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BobK207
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"Federal Pacific" Breaker box
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I'm glad I asked. You guys are amazing!
How much should I expect to pay to replace just the service panel and
all the breakers? (I don't do stuff that can kill me alone) Also,
what brand and size should I replace it with? It's a 200 amp now,
should I spring for a 200 this time around?
Thanks again gents!
The cost will vary depending on location.
I would suggest Square D QO type panel.
My main & subs are both Square D QO type & I am very happy with them
How big is the house? Good idea to do or have done a load calc.
My house (1930) had a 60 amp service (fuse type) that was changed out
to 100 amp Square D in the 70's before I bought the place. A 100 amp
panel is just a little small for my current needs but proabably not
worth a change.
A 200 amp panel is hard to fill up unless you're going to add a lot of
square footage in your remodel andhave a bunch of electric applances
(stove, oven, a/c, pool.
A 200 amp might be a little big but a 100 amp is probaly too
small....again it depends on current & future load.
cheers
Bob
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