Double Black Electric

Electrical Panel Upgrades in Whistler

100A · 200A · 400A Service Upgrades — Sea-to-Sky

When Your Panel Can't Keep Up With Your Life

Older homes throughout Whistler, Pemberton, Squamish, and the broader Sea-to-Sky corridor were never wired to handle EV chargers, hot tubs, heat pumps, induction ranges, and a home office all at once. If your panel is full, your breakers are tripping, or you're planning a renovation that adds load, it's probably time for an upgrade.

Double Black Electric Inc. handles the whole process — from BC Hydro coordination and load calculations through permitting, the panel swap itself, and the final inspection.

  • 100A to 200A Service Upgrades — the most common upgrade for older Sea-to-Sky homes
  • 200A to 400A Service Upgrades — for large custom homes, shops, or homes adding multiple high-load systems
  • Panel Replacements — replacing recalled or deteriorated panels (Federal Pacific, Zinsco, aging Sylvania)
  • Subpanel Installations — for garages, suites, shops, hot tubs, or EV charger banks
  • Mast & Meter Base Upgrades — full service-entrance replacements coordinated with BC Hydro
  • Load Calculations — proper engineering before we touch a wire, so the upgrade actually fits your future plans

Signs You Need A Panel Upgrade

A panel doesn't always fail dramatically — usually it's a slow build of small frustrations. If any of these sound familiar, get in touch.

  • You Can't Add A Breaker — every slot is full, or you're stacking tandem breakers everywhere
  • Frequent Breaker Trips — even when you're not running anything unusual
  • Planning An EV Charger — most older 100A panels can't add a 40A continuous load without an upgrade
  • Renovation Or Addition — new kitchens, suites, and shops almost always require more capacity
  • Aluminum Branch Wiring — older homes often need pigtailing or rewiring at the panel
  • Recalled Panel Brands — Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and Zinsco panels are documented fire hazards and should be replaced

Get a Quote on Your Panel Upgrade

Double Black Electric Inc.

James Pearse

1-778-200-1123

James@doubleblackelectric.ca

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