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200-Amp Electrical Panel Upgrade Completed in Durham
Touchstone Electric completed a comprehensive electrical panel upgrade for Anna Pittman in Durham, North Carolina. Our Raleigh team replaced the existing main electrical panel with a new indoor 200-amp panel featuring a copper bus bar, updated circuit protection, clear panel labeling, proper grounding and bonding, and whole-home surge protection.
A modern electrical panel is the foundation of a safer, more dependable home electrical system. This upgrade was designed to bring the panel up to current electrical code requirements while improving organization, circuit protection, and capacity for the home’s existing electrical needs.
What Was Included With This Panel Replacement
Our electricians handled the panel replacement process from start to finish, including permit coordination and inspection preparation. The work included disconnecting power, reconnecting the service entrance cable and existing circuits, and carefully installing and labeling the new panel components.
- Permit coordination for the electrical panel upgrade
- New 200-amp indoor main electrical panel with a copper bus bar
- Grounding and bonding of the new electrical panel
- Reconnection of existing service entrance wiring and branch circuits
- New panel labeling for clearer circuit identification
- Installation of breakers for the home’s electrical circuits and equipment
- Whole-home surge protection installed at the main panel
- Signature Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty included
The installed copper panel includes a 50-year transferable warranty. Copper bus bars are a durable panel component option and are well suited for long-term electrical distribution within the home.
Updated Breakers for Reliable Circuit Protection
As part of the project, the Touchstone Electric team installed new breakers to support a range of household circuits and larger electrical loads. This included a 100-amp two-pole breaker for a subpanel, a 40-amp breaker, two 30-amp double-pole breakers, a 15-amp double-pole breaker, twelve 20-amp breakers, and seven 15-amp breakers.
Properly sized and installed breakers help protect wiring and electrical equipment from overcurrent conditions. During panel upgrades, code requirements can also affect breaker selection. In some cases, local inspection requirements may call for AFCI breaker upgrades. Our electricians help homeowners understand these requirements and address panel-related concerns as they arise during the permitted installation process.
Whole-Home Surge Protection at the Main Panel
To provide another layer of electrical protection, our team installed a whole-home surge protector at the new main panel. A panel-mounted surge protection device helps divert excess voltage safely to ground before it can travel through the home’s electrical system.
Whole-home surge protection can help reduce exposure to power spikes caused by utility fluctuations, electrical equipment cycling, and certain weather-related events. It can also help protect connected appliances and hardwired electrical equipment from the cumulative effects of routine surges. The installed surge protection system includes a $100,000, 10-year warranty, subject to its terms, conditions, and exclusions.
Professional Electrical Service From Our Raleigh Team
This Durham electrical panel upgrade was completed by Touchstone Electric technicians Zion Brownlee, Joseph Portillo, and Eric Myers. Our Raleigh branch serves homeowners throughout the Durham service area with professional electrical panel upgrades, breaker replacements, surge protection, and other residential electrical services.
Anna praised our team with a review following the completed work. Read and share Anna’s Google review.