hfbsu700
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- Location
- Lancaster , pa
As the title applies I am replacing my old 45 year old 200 amp Connecticut electric panel with a 200 amp Square D panel. As I was re-wiring my Heat pump the other day I snapped my terminal on my 20 amp double pole breaker and I thought it would be no big deal I will just buy another one. Until the cheapest I found was 45 dollars for one , and that was a "used" breaker.
I am no stranger to electricity and have no issues doing the job myself. I work in a factory as an electrician for the last 10 years.
I never done a residential panel replacement. I have a few questions for the experienced residential guys.
I don't need a permit or to be licensed in my township. But will need it inspected afterwords.
Seeing how I already have a 200 amp service do I need to replaced my existing feed from my meter, and if so why ?
Besides basic electrical safety what else should I excited to get it done in the quickest amount of time so everything doesn't melt in my freezer ?
Newer codes that I need to be aware of sense I am doing an upgrade ?
I know , no matter how much you prepare for a job there are always things that come up that you need to deal with just trying to cover my bases so I don't have to make 5 trips to the electrical supply store.
Thank You
I am no stranger to electricity and have no issues doing the job myself. I work in a factory as an electrician for the last 10 years.
I never done a residential panel replacement. I have a few questions for the experienced residential guys.
I don't need a permit or to be licensed in my township. But will need it inspected afterwords.
Seeing how I already have a 200 amp service do I need to replaced my existing feed from my meter, and if so why ?
Besides basic electrical safety what else should I excited to get it done in the quickest amount of time so everything doesn't melt in my freezer ?
Newer codes that I need to be aware of sense I am doing an upgrade ?
I know , no matter how much you prepare for a job there are always things that come up that you need to deal with just trying to cover my bases so I don't have to make 5 trips to the electrical supply store.
Thank You