Mike Lamb Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 The only crack in this basement's foundation runs behind the electrical panel. Unfortunately, the basement floor is about 7 1/2 feet below grade so sealing this from the inside is probably going to be the best option. This panel also had no air gap between it and the foundation so I am going to recommend at least a quarter inch of space be added. I believe that is the minimum requirement. How long might an competent electrician take to remove the panel and then replace it after the water proofing is done? Click to Enlarge 28.57?KB Click to Enlarge 41.01 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Meiland Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 I'm guessing I would get a bill for 5 or 6 hours for a job like that, including a little bit of travel time and the fact that it's two trips. Clean looking panel there. Why only (1) 240 breaker? I suppose everything's on gas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted March 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 Right, all gas except for central AC. Typical Chicago area. The estimates I got from an electrical forum was 5 - 6 hours so you are spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Meiland Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 Around here there could be 3-5 30A for wall heaters or possibly a couple of 50-60A for an electric furnace, a 30A for hot water, a 30A for the dryer, a 50A for the range, and a lot of places would have a 60A or 100A for the shop. Lot more stiff wire to wrangle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Port Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 The 1/4" gap is built into the panel. They have raised bumps to provide the gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted March 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 The 1/4" gap is built into the panel. They have raised bumps to provide the gap. I know but I rarely see it as being effective. It's usually 1/16" maybe. The holes that are supposed to be used are often not (like with this panel) and the back of the box gets crushed against the foundation. I don't agree with the 1/4" gap rule anyway. Separation bars 1/2"+ or plywood is the way to go IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 With all the conduits going straight up from the top of the panel, I'd have it off within a half-hour. Back on probably within an hour. It's a piece of cake. Charge two hours, permit cost, service call fee and any upgrades needed to pass code inspection. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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