Add an Electrical Outlet to a Breaker Box

I show how to add an electrical outlet to a service panel. Always turn off the electric when working on an electrical outlet. Cover the lugs and main wires coming into the breaker box with cardboard.

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[BallsworthBallsbury]

Every video producer on YouTube should take notice of this video. THIS is how a "how to" video should be edited. Thanks for being so respectful of the viewer's time. Your straight-to-the point style is rare, and highly appreciated. Well done.

[DrederaZ]

Lmaooo 22 videos later and i finally find one that shows me how to install "the other end of the wire." Work done right bro

[malcolmfoulk]

I just watched your video It has been years since I assisted my Father in-Law ( He is/was an Electrician).Your video was a great shot in the arm for me. I just added a dedicated 20 AMP Circuit for our new Built in Microwave.... My wife Thanks less thing on the "Honey Do List" Thank you

[baathshabat]

I took a class at a tech school where we were supposed to learn about this at the tail end of the year, but it got cut off for corona and the like, this video told me everything I missed, thank you for this vid !

[rickroach]

Just a quick thank you.. this video was my go-to for adding an outlet to my pool pump sub-panel. You covered everything and made it simple. Project complete and no tripped breakers, shocks or mishaps.

[rogerdevero]

Knowing and Teaching are poles apart. Sir, you are a natural teacher. Thank you.

[termainefitzgerald]

This was so informative I’m mad it took me almost 2 year to find this video make me more confident to go in the box if i ever need to

[peteluckylamiglas]

excellent, to the point, slow and steady explaining the steps, outstanding editing job. Thank you so much.

[jakerafuse]

agreed.. this guy should do seminars on how to do videos.. clear.. to the point and well explained.

[kayastancil]

I absolutely love this video. It's the only one showing completely how to go from breaker switch to a power outlet/ and or extension cord. Thank you!

[sirjohndoeofpa]

I finally found what Ive been kooking for. All I wanted to do is run a single outlet to its own 20amp breaker. Thank you SOOO MUCH!

[howardlippin]

Very well done! You make it look easy while paying respect to the danger involved, Very clear instructions, easy to do the way you show it! Thank you!

[victorlopez]

When we moved into our new house, I noticed a GFCI outlet that was installed right under the panel and connected to one of the 20 amp breakers along with another set of wire. No idea why this was installed in the first place. Now that I see HOW it was installed, I plan on removing it since I don't need it. Love your idea about using a cardboard to cover your main lug. Very straight forward. Thanks

[bluecamus]

While feeding a metal fish tape through an open panel, I let go of the tape and it swung against the panel's feed line. Of course I knew those lines were live, but the exertion of feeding wires made me inattentive. It burned through my metal tape in a fraction of a heartbeat, blew sparks at me, and gave me a new and lasting respect for electricity. I'm lucky to be here. Turn off the panel and cover those lines.

[Takasawi]

bro you are a life savior im trying to build a server and i need some high wattage and this video is awesome straight to the point and well thought out in the way it was executed i appreciate it a lot all i gotta do is wire this puppy up to the breaker plug my pdu in and im good to go thanks to you much love

[chrisknabel]

This guy is the real deal...such a professional!!!thanks for the help!!

[luousa]

Thank you very much, you showed me exactly what I am looking for, I try to install a 3 phase 4 wire box to my workshop. Thanks again.

[fredym]

Thanks for taking your time providing us, with such a clear instructional video

[Kevinjenny]

Finally a video that makes sense and makes understand so simple and easy. There’s really isn’t a video on this. Lol. Thank you!

[MichaelBartlettGuitar]

Thank you for this. It came as a surprise to me that neutral and ground connect to the same bus bar. Is that typical?