electrical service upgrade
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09-09-15, 12:45 PM
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electrical service upgrade
My house was built in 1972 it has the original 150 amp svc two panels and no main cut off at meter I am looking to move meter location and add new cutoff as well as upgrade to 250 amp svc I have all the supplies needed however I am unsure about a few things 1. my current panel is located next to hot water heater. Will it have to be moved? 2. can I as a homeowner pull a permit to do this myself(trying to save some money here) local electricians tell me its gonna run between 3-5 k to do job. 3.is a concrete floor required to be below new panel?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
#2
09-09-15, 01:23 PM
Why do you feel you need a 250 amp service? Have you done a load calculation.
Depends on the free space surrounding the pane. You need 30" side to side but the panel does not need to be centered in the 30". You also need 36" of space in front of the panel.
Depends totally on local regulations. You need to ask your local inspection office. (Please add your location to your forum profile. Someone here may have knowledge of your area.)
No. You don't even need a floor. (Where I am they are usually on the outside of the house under the meter.)
1. my current panel is located next to hot water heater. Will it have to be moved?
2. can I as a homeowner pull a permit to do this myself(trying to save some money
3.is a concrete floor required to be below new panel?
#3
09-09-15, 02:30 PM
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My house was built in 1972 it has the original 150 amp svc two panels and no main cut off at meter I am looking to move meter location and add new cutoff as well as upgrade to 250 amp svc
Is this a large house? Is the house all electric? Have you done a load calculation yet? More information is necessary to make an educated recommendation.
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09-09-15, 07:46 PM
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Since you're considering a meter move you may be looking at a several day job.
You're talking about the power company moving the service drop. They won't move/reconnect anything without the cut-in card (go ahead) from the inspector. It can sometimes be trying to coordinate the two. Be advised.
You're talking about the power company moving the service drop. They won't move/reconnect anything without the cut-in card (go ahead) from the inspector. It can sometimes be trying to coordinate the two. Be advised.
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09-12-15, 06:14 PM
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There is 1 panel rated at 150 there is a sub panel run off that rated at 60 amps i have had a load test done and it is recommended 250 is where i need to be My ac/heat pump elect dryer hot water heater are all elect ac was added to home after it was built. I will inquire at the inspectors office about he permit Thank you all I know it is a requirement of local code here(woodstock GA) that I have a hard wired smoke in each bedroom and hallway
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09-12-15, 10:15 PM
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I know it is a requirement of local code here(woodstock GA) that I have a hard wired smoke in each bedroom and hallway
Here in NJ.... an interconnected smoke detector system is required. Smoke detectors are required in every bedroom and combo smoke/CO units at least in the hall outside bedrooms.
#9
09-14-15, 06:47 AM
Yeah there is one city near me that any electrical permit you pull cannot be closed until the house has at least one hardwired smoke per floor and GFCIs in the kitchen and baths.
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09-14-15, 12:00 PM
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There is 1 panel rated at 150 there is a sub panel run off that rated at 60 amps i have had a load test done and it is recommended 250 is where i need to be
it has the original 150 amp svc two panels and no main cut off at meter
