iwirehouses
Senior Member
I have a customer who wanted me to change out their Federal Pacific panel before they add Central AC. When I got there, I see its 100amp wire with a 60 amp main. It's a standard old ranch with an elderly couple. Probably 1200 sq ft. The 240 v breakers currently in there are a 40 amp range, 30 amp dryer and 20 amp porch baseboard heat. Among 10 or so 110v circuits. And I'd be adding a 30 amp AC, possibly a even a 20. Should I feel bad about about just replacing the panel with nice Murray 100 Amp Main breaker. Or should I upgrade to 200 Amp and charge them an extra grand? They are old and would rather do whatever I recommend. I'd rather push them to put a 100 amp panel in and be out of there while taking it easy on they're wallet.