Recent content by DogBytesMan

Hi WorthFlorida, thanks for the info! The old stove was hard-wired in, so I ran new wire to the new stove and hard-wired it in as well. Once we get the remodel started we'll be using an electrical contractor for all the re-wiring. I will take a look and see if I have a 30 or 35 amp breaker...

Thank you, Stuff! I will try that right now! Brad

Well, I guess now I will be admitting my electrical shortcomings.....*sigh* Can anyone recommend a good online calculator for finding out my load calculation on my breaker box? I have the total number of amps as listed per breaker, just trying to figure out what the "safe" maximum is. Thanks...

Hi bgard, thanks for replying! I think you may be correct regarding the box I purchased -- there are 13 removed "tabs" out of 20 spots total, so that makes sense. I am still confused though why none of the "tabs" are removed from my box. I apologize but am confused about the buss bar...

Hoping someone can answer these questions....thank you in advance! We moved to an old house just recently. I've done enough research here to get the picture that our Federal Pacific breaker box has to go. And it will....we are remodeling and adding onto the home, so we're going to have the...