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The new video of the service upgrade in Newark is set post shortly. This was a lot of work and it's still pending inspection.

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I’ll be starting another 200A upgrade tomorrow in Manasquan for a subscriber who loves my videos. The house is real close to the ocean so all copper conductors, even the water main GEC. The new panel and panel cover are both unique so click the notification bell for when the video is released.   

PS Never Forget 9/11/01.

Hi, just wanted to thank you all for watching my latest long form video "200 AMP SERVICE UPGRADE in an old 1930's Home." It's coming up on 20,000 views in just two short days. This might be the fasted ever viewed video in the history of the channel. I say might be because YouTube recently changed how they count views. I was hoping it was because it was a good, informative video but I can't be certain. 

Thank you for not only watching it but liking it, commenting on it, and of course, subscribing to the channel. 

--Ron Pecina Jr., owner Classic Electric, LLC., Point Pleasant, N.J.

Gray & yellow conductors can be used as ungrounded conductors. True or false?

Hey subscribers, I’m on my way to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for an IEC National instructors conference.  It’s being held and we are staying at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Milwaukee.  Teaching the next generation of electricians means the world to me.  Video from the event coming soon.

Comments in almost all of my videos ask “why no anti-oxidant?”

In July, I will be going to an instructors conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is for our association, the Independent Electrical Contractors (NJ-IEC). There’ll be training on how to become a better instructor, code updates on the 2026 NEC, a seminar with Ryan Jackson, and a field trip to the Milwaukee Tools factory. I’m really looking forward to meeting other IEC members from around the country and becoming a better apprenticeship instructor. Did I mention a trip to Milwaukee Tool Inc.?

Tomorrow I am changing out a damaged 200A meter pan in Middletown, NJ. This an underground service in a very nice neighborhood and JCPL (the power company) is coming out for a scheduled shut down. The work won't take long but it has to be approved before the power is restored. The inspector has been more than accommodating and will show up in a timely manner which makes me extremely grateful. I do plan to make a video.

I'll be starting the next 200A service upgrade tomorrow in Maplewood, NJ. There's a 90% chance of rain tomorrow but thats supposed to happen in the early morning hours while I'm asleep. We'll start by doing the grounding to the copper water main (#2 AWG aluminum) and two ground rods (#6 AWG copper). I'll also get as much material in place ahead of the power disconnection on Saturday. My biggest challenge is what to do with the service-drop from the utility while the new 2" galvanized mast is installed.