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Posted by BDBConstruction on February 25, 2008, 8:35 pm
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> 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. =A0The panel would stay in the
> same location, all that's changing is the direction from which it is
> accessed. =A0Well, 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. =A0Rotating 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. =A0Does anyone know how difficult
> a job that is, or how much it might cost, or have any other advice?
> Thanks,
Given there are not code restrictions on the other side of the wall
its likely a simple job. Unless you are in a location with out of
sight electricians, it is probably a project that is not worth tryng
to do yourself. Given the panel is in the kitchen and on an interior
wall (i.e. more than 6' from the meter) there will likely be a
disconnect at the meter so the utility may not have to be involved at
all though technically a permit would be neccessary. Get a quote from
an electrician and unless the quote is out of sight high, they will
likely be able to do the job far cheaper (if you figure time, grief,
and worry) than you can.
Definately doable, and probably easily doable, call an electrician
unless you are very saavy with electrical work (in which case you
would likely not be asking for advice here).
Mark
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> 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. =A0The panel would stay in the
> same location, all that's changing is the direction from which it is
> accessed. =A0Well, 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. =A0Rotating 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. =A0Does anyone know how difficult
> a job that is, or how much it might cost, or have any other advice?
> Thanks,