HELL YEAH, I REPLACED IT ALL BY MYSELF AND DIDN'T GET ELECTROCUTED. Thank you so much, there was no power to just ONE portion of my house, and now I can use the bathroom while not in the dark :)
@Troy-Echo
Күн бұрын
That begs the question, how many people watched this video and died and couldn't make a post because they are dead? Just kidding, but it's funny where my mind goes at times LOL. I use power tools, but I know these are only holding the frame in place, not mounting a tire to a car...torque appropriately. It annoys me to find people screwing things down really tight only to hold a 2-ounce piece of metal or plastic. Or someone mounts a TV and puts the lag screws so tight it crushes the sheetrock. Idiots...
@camerongallant1125
Ай бұрын
DALE!! I SAID NO POWER TOOLS!! Short and simple, yet effective video. As a new, young homeowner this was very helpful. Thanks!
@riverrat8693
7 ай бұрын
Thx man, its so hard to find a simple video like this .... Some vids dont even tell people about those deadly hot bolts. Like wtf 😮 For an idiot like me that could be the end game for me and my family... I sure hope my suspect breaker is the culprit I've been looking for. Ive checked so many things and learned so much but I haven't tried replacing a breaker yet. I suspect the 40 strands of Christmas lights either ruined a breaker or fried a line in a circuit somewhere. Its frustrating though as some idiot electrician chained the GFCI outlets together like 10 times on one circuit I think and they labeled the breakers wrong....... For an idiot like myself thats been a huge headache. Literally spent like 15hours on this project already but its kind of fun. On a side note you know you're getting old when you like trips to the hardware store and trying to fix things in the house. You got a new sub. Thank you sir!
@TopHomeowner
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment and I'm glad this helped you!
@Mike-jx8ks
Жыл бұрын
The was a great video for non electricians.. it helped me alot.. even though I was scared as shit doing it... 😆 I had to replace 2 of them and I watched ur video step by step while doing it..m so thank you....
@TopHomeowner
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@Mike-jx8ks
Жыл бұрын
@@TopHomeowner so I have a question... Can u attach the wires to the fuse before u put it back in its spot in the box??? It's so tight in my box that I can't get any room to put the wires back in once the fuse is in place.. if I attached the wires first before putting the fuse back in the spot It goes will it shock me???
@Miketaylornews
Жыл бұрын
I got to do it with no main breaker shut off..😃 if I survive I'll update my comment🤣
@Miketaylornews
Жыл бұрын
I survived it was pretty easy it was a breaker all the way on the bottom so after I took the cover off I just pulled the breaker off the main bar so that means the breaker is disconnected so all I did was transfer the two wires to the new breaker and then click it back in.. Would have been nice to be able to shut off all the breakers with a main breaker up top but there wasn't one
@DavidWilliams-tw2xz
Жыл бұрын
@@MiketaylornewsR.I.P to this man
@pdminvo4126
6 ай бұрын
While it may be obvious to some, make sure the replacement breaker is in the OFF position before installing (I know the panel is OFF so technically it doesn't matter but I'm more of a belt and suspenders kinda guy. After installing the breaker, then turn the main breakers ON and the replacement breaker ON.
@matthewdo9549
28 күн бұрын
So easy! Thank you. The panel looks so intimidating because I have no electrical knowledge. My first time EVER changing this. Thank you for your awesome video.
@TheLifePhoenix
Жыл бұрын
Great job simple straightforward explanation and informative. I will now be able to DIM (DIY) thanks to you
@francovb2001
10 ай бұрын
Thank you Sir!! You have saved me a $500 bill!! Thank you!
@thedarkness37
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Very informative, and detailed. Because of this, I was able to replace a bad breaker almost step by step with your video. Greatly appreciated!
@gilramsey3518
Жыл бұрын
Thank you - was able to replace a bad breaker myself. I appreciate it. I diagnosed it was the breaker by turning of the main and it still would not reset. It should have reset with no power on the circuit so I replaced it and problem solved.
@francobelmonte8601
2 ай бұрын
Saved me a lot of money probably. Thanks!!
@davidh.8513
Жыл бұрын
Very good camera work and audio. Great explanation on how to fix it!
@TopHomeowner
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@highsecurityagent8778
Жыл бұрын
Very good. Explain it so that it can be understood. Keep it simple.
@fluffyfeetbmf
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, and now I can get back to ESO.
@johnblesso2592
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this helpful and informative video!
@basilioreyes8079
5 ай бұрын
Good video. Will be tackling my issue layer today. Will let you know (hopefully) how it went😂
@mohandasu43
11 ай бұрын
Thank You Sir. Well explained to understand to do the job safe without any problems.
@TopHomeowner
11 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@BrendaNolen
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I will be replacing my first one as soon as Ace opens.
@TopHomeowner
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@BrendaNolen
Жыл бұрын
@@TopHomeowner and we have power!
@CircleMaster5000
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Very helpful
@beatricehernandez4358
4 ай бұрын
Excellent video 🙌🏻thank you
@kennynaylor2158
Ай бұрын
Thank you. Great video. Easy to follow and understand. Saved me $$.
@D_Whit3
Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy!
@TopHomeowner
Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@dumdumdrums5896
3 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks for sharing
@davidbrown9390
2 жыл бұрын
Good lesson. Thanks
@daraung8979
Ай бұрын
Awesome video dude! Ty!
@jamesmartin279
Жыл бұрын
Thank you...
@MrBlunt419_
3 ай бұрын
Awesome. Thanks
@BuckwheatPlatypus
2 жыл бұрын
Im about to try this in my home this afternoon.. I bought a volt meter pen and tested it just to be sure.. electricity is not something to play around with!
@fluffyfeetbmf
Жыл бұрын
I just got this game today, and it has a few bugs here, and there… It’s still absolutely an amazing game. Thanks for another great video.
@mikejrog
Жыл бұрын
You're an absolute legend, thank you so much!
@user-zg7uh4qt3h
7 ай бұрын
Very informative, thank you
@JonnyExcess
Жыл бұрын
Super great video. I have no questions. Thank you
@MeredithWilliams-ti2kv
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your video.
@TopHomeowner
9 ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@TomWhite-oy8pz
Жыл бұрын
Thankyou. Excellent video.
@dhflannagan1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TopHomeowner
Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@jacobleblanc27
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@ajlovesmoz7820
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! This really helped me.
@TopHomeowner
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@Jeloetta
Жыл бұрын
Twas the day before Christmas, And all through the place, The decorations were off, What a seasonal disgrace! The lights were hung up but the garage door was closed. As it turned out the fifteen year old breaker was hosed. But along came a video, perfectly timed, to manage the problem, and inspire a rhyme. Now the powers back on, and the garage door can move. Twas with this tutorial, the process was smoothed. So I leave you a like, and a wish for good cheer! Merry Christmas, and thanks! Have a brilliant new year!
@TopHomeowner
Жыл бұрын
LOVE this! Nice work.
@SalveRegina8
8 ай бұрын
YOU ARE AMAAAAZING!!! 🙌
@moboutmen
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Loved shutting down the kids! Two questions......Why are some wires red by the breakers, and why did your tester lite up when you were scanning the breakers for juice? Thanks.
@TopHomeowner
2 жыл бұрын
The red wires are thicker gauge, like for a stove or AC. The tester flashes every couple of seconds to indicate that it's on. If it detects a current it flashes rapidly and beeps.
@moboutmen
2 жыл бұрын
@@TopHomeowner Great day when you learn something. Greatly appreciate the getback.
@templesilas6461
2 жыл бұрын
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@mydyisgod
Жыл бұрын
@@TopHomeowner , I was going to ask very same question!! Thank you so much.
@versatilex97
Жыл бұрын
@@moboutmen are you still alive
@davqi
Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I am looking for. Saw a couple of other articles and videos, they basically all talked about the super high level guide of a replacement which is basically useless and not helpful at all.
@TopHomeowner
Жыл бұрын
Glad this helped!
@Walkd3k
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@shelbyflamm2982
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Only thing you should add in the breaker types section is that manufacturers can make different styles as well - ie Eaton CH type breaker completely different from Eaton HOM type
@TopHomeowner
Жыл бұрын
Good point, thanks for the feedback!
@freeman573
Жыл бұрын
Great informative video
@crj8988
Жыл бұрын
Great lesson. Very easy to understand. Thank You!!!!
@KiVeNiCo2015
6 ай бұрын
Hey @Top Homeowner, I'm surprised that being a licensed electrician you don't have your home electronics protected with a U.P.S. Battery Backup System. However, I am glad you did a video like this for people like me who have been in the electrical and electronics industry for a while, but would rather hire an electrician just to play it safe. Thanks and keep up the good work. I enjoyed this video a lot.
@paulsosa1872
2 жыл бұрын
What are symptoms of a bad breaker?
@stevesls007
Жыл бұрын
GREAT question!!! I am seeing one breaker to a bedroom tripping monthly with no apparent reason. I suspect the breaker may be faulty, but am not certain.
@BigOsTaco
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job and now back to Fortnite
@406.dabber8
Жыл бұрын
What haha
@Jacob488.4
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@discohiro
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Easy enough to understand and follow!
@electricalron
Жыл бұрын
Circuit breakers don't just "go bad." Unless of course they're made like garbage (General Electric). An overload, a short-circuit, and a ground fault are the three ways a circuit breaker can trip.
@erikgutierrez3613
Жыл бұрын
Great information. Can you elaborate on the AFCI and GFCI combo breakers? I may need to replace my square D breaker. It has a purple test button and a google search indicated that it is a combo AFCI/GFCI breaker.
@orlandoarocho4973
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video bro. Quick and to the point. Thank you 😁
@TopHomeowner
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@carriebenton2480
5 ай бұрын
I have a voltage tester similar to the one in the video, it blinks red and makes noise when it's on and after the main breaker is off, it just glows red on certain breakers and green for others. Does that mean it isn't live anymore and safe to work on?
@TopHomeowner
5 ай бұрын
Mine doesn't act that way so I can't say for sure. It's best to check the documentation for your specific tester to understand what the codes mean.
@humbleken2266
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. 🤔🦅🌻🙂!
@TopHomeowner
Жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@Basskingdom7
Жыл бұрын
Great explanation, have you ever replaced a breaker while the main was on?
@TopHomeowner
Жыл бұрын
No I haven't and I don't plan on it!
@michaelhorn8962
11 ай бұрын
@@TopHomeowner My box doesn't have a master shutoff. Any suggestions?
@adambirnstihl9390
5 ай бұрын
Thanks! I’m a electrician now😂
@user-su6id6uc8b
Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you. Is it ok though to turn back the power on while the old fuse is out as I bring it to the store?
@TopHomeowner
Жыл бұрын
That's a judgement call. If you put the panel back in place you'll still have a gap where the old breaker went which makes it more of a hazard (someone could stick their fingers inside). You could also take a picture with your phone and match it up that way.
@davidhall8874
4 ай бұрын
So how do you know if your breaker is bad?
@JB-ob8qu
Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@TopHomeowner
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@hectorhernandez4878
Жыл бұрын
Thank you that works great. 🙏
@EeshsSweetSpotBakery
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this very important information😊 Definitely thought it was gonna be harder than this! Gotta love youtube 😅😅😅
@briantheking6096
Жыл бұрын
Great job!
@DMVMTB
8 ай бұрын
Very helpful 🥰
@RetroTeddyBear
Жыл бұрын
I am pretty good with controlling a littler M12 drill and use it to do outlets and switches as well. Someone going too tight like that doesn't know how to use a power drill.
@iN3CROo
2 жыл бұрын
Well that Fortnite game is for sure over now lol
@riverrat8693
7 ай бұрын
The joy of hearing the boy be like "wtf" 😂
@AlEtteso
Ай бұрын
This looks like my box. I just wish I could see the removal and replace up close.
@paulbonaventura4969
11 ай бұрын
This seems a lot easier than my fear made it out to be.
@TopHomeowner
11 ай бұрын
The main issue is knowing what you can and can't touch safely
@22vx
13 күн бұрын
In terms of direct instruction, something not covered explicitly in this video - so turn all circuit breakers off before turning off the big main circuit breaker? (And if so, how did some light source in your video turn off when you turned off the main breaker?)
@Gichanasa
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for the nice video. We have a loss of power to some outlets in the basement, but no breakers are in the tripped position. We suspect that some breakers have gone bad and probably need to be replaced, but we have difficulty identifying which ones are the bad ones. The labeling is not detailed enough to be helpful, so how should the bad breakers be identified? Would the voltage detection pen be the tool to use or are there other means?
@TopHomeowner
11 ай бұрын
I made a follow-up video to this one that explains the symptoms of a bad breaker: kzitem.info/news/bejne/uKyf26uinISljHo Also, you may want to make sure there isn't an issue with the wiring if only some of the outlets aren't working. Here's another video that may help: kzitem.info/news/bejne/xWuel36gp5N7gKA
@Gichanasa
11 ай бұрын
@@TopHomeowner Thank you dearly, sir. I have found some directions and confidence and going to check the outlets and the breakers. Wish me luck!
@exclusivesafar
11 ай бұрын
Nice job bro 👍
@ufo-nut9575
Жыл бұрын
can't believe you wrecked that fortnight game...
@TopHomeowner
Жыл бұрын
Technically they're always on Fortnite so you're right, I should have known better 😅
@rkgsd
Жыл бұрын
I have a 60's era Square D subpanel. I'm guessing I'm out of luck replacing just the circuits.
@TopHomeowner
Жыл бұрын
Square D may still make breakers for it (or another company may make a replica), so look into that first before deciding to do any major work.
@rkgsd
Жыл бұрын
@@TopHomeowner Great suggestion! In fact the breaker you took out looks like the ones in my panel. Thank you!
@crazylouie68
Жыл бұрын
Great video. My issue is i need to change a smoke detector in my living room. I turn off circuit breaker but i still have power in my living room. Is this a circuit breaker issue or something else ? Thanks
@scylusblack6241
Жыл бұрын
You must not be turning off the right breaker. Sometimes they're labeled incorrectly. My house is like that and I had to remap all the breakers by turning them off and checking what had lost power. You can also just turn off power to the main, instead of just a single breaker. This will cut power to the entire house.
@crazylouie68
Жыл бұрын
@@scylusblack6241 let’s say i want to change the ceiling fan, i turn off that circuit and still have power. Would that be a circuit issue then ?
@zeekflash6924
Жыл бұрын
Does it matter which wires are connected to each screw . Like the red and black wires should be black on top and red on bottom or are they interchangeable? Thx
@Mike-jx8ks
Жыл бұрын
He tells u in the video.. he says to make sure u out the same wire back on the same spot it came off.. so don't cross them.. if red is on top then put the red one back on top..
@michaelsasso13
8 ай бұрын
Yeah, Fortnight game so much more important than Dads instructional video for thousands of repair personnel.
@dakotawitt5886
Жыл бұрын
My house has the main breaker outside and all the breakers for the individual rooms are inside. Is this not normal?
@r532p
Жыл бұрын
That's fine, my house is the same way. The main power shutoff is outside by the meter, and I have another sub-panel inside my garage with all the breakers.
@jxtdenco6984
8 күн бұрын
My breakers are poorly labeled. How do I know or test which one is the bad one?
@justinkohl926
Жыл бұрын
Lights not working in kitchen. New lightbulbs. Replaced the switch and still no luck. None of the breakers were tripped. What could it be? The breaker? Something else?
@OriginalBlacknoir
4 ай бұрын
I have a room in my house that has no power and 3 outlets on the outside wall, but the breaker isn't tripped on any of them. Could it still be a malfunctioning breaker
@omen7168
6 ай бұрын
Can you leave a fuse missing and just cap the wire? I want to bring the blown fuse to the hardware store to match it exactly but I'm worried about leaving that terminal unfinished/ unfixed in the meantime...
@TopHomeowner
6 ай бұрын
If you're disconnecting a circuit, just capping the wire in the panel is a common practice. If you are removing a fuse or breaker, make sure it's covered with a blank so that no one can accidentally get shocked.
@micahhenn9441
Жыл бұрын
ALWAYS check with a multi meter
@Ponlets
26 күн бұрын
is it bad if my breaker is outside?
@almierz4604
Жыл бұрын
Could you show how to replace a MASTER- ( MAIN ) BREAKER SWITCH.
@TopHomeowner
Жыл бұрын
I'll add that to my list!
@AM-tb3le
Жыл бұрын
How do you know if a breaker is bad?
@TopHomeowner
Жыл бұрын
Some common signs are the breaker being hot, it won't reset, it's buzzing loudly, physical damage. It's important to point out that those can all be signs of larger issues though.
@Unplugged704
2 жыл бұрын
Good video! Question- I have a dryer (less than 1 year) that just started tripping the breaker AFTER about 10+ minutes. I reset the breaker a few times and it does the same. House is about 16 years old, and dryer is 1 year old. If not for bad dryer motor or heating element.. is it possible the breaker is bad? Again it just started happening
@Rabideen
2 жыл бұрын
I have same problem. The tech said that electric dryer should be on a 30 amp circuit. Current circuit breaker is only 20 amps. I will try and change it myself. But I'll verify my life insurance is in order first 🤪
@Unplugged704
2 жыл бұрын
@@Rabideen lol. Yeah before any dangerous activity always check up on the policy! 😂😂 So we had electrician come out, did full diagnostic and found nothing! And of course it did NOT shut off when the pro was there.. 😂 Nothing was fixed other than tightening some screws, on the dryer, outlet and breaker. Problem has not come back since! 🤷♂️🤷♂️
@qwentingreer6793
Жыл бұрын
I live in a studio apartment and my breaker for the bedroom/living room set been going out, and I switched back on.
@leighanndespain7438
8 ай бұрын
Mine is doing this exact thing! It’ll be fine for 10-15 mins then trips the breaker I’ve already checked turned power off and checked the junction box in the attic the wires in the plug and then the wires the pigtail goes into the dryer and they’re all tight so now I’m putting my big girl panties on and gonna check out the breaker. Cause mamas gotta do laundry. I hope it’s just loose.
@davidgearardo1788
Жыл бұрын
that NCV hot pen with that blinking light not a fan.
@floresr32
5 ай бұрын
My panel doesn’t have a main switch shutoff like in this video. Is that possible? Can some work as such?
@TopHomeowner
5 ай бұрын
It sounds like the panel in question could either be a sub-panel, which would rely on a main breaker located in another panel, or it could be part of an older electrical system that doesn't include a main breaker. If there's another panel, turning off the main breaker there should cut power to the sub-panel. BUT, it's still important to always test and make sure the power is truly off for safety. If there's no main breaker and it's an older system, you would need a professional, typically from the electric company, to safely disconnect and then reconnect your meter. That would ensure any work on the panel is done without live electricity. Hope this helps!
@kevmc8934
8 ай бұрын
Hey, just watched this video. My issue is this, all my outlets in the bathrooms and garage (5 total) are not working but no breaker is tripped. None of the outlets are burnt or look damaged. Any suggestions?
@TopHomeowner
8 ай бұрын
The next thing I would check is if you have any GFCI outlets tripped. Sometimes they can even be located in another room. Otherwise its probably a loose connection inside one of the boxes.
@kevmc8934
8 ай бұрын
@@TopHomeowner Preciate ya, you are the man ×10
@curtkautsch
2 жыл бұрын
You mentioned that all the breakers were off… Is that required or is the main shut off enough?
@tmo7919
Жыл бұрын
You should always shut off every breaker before shuting down the main
@greyaluer7975
Жыл бұрын
When he says all the breakers are off, he means because he flipped the main power breaker to the panel off. (As you say, "the main shut off".) This turns off all breakers. I think some ppl are confusing that with actually flipping each individual breaker switch off... Not necessary.
@riverrat8693
7 ай бұрын
Why does that screw driver click? Does it have a torque spec built in? I know it ratchets but right as you finish it seems to make a torque click.
@TopHomeowner
7 ай бұрын
No torque, I must have backed it off slightly when I removed it.
@josh1242
8 ай бұрын
Does the breaker itself make a noise if it’s going bad?
@TopHomeowner
8 ай бұрын
Yes, it can sound like a loud hum or buzz
@johnoceanyang623
Жыл бұрын
👍
@marnamoran4627
9 ай бұрын
What if you don’t have a main shut off
@TopHomeowner
9 ай бұрын
The only option would be to have the electric company cut the power. Some electricians will work on residential panels while they are still "live" but I'd never recommend that. I would recommend contacting an electrician for help though
@micahhall2843
6 ай бұрын
Don’t trust your life with a tick tracer, verify with a multimeter.
@nerdwerds
3 ай бұрын
how do you verify the wires with a multimeter? what should the meter be set to?
@stephenlokey6711
Жыл бұрын
JUST LIKE THE OTHERS TO DARK TO SEE WELL ENOUGH
@The_Gr8Pre10der
9 ай бұрын
can one side of a duplex breaker go bad?
@TopHomeowner
9 ай бұрын
Yes, it can
@chrisvillanueva5718
Жыл бұрын
Can I change a 15amp breaker to a 20amp breaker?
@TopHomeowner
Жыл бұрын
No, the breaker is rated for what the wiring can handle safely. If you increase the amperage of the breaker, you risk melting the wire and starting a fire.
@humbertocamacho117
20 күн бұрын
Are you an instructor?
@iishyxvietxboyii1
Жыл бұрын
The electrician came to change my home breaker didn’t even shut off the power to the panel.
@TopHomeowner
Жыл бұрын
They sometimes do that because of how much experience they have since it's faster. I don't recommend anyone try it themselves though!
@versatilex97
Жыл бұрын
@@TopHomeowner dang, wow. That's good to know. Thnkx!
@ThatGuyInKansas
Жыл бұрын
I am laughing so hard at the Fortnite interruption. How ironic: Circuit Breaker is a Rare Outfit in Fortnite. Great info nonetheless.
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