Free Estimates: Main
Electrical Service Panels In The Phoenix Area.
Power from the
Phoenix electrical company's line
flows through a home's outside meter and into the service panel. The
panel is what supervises and limits the flow of electricity into the
house. Total electrical usage cannot exceed the panel's capacity, which
can be 100, 150, 200 or 400 amps. Homes may also have sub-panels that
are located elsewhere, which are smaller versions of the main panel.
Electrical
panels in an older home might have a lower capacity, possibly
60 or 30 amps, but 100 amps is the minimum size required by the power
companies. 200 amp panels are the most common and many new homes are
being built with 400 amp services, which is usually achieved by using a
400-amp meter and two 200-amp panels.
This is not a do-it-yourself project; a licensed
electrical contractor in Phoenix AZ should do
major wiring changes like a new main panel. Check with your local
planning and building department for any local restrictions or
requirements; generally a permit is needed. Permit costs vary widely
from town to town. It is also highly recommended to get this project
cleared with the power company to make sure the meter is located where
they have access to it. The city and power company both must ok the
project before it will be energized.
Each situation is somewhat unique, the upgrading
process can include repairing old wiring, adding copper grounding rods,
providing a grounding wire or bonding ground to the main water pipe and
gas meter if applicable and removing, relocating and replacing the old
panel. Hiring a highly skilled
Phoenix Arizona electrical contractor is very
important on this project because once the job is started you are
without power until it is finished. MEADE ELECTRIC - FAST, AFFORDABLE,
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