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How To Wire a House Main Electrical Panel Load Center & Layout Tips Full Step By Step Process 200Amp
ChannelBenjamin SahlstromIn brief
This video walks through wiring a 200A main electrical panel, covering load center setup, breaker installation, and proper cable routing. It’s ideal for electricians or DIYers tackling a full panel upgrade, with clear layout tips and practical wiring techniques.
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What You Will Need:
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Cable Ripper: amzn.to/3Aqgni4
Utility Knife: amzn.to/2PBMgKN
Square D Ground Bar Kit: amzn.to/2PFdQqO
QO Surgebreaker: amzn.to/2PCchK7
QO Plug-on Surgebreaker: amzn.to/2Nj6V4I
QO Plug-on 20a Dual Function Breaker: amzn.to/2oc3JNy
QO Plug-on 15a Dual Function Breaker: amzn.to/2PCTSg0
QO Plug-on 20a Arc-Fault Breaker: amzn.to/2BOVwZm
QO Plug-on 15a Arc-Fault Breaker: amzn.to/2LtHH1X
Wire & Accessories:
#6 Bare Copper Wire (for ground rods): amzn.to/2PEyxmp
6/3 Black Romex Cable (for electric range): amzn.to/2MKjNUL
10/3 Orange Romex Cable (for electric dryer): amzn.to/2P6vjHl
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3/8" Clamp Connectors (for 1/2" knockouts): amzn.to/2wqAnic
3/4" Clamp Connectors: amzn.to/2PBFSmS
Multi Cable Staples: amzn.to/2PEmVjx
Traditional Panel (Needs Pigtail Breakers):
QO Pigtail 20a Dual Function Breaker: amzn.to/2BNq6m3
QO Pigtail 15a Dual Function Breaker: amzn.to/2wqsucF
QO Pigtail 20a Arc-Fault Breaker: amzn.to/2PFfngy
QO Pigtail 15a Arc-Fault Breaker: amzn.to/2LrGx79
Cut Off Panel Video: youtube.com/watch?v=Tsmy-9CVx_U
Bonding Screw Video: youtube.com/watch?v=oFSt_rAZGn0&t=2s
Ground Bar Installation Video: youtube.com/watch?v=dlVhS7wSZtw
In this video I explain exactly how I wired this panel and do my best to share all of the important information that you would need to wire a new main panel or load center.
If this helped you out please consider subscribing! You can use the affiliate links above to support my channel at no cost to you. I would really appreciate your support as it enables me to continue making these videos.
Blessings,
Ben
CLICK HERE: store.sense.com/discount/BENJAMIN
What You Will Need:
Wire & Sheathing Stripping Tool: amzn.to/2BOB0b6
Cable Ripper: amzn.to/3Aqgni4
Utility Knife: amzn.to/2PBMgKN
Square D Ground Bar Kit: amzn.to/2PFdQqO
QO Surgebreaker: amzn.to/2PCchK7
QO Plug-on Surgebreaker: amzn.to/2Nj6V4I
QO Plug-on 20a Dual Function Breaker: amzn.to/2oc3JNy
QO Plug-on 15a Dual Function Breaker: amzn.to/2PCTSg0
QO Plug-on 20a Arc-Fault Breaker: amzn.to/2BOVwZm
QO Plug-on 15a Arc-Fault Breaker: amzn.to/2LtHH1X
Wire & Accessories:
#6 Bare Copper Wire (for ground rods): amzn.to/2PEyxmp
6/3 Black Romex Cable (for electric range): amzn.to/2MKjNUL
10/3 Orange Romex Cable (for electric dryer): amzn.to/2P6vjHl
10/2 Orange Romex Cable (for water heaters & AC units): amzn.to/2PBGo4h
12/2 Yellow Romex Cable: amzn.to/2Mx8IXv
12/3 Yellow Romex Cable (for 3 way switches): amzn.to/2BMvhm7
14/2 White Romex Cable: amzn.to/2P7IuYI
14/2 White Romex Cable (for 3 way switches): amzn.to/2Lqdlxf
3/8" Clamp Connectors (for 1/2" knockouts): amzn.to/2wqAnic
3/4" Clamp Connectors: amzn.to/2PBFSmS
Multi Cable Staples: amzn.to/2PEmVjx
Traditional Panel (Needs Pigtail Breakers):
QO Pigtail 20a Dual Function Breaker: amzn.to/2BNq6m3
QO Pigtail 15a Dual Function Breaker: amzn.to/2wqsucF
QO Pigtail 20a Arc-Fault Breaker: amzn.to/2PFfngy
QO Pigtail 15a Arc-Fault Breaker: amzn.to/2LrGx79
Cut Off Panel Video: youtube.com/watch?v=Tsmy-9CVx_U
Bonding Screw Video: youtube.com/watch?v=oFSt_rAZGn0&t=2s
Ground Bar Installation Video: youtube.com/watch?v=dlVhS7wSZtw
In this video I explain exactly how I wired this panel and do my best to share all of the important information that you would need to wire a new main panel or load center.
If this helped you out please consider subscribing! You can use the affiliate links above to support my channel at no cost to you. I would really appreciate your support as it enables me to continue making these videos.
Blessings,
Ben
About this tutorial
Benjamin Sahlstrom published this 29:36 video tutorial on October 28, 2018. It has been watched 2,808,145 times on YouTube.
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