60A fusebox to 60A breaker box?


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Old 03-22-09, 04:01 PM
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60A fusebox to 60A breaker box?

Can I change out a 60A fuse box with a 60A breaker box, or do I need to upgrade to 100A? I don't think I've seen 60A breakers boxes? Also, if I did install a 60A breaker box, could I feed another 60A subpanel so that I could get more breaker spaces? There are going to be alot of circuits, but not much load. Thanks.
 
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Old 03-22-09, 04:26 PM
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Most likely you have to upgrade to 100A. I don't think the code allows anything less.
 
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Old 03-22-09, 04:26 PM
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Wait for a definitive answer from one of the Pros, But I believe you would be able to use a 100 amp Panel, provided the "Means of Disconnect" (Main Breaker) were rated at 60 amps or less. 100 amp panels are usually readily available, in a 20-'ish space configuration, possible larger, and if that doesnt fulfill your needs, You may consider a Sub.
 
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If this is for main disconneting location then you will need to upgrade to 100 amp breaker and correct conductor sized for 100 amp service and majory of the area will required 100 amp.

How old this exsting service is now ?

If more than 30 to 40 years then it is good time get new one anyway.

Some insurance company may denied the insurance to the home unless it is upgraded to 100 amp.

Most 100 amp panel box do have 20 space avabile and they can get many as 30 space verison.

But before you go ahead and do this check with your local officals for update for the codes and other issue it may come up in your area.

Merci,Marc
 
 

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