My home inspector has never seen this before

[Inertia]

I’m in escrow on a 1977 octagon home and my inspector said that he has never seen a panel like this before (he did not look inside of it since he is not an electrician And it’s bolted shut pretty good). What is something like this going to cost to replace? He “guessed” 4k.

 

[James]

It might not need replacing, get a qualified electrician to report on its condition and if it is fit for future service or in need of replacement.

 

[snowhead]

Doesn't look as bad the right way up,
As above, it may not need replacing, get a full report from an Electrician.
My Son bought a house recently in Arizona and the seller paid for some of the defects, found on the Home Buyers report, to be corrected.
I believe it was around $5000 worth

 

[Megawatt]

I’m in escrow on a 1977 octagon home and my inspector said that he has never seen a panel like this before (he did not look inside of it since he is not an electrician And it’s bolted shut pretty good). What is something like this going to cost to replace? He “guessed” 4k.

I’ve been doing electrical close to 40 years and I have never seen a panel like. I seen a 400 amp breaker so I’m guessing it is a 400 amp service but the breakers are exposed to the elements. Let’s hope that’s a NEMA 3 enclosure. Something like that you just rip it all out and start from scratch. It probably would be around $ 5000.00

 

[Maji236]

I've seen similar. It has trough on the right side. On the left top half, there is windows for additional meter socket. Bottom left has the main electrical panels. You would ned to buy additional kits for the covers to accomodate the other meter socket, etc. These are out dated & maybe against the current codes for wire fill & such. But it may not HAVE to be changed.
As stated above, I would defer to a qualified electrician to have a look. I do know Cali is a license state, as it appears from your info, that's where you reside. As far as price, It could be $4,000. Generally speaking, it's $10/amp for a new service.

Good luck & Happy Holidays

 

[Darkwood]

I reckon also that that set-up shouldn't be exposed to the elements if that it the case or is this actually indoors or undercover and we just have some leaves blown in, the rust would suggest otherwise and that main switch is deffo not IP rated even if the enclosure was.

 

[Megawatt]

I've seen similar. It has trough on the right side. On the left top half, there is windows for additional meter socket. Bottom left has the main electrical panels. You would ned to buy additional kits for the covers to accomodate the other meter socket, etc. These are out dated & maybe against the current codes for wire fill & such. But it may not HAVE to be changed.
As stated above, I would defer to a qualified electrician to have a look. I do know Cali is a license state, as it appears from your info, that's where you reside. As far as price, It could be $4,000. Generally speaking, it's $10/amp for a new service.

Good luck & Happy Holidays

Well good luck but all states are licensed states and no I live on the east coast happy holidays to you and your family

 

[Zerax]

...happy holidays to you and your family.

Don't you have Christmas on that side of the pond ??

 

[Megawatt]

Don't you have Christmas on that side of the pond ??

@Zetax yes we celebrate Christmas and new year’s. I normally don’t stay up until 12:00 am to see the new year but this year I’m going to stay up and make sure 2020 leaves ?

 

[norcal]

It's a 400A Square D switchboard, but being a NEMA type 1 enclosure exposed to the outdoors is not good. The upper section has current transformers for metering, the section on the right with the handles is a underground pull box, is it single or 3 phase? There is a label but was covered over by a housewife paint job.?

 

[Maji236]

Well good luck but all states are licensed states and no I live on the east coast happy holidays to you and your family

You are wrong, sir. (not sure what your coast of residency has to do with anything)

Every state Is NOT a licensed state. NY, PA, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, TN, MS, KY, IN, IL, LA, MO, KS, AZ, NV, CA, DC, MD, VA,
Some of those states may have a state Journeyman electrical licenses; but they're not required to perform electrical in those states.
Mike Holt Enterprises - The Leader in Electrical Training. - https://www.mikeholt.com/statelicense.php - this is one place to look for specifics.

I have worked in many states without having a license myself. I've bought (state approved) temporary cards & apprentice cards, in order to work in some of those places. Some have special rules that exempt the license, like Native American reservations, ie: Foxwoods casino & Mohegan Sun; also power generating plants (which are Federally operated). If the job needs to be manned up, they find a way to get qualified JW's there; with or without licenses.
That yellow dues receipt, showed my qualifications to the contractors.

Happy holidays to you as well.

 

[Megawatt]

You are wrong, sir. (not sure what your coast of residency has to do with anything)

Every state Is NOT a licensed state. NY, PA, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, TN, MS, KY, IN, IL, LA, MO, KS, AZ, NV, CA, DC, MD, VA,
Some of those states may have a state Journeyman electrical licenses; but they're not required to perform electrical in those states.
Mike Holt Enterprises - The Leader in Electrical Training. - https://www.mikeholt.com/statelicense.php - this is one place to look for specifics.

I have worked in many states without having a license myself. I've bought (state approved) temporary cards & apprentice cards, in order to work in some of those places. Some have special rules that exempt the license, like Native American reservations, ie: Foxwoods casino & Mohegan Sun; also power generating plants (which are Federally operated). If the job needs to be manned up, they find a way to get qualified JW's there; with or without licenses.
That yellow dues receipt, showed my qualifications to the contractors.

Happy holidays to you as well.

That’s just a union card and it doesn’t say anything about being licensed. If you didn’t have a license in the states you say you have worked then why do you have to get journeyman cards to work in there state

 

[Megawatt]

You are wrong, sir. (not sure what your coast of residency has to do with anything)

Every state Is NOT a licensed state. NY, PA, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, TN, MS, KY, IN, IL, LA, MO, KS, AZ, NV, CA, DC, MD, VA,
Some of those states may have a state Journeyman electrical licenses; but they're not required to perform electrical in those states.
Mike Holt Enterprises - The Leader in Electrical Training. - https://www.mikeholt.com/statelicense.php - this is one place to look for specifics.

I have worked in many states without having a license myself. I've bought (state approved) temporary cards & apprentice cards, in order to work in some of those places. Some have special rules that exempt the license, like Native American reservations, ie: Foxwoods casino & Mohegan Sun; also power generating plants (which are Federally operated). If the job needs to be manned up, they find a way to get qualified JW's there; with or without licenses.
That yellow dues receipt, showed my qualifications to the contractors.

Happy holidays to you as well.

I think that the journeyman card you have is made your head swell up. I’m a State certified Master Electrician and you have a journeyman card

 

[Maji236]

That’s just a union card and it doesn’t say anything about being licensed. If you didn’t have a license in the states you say you have worked then why do you have to get journeyman cards to work in there st

Well good luck but all states are licensed states and no I live on the east coast happy holidays to you and your family

I think that the journeyman card you have is made your head swell up. I’m a State certified Master Electrician and you have a journeyman card

I'm telling you, all states DO NOT require a license to work as an electrician. I worked in your state, as a matter of fact, without a NC license; Journeyman, Master or otherwise.

Your card is not good in every state, either. You seem to not know this?

 

[Megawatt]

I'm telling you, all states DO NOT require a license to work as an electrician. I worked in your state, as a matter of fact, without a NC license; Journeyman, Master or otherwise.

Your card is not good in every state, either. You seem to not know this?

If you worked in my state you had to work for a company which has a license. There is exceptions to every rule but not in your case. If you worked in N C by yourself you would need to pull a permit. Until you get your MASTERS LICENSE you are just a want to be electrical worker with a union card