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Turn on the main breaker and test your new circuit breaker.

Adding a new breaker. Adding a new circuit. About press copyright contact us creators advertise developers terms privacy policy safety how youtube works test new features press copyright contact us creators. Switch the new afci to on.

Installing a tandem breaker is a simple job that takes about 10 minutes. Remove the panel box cover plate knockout that corresponds to the slot where you installed the new breaker bend it back and forth until it breaks off. Then install the cover and turn on the main breaker.

In this video i show you how to install a new 15 amp circuit breaker into a breaker panel. Test the installation and finish the job. Turn on the branch circuit breakers and your power main.

Check for correct operation of the new circuit light outlet etc with a test light or meter. Install the circuit breaker s into the service panel per the instructions provided with the circuit breaker packaging. Route the black wire that is connected to the breaker switch from the cable clamp to the location where you will install the breaker.

Connect hot to hot neutral to neutral and ground to ground and verify that. Set the new breaker switch to the off position. Reconnect the wires to the terminal screws and replace your panel cover.

Standing to the side of the panel restore power to the panel by setting the service disconnect or main to on and then set the new circuit breaker to on. Install your new breaker. Hold the circuit breaker at an angle and align its connection point with the rail clip or slot in the service panel.