EEVblog 1651 - Home Electrical Switchboard UPGRADE!

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Published on November 11, 2024 9:35:51 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0WaNb8A_SY

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I'm finally upgrading the infamous rats nest home switchboard!
https://insightelectrical.com.au/

Time lapse video 1:    • Home Electrical Switchboard Upgrade -...  
Time lapse video 2:    • Home Electrical Switchboard Upgrade -...  

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00:00 - A look at the old switchboard
03:29 - Single Phase
04:57 - Surge protection
05:28 - Old school ceramic fuses
06:04 - Inside the infamous Rats Nest!
08:29 - Simon from Insight Electrical
09:09 - Could you still do wiring like this?
10:04 - What's the plan?
11:12 - A look at the Hager surge protector
https://hager.com/au/products/download/product/asset/file/SURGE_BROCHURE_AUS_LOWRES.PDF
11:42 - Lightning strikes
12:19 - Current clamps and wiring looms
12:55 - Service neutral
13:16 - When did they stop using fuses?
14:14 - Tesla brand DIN housing
15:36 - Why use Hager circuit breakers?
16:16 - Electrician toolbag and multimeter
https://www.kew-ltd.co.jp/en/products/detail/00036/
17:07 - Let's go!
17:53 - This is easy peasy
18:22 - What's this outdoor switchboard rubbish?
19:00 - What's your worst electrical shock?
19:41 - Troubleshooting bad wiring & dodgy brand circuit breakers
21:02 - I now have a Tesla brand switchboard
21:58 - It's looking good!
23:05 - Busses
24:10 - Asbestos panels?
24:47 - Service neutral and Level 1 vs Level 2 vs Level 3 electrical licenses
25:49 - Future upgrades?
26:46 - Average sized Australian home
27:34 - Wire strippers are for appentices!
27:47 - Made in China vs Made in Germany
28:09 - Why no bus bar for the neutral?
28:49 - How common is 3 phase in homes?
30:27 - Finished panel!
31:44 - A look at the final job next day

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