[SamoanThor]

So I made up my first panel today on a trim out. Took a picture for bragging purposes but also to remind myself 'wow, that could look a lot neater'. Anyone else do that?

 

[Deep Cover]

16 years and I still do that.

 

[SparkyDino]

16 years and I still do that.

over 30 & still do on occasion :thumbup:

 

[macmikeman]

Talofa. :thumbsup:

 

[SamoanThor]

Talofa lava. But in a totally straight way..... Aside from this, I've about decided I'd rather rough a house in rather than trim out.

 

[Deep Cover]

Both are pretty mindless work, but with time, you will find a routine.

 

[CheapCharlie]

So, where's the pic?

 

[SamoanThor]

Remember, first time. It can only get better. And yes, there's a couple joints. I forgoted arc faults needed neutrals.

 

[jeepman]

Remember only a 1/4" of sheath is allowed in a box and panel. Also what's the reason for splitting all the breakers up in groups? Other than looks good. Neatness will come with time and more practice ad learning from mistakes

 

[BBQ]

Remember, first time. It can only get better. And yes, there's a couple joints. I forgoted arc faults needed neutrals.

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Unless you have NEC amendments those cables entering that way are an NEC violation

 

[BBQ]

Remember only a 1/4" of sheath is allowed in a box and panel.

Not true, you can have as much cable sheath inside as you want.

 

[HackWork]

I'm normally not one to say to flip the panel when the feed is coming in the bottom, but in your case your feeders are gonna be sitting on top of a lot of branch circuit wiring and make it hard to work in.

Take those ground bars out and save them for later.

 

[drspec]

I wish I had taken a picture of the panel I added a couple of arc fault breakers to a couple of days ago.

What I did was HACKTASTIC!

 

[CheapCharlie]

Remember to re-identify your white wire on those 2 pole breakers

 

[WhitehouseRT]

You have neutrals and bare grounds terminated on the same bar: code violation

 

[ponyboy]

You have neutrals and bare grounds terminated on the same bar: code violation

Really?

 

[Going_Commando]

You have neutrals and bare grounds terminated on the same bar: code violation

Not in the USA it ain't. Is the op from Canada? On iPad and can't see locations.

 

[Deep Cover]

Why are there breaks in the rows of breakers?

 

[drspec]

You have neutrals and bare grounds terminated on the same bar: code violation

do you have a code reference from the NEC for that?

 

[SparkyDino]

You have neutrals and bare grounds terminated on the same bar: code violation

QUICK get that ground rod wire & water pipe ground wire off that neutral bar............that's for neutral wires only.

Only neutral rod wires & water pipe neutral wires are allowed on that neutral bar :laughing: