Wanted to make sure i was correct but i see a 200 amp panel here. No defects when i lifted the cover off the panel. Everything looked good.
I also see copper wiring am i correct?
Keep going… What else do you, or don’t you see, and what are your final conclusions after observing ALL the components of the panel, as a system?
How did you determine that this is a 200 amp panel?
What is inside the cover in the picture below? Some pics would be helpful…
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Oh man, I don’t know how to answer this one nicely…well, I’ll try 
If you’re struggling with identifying copper wire vs. other types of wiring, I’d recommend finding a resource that helps you identify different types of wiring and practice identifying the different materials used in wire production. Copper wire is usually a copper color. Aluminum is usually a silver color.
Edit: Let’s take this a step further. You REALLY need to be able to identify copper, not only in electrical, but in many other areas of the home to be a successful inspector. Are you able to tell the difference between copper piping and galvanized pipe? Copper gutters and downspouts vs. aluminum or steel? Copper roof covering material and flashing? Identifying materials is VERY important in a HI’s reporting.
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200 max amp rated panel or a panel with a 200 amp disconnect?
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The main breaker is rated for 175 amps.
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Yes that’s what i thought cause i saw the 175 on the main breaker that turns the other ones off. I said 200 because i know sometimes when the meter is a rectangle not square it usually rated higher so i concluded since its a 2 story house that it most likely was at least 150. When I went to the panel and investigated I looked at it and thought 175 but wasn’t sure if it was 200.
Reason i was saying 200 amps is because i had saw a video talking about hoe that breaker is a 200 amp breaker but you go with the number that’s rated on it instead and its 175
4 point inspection their looking for the panel amps. I’m thinking its 175 now
When you look you see the breaker that turns the other ones off labeled 175
Yes i understand the differences, I had said there was copper wiring present in the pic. Was just asking if i made the right observation that’s all. But you’re 100% right about that i will touch up on my wiring knowledge even more.
Hence my question. Panel rating and the panel disconnect size are two different things.
Yes, I see a 175 amp disconnect but I do not see the panel rating in the photos.
Who is they? I am just trying to determine what information “they” need.
Insurance company, the 4 point report is only for the underwriter and carrier.
I strongly suggest heading down for a full afternoon of “browsing and education” at your local Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware, etc… where you actually see, smell, touch, (and even lick) everything firsthand !!!
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Thats actually a fantastic idea I didn’t even think of that. They have all these panels their?
Yea the forms are strict what they follow. I think its asking for the main panel rating cause it has it in the same box as it
Just a tip:
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Good question. In this case neither of those things may be relevant. Since this is a sub-panel there may be and you would need to know the size of the overcurrent protection device (OCPD) ahead of the feeder to know the maximum ampacity that can be supplied by that feeder. For example even though there is a 175 amp main if the feeder OCPD is only 100 amps then that’s a 100 amp panel.
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