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Project overview: 200A service upgrade in Taylors, SC
Touchstone Electric completed a permitted 200 amp service upgrade for homeowner Peter Kammar in Taylors, SC. Our Greenville team replaced the aging meter base and main panel with a modern meter/panel combo and installed a new 100 amp subpanel in the laundry room to take the place of an old fuse box. We also ran a dedicated circuit to a crawlspace dehumidifier to improve moisture control and overall home safety.
What we upgraded
- 200A meter/panel combo replacement: We furnished and installed a new exterior meter panel combination, complete with a new riser and conduit up to the weatherhead.
- Service conductors and grounding: New service entrance cable to the drip loop and an updated grounding electrode system were installed for reliable, code-compliant bonding and grounding.
- 100A laundry subpanel: We removed the obsolete fuse box and set a properly sized 100 amp subpanel in the laundry room for safer, cleaner circuit management.
- Dedicated dehumidifier circuit: A new dedicated branch circuit was run to the crawlspace to ensure stable, uninterrupted power for the dehumidifier.
- Labeling and protection: The new panel was clearly labeled, and we installed updated breakers with AFCI/GFCI protection where required by current electrical code.
- Permits and utility coordination: Our team handled permitting and coordinated the power drop with the utility to keep the project on schedule and compliant.
Permitting, inspection, and code compliance
As with all service and meter base replacements, our electricians pulled the required electrical permit and coordinated inspections. To ensure a smooth final inspection in Taylors, we advised clearing the shrubs in front of the meter location so the inspector could access the equipment and verify working clearances. With vegetation addressed and all work performed to current code standards, the project moved efficiently from rough-in to final.
Replacing the fuse box with a properly grounded 100A subpanel and updating overcurrent protection increases safety and convenience, while the new meter/panel combo and riser modernize the service equipment to handle today’s household electrical demands.
Access and restoration notes
For this upgrade, sheetrock in the laundry room could require cutting to set the new subpanel and route conductors within code-specified clearances. While our team minimizes disturbance whenever possible, drywall and paint restoration are handled by others once electrical work and inspections are complete.
Homeowners planning similar projects in Taylors can prepare by clearing vegetation near the meter location and making sure interior panel areas are accessible before work begins. These steps help shorten downtime and streamline inspections.
Local team and completion date
This Taylors service upgrade was completed by Touchstone Electric technicians Tyler Harris and Theo Coetsee from our Greenville team on May 15, 2024. Their coordinated approach ensured the power outage window was minimized and the home’s new equipment was tested, labeled, and ready for everyday use.
Safety check included
Along with the service upgrade, our team performed a comprehensive home safety check: testing smoke/CO detectors, assessing panel safety, inspecting for loose or deteriorated connections, and noting relevant code updates. Proactive maintenance like this helps identify small issues before they become major hazards.
Reviewed by our Taylors homeowner
Peter Kammar praised our work on this project. See the Google review here: View Peter’s review on Google.
Need a meter base or panel upgrade in Taylors?
If your home in Taylors, SC needs a meter base replacement, 200A service upgrade, subpanel installation, or a dedicated circuit, Touchstone Electric’s Greenville team delivers permitted, inspection-ready solutions. We handle utility coordination, grounding, labeling, and code compliance so you can count on safe, dependable power for years to come.