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1. 
   bobl | Jun 29, 2006 08:52pm | #1

   depends on what has to be replaced.

   It may not just be replace one panel with another

    

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2. 
   LeeLamb | Jun 29, 2006 08:53pm | #2

   Just the panel or are circuits being installed too?  Any new wire runs? Supply a few details.

3. 
   pickings | Jun 29, 2006 08:56pm | #3

   Based on full replacement - from util head tie-in to breakers.

   I think the larger wire, larger box, and more breakers might double the material cost.

   However, I do not think that the labor cost should double, but might be about 50% more.

    

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   JohnSprung | Jun 29, 2006 08:59pm | #4

   200 seems to be the sweet spot these days.  They're not a lot more than 100's and a hell of a lot less than 400's. 

    

    

   -- J.S.

    

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   danz857 | Jun 30, 2006 12:43am | #5

   Hello again, not sure of all the details, question for a friend at work who was telling she was told a 200 am service would cost 1700 while a 100 amp service would cost 700, she wasnt sure if the price included any work from the pole to the house and or a new meter. How much work if any is needed from the pole to house when upgrading? By the she is near Altonna Pa

   Thanks Dan

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   CAGIV | Jun 30, 2006 01:28am | #6

   She should have the electrical contractor spell out exactly what is included with each proposal and ask questions until she is sure she know's what she is getting.

   I don't know much about electrical work, though I'd be willing to bet the 100 amp option is a direct replacement of the panel and new breakers and reconnect, while the 200 amp option includes a new meter, weather head etc.

   If she has 100 amp service and want's to upgrade to 200 it would require more work.

   The price's  are a little higher but do not seem terribly out of line from what we pay, but I'm in KS, not PA.

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   experienced | Jul 10, 2006 03:08am | #7

   Sounds like you probably nailed the discrepancy in the 2 quotes.

   My question is "Why does everyone feel they need a 200 amp entrance?" Most of us will never use 60-80 amps at any one time with out a larger house with electric heat of some sort!! We're just screwing up planning for power plants by indicating that we'll be using 150-200 amps in the future.....this drives power rates up by having plants idling a lot!!

   Edited 7/11/2006 7:31 am ET by experienced

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   Jer | Jul 10, 2006 05:13am | #8

   Is she changing over to have breakers instead of fuses?  If so, and she's not adding anything new on, then 100A is ok I would guess.  Later they could add a sub if needs be.  Personally I like to upgrade to more.  What about a 150? 

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   Jer | Jul 10, 2006 05:15am | #9

   The price sounds about right for the 200.  There's more changes going on.