I need a new up grade 200amp main panel.. I see a lot of different brands on e bay .ect and in the store.. any one or ones I should stay away from?the best ones are? Ite... cutter hammer any good? I know q d is very good bur very exspensive also... hope I get a answer from someone... thank you all... richard

What are the good and bad main panels for 200 amp service? Thank you

Stay away from Federal Pacific, any that are available are obsolete. All the others are fine. Cutler Hammer is good. Square D QO is built for light commercial grade, their HomeLine is usually reasonably priced, and still good.

If you ever think you might want to add a backup generator, this http://ecatalog.squared.com/techlib/docdetail.cfm?oid=0900892680126e4f could tip you to Square D, it is only about $30, vastly cheaper than other alternatives.