DIY-Replace house's main electrical panel? - Mr. Money Mustache
Oct 10, 2014 · DIY-Replace house's main electrical panel?I am an electrical engineer and I would not do the replacement work on our 200 amp panel. Too much liability risk and potential problems with …
Updating electrical in old house? - Mr. Money Mustache
Jun 18, 2021 · 3. Replacing a panel sounds big and scary, but it isn't. Around here the electrical authority replaces the wire from the street to the house. They will provide you the jumpers to go from …
electric panel upgrade from 60 amp to 100 amp - Mr. Money Mustache
May 19, 2017 · I recently purchased a 1971 mobile home with a 60 amp circuit breaker service. I would like to install a 100 amp circuit breaker panel before having the power turned on. I have changed …
Do I absolutely need permits to install recessed lights?
May 16, 2019 · If you're only swapping out a fixture, you don't need one -- but be careful! As a homeowner, you're able to do any electrical work in your home with a permit. If you're a landlord, …
Stripped Main Electrical Panel Cover Screws. - Mr. Money Mustache
Jul 4, 2020 · How do you deal with them? My main panel has had stripped threads for several of the screws that hold the cover on, while not urgent I would like to address this. The problem is, when I …
Can I add a 60 amp breaker/line to this panel?
Dec 17, 2016 · As for upgrading the garage service from 30 to 60 amps, yes you can do it, but I wouldn't recommend it. That type of breaker panel is no longer code valid, replace it outright with a 150 to 200 …
Patio door - replace just the glass or the whole door?
Dec 28, 2022 · They aren't particularly difficult to fit, just lever out the beading, take the old glass out and put the new glass in, replace the beading. You can buy them the units online as well. We also have …
Career Change? Electrical Engineering to Software Engineering
Jul 13, 2015 · Career Change? Electrical Engineering to Software EngineeringLately I have contemplated pursuing a second degree in Computer Science in order to work within the software …
Questions for electrician Mustachians - Mr. Money Mustache
Jun 24, 2016 · We also wanted to install a 240V NEMA 14-50 outlet in the garage to install a Type 2 charger for my wife's plug-in hybrid car. We eventually plan to replace the car with an EV in a few …
Knob and tube electrical cost - forum.mrmoneymustache.com
Dec 18, 2021 · Hi All, I am in the process of purchasing my first investment property and found one with great numbers but inspection found knob and tube in attic and some in basement. According to the …