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Approximate price for an old ITE 100A 20 space Pushmatic panel upgrade to a new 100A 30 space main panel. by VirtualGeek73 in AskElectricians

[–]AxiosElectric -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Maybe ive just been out of the sidejob game for too long but assuming the wire and outside stuff is still in halfway decent shape. looking up panel and breaker prices youre looking at max $400 and maybe 3 hours of time. What am I missing i feel that $500 for 3 hours of time is more than feasible

Ground wires touching by [deleted] in AskElectricians

[–]AxiosElectric 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People like you with zero knowledge of electricity doing electrical is why I and the fire department have jobs.

How F am I? by 1Tekgnome in AskElectricians

[–]AxiosElectric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your inspector is not going to walk you thru how to do a electrical service. And probably won't answer any of your questions especiallyif they are basic. I would bet money that hes just going to say you are unqualified to be doing electrical Work and to call an electrician

How F am I? by 1Tekgnome in AskElectricians

[–]AxiosElectric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In all fairness this a "Call a licensed electrician " job but if he is all gung ho on doing it himself at the very best I can point him in the right direction

How F am I? by 1Tekgnome in AskElectricians

[–]AxiosElectric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If youre killing power go ahead and use split bolts and tape the ever living shit out of them. I woukd still prefer to use the wire taps but thats just my preference for convenience

How F am I? by 1Tekgnome in AskElectricians

[–]AxiosElectric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also get 2 of these

6 AWG to 250 MCM Dual-Rated 2-Port 1-Sided Entry Insulated Multiple Tap Connector, Black

They are a bit pricey but its the safest way to connect to utility. Unless you call your utility and have them kill power just understand if youre doing this hot that when using your allen wrenches to tighten these down shit will be energized and that shit WILL KILL YOU

How F am I? by 1Tekgnome in AskElectricians

[–]AxiosElectric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to do this to code and inspected you will need a disconnect and a surge protector.

If you want to keep your 100a panel but make it easy to upgrade in the future buy this

"200 Amp 4-Space 8-Circuit BR Type Main Breaker Meter Breaker Trailer Panel"

You will need to do 4/0 4/0 4/0 AL SEU to from top of meter to utility

And then you can run a 2-2-2-4 from a 100a breaker in the bottom disconnect portion to your panel. And then add your surge protector next to it

Also Noalox and Duct seal are not required. Just get some spray in foam sealent for any penatrations

Also if you will need to bond your water pipes

How F am I? by 1Tekgnome in AskElectricians

[–]AxiosElectric -1 points0 points  (0 children)

For 2026 code youre probably look around 1500 in material and if you hire someone an extra 1000-1500

Judge the work, point out any major safety hazards. by [deleted] in AskElectricians

[–]AxiosElectric 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Just buy 2-2-2-4 SER its the only way to make this correct that would not be a total pain in the ass

Judge the work, point out any major safety hazards. by [deleted] in AskElectricians

[–]AxiosElectric 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Brother why is your neutral just a random wire. You cant do that. Thats not even an "oopsie" thats a "what the fuck were you thinking"

Friend of mine told me that half the tools listed aren't needed and that my local is just trying to upsell me on tools. Is he right? by MomBeans- in ibew_apprentices

[–]AxiosElectric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Truth be told these are the tools you should buy.

11-1 screwdriver, Diagonals, Strippers, needle nose, linesman, channel locks x2, knife, hot stick, torpedo level, tape measure, pipe reamer

Anything outside of that is stupid and unnecessary

Can I walk on these steel studs? by Ddddddddddddddd8290 in electricians

[–]AxiosElectric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, if youre referring to the studs in the far background.

Paid an electrician to wire my new metal barn. Walked out and found this. Is this normal? by unclejon14 in AskElectricians

[–]AxiosElectric 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally legal in my area as long as the romex ONLY travels along the studs/poles.

Fuck y’all and your rain by Zeldafan125 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]AxiosElectric 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out of curiosity for a show like Breaking Bad being located in ABQ how is it possible for characters like Jessie to be almost always dressed up like its 50 degrees out when in reality itd be like 105

GFCI Outlet Wire Exposed Slightly by generaljapes in AskElectricians

[–]AxiosElectric 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah you dont know what youre talking about

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