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Joseph Meehan
 
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Default upgrade 100amp -> 200amp service?

Dr.Mutant wrote:
After I call the electrician, what will s/he actually do to upgrade
the service in my house to 200A ? Other than change the master
breaker, does anything else happen with the panel, or anything go on
between the house and the pole? Among other things I'm tired of lights
briefly dimming when the furnace or the clothes washer or the
dishwasher or my wife makes demands (oops, did I say that out loud?).
Thanks.

Dr. M


They may need to get a new drop/meter from the electric company,
depending on what is there. It is likely they may need to replace the line
from the meter in.

Correcting specific problems may require replacing existing wires, or
may require the addition of new circuits to correct inadequate existing
wiring.

It would be best to have them come out and take a look so they can give
you an accurate suggested solution and estimate.

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Joseph E. Meehan

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