Hi all,
We currently have a 1980's electrical panel that is full and we are updating our kitchen and of course we need more circuits than there are currently as we have the following outlets, all with new wiring.
So I need 6 circuits, there are currently 3 double 15amp breakers for the kitchen.
We can't afford a new electrical panel at this time as we've been quoted $4000-$5000.
So we have two options.
Option A
Replace the 3 double breakers with 6 single 15 amp breakers, they are $40 each (so $240)
Option B
Add a new sub-panel for 6 circuits and put a double 40 amp breaker in the old panel and run all new 6 circuits from the sub-panel, this solution would cost about $200)
Option C?
Or is there another solution, that you'd recommend?
We currently have a 1980's electrical panel that is full and we are updating our kitchen and of course we need more circuits than there are currently as we have the following outlets, all with new wiring.
- Fridge - dedicated
- Microwave - Dedicated
- Dishwasher - Dedicated
- Kettle - dedicated
- Toaster - dedicated
- 4 outlets on one other circuit.
So I need 6 circuits, there are currently 3 double 15amp breakers for the kitchen.
We can't afford a new electrical panel at this time as we've been quoted $4000-$5000.
So we have two options.
Option A
Replace the 3 double breakers with 6 single 15 amp breakers, they are $40 each (so $240)
Option B
Add a new sub-panel for 6 circuits and put a double 40 amp breaker in the old panel and run all new 6 circuits from the sub-panel, this solution would cost about $200)
Option C?
Or is there another solution, that you'd recommend?
