Older panel...need recommendation

[David Nasser]

First time Ive ran across this type of configuration.
House had a pretty new air conditioner and heater wired
to it.....Should I recommend upgrading to a newer panel ?

David

[Jim Port]

Why do you think that the service or panel would need to be upgraded? That is possibly a 200 amp fused panel already.

What size wires or cables fed the panel? What sizes were the fuses?

[wward]

the old HVAC most likely was less energy efficient meaning the old system had bigger wires and bigger breakers. just make sure the existing circuit and breaker are a match for the HVAC system and let it ride

[rbibler]

I would call it out for replacement do to the age of the thing. When I see old stuff it need service if nothing Else. just pulling the thing apart and looking in on the back side is a good idea. then checking every connection for the correct toque. its just filthy inside.

Best

Ron