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V8TR4

Jan 1, 1970
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Hello everyone,

I have an older house (1950's) and the service breaker located at the front
of the property has a 40 amp Sq D type XO breaker that has gone bad. I have
been unable to find a replacement except for some used units for 70 dollars.
Home depot has a kit with the power meter holder as well as 6 20amp breakers
for 49. I would much rather upgrade to this then use the existing old
equipment.
My question is do I have to get a permit to switch these? Will the power
company come out and disconnect me from my old box to the new one I install?

How much do electricians normally get to do this upgrade?

Thanks,

Mark
 
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Robert J Rolleston

Jan 1, 1970
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If you only have 40amp's going to your house and the breaker went bad it
maybe it's time to upgrade to something a little bigger. If all you
have in there is a 40 amp breaker I wouldn't go replacing it with a 50 amp
 
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Bob Weiss

Jan 1, 1970
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V8TR4 said:
My question is do I have to get a permit to switch these?

Almost certainly. You may need an electrical license to pull such a
permit, depending on the area. Service upgrades are not really DIY projects.

Will the power
company come out and disconnect me from my old box to the new one I install?

They will come and disconnect, but will not reconnect until the new
installation has passed inspection, and a "cut-in" card has been issued
by the inspector.
How much do electricians normally get to do this upgrade?

Depends on size of service, overhead/underground wiring, and geographic
area. Here in the northeast US, a typical 200A overhead service will run
around $1000 or so.

Bob Weiss N2IXK
 
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