Electrical Installations - Farashi Electric

16Sep

Electrical Installations

EV Charging & Load Calculation in Los Angeles — Do You Really Need a Panel Upgrade?

Planning Level 2 EV charger installation in LA? Don’t jump straight to a 200A panel upgrade. At Farashi Electric, we start with a professional load calculation to see if your existing service can safely handle EV charging. Sometimes a tidy sub-panel upgrade or managed charging solves it; when you truly …

01Sep

Electrical Installations

Power Up Securely: How to Do a Panel Upgrade with farashi electric

Thinking, “how to do a panel upgrade” or planning a Panel Upgrade in Los Angeles? Upgrading your electrical panel is essential for modern homes—especially if you’re adding EV chargers or high-demand appliances. This guide from farashi electric gives you factual insights, permit clarity, safety protocols, and timings so your upgrade is …

16Aug

Electrical Installations

Can You Install an EV Charger Yourself? (2025 Los Angeles Guide)

Quick Answer & Safety Note You can install a charger yourself in some scenarios. Level 1 (using a standard outlet) is typically simple. Level 2 often requires pulling a permit, running a dedicated 240V circuit, proper over-current protection, and GFCI where applicable. Local adoption of electrical-code requirements varies by jurisdiction, …

29Jul

Electrical Installations

Sub-Panel Upgrade in Los Angeles — More Circuits, Cleaner Wiring

Planning a garage or ADU circuit? Start here. If your main panel is crowded—or far from where you need power—a sub-panel is often the clean, inspector-friendly fix. For whole-home capacity questions, see our panel upgrade Los Angeles and 200A panel upgrade guides . We also cover permit & inspection so your …

11Jul

Electrical Installations

200 Amp Panel Upgrade in Los Angeles — EV-Ready, Permit-Handled

Planning a panel upgrade Los Angeles for EVs or renovations? This guide explains when a 200A panel upgrade is truly needed, how we handle permit & inspection ,and why we start with an EV load calculation. In some cases, a clean sub-panel upgrade solves capacity and organization without a full …

09Jul

Electrical Installations

How Long Does a Panel Upgrade Take? Your Complete Timeline Guide

Most straightforward 200A panel swaps finish in one working day after permit approval and utility scheduling. Projects take longer when we add new conduit runs, relocate the service/panel, preserve stucco/drywall, trench for feeders, or coordinate PV/ESS interconnections. We confirm your AHJ requirements and give you a written schedule at the …

We provide fast, code-compliant electrical service across Greater Los Angeles—including Westwood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Burbank, Encino, Northridge, West Hollywood, Woodland Hills, Glendale, and nearby communities.

Homeowners choose Farashi Electric for clean, safe, on-time work and clear communication—permits when required, upfront pricing, and jobs that pass inspection the first time.

Farashi Electric is a licensed, bonded, and insured California C-10 electrical contractor (CSLB #1102687), so your project is protected and completed to California code.

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