Skip to main content
Stesso

Identify Panel & Breaker, Ensure Power Off

0:00
1:04
29K views

At 0:00 in

My Dad teaches a Commercial Electrician Tip #hendythesparky #electrician

Watch on YouTube

What happens here

Begin by identifying the type of electrical panel, which in this case is a Siemens P1 panel, noted as the largest panel Siemens makes, with a 600 amp main. The circuit breaker being installed is a Siemens bolt-on breaker, which, unlike some other brands, does not feature captive screws. Crucially, before starting any work, ensure that the main power to the panel is completely off to prevent electric shock. Verify that the screws for the breaker are already removed from the bus bar, as shown in the video.

Goal: Understand the electrical system and ensure a safe working environment.

Tools and materials

  • Electrical System Documentation N/A — Reviewing panel specifications and wiring diagrams
  • Siemens Bolt-On Breaker Siemens — The circuit breaker being installed
  • Siemens P1 Panel Siemens — The electrical distribution panel into which the breaker is being installed

What they say

Hide

Now, you don't need to overtighten it. And what type of system is this? This is a Seaman's P1 panel. Okay. This is the largest panel at Seammens makes. This is a Seaman's bolt-on breaker. Okay. So, if you notice, it doesn't have captive screws like Square E does. So, the screws are already into the bus, which we have removed. Make sure power is off. All right. And now I'm going to set the breaker, and it's going to stay there. Take my 5/16inch nut driver with a

Auto-generated from the video audio.