something wrong with the starting relay or capacitor for your compressor. Check out my video on how to measure lock rotor or amps we're starting amps or my video on the ICM control soft start.
I'm no expert, but why does it need a 20amp breaker instead of 30amp. You're pulling under the max of 30amps so it should be completely fine shouldnt it? Thats like saying you have a 120v , 20 amp circuit but are only using 15 amps so you should change breaker to 15amp....or am i incorrect?
This is a motor load. Its treated differently as opposed to a resistive load. If you use a 30 amp breaker on a circuit designed for 20 amps, the breaker might not trip promptly during an overload.
I'm so glad that you didn't stop at " AC working now! SEE YA!" Instead, you looked to see WHY it failed, despite having the wrong amp breaker. You didn't say it, but someone "fixed" a problem by putting a breaker that "won't trip". THANK GOODNESS the heat made the over amp breaker fail Instead of starting a fire.
That thermal camera is amazing! What a life saver 🤯
That’ll be good series on breakers.
This video gave me flashbacks of many breakers and wire changes made with many changeouts during 2010. Trying to find breakers for older panels can be a challenge. To bad thermal imaging tools weren't as common back then.
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I am Stanley , from Jamaica. Good presentation.
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I haven't found any videos on what size wire and breaker for a 240vac/200 feet run to a well pump. I even asked the local electrician and he seemed lost.
I went ahead and used the #6 awg and 30 amp breaker.
I like your videos. Is there a way in editing you can flip your image? For example your text appears backwards or reversed. Maybe there is a mirrored image setting you can use to flip it back so it looks correct while viewing.
Excellent video!!! Thank you
You're welcome i'm glad you think so and i'm glad you're here and you're watching
Great video. Thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching!
The minimum circuit ampacity number on the data plate indicates the ampacity of the power supply conductors. Typically 12 AWG can power 20 amps and 10 AWG can power 30 amps.
Wish I would have set those exact words in the video
Good stuff
Great video thank you will use this knowledge today
Excellent news thank you so much for watching
Just subscribe.. trying to teach myself how to do basic wiring on the old house where I grew up. I'm sure your wiring guide will help. House was built in the 50s so ANY advice you can give is GREATLY APPRECIATED.
Thank you so much for subscribing
Awesome video
Thank you brother dan
I appreciate all the good information. I have recently became a member and I’m very interested in getting the wire sizing diagram and whatever else material or suggestions you think would help me. Thank you very much. I’m an HVAC installer located in Phoenix, Az tryna up my game and knowledge
Wonderful! Here is my email tadfuller1@gmail.com
Wire size guide would be helpful.
When you were measuring the amps being pulled that was only on one of the lines correct? (About 6 amps). If so the other line would also need to be measured to get the full 12 amps minimum it should be pulling.
This is my question too. Hard to find an answer.
@@tombraider2500 for real, I cannot find the answer. I dont have one of those amp testers that can just clip around a wire!
Good info ... Thx ...
Thanks!
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good video, hanks
great wish I can email you so I can start my training for my personal use only
You can just click the join button.It gives you my email
So with the infrared camera you found the breaker was hot, so if something like that it’s better to replaced the panel? Or just the breaker. Also what’s the normal temp for regular breaker/AFCI?
Ever get the answer?
If there was a 20A or 25A fused disconnect.....would that be fine for the outdoor unit?
yes
I have a 2012 home with 200 amp service, House is 1500 sq ft ranch, I took breaker cover off and I do not have any available space to add breakers? What can I do?
add a subpanel or add a 400 amp service
great!! but remember use protective glove sir, avoid accident
Did you torque those breaker lugs nec 2023 require them to be torqued to specs...whia vde rated 1000 volts insulated
Of course my brother
Where on the NEC book can u find breaker overload protection for all sizes along with their dedicated wiring gage?
not sure off the top
Should you at first , for safety precaution, attach the black rod with the neutral terminal and after that attach the red one with the live terminal? 😉
yes safety first good point
My electric light start flickering when we start washing machine or become dimm when start microwave iron or compressor. It happens on any power outlet. Does elecric pannel needs service ? I am in Mississauga ON. I am thinking low emparage draw from breaker because moisture issue in the breaker pannel room. Can panel service by electrician might fix the issue. Usually electrician sugges replace wiring wich is too costly.
Crickets!! 😂
Say I have a 1,000 watt 240v baseboard heater, and if I had an amperage tester, what would the amperage be on each hot wires? 1,000 watts / 240v = about 4.2 amps, so is that 4.2 amps on each hot wire? Thanks!
Is there a reasoj you are using two different meters, or is it just preference? Trying to learn more about the electrical side of this.
Just preference
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Perfect thank you
You're welcome!
Just curious. Shouldn’t you be reading 240 when your checking volts across both legs? 215 sounds low
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You should be using a Fluke not swag meters,there is a difference in safety
Okay I will check the fluke out
I want to know how many Amps are being drawn through a 30 amp double pole breaker when the dryer is turned on and running. I have a Fluke multimeter and a Klein clamp meter. After setting either meter to Amps I place a lead to the hot and the other lead to the neutral? Or with a clamp meter set to Amps, I clamp one of the black wires and then the other?
yes
If I dont want to do a panel upgrade. How do I determine that my main panel have enough power for a subpanel ?
do a load calculation to determine
@@TaddyDigest how do I do that ? Would I put the meter clamp on one phase or do I clamp each individual circuit in the panel ?
I would like the wire sizing guide. I’m a member. Could you plz send me it 🙏🏽
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When checking 240 amperage, you chose one leg. How did you choose, or does it not matter?
It does not matter on a two pole breaker
Thank you for the good information. I'm getting spike amp draw in the middle of the night. My power company said most like my ac is shooting over 100 amp on the start up of my ac when it kicks on. Can you explain how this is possible? I would imagine my breaker would trip or burn up in no time.
Tampa Florida, under the communist rule of Duke Energy.
Give me something wrong with the starting relay or capacitor for your compressor.
Check out my video on how to measure lock rotor or amps we're starting amps
or my video on the ICM control soft start.
I'm no expert, but why does it need a 20amp breaker instead of 30amp.
You're pulling under the max of 30amps so it should be completely fine shouldnt it? Thats like saying you have a 120v , 20 amp circuit but are only using 15 amps so you should change breaker to 15amp....or am i incorrect?
This is a motor load. Its treated differently as opposed to a resistive load. If you use a 30 amp breaker on a circuit designed for 20 amps, the breaker might not trip promptly during an overload.