Electrical Panel Upgrades
Electrical Panel Upgrades – Electrical manufacturers of previous eras could hardly imagine all the electrical conveniences and luxuries we enjoy today. Whether it’s an electric car charging station, a solar power system, an induction cooktop, a hot tub, a sauna, or a radiant patio heater, your old panel wasn’t designed for it. Sometimes just adding a few circuits and installing code-required Arc Fault Interrupter (AFCI) breakers requires a panel upgrade.
Another possible reason for replacing the electrical panel could be that the original installer saved a few bucks by going with a less expensive rig that has an aluminum busbar (where the circuit breakers attach) and the aluminum busbar has developed hot spots and burn marks over the years. to corrosion. This is especially common with more well-known panel brands such as GTE, Sylvania and Zinsco.
Electrical Panel Upgrades
Whatever the reason, panel replacement is a decision your home will … Read the rest