Fuse Service HVAC & Electrical Sacramento

200 AMP Electrical Panel Upgrade | Fuse Service Sacramento

2025-10-23 09:26
A licensed electrician from Fuse Service Sacramento replaced a 100 AMP overhead-fed meter panel with a new 200 AMP electrical service.

The upgrade was performed according to NEC and California Building Code standards to ensure safety and reliability.

Scope of work included:

  • Installing all new breakers matched to wire gauge
  • Replacing the panel box and safely removing the old one
  • Adding new bus and grounding bars
  • Installing (2) 8-foot ground rods per NEC Article 250 (if required)
  • Bonding ground rods to the main service panel and water main
  • Grounding the water heater per NEC 250.50
  • Labeling all breakers and circuits
  • Coordinating inspection, meter release, and reconnection to the city grid
  • Installing whole-house surge protection

This 200 AMP electrical panel upgrade ensures increased power capacity, safer operation, and long-term system reliability for the homeowner.