Service Disconnect

[Nicksab]

I need some suggestion for a service disconnect between meter and main breaker panel inside. The panel is an 100 Amp Homeline Square D.

What would you suggest as an 100 Amp service disconnect outside? General fused safety switch or main breaker panel?

Thank you

 

[slredmond]

If a house a circuit breaker and if commercial either one would work for me

 

[infinity]

IMO the first choice is a main breaker panel if it's located nearest the entry of the SEC's into the structure. Secondly would be the use of an external main breaker adjacent to the meter. I would avoid fuses for a 100 amp dwelling service.

 

[crispysonofa]

Or if you want to keep it clean just install a meter socket with main disconnect. It's not a huge jump in price to go from 100A to 200A. Remember that if you install the disconnect you will have to remove the MBJ from the panel inside and bring your GEC to the disconnect outside where your neutral will be bonded.

 

[Nicksab]

IMO the first choice is a main breaker panel if it's located nearest the entry of the SEC's into the structure. Secondly would be the use of an external main breaker adjacent to the meter. I would avoid fuses for a 100 amp dwelling service.

The house already has a 60 amp fuse type box with lever. It is being upgraded to 100 amp. The new homeline 100 amp main breaker already in place and they want to keep some sort of disconnect outside.

Why you don't recommend the lever/fuse type?

 

[Nicksab]

If a house a circuit breaker and if commercial either one would work for me

Any brand you would recommend? It is forresidential.

There is so many options and it is hard to pick one over another.

 

[Nicksab]

Or if you want to keep it clean just install a meter socket with main disconnect. It's not a huge jump in price to go from 100A to 200A. Remember that if you install the disconnect you will have to remove the MBJ from the panel inside and bring your GEC to the disconnect outside where your neutral will be bonded.

I can t really move the meter. It is separate and part of a 3 meter box serving different unit.

 

[petersonra]

let me ask you this. Do you really want a homeowner having to replace a hundred amp fuse in the middle of the night?

 

[infinity]

let me ask you this. Do you really want a homeowner having to replace a hundred amp fuse in the middle of the night?

My point exactly.

 

[Nicksab]

let me ask you this. Do you really want a homeowner having to replace a hundred amp fuse in the middle of the night?

In my house, not really. But when I come to think about homeowner client, I would say maybe. Think of it as a payback for some of these A.... one. I am sure you can relate to that.

 

[Nicksab]

Anyway, I get all you guys point. I was more asking about which brand vs another. Like do you prefer Siemens or murray or else... and why?

 

[George Stolz]

Whatever your electrician prefers. I note by your profile you are a General Contractor.

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