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Posted on 1/21/24 at 12:20 pm
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Posted on 1/21/24 at 1:21 pm to lnomm34
I’ll let someone else chime in who’s more familiar with La codes but u did ant to add that if I was relocating or upgrading a panel I would go with a Span.
Posted on 1/21/24 at 1:43 pm to lnomm34
of course you can
just use an outdoor rated box
It will feed from the bottom though which is kind of a pain in the arse…you’ll have lots of 90’s
just use an outdoor rated box
It will feed from the bottom though which is kind of a pain in the arse…you’ll have lots of 90’s
Posted on 1/21/24 at 1:48 pm to cgrand
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Posted on 1/21/24 at 2:09 pm to lnomm34
If I'm understanding this correctly, your panel is currently on an exterior wall but inside? Just get an outdoor panel and run your home runs back in the wall and punch through the back of the new panel. Then sheetrock over it.
You got a picture or diagram? Just some simple sketch
You got a picture or diagram? Just some simple sketch
Posted on 1/21/24 at 2:25 pm to kengel2
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Posted on 1/21/24 at 2:28 pm to lnomm34
Can you put the new panel directly behind the old one? What I'm saying is take the old one out and use a wire fish or something to pull from the attic while standing inside, then just punch through your wall and in the back of the new panel.
Posted on 1/21/24 at 2:36 pm to kengel2
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Posted on 1/21/24 at 6:21 pm to lnomm34
quote:I get what you're saying about it being a PITA to run new cable through a tight top plate but I think I would lean toward the above. A carptener/handyman is going to cost a lot less than an electrician putting new box on the outside. And if DIY then a laundry room is a great place to do less than professional trim and drywall work.
ETA: I might just remove the existing box, take down the crown moulding, remove the upper cabinet that's above the panel, and cut access holes in the drywall on the wall behind the cabinet to the top plate and in the ceiling above where the cabinet goes so that I can reach and pull new wire through the top plate from below. Then go into the attic to make splices in proper junction box(es).
A main breaker panel on the outside of a house seems like some old-house cobbled together stuff anyway that I would rather not have.
eta: frick rodents
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Posted on 1/21/24 at 6:27 pm to lnomm34
You in BTR? My friend taught Electrical at the trade school. He and I have solved a number of problems over the years. Let me know if you need him.
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Posted on 1/21/24 at 6:34 pm to LSUDad
You dont want to out the breaker box outside. Hire a teenager to get in the attic and get a few buckets of quality pull string to help pull the wire in
Posted on 1/21/24 at 6:38 pm to lnomm34
The first thing that you need to do is remove the cabinet the is in front of the panel. You need to have 3 feet of clearance/working area in front of that panel.
Good luck on those cold/rainy mornings having to go outside to flip that breaker by on if you put that panel outside.
Posted on 1/21/24 at 6:48 pm to 2 Jugs
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Posted on 1/21/24 at 7:29 pm to lnomm34
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It ain't perfect to code, but the panel is plenty accessible.
rational thought beats code every time. People who recite code like its God's word are lemmings.
Posted on 1/21/24 at 7:38 pm to lnomm34
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Posted on 1/21/24 at 7:49 pm to lnomm34
Those termite runs on the back of that foam board?
Since you're replacing panel and aren't concerned about the size of it, get a full size 40/40 panel or the biggest you can. Full sized breakers>>>half sized.
That's what I'd try and do anyway.
Since you're replacing panel and aren't concerned about the size of it, get a full size 40/40 panel or the biggest you can. Full sized breakers>>>half sized.
That's what I'd try and do anyway.
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Posted on 1/21/24 at 8:13 pm to diat150
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You dont want to out the breaker box outside.
I tend to agree with this. Anytime an electrical piece of gear goes into a non-conditioned space, you are reducing its lifespan considerably and introducing more risk of corrosion and rust issues. People do it if needed but I like being able to access all my breakers from inside the house and the box is still in a conditioned space.
I work in the industrial sphere and choosing outdoor electrical gear, even NEMA 4X gear that is specifically rated for outdoor use, still has a much lower lifespan than equipment in a conditioned space.
But if you're out of options and want that access, just get a good outdoor-rated box to prevent any moisture, bug, or rodent intrusion.
Posted on 1/21/24 at 8:26 pm to Turnblad85
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Posted on 1/22/24 at 12:02 am to lnomm34
A couple years ago I had a real hard time finding a box for a specific setup on a whole home generator. There are tons of options and, at the time, most were on backorder. Eventually I made something work but would've rather had the correct thing. I guess thats where an experienced electrician can earn his money by knowing the best product for the application and where to buy it.
Talking to an actual electric supply house salesman about what you need could be helpful. My local Elliott Electric Supply is great and are willing to assist anyone electrician or not. Thats in contrast to the locally owned supply house on the other side of town that wants to know "who is your electrician" when going to buy a couple outlet boxes. frickem
Talking to an actual electric supply house salesman about what you need could be helpful. My local Elliott Electric Supply is great and are willing to assist anyone electrician or not. Thats in contrast to the locally owned supply house on the other side of town that wants to know "who is your electrician" when going to buy a couple outlet boxes. frickem
Posted on 1/22/24 at 6:32 am to Turnblad85
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Not sure if this is allowable by code?
This is from the OP. Read comprehension is hard for some people.
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