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01-29-08, 06:39 PM

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Change Electrical Service Panel

Is there a safe way to change a electrical service panel without the electric company turning off the electricity at the meter.

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01-29-08, 07:11 PM

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Not unless there is a accessible disconnect at the meter.

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01-30-08, 04:14 PM

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without proper training and ppe (personal protective equipment) then the anwer is no. unless the service conductors are fused.

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