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Project overview in Kannapolis, NC
Our Raleigh branch completed a comprehensive 200A electrical panel upgrade and breaker replacement for Dylan Chapman in Kannapolis, NC on August 28, 2024. The project centered on installing a new outdoor 200A main panel with an aluminum bus, removing an aging indoor subpanel, consolidating all circuits into the new service equipment, and adding whole-home surge protection.
This Panels & Service Upgrades project (Electrical Panel Upgrades) enhances capacity, improves safety, and brings the home’s service equipment up to current code for long-term reliability.
What we upgraded
- Outdoor 200A aluminum-bus main panel: Installed and brought to current electrical code, including labeling, grounding, and bonding. The panel includes a 20-year transferable warranty.
- Subpanel removal and circuit consolidation: We removed the indoor subpanel and combined circuits into the new outdoor main panel for a cleaner, more serviceable layout.
- Service reconnections: Reconnected the service entrance conductors and existing branch circuits with neat, organized terminations.
- Whole-home surge protection: Added protection at the service equipment, including a device with up to $10,000 connected equipment warranty coverage.
- Permitting and inspection: All work performed with proper permits and scheduled for inspection.
- Limited-power support during outage: To minimize downtime during the panel swap, Touchstone Electric made a generator available for limited power usage.
Breaker replacements and circuit sizing
To align with equipment loads and today’s code standards, we replaced and right-sized multiple breakers during the upgrade. This fine-tuning improves protection, reduces nuisance trips, and supports consistent performance.
- 1x 45A breaker installed in place of an existing 40A where required.
- 1x 35A double‑pole breaker replacing a 30A double‑pole.
- 2x 30A double‑pole standard breakers.
- 3x 20A double‑pole standard breakers (replacing existing 25A double‑poles).
- 3x 20A single‑pole standard breakers.
- 2x 15A double‑pole standard breakers.
- 6x 15A single‑pole standard breakers.
All breakers were installed to manufacturer specifications with proper torque and labeling for clear identification and easier future service.
Why choose an outdoor 200A aluminum-bus panel?
- Capacity and headroom: 200A service supports today’s high-demand appliances and future additions.
- Durable, code-compliant design: Weather-rated outdoor equipment, updated grounding and bonding, and organized circuit layout enhance safety.
- Aluminum bus value: Modern, code-approved bus construction paired with a 20-year transferable panel warranty offers solid performance and peace of mind.
- Surge protection at the source: Whole-home protection helps safeguard HVAC, appliances, and electronics from damaging voltage spikes, with up to $10,000 warranty coverage on connected equipment.
Completed by our Raleigh team
This Kannapolis project was performed by our Raleigh branch electricians, Aaron Caddel and Viktor Opalko. From permitting and inspection to neat workmanship and thorough labeling, our team focuses on safety, compliance, and a professional finish you can trust.
Customer feedback
We’re grateful that Dylan Chapman praised our work on this upgrade. Read the review on Google: See Dylan’s Google review.
Need an electrical panel upgrade in Kannapolis?
If your home in Kannapolis, NC needs a panel change, service upgrade, or surge protection, our Raleigh branch can help. We’ll evaluate your existing equipment, recommend the right panel and breaker configuration, handle permits and inspection, and keep downtime to a minimum.