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I chose to rewire a 1950s panel myself instead of a full service upgrade for a client on a budget, and it's been solid for 2 years now.
Everyone pushes for a full 200-amp upgrade immediately, but after mapping the actual load and replacing the old cloth wiring with modern 12/2, the existing 100-amp service in this Portland bungalow has handled everything just fine, including a new mini-split, so when is an upgrade truly necessary versus just the safe, recommended default?
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jackson.wren7mo ago
That's a solid point. So much advice is just the expensive, one-size-fits-all solution when a careful fix works fine.
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dakotablack7mo ago
Yeah, the "one-size-fits-all solution" thing is everywhere. I saw a whole thread about how people are told to buy fancy gear for a hobby when you can just learn the basics with what you have.
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barbarar947mo ago
Got me wondering what kind of careful fixes you've seen work best. Like, is it more about learning a specific skill to repair things, or just being smart about using cheaper materials that do the same job?
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