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Are you hearing about replacing an electrical panel and wondering if you should have yours inspected? Learn everything you need to know about electrical panels and why they may require replacement!
The electrical panel is the heart of a home's electrical network. Connected to the electrical input, he is responsible for distributing electricity in the various electrical circuits of the house first going through circuit breakers.
A circuit can power a single appliance (e.g. a stove) or several (e.g. all electrical outlets in the same room). If an anomaly were to occur on a circuit, the circuit breaker to which this circuit is connected would be responsible for cutting off the power.
Like any component of a house, the electrical panel must be replaced after a certain period of time. Once its lifespan is reached, the panel may become outdated, unresponsive to the standards in force and even become dangerous!
As soon as he reaches The age of 20, your electrical panel must be inspected by an electrician. In the meantime, some situations may require the replacement of an electrical panel, or at least its inspection.
Corrosion and electricity don't go well together. If your electrical panel starts to rust, it should be inspected.
The famous Breaker Who Jump All the time, it's a sign that something is wrong with your sign or your circuits.
Does your electrical panel smell of burning or heating? Soot in the area? Have it inspected immediately!
Are you adding a heat pump, an electric charging station or a spa? Your sign may not allow this.
Are you renovating? Adding or updating electrical circuits is a great opportunity to change the panel to a model that meets current standards.
The risks posed by an outdated or faulty electrical panel are significant and can cause significant hazards for occupants and serious property damage.
An incorrect connection or a failure of the panel constitutes a serious fire risk.
Voltage that is not constant can damage several devices, especially household appliances and electronic devices.
An anomalous panel can cause the occupants to be electrocuted, which can be extremely serious.
A panel that is saturated or does not meet the standards could cause a power outage on certain circuits, such as the heating system or the water heater.
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Modern electrical panels are more often equipped circuit breakers instead of fuses. The advantage of circuit breakers is that you don't have to replace them when the circuit is off. All you have to do is reactivate the circuit breaker.
You choose your electrical panel according to its capacity and the number of circuits to be powered. As a general rule, the bigger a building, the more circuits will be needed and the higher the capacity will have to be.
The main choice available to you in terms of electrical panels is that of a 100 or 200 amp capacity. A 100-amp panel is usually enough to power an apartment or a small building.
Medium-sized homes require more power. No more electric baseboards, no more devices to power, no more electricity needs. That is why it is recommended to opt for A 200 amp electrical panel to power a single-family home.
Thinking of replacing your electrical panel?
Calculate the capacity you need!
Many insurers will ask you what is the capacity of your home's electrical panel. A capacity that is too low for demand could cause electrical problems and lead to disasters, such as a fire.
If your electrical panel does not meet current standards, some insurers may refuse to insure you, charge you a higher premium, or require you to replace it.
Learn more about insurers and electrical panels!
The price of replacing an electrical panel varies according to various factors and can easily go from simple to double, depending on these factors.
A high-capacity electrical panel costs more than a small-capacity panel.
Each circuit must be connected to the new panel. The more, the more expensive it is.
Some panels are located in places where it is more difficult to work.
Damaged or non-compliant wires will need to be updated to be connected.
It may be necessary to plaster and paint after replacing the panel.
It is important to know that by law, only an electrician who is a member of the Corporation of Master Electricians of Quebec, like Erco, can replace an electrical panel. The best way to get to the bottom of it is to ask an expert for advice! Talk to an electrician specializing in electrical panels now!
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