Panel replacement

[27hillcrest]

I have a bunch of panels to replace. Are there any manufactures that make the guts to fit inside of the existing panel can. I could win the job by saving a lot of time not having to cut out every panel can. I know that I would be dealing with code and UL listings, but I am hopeful there is a company that makes the guts to fit that will allow the UL listing to be upheld. Anyone have any other thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks,

 

[nhfire77]

I don't do much residential but, I've seen it on the counter at the parts shop:

Eaton BR Renovation Loadcenter

You are still replacing the whole panel but their design is supposed to make it easier, faster, neater, supposedly.

 

[charlietuna]

Do your homework but "stay legal". Take notes and contact manufacturers for availability of parts--you must maintain UL listings and can't interchange other manufacturer's parts. I do not think you will find a "universal' solution.

 

[Riograndeelectric]

Cutler hammer does make a retro fit panels.
You would need to call the your Cutler hammer supplier. sometimes if the panel box is to small then they Can not make a replacement panel. you will need to provide the exact dimensions of the panel . length X widith X depth. the original panel manufactures name and the number of spaces and amps required.

They are not cheap.

I had a quote from Ch to replace a FPE 30 ckt MLO . cost was Around $325.00 you might be able to get a small discount if you have multiple panels. you might still be better of on spending the labor compared to the cost of a retro fit kit.panels.
http://www.inspectapedia.com/fpe/CHRetrofitGuide.pdf

 

[revolt]

East Coast Panelboard located Eatontown, NJ

 

[Ohmy]

What brand panel is there now?

 

[brian john]

Was involved in a job where the manufacture came out and did all the home work to get replacement guts with proper covers. And to boot everything worked out FOR ONCE.

 

[wireguru]

i dont think the retrofit panels are cost effective unless you are dealing with a situation where the wall cannot be disturbed (80 year old granite slabs, irreplaceable gold leaf wallpaper, etc)