How to Install a Subpanel

[JosephDZaks]

Your explanation was the best I have seen on the internet. Each step, step by step, was explained, how and why. Good job. (As a New Englander, I enjoyed your NY/NY accent.)

[jakeneux]

Thanks man. Its people like you that truely Make America a great place to chill out and learn stuff before work!

[stevemarshall]

At least I'm sure now, that the ground screw in the sub panel, is the one that needs to be removed and a separate ground bus bar be installed thus isolating the two.  Thanks for giving a better picture.  Such a nice clean install.

[billgross]

Excellent instruction:  clear, step by step, leaves nothing out.  Thank you.

[mrfunkington]

askmediy - this video just helped me install a sub panel in my garage.  After waiting week after week for the electrician to show (oh sorry I forgot, oh sorry too busy, oh sorry ...) I got the balls to do it myself.  Thanks for this video - I know basic electricity and with your help I successfully installed my sub panel (and even passed inspection).  Thanks!!

[peterjohnson]

wow, out of searching and viewing all of the available youtube vids, your video is the most clear, detailed and hands on up close step by step on how to properly and safely install a sub-panel. Just can't explain and show much more clearer than this. I'm running wire to my garage and your video helped from start to finish, I'd give you a pat on the back but, since I can't I'll just have a cold one for ya and subscribe.

[Fox]

Been looking for a no nonsense video on this for months now, this was spot on and showed me everything I need to know for my project.

[username-mcjw]

THANK YOU!  This video is very detailed, yet simple enough for me to understand. I was not going to tackle this project, because I didn't understand the bonding and the separate ground strip issue.  The way you explained things makes it very clear how this needs to be done.  You've taken all the mystery out of a simple sub-panel install.  Thanks again.  You are an excellent teacher!!

[Wingloader]

I thought I already knew how to do this, but you taught me a couple VERY important things.  So so glad I watched this!

[kyclay]

Glad I watched this as I learned about removing the bonding screw on the sub-panel so thanks for that. Now I feel good about installing a 60 amp sub-panel in my grandson's garage.

[Woofy-tmsi]

This video was so helpful when installing a sub panel to accommodate the 50 amps needed for a high performance AV system in an older home. The system required three duplex outlets, two 15 amp and one 20 amp, each on their own circuits using oversized wire (12 awg and 10 awg), that are separate from the existing electrical service in the house. Apparently all that juice is needed just to accommodate the system's new power amplifiers.

[jb]

Man you make this video enjoyable. You get to the point without compromising safety. Keep up the great job Sir.

[ronnieyoung]

I Like You video I watched a lot of videos on sub panel wiring but you're the only one that explained it very simple I appreciate your videos

[hwodolwrkthisthin]

Great video, thanks for taking the time to share. The only thing I would add is a reminder that the wires feeding the main breaker ARE ALWAYS LIVE. This is obvious to some but not to all. After turning off power by flipping the main breaker, everything downstream of that breaker is now off, but the wires feeding into the main breaker are still trying to kill you. Taping a piece of cardboard over the main breaker and its wires & lugs is an easy insurance policy. No one needs their screwdriver to slip and connect with a 240 volt 200 amp stream of death.

[Viking]

One of the best videos I've seen on subpanels. Very clear and easy to understand. Good job.

[timdoolittle]

Fantastic description.  I'm adding a sub-panel in my garage and this filled in a few gaps i had, such as the green screw.  Thank you.

[djnaydee]

Love your videos bro, Im learning allot from you. Last week I installed a whole house fan in my home, and now going to install a subpanel. I learned both from your videos with zero prior knowledge.

[HVACguy]

The "sub-panel" you're referring to is actually a disconnect switch that is required by code if your panel isn't within 6 feet of the meter. Glad that you found it easy to tie in there.

[ftomcataocretired]

Thanks Dominick for all the very informative videos. I am constantly watching them. Just got done doing the dry walling corners which came out great thanks to you. This subpanel will be next to feed my new garage. After that, I want to install a panel, not sure what it is called, but I want this panel to be able for me to plug in my generator to power my garage in case of a power outage. Anyway you can create a informative video of this process. BIG THANKS-Murfreesboro, TN

[DieselMike]

Hey Dom. As an avid DIY'r I always seem to come across your vids. I used this one in particular to install a 60 amp Sub in my basement as I am finishing the space. It came out great. My main panel was filled to the gills and already had some tandems in there. So I had to remove a few slots to make room for the 60 amp double pole to feed the sub. Moved those over to the sub once installed and now I have 6 slots lefts for new basement lighting, outlets and a couple electric wall heaters. Just wanted to say thanks and great job.