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Electrical Panel Upgrade Completed in Raleigh, NC
Touchstone Electric completed a comprehensive electrical panel upgrade for Daniel Mason in Raleigh. The project centered on replacing the existing main electrical panel with a 200-amp indoor panel featuring copper bus bars, helping provide a dependable foundation for the home’s electrical system and future power needs.
Our Raleigh team handled permitting and inspection coordination as part of the panel replacement. During the planned power outage, Touchstone Electric made a generator available for limited power use. Joseph Portillo and Brad Williams completed the work with attention to panel labeling, grounding, bonding, and reconnecting the home’s existing circuits and service entrance cable.
200-Amp Copper Panel and Updated Circuit Protection
The new main electrical panel was brought up to current electrical code requirements applicable to the project. A properly organized and labeled panel can make future electrical service, troubleshooting, and circuit identification more straightforward for homeowners and electricians alike.
As part of this upgrade, the installation included a range of new breakers to support existing branch circuits and improve protection where required. The completed work included standard breakers, AFCI breakers, GFCI breakers, and a double-pole breaker. AFCI protection is designed to help detect certain arcing conditions, while GFCI protection is commonly used in locations where protection from ground faults is important, such as bathrooms, laundry areas, garages, exterior locations, crawl spaces, and basements.
- 200-amp indoor main electrical panel with copper bus bars
- Grounding and bonding of the new panel
- Reconnection of existing circuits and service entrance cable
- New 15-amp, 20-amp, AFCI, GFCI, and double-pole breakers
- Clear labeling for the upgraded electrical panel
The copper panel included a 50-year transferable warranty. Touchstone Electric also included its Signature Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty with this completed project.
Whole-Home Surge Protection
To help safeguard the home’s electrical system and connected equipment from everyday voltage spikes, our electricians installed a whole-home surge protection system at the main panel. Whole-home surge protection directs excess voltage toward the grounding system before it can travel through the home’s wiring and reach connected appliances or electronics.
Power surges can occur from grid fluctuations, nearby electrical activity, and equipment cycling on and off. Adding protection at the panel is a practical layer of defense for hardwired systems and household equipment. The installed surge protector included a $100,000, 10-year equipment protection warranty, subject to its terms, conditions, exclusions, and coordination with the homeowner’s existing insurance policy. Direct lightning strikes, security systems, and medical equipment are excluded from covered equipment.
New 60-Amp Circuit Installation
In addition to the panel work, Touchstone Electric installed a new 60-amp circuit to support higher-demand equipment. This portion of the project included a 60-amp breaker, #6 SEU cable, #6 THHN conductors, and EMT conduit as needed for the installation. A standard switch was also installed or replaced during the visit.
Dedicated higher-amperage circuits are often needed for equipment such as ranges, heating equipment, subpanels, or EV charging equipment. Proper circuit sizing and installation help ensure the electrical system is prepared to serve the connected load safely.
Customer Feedback for Our Raleigh Electricians
Daniel Mason praised Touchstone Electric with a Google review following this Raleigh electrical upgrade. We appreciate the feedback and the opportunity to provide panel upgrade and surge protection services in the Raleigh area.