Re: Electrical Service in home


"trickyrick" <rickj@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I have a 60 amp panel and want to change it to 100 amp. Should the
feed from the pole support 100 amp.
Thanks
Rick

If the new panel has a main breaker, it should be 60 amp if the incoming
service cable is sized for that. If you are only installing a new panel so
you can have more breakers, it should be OK. But replacing a panel can be
dangerous unless you can turn off power at the meter or the pole, and if
the installation is not up to code (or even if it was not inspected), you
may invalidate your homeowners insurance and have difficulty if you have a
fire that can be traced to an electrical problem.

Paul


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