Ever tripped a breaker and plunged your entire house into darkness? That's your electrical panel taking charge, acting as the central hub for distributing electricity throughout your home. But like any hard-working appliance, panels can wear out or become overloaded. That's where panel installations and replacement services come in.
The process involves several technical steps. Electricians turn off the main power supply to ensure safety. They remove the old panel carefully, disconnecting all the circuits. Then, they mount the new panel securely and connect the wiring according to the layout. Proper grounding is essential to prevent electrical hazards. Electricians follow strict guidelines to ensure the panel is grounded correctly. Modern panels come in various sizes and configurations.
A typical residential panel has 100 to 200 amp service (300 amps for larger homes), while commercial buildings often require 400 amps or more. Electricians carefully select the appropriate panel based on the building's power requirements and future needs. Once the wiring is done, they check for proper voltage at each circuit and ensure that breakers trip correctly under overload conditions. Many modern panels also include arc fault and ground fault protection, which require additional testing.
All electricians are required to follow the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local regulations for panel upgrades and replacements. To make sure the installation is performed per the National Electrical Code, they have to label the panelboard and related equipment properly, maintain adequate clearances around the panel, and use only NEC-approved materials.
For safe, efficient, and code-compliant electrical panel upgrades and replacements in Columbus, OH, reach out to KAP Electric. We have been Columbus's go-to for panel installations and replacements for over two decades. Our seasoned electricians tackle everything from 100-amp residential upgrades to complex 400-amp commercial systems.
All our electrical services either meet or exceed NEC standards. Our team uses cutting-edge diagnostic tools to assess your electrical needs accurately. We handle all aspects of the job, from utility coordination to final testing. Talk to us today to discuss your requirements.
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Very knowledgeable and affordable. He replaced my whole panel, added a generator inlet and an outlet for my welder in one day.
Keith was very professional and easy to work with. He had some great ideas and was thorough with his work. He completed the job timely and was fair priced for the work completed. I would recommend KAP and will most likely use again to complete other various jobs.
Keith at KAP Electric was great to work with. He wired up our basement when we had it finished and ran an outlet for an EV to our garage. He was very easy to work with, punctual, and had fair pricing. I have recommend him to friends and family.
Keith was very responsive to our needs. He was also very professional and did excellent work for us. He had the ability to think outside the box by coming on a weekend which worked better for us. He is your man if you have electrical needs.
We have used Keith's services twice thus far and both times he was prompt and very professional. He cleaned up after himself and made the projects seamless. We will definitely use him again as the needs arise.
KAP was referred to me through a friend. Keith was awesome! Very flexible schedule, delivered pricing up front and he was less expensive than several other places I called. Nice guy and great service. I’d highly recommend.
Worried about your outdated electrical panel? At KAP Electric, our Columbus-based, master electricians have over two decades of experience bringing homes up to code with safe and reliable panel installations and replacements. This range of services includes load calculations, service entrance upgrades, and custom panel configurations to help you keep up with your dynamic power requirements. Our licensed electricians can diagnose issues others often miss and troubleshoot complex electrical issues with the help of cutting-edge equipment.
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