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Originally Posted by HardDrive
What started the whole issue was a remodel. Our electrician had planned on switching out the panel to make room for new circuits. The current 100 amp panel is jammed. But an electrical inspector took a look at the meter base, and told him it was only rated for 100amps.
I suppose technically we want to upgrade, but at this point, we NEED to do it. We can't finish the remodel without it.
EDIT: We can't legally finish the remodel. *ahem*
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Upsize the panel to 42 spaces, downsize the main breaker back to 100amps.
As for the meter base location. Maybe what you need is a remote meter closer to the utility drop. You'll have to add a disconnecting means just after the meter but meter/main combos are available. It'd have to be attached to a permanent structure on the same property(may be different where you live) and your electrician would have to intercept the service conductors going to the utility pole. The old meter base can be replaced with a Jbox and the conductors can be spliced together.
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