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New Service Box Questions
Hello:
Will be contacting a few local contractors in the area to put in a new Service Box for us, as our present one is about 30 years old. Present capacity is 100 amps; imagine 150 or 200 would be adequate. I have 2 central A/C's, though, in house (the split type with the condensers outside) Before I do, would like to learn a bit more about what is involved. I guess my main questions a - What do I want to ask him ? - What do I want to be sure to get ? - GFCI's and ArcFault breakers (good idea; for where ?) - whole house Surge Protector ? What brand and type ? - Brands, and which to avoid ? - etc. Wandering around HD, it seems that a new 200 amp box, loaded up, should be no more than about $250. Think I can get a "good" installation for $1,000 or so ? (Boston area) Any thoughts on what to be sure to discuss with him would be most appreciated. Thanks, Bob |
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