New electrical box
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New electrical box
Hi
I am getting ready to replace my breaker box. How do I turn of the main power coming into the house, or is this something I have to have the electric company do?
I am getting ready to replace my breaker box. How do I turn of the main power coming into the house, or is this something I have to have the electric company do?
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Call the utility company and ask them if they allow you to pull the meter. Some do, and some don't. Most do, provided that after you're done you call them again and ask them to come and seal it. However, usually replacing the main panel also means replacing the feeders from the meter to the panel. Even if the panel is the same AMP rating, the old wired may be too short/too old to keep. That would involve working a few inches away from live power. Which is ok...as long as you don't touch it.. but it does take some courage and trust.
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Remember that if you are going to upgrade the service size the wire incoming to the meter will need to be changed too. This job could be considered a service upgrade instead of just a panel changeout.