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Old 03-22-06, 07:58 PM
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I have a 100 amp panel in my home. Can I replace it with a 200 amp panel?
 
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Old 03-22-06, 08:10 PM
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Anything is possible with the application of enough money and material. You can certainly replace the panel, but a number of other things will also need to be replaced too. Panel replacement is almost always a job for a pro, especially if you want to limit your power outage to one day. If this is an unoccupied house and you can afford to be without power for a week or two, and if you are very experienced at electrical work and willing to do your homework, it might be possible to do it yourself (but i still wouldn't recommend it).

Are you sure you need 200 amps?
 
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Old 03-22-06, 08:12 PM
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Sure, But you will have to increase the feeder cables the ground, Meter socket. some of the breakers, and basicaly bring it to current code.

And this holds true even if you keep it at a 100 amp and change to a panel with more ckts. The bringing it to current code part.
So if you expand on your thoughts, it can be determined if it would be wise.
 
 

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