goto hardware store and physically check lug to see if new one wiggles like yours . If it doesn't then your breaker is shot.If u say lug for wire is tight then no need to play with it, if u need to do it live make sure there is no load going on circuit.
Cause all meter boxes have a metal tag from energy company sealing them and when they come to check the meter they ask questions about y tag is missing and than want to fine you for tampering with the box. I dont want to call an electrician as I dont want anyone random in my house at this point, and is the only way to avoid showing permits and such. hope to have an ammeter tomorrow to figure out total draw.
There isn't a way to disconnect power between the meter and your main panel? Is this normal?
If it is normal, is it illegal or something to add? I'm just curious because it seems very illogical not to have a way to completely cut power to a building or house without requiring the power company or an electrician to do it.
the thing that had me worried was the fact that this house was built in 97. the electrical main was getting hot due to a loose wire, how long had it been an issue, how long would it have continued to be a problem if i did not verify my work multiple times. I would have never looked at panel if i did not add sub panel, and could have been a future problem.
There isn't a way to disconnect power between the meter and your main panel? Is this normal?
If it is normal, is it illegal or something to add? I'm just curious because it seems very illogical not to have a way to completely cut power to a building or house without requiring the power company or an electrician to do it.
MPL, I think that the breaker that he is having problems with is his main breaker - this is the breaker that would isolate the main panel. There is nothing between it and the feed from the utility except for the meter.