I have an electrical question. I have a 100 amp main panel. I had an electrician come over because I want to upgrade to a 200 A panel. He asked why, and I advised that if I ever got solar, I'd need to upgrade. If I wanted to add a Generac power unit for the occasional brown outs, I'd need a panel upgrade. If I got stupid and bought an electric car, I'd have to upgrade my panel. If I sell my house, that upgraded service panel will help sell the house. He told me since all is currently working, he recommended leaving it until that time came.
What are your thoughts? Right now, I have all but one breaker full, but as he said, I could always double up and add quads, since I never use 100 Amps all at once. I also understand that the power company is requiring 2-3 separate ground rods and a tie into the main incoming water source for ground. This could only be done bt routing the ground wire over the garage, through a room, and punch out near the water spigot. The cost would be $3k-$4k, and since I don;t need it now, Im wasting money. Not to mention I'd be responsible for pulling an electrical permit, AND finish the stucco repair.
I'd love to hear your opinion....