Timeline for Breaker Box Replacement/Upgrade
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| Sep 23, 2020 at 18:58 | comment | added | Nate S. | @SteveSether the lights flickering is almost certainly due to the fact that it's a Zinsco panel -- there's a known issue of arcing between the breaker clips and the bus bars. It has indeed been known to start fires; hence my earlier comment. See here for more info & pictures of burned-out Zinscos: inspectapedia.com/electric/… | |
| Sep 23, 2020 at 14:14 | history | edited | FreeMan | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Sep 23, 2020 at 13:57 | comment | added | user30371 | @DeepakGautam Is your main breaker popping, and the whole house is without power? If that's the case, you should go to 200 amps. If individual breakers are popping, that means some circuits are overloading, and need to be re-wired. Lights flickering likely means loose connections somewhere, which is VERY dangerous and could start a fire. Replacing the panel with something with more circuits is a good start, but I suspect your problem isn't 100 amp service. | |
| Sep 23, 2020 at 13:19 | comment | added | Deepak Gautam | @steve sether - I was thinking of upgrading just since slights flicker all the time and when I use my ac compressor in the garage, the breakers pop often, also might expand a little bit. Think I should still keep around 100 or upgrade? | |
| Sep 23, 2020 at 5:23 | answer | added | Harper - Reinstate Monica | timeline score: 1 | |
| Sep 23, 2020 at 4:45 | answer | added | Michael Karas♦ | timeline score: -1 | |
| Sep 23, 2020 at 2:59 | comment | added | ThreePhaseEel | @DeepakGautam -- can you get us a photo of the nameplate on the air conditioner please? Also, do you know what any of the 20A breakers in your panel feed? | |
| Sep 23, 2020 at 0:29 | comment | added | Ed Beal | I would ask your certified independent friends first, and follow with one to the county inspector. As an upgrade to an existing service there should a much cheaper install permit wise if required. Why would a permit (inspection be needed) your panel looks good but things like 2 neutrals under 1 screw is a no no. 3 Grounds are ok if listed for multiple some are listed I don’t remember Zinsco. If your jurisdiction requires all current code updates then that can mean a lot and might be why some estimates are so high. Some states allow a straight replacement to a new panel in a case like yours ask | |
| Sep 23, 2020 at 0:23 | comment | added | Nate S. | Also, I'm not sure your wiring is all copper -- the three thicker wires going into the neutral bus sure look like aluminum | |
| Sep 23, 2020 at 0:21 | comment | added | Nate S. | Upgrading this box is a Very Good Idea. Not only is it Zinsco, which are known fire-starters, but it's also stuffed full to capacity! Yikes! | |
| Sep 22, 2020 at 23:46 | answer | added | JACK | timeline score: 2 | |
| Sep 22, 2020 at 23:25 | history | edited | Deepak Gautam | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Sep 22, 2020 at 23:11 | comment | added | ThreePhaseEel | Do you feel comfortable taking/posting pictures of the inside of the main panel? How many square feet is your house, and how many breakers control kitchen receptacles? (aside from the fridge or receptacles in cabinets for disposals, dishwashers, and such) Are your hot water, central heating, dryer, and range gas or electric? | |
| Sep 22, 2020 at 23:06 | answer | added | Aloysius Defenestrate | timeline score: 0 | |
| Sep 22, 2020 at 23:03 | history | asked | Deepak Gautam | CC BY-SA 4.0 |