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Touchstone Electric’s Raleigh team completed a comprehensive electrical panel upgrade and whole-home surge protection project for homeowner Erich Throm in Seven Springs, NC. Led by technician Gustavo Peralta, this service brought the home’s electrical system up to current code, added robust surge protection, and improved safety and reliability for daily living and future expansion.
Scope of work completed in Seven Springs, NC
- Permit pulled and final inspection coordinated.
- Main electrical panel replacement with an aluminum bus panel, grounded and bonded, all existing circuits reconnected, and the panel clearly labeled. Includes a 20-year transferable panel warranty.
- Whole-home surge protection installed at the main panel with a $50,000 / 10-year warranty on covered equipment in the unlikely event of device failure.
- Exterior 200A service disconnect added to meet 2020 code requirements, with neutrals and grounds properly separated and a new feeder with equipment grounding conductor run to the interior panel.
- Breaker upgrades to improve safety and capacity:
- 4x 20A AFCI breakers for living areas per current safety standards
- 14x 20A standard breakers for general circuits
- 30A double‑pole, 40A (x2), 50A, 60A, and 70A standard breakers for appliances and high‑demand equipment
- Grounding system improvement with a new driven ground rod and continuous grounding electrode conductor (GEC).
- New wiring runs including 25 ft of SER 4/0 (4‑wire) feeder and 25 ft of NM‑B 12/3 for 20‑amp 240V or multi‑wire branch circuits, as needed.
Power was safely disconnected during the upgrade. For homeowner comfort, our team made a generator available for limited power usage during the outage.
Why this electrical panel upgrade matters
- Code compliance and safety: The new main panel, exterior service disconnect, and AFCI protection align the home with current standards and improve fault detection and fire prevention.
- Surge protection for the whole home: The installed device helps divert excess voltage to ground, shielding sensitive electronics, appliances, and critical systems from damaging spikes caused by lightning and grid fluctuations.
- Capacity and reliability: Properly sized breakers and a cleanly labeled, modern panel reduce nuisance tripping and make future additions easier.
- Stronger grounding and bonding: Upgraded grounding provides a better path for fault currents and supports the performance of surge protective devices.
AFCI breaker considerations
As inspectors adopt newer code cycles, certain living‑area circuits may require AFCI protection. Installing AFCI breakers can occasionally reveal preexisting wiring conditions—such as a shared neutral—that may cause immediate tripping. If discovered, correcting these conditions can involve additional diagnostic and repair time to isolate and resolve the issue. Our team provides clear communication to keep homeowners informed at every step.
Warranties and workmanship
- Signature Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty included on our workmanship.
- 20‑year transferable warranty on the installed aluminum bus main panel.
- $50,000 / 10‑year surge warranty on covered equipment when protected by the installed surge device (exclusions apply; claims are secondary to your insurance and do not include direct lightning strikes).
These protections offer long‑term peace of mind for Seven Springs homeowners investing in essential electrical upgrades.
Reviewed by our customer
After completion, Erich Throm praised our Raleigh team with a positive review. Read and share the feedback on Google: View the Google review.
Proudly serving Seven Springs from our Raleigh branch
From panel and service upgrades to surge protection and AFCI breaker updates, Touchstone Electric delivers safe, code‑compliant solutions across Seven Springs, NC. If you’re planning an electrical panel upgrade or need guidance on meeting current code, our Raleigh technicians are ready to help with permitted, inspected work you can trust.