Anatomy of an Electrical Service Panel
By Bob Formisano, About.com Guide
Inside the Electrical Service Panel
Removing the Cover Plate and Door
© Home-Cost.com 2006The electrical service panel cover is typically held in place with 4 screws, one in each corner. Once removed you can see and access all components of the panel. You only need to do this when you're adding a circuit but let's take a look around.
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- The Electrical Service Panel
- Inside the Panel Door
- Inside the Electrical Service Panel
- The Main Circuit Breaker
- Hot Bus Bars
- The Neutral Bar
- The Neutral Bar and Ground Wire
- The Ground Bar
- The Circuit Breaker
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