What would you do?
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08-22-18, 07:53 AM
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What would you do?
I can't make up my mind. This outside breaker box is in bad shape.. If I eliminate this outside breaker panel, I will have to install a larger panel inside the house and re-route all these cables, already in conduit, into it. Would you install the new larger service panel inside or just replace this outside the box?
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08-22-18, 08:26 AM
I would keep the service panel outdoors. Moving it indoors creates all sorts of unnecessary work and might not be possible depending on clearances inside. BTW, all those conduits need to be properly fastened.
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08-22-18, 08:43 AM
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Yes, two of those conduits are not connected to that old box with threaded nipples. I will install those correctly into a new box. Thanks!
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08-22-18, 08:52 AM
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Not just at the box, they need to be strapped to the building every 3'
Which one of these would be the best?
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Square-D-40...e-Pack/3129761
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Eaton-Type-...Center/3018737
#7
08-22-18, 09:39 AM
The first step is to check with your power company for a list of approved meter sockets. They will either have a list of allowed model numbers or a list of requirements. The main requirements will be either bypass or no bypass and ring or ringless. Many power companies have this on their website.
Of those two, either brands are fine. The SquareD Homeline model has more circuit capability so more room for expansion and it comes with some breakers.
Of those two, either brands are fine. The SquareD Homeline model has more circuit capability so more room for expansion and it comes with some breakers.
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08-22-18, 11:25 AM
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This is all I found on their site. https://www.westflorida.coop/pdfs/se...lines/GS-2.pdf
I just sent the photo to them asking what type meter base I need. Thanks!
I just sent the photo to them asking what type meter base I need. Thanks!
