Any reaso I can't use this Murray panel?

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five.five-six

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It's never been installed but the guy that gave it to me has had it for some time.

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five.five-six said:
Service equipment, residential application. Replacing a 100 amp existing panel.
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Surface mount or flush?
I think i saw 3R in the picture.
If its resi and there is a 100 amp panel there now. My guess is it was flush mounted and most of the circuits came in from the top.
A 3R panel doesnt have holes in the top.
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I see no reason not.
It's a good panel I've used those.
Fault is rated to 22 k
it is a older model. warranty may be a issue if there are problems.

Are you replacing a similar type of panel. ie: flush mount , underground feed
 
electricalist said:
Surface mount or flush?
I think i saw 3R in the picture.
If its resi and there is a 100 amp panel there now. My guess is it was flush mounted and most of the circuits came in from the top.
A 3R panel doesnt have holes in the top.
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The label said it had a meter socket, and on the top right of the label it says 3R.

If there is a flush mount panel existing it is most likely behind the meter and he could leave the can and use it as a junction box.

I don't believe there is an expiration date on these units (but I've been wrong before).
 
oldsparky52 said:
The label said it had a meter socket, and on the top right of the label it says 3R.

If there is a flush mount panel existing it is most likely behind the meter and he could leave the can and use it as a junction box.

I don't believe there is an expiration date on these units (but I've been wrong before).
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According to the OP he has not installed this panel yet.

You claim there might be a flush panel behind the meter- Why?
This is California we generally use Meter / combos. not a meter socket and a panel somewhere else.
this panel is a semi-flush( thus the F ) and will carry a 3r rating because the cover needs to be rated raintight although it is mounted in the exterior wall . It will have KO's on top as well as below.

Many panel upgrades are done with the original panel removed from the wall.
 
Completely all my fault. I without meaning too misunderstood the reason for the question ,,,can I use this panel, without any details as to the application it seemed like , for what and how were missing.

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electricalist said:
Completely all my fault. I without meaning too misunderstood the reason for the question ,,,can I use this panel, without any details as to the application it seemed like , for what and how were missing.

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you're good, no worries.
 
Sierrasparky said:
You claim there might be a flush panel behind the meter- Why?
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Because of what the poster I was responding to said.
This is California we generally use Meter / combos. not a meter socket and a panel somewhere else.
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Well, never have been to CA, I would not know that and here on the east coast it used to be a common practice and a service change often involves dealing with it.
this panel is a semi-flush( thus the F ) and will carry a 3r rating because the cover needs to be rated raintight although it is mounted in the exterior wall . It will have KO's on top as well as below.
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How do you install the service entrance conductors if you recess the meter socket?
Many panel upgrades are done with the original panel removed from the wall.
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Well I'm sure glad you informed me of that. :roll:

Edit: Does the "U" mean it is designed for an underground fee? If so, POCO would let you "flush" mount that and have their service conductors inside the building?
 
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You claim there might be a flush panel behind the meter- Why?
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Because of what the poster I was responding to said.
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I don't believe he did



Well, never have been to CA, I would not know that and here on the east coast it used to be a common practice and a service change often involves dealing with it.
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you should visit before we fall into the pacific.

this panel is a semi-flush( thus the F ) and will carry a 3r rating because the cover needs to be rated raintight although it is mounted in the exterior wall . It will have KO's on top as well as below.
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How do you install the service entrance conductors if you recess the meter socket?
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conduit or riser is in the wall , done all the time. out here in the west.



Edit: Does the "U" mean it is designed for an underground fee? If so, POCO would let you "flush" mount that and have their service conductors inside the building?
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Usually yes
 
As long as it's not a ringless, should be good to go the OP is from CA & ringless don't fly here, EUSERC models are ring type.
 
Thanks for all the help, yes it's a meter socket/panel-board combo and I will be demoing the 100 amp and replacing it with this one. Homeowner/flipper supplied it to save a few bucks. Not counting the riser, there are 12 KOs on the top.
 
Oh if this was a new Home in CA it is my understanding that you need to provide a solar ready panel.
 
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