amyc22•6mo ago

I thought I could save time by not labeling a panel and it cost me $300

I was in a hurry on a rewire job and just wrote circuit numbers on the inside of the panel door with a marker. A month later, the homeowner needed a new outlet and I had to trace every single wire to find the right breaker. It took me three hours of paid time I couldn't bill for. What's your go-to method for labeling so it actually lasts?

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margaret_nelson6mo ago

Guess the marker wasn't permanent enough...

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noahcampbell6mo ago

Three hours just to find one breaker? That's brutal, man. You wrote the numbers on the inside of the door with a regular marker? Those things wipe right off with a little cleaner or even just your thumb. I use the Brady labels with the clear plastic cover, the kind you stick on. They cost a few bucks but they last for years.

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johns185mo ago

Yeah those Brady labels sound solid, but honestly after three hours of searching I'd probably just use a chisel like Margaret said. At least then the numbers would be permanent, even if the door isn't.

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