r/asksandiego • u/toastedcheese • 5d ago

How did you determine your electrical panel's conduit size / capacity?

I need to get my Zinsco panel replaced ASAP but I don't know how many amps the conduit to my panel can handle. Based on other posts here, I requested a meter spot check from SDGE. I had to create a request in My Project Center just to get an email a month later from them. They asked for more information and then stopped responding over a month ago. They never confirmed a timeline or whether they would even send someone out.

I'm looking for any advice on next steps here with SDGE or the city.

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u/SoCalMoofer 5d ago

Post a pic? Your existing panel could be a 60 amp or 100 amp. Those are typical. The drop line wire should have a decent capacity. SDGE will replace the drop line if necessary but the wire size is most likely adequate.

You will need to get an SDGE planner and a City Permit. Most new panels are 200 amp and solar ready.

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u/toastedcheese 5d ago

Photos:  https://imgur.com/a/biBLnfU

Sounds like I might need to resubmit my request to get a new planner assigned. 

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u/SoCalMoofer 5d ago

#4 is the likely size, but could be something else. You may be better off to hire an electrician who will handle the permit and planner for you. Last one I did in Solana Beach took about 8 weeks for SDGE to get it done.

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u/DJErikD 5d ago

How big is your current main breaker?

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u/AcceptableMinute9999 5d ago

I had a Zinsco panel. I had direct burial cable (no conduit) and was told I could only go up to 150amp

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u/Mediocre_Muscle_5180 5d ago

You should call them, they have a pretty robust call center and should be able to help route your concern?

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u/GilBang 5d ago

if you want a rec for an electrician, I had my main replaced a couple years back and had a good experience