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Re: Can I replace the entire bus and put in a main service disconnect breaker?

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by: z38.310 - Mon, 6 Mar 2023 01:02 UTC

Replacing a service panel wrote:
> I bought the house last year, built in late 60's. I'm just now getting to the electrical work I want to do. I'm wanting to run a 240v 10/3 line to a shed, and also add a 40amp 240v line for a hottub in the future. I pulled the cover off the wall for the
> first time today and saw this mess. Can I replace the hot buses on this with a 100 or 200 amp main? Or should I just replace the entire panel? Does the house need a 200 or 100 amp main? Thanks!
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Put a clamp amp meter on your mains at different times of the day to see your actual load.
Many people have enough amp capacity but they run out of breaker space for more circuits.

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Can I replace the entire bus and put in a main service disconnect	z38.310

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