10 Common Mistakes DIYers Make In Circuit Breaker Boxes
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 Published On Jul 29, 2023

How much do you know about your circuit breaker box or electrical panel? Learn what not to do!

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00:00 Labels Missing Or Incorrect
01:32 Overloading the Panel
02:40 Missing Bushings
03:58 Wrong Wire Gauge or Breaker Amperage
05:18 Improper Grounding
06:37 Overloading Bus Bar Slots
07:24 Wrong Color Wires
08:27 Double Tapping
10:01 Missing Panel Plates
11:20 Under or Over Torquing
12:58 Bonus: Panel Layout

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