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Originally Posted by hcoles
Makes sense. I figure I can install the new CH panel but it might take time.
An electrician will cost $$$ to do it.
Not a great excuse to wait but an excuse none the less.
My Challenger panel is a sub panel. They converted my original panel to a sub panel also when we did the remodel. I don't picture that because it is 70 years old and I don't know why it hasn't caused a fire. That needs replacing also.
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It's not intuitive but breakers are sized to protect the wire. If the main panel was converted to a sub, what/where is the main? What size is the breaker for the service panel? Are there other sub panels/generator panels? How long and what size is the wire from the main to this subpanel?
As a subpanel it's much easier to swap out, as long as it is protected by a breaker that can be turned off.