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Gastonia, NC Subpanel Installation, Breaker & Grounding Upgrades
Completed on June 14, 2024, Touchstone Electric’s Charlotte team (Matthews branch) installed a new midsized subpanel and performed breaker and grounding upgrades for homeowner Kathryn Shaw in Gastonia, NC. Lead technician: Christian Cedillos. This project falls under our Panels & Service Upgrades and Subpanel Installation services.
Project overview
To expand circuit capacity and improve safety, we installed a 12/24 indoor subpanel rated up to 125 amps, supplied by a 4‑wire SER 2/0 feeder. We also upgraded grounding at the property and provided a full home safety inspection through our Gold Membership program. All work was completed with permitting and with a focus on clean workmanship and code‑compliant practices.
What we installed
- Midsized 12/24 indoor subpanel (up to 125A) – permitted installation to support present and future circuits.
- 50 ft 4‑wire SER 2/0 feeder – a robust 125–150A class service entrance cable to supply the new subpanel.
- Breaker package for balanced distribution and reliability:
- 3 × 15A standard breakers – commonly used for lighting (including bathrooms per applicable code) and general circuits.
- 9 × 20A standard breakers – ideal for small appliance and general‑purpose receptacle circuits.
- 2 × 30A double‑pole breakers – typical for dryers, water heaters, condensers, spas, or EV equipment as specified.
- 1 × 50A standard breaker – often used for ranges, heat, subpanels, or EV charging.
- 1 × 60A standard breaker – suitable for larger appliances, heat, subpanels, or EV charging.
- 1 × special breaker – selected to meet a specific circuit requirement.
- Grounding upgrade – new ground rod driven and a continuous grounding electrode conductor routed to the main service panel to enhance fault‑clearing performance and system stability.
Gold Home Safety Inspection and Membership
As part of our Annual Home Safety Membership – Gold, Kathryn received a comprehensive Home Safety Inspection to document system condition and identify proactive improvements:
- Panel inspection – voltage readings, bus bar condition, sealed KOs, and proper bonding.
- Site testing of electrical safety devices – whole‑home surge protection, service disconnects, and more.
- Main electrical service inspection – meter base, feeders, weatherhead/risers, water intrusion, and grounding system.
- Testing of home protection systems – Smoke/CO detectors, security, and camera systems.
- HVAC and major appliance disconnect inspections.
- GFCI testing throughout the home.
Gold Member perks include:
- Upgrade to 4yr warranty on all work performed by Touchstone Electric
- 8% discount on today’s work (max $500 discount)
- $0 dispatching to your home for any reason
- $0 to diagnose any problem in your electrical system
Why this upgrade benefits your Gastonia home
- Room to grow – a 125A subpanel provides capacity and spaces for future projects like kitchen remodels, workshops, HVAC additions, or EV charging.
- Cleaner circuit distribution – dedicated breakers help balance loads, reduce nuisance trips, and simplify maintenance.
- Improved grounding – a new rod and continuous grounding electrode conductor support safer fault paths and overall system performance.
- Code‑minded approach – a 4‑wire feeder supports proper neutral/ground separation practices in subpanels.
Local service from our Charlotte team
Touchstone Electric serves Gastonia, NC from our Matthews‑based Charlotte branch. If you need a permit‑ready subpanel installation, breaker additions, or grounding upgrades, our technicians deliver organized, safety‑first results for homeowners across the area.
Customer feedback
Homeowner Kathryn Shaw praised our work with a review. Read the review on Google.