200 amp service

[DWaldron]

I am upgrading from a 100 amp to 200 amp service. What I am wondering is if I can change the main breaker in the breaker panel or do I need to change the whole box? Thank you

 

[bob]

Re: 200 amp service

If you panel is rated for 100 amps then thats all the load you can put on the panel. The bus bars are rated for 100 amps. You need to change the panel to one rated for 200 amps.

 

[jbwhite]

Re: 200 amp service

Hire An Electrician!!!!

 

[bphgravity]

Re: 200 amp service

I can't say for sure, but I doubt a 200A main breaker would fit in any panelboard rated less than 200A. In any case, I agree with two previous posts.

 

[jbwhite]

Re: 200 amp service

i do not know how to reply with quotes, but to reply to gravitys post.

sure it will, let me go get my other hammer.

 

[iwire]

Re: 200 amp service

Originally posted by jbwhite:
i do not know how to reply with quotes, but to reply to gravitys post.

Click on

 

[charlie b]

Re: 200 amp service

Originally posted by jbwhite: i do not know how to reply with quotes

Go to the main page in any topic area (such as this one, the Engineering / Calculations topic area), and look in the FAQ section at the top of the page.

 

[charlie b]

Re: 200 amp service

I am putting a temporary hold on this thread.

This Forum is for professional electricians, inspectors, engineers, and other members of the electrical industry. Although the Original Poster?s member profile shows an occupation that may have some involvement in this industry, the question makes it clear that the OP is planning to perform electrical installation work at home, and that the OP is not an electrician. We are not permitted to provide ?how-to? assistance to a ?do-it-yourself? person.

If the OP wishes to send me a PM and show that I have misinterpreted this situation, I may reopen the thread, and offer an apology for the delay and for the inconvenience. Otherwise, this thread will remain closed.