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Posted by quksilver on February 25, 2008, 12:12 pm
Hello,
I'm remodelling the kitchen in my condo and would like to rotate the
electrical panel (currently in the kitchen) so that access to the
panel is from the other side of the wall. The panel would stay in the
same location, all that's changing is the direction from which it is
accessed. Well, I'm sure that I'll actually need a new panel with
more circuits, but the access will be from the other side of the
wall. Rotating the panel will allow me to use that wall in the
kitchen, which opens a lot more design possibilities, such as moving
appliances and adding storage options. Does anyone know how difficult
a job that is, or how much it might cost, or have any other advice?
Thanks,
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Posted by PeterD on February 25, 2008, 7:11 pm
On Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:12:51 -0800 (PST), quksilver
>Hello,
>I'm remodelling the kitchen in my condo and would like to rotate the
>electrical panel (currently in the kitchen) so that access to the
>panel is from the other side of the wall. The panel would stay in the
>same location, all that's changing is the direction from which it is
>accessed. Well, I'm sure that I'll actually need a new panel with
>more circuits, but the access will be from the other side of the
>wall. Rotating the panel will allow me to use that wall in the
>kitchen, which opens a lot more design possibilities, such as moving
>appliances and adding storage options. Does anyone know how difficult
>a job that is, or how much it might cost, or have any other advice?
>
>Thanks,
It could be easy, or difficult depending on all the things that we
don't know about the project. <g>
Generally, I'd say it is doable, you'll need an electrican to do the
removal of the old panel, and installation of the new one however.
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Posted by Bill on February 25, 2008, 7:29 pm
I was able to do it myself.
I had to pull a permit, pay for it, but had to pass a ten question test
before I was able to complete the permit process.
Then it was a matter of being without power while the old panel was
disconnected by the electric company.
They worked with me doing this.
I could have been without power till the inspector came out to re-inspect.
(24 to 72 hours).
I was able to have them reattach the power then I reattached all the
circuits.
Talk to your permitting office, they might just have a plan for the do it
yourselfer.
But YOU must know what Electricity can do to you.
This is not childs play, and you really need to be sure you know wtf you are
doing......
If you have any questions, hire an electrician. They do this for a
living.....
> Hello,
> I'm remodelling the kitchen in my condo and would like to rotate the
> electrical panel (currently in the kitchen) so that access to the
> panel is from the other side of the wall. The panel would stay in the
> same location, all that's changing is the direction from which it is
> accessed. Well, I'm sure that I'll actually need a new panel with
> more circuits, but the access will be from the other side of the
> wall. Rotating the panel will allow me to use that wall in the
> kitchen, which opens a lot more design possibilities, such as moving
> appliances and adding storage options. Does anyone know how difficult
> a job that is, or how much it might cost, or have any other advice?
>
> Thanks,
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Posted by PeterD on February 26, 2008, 9:11 am
wrote:
>I was able to do it myself.
>I had to pull a permit, pay for it, but had to pass a ten question test
>before I was able to complete the permit process.
>Then it was a matter of being without power while the old panel was
>disconnected by the electric company.
>They worked with me doing this.
>I could have been without power till the inspector came out to re-inspect.
>(24 to 72 hours).
>I was able to have them reattach the power then I reattached all the
>circuits.
>Talk to your permitting office, they might just have a plan for the do it
>yourselfer.
>
My gut feeling what that if the OP had to ask the question he did, he
felt he was not technically able ot do the job. Hence my comment of
needing an electrican! <g>
In fact this (as you point out) is a complex job, so I hope he does
get some help in doing it--even if he just gets an electrican to
supervise and advise him. It could be one heck of a bang if he gets it
wrong!
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Posted by quksilver on February 26, 2008, 9:55 am
> wrote:
>
> >I was able to do it myself.
> >I had to pull a permit, pay for it, but had to pass a ten question test
> >before I was able to complete the permit process.
> >Then it was a matter of being without power while the old panel was
> >disconnected by the electric company.
> >They worked with me doing this.
> >I could have been without power till the inspector came out to re-inspect.
> >(24 to 72 hours).
> >I was able to have them reattach the power then I reattached all the
> >circuits.
> >Talk to your permitting office, they might just have a plan for the do it
> >yourselfer.
>
> My gut feeling what that if the OP had to ask the question he did, he
> felt he was not technically able ot do the job. Hence my comment of
> needing an electrican! <g>
>
> In fact this (as you point out) is a complex job, so I hope he does
> get some help in doing it--even if he just gets an electrican to
> supervise and advise him. It could be one heck of a bang if he gets it
> wrong!
It's also in a condo, and they have their own rules requiring that
licensed, bonded professionals do this type of work (and there are
fees if you don't mind the rules!) :)
Thanks for all the advice. We'll see what the electricians have to
say today.
Cheers,
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