This problem has been weighing on my mind on an off today as my customer battles with local utility and original panel manufacturer.

I really thought from the minute I saw the panel with the meter out[Replact the panel you idiot]to myself. I just really needed some feedback on my thoughts. I appreciate all your posts.

I noticed on what I could read off the flaking old paper panel lable that the panel was rated for 150 amps. Later on the lable it was rated for 150 amps continuous. Which did not make sense to me. The main was a 200amp. Original? Who knows.

Thanks for the reassurance to sell the panel upgrade/changeout.