Sometimes these doors get dorked and there is no saving them.
How to open electric panel door.
We also provide suggestions to improve the safety of bystanders during an electrical inspection.
When the outer door is open and the circuit breakers switches are exposed the panel is still safe to touch under normal conditions.
I am running electric service to remote garage 375 feet away fr main panel.
To open the door simply align the small bit of metal where the padlock is meant to be with the small slot in the door.
Looks like the lugs will take.
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When the service panel s outer door is closed the service panel is safe to touch under normal conditions.
Then pull on the panel a little til it moves 1 4 or so.
Electrical service panel safety considerations.
Align the metal pull the door forward on the right repeat until the door swings open.
Then try turning the flathead screw near the handle.
Make sure you have the handle in the off position.
Home inspectors electrical inspectors can reduce the hazards of this very dangerous step opening the electrical panel by looking carefully at conditions before approaching the task.
Imo this is one of the best locations for a panel it keeps the required clearances clear of piled up junk.
Garage end gets 125 amp main lug siemens outdoor.