u/soloman02

I have an older 1970s GE panel and it is quite cramped. I was able to get 8 branch CTs on and the main ones but I was unable to get some critical circuits due to space constraints. Circuits such as the stove, heat pump, and water heater. I was also unable to place the monitor inside the panel. For now it is floating but I will eventually get a box to house it in that sits below the panel and provides access once the wall is finished (my main project is converting the carport to heated space and re-doing the utility room with sheetrock and insulated walls).

Where can I find compatible thin 50amp CTs for my critical circuits?

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So to preface, I've followed EVs ever since the Tesla Roadster as they are the future but could never afford one. I have a 2018 Edge with 134k miles (I put 100k on in 4 years) and well I want a commuter vehicle (especially with gas at these prices). My commute is 50 miles round trip so the Bolt handles that easily and the moderate NC temps help as well.

I drive alot. I do about 25k miles a year (includes a trip to NH to visit friends). I will be keeping my Edge for those long distance trips (I drive to NH in one go, its 15 hours with just fill ups).

I will likely be putting ~20k miles a year on any EV I buy. So far the Bolt is really the only one with capable range in my price range.

I have always struggled to feel comfortable in small cars (width for legs/hips). My 2010 fusion was the best, 2014 Sorento and 2018 Fusion are about equal and a slight downgrade from the Fusion. I sat in a 2027 Bolt and it felt good but thats way out of my price range (around 14K max). I'm going to test drive a 2018 Bolt LT on Sunday to see if it is comfortable (several specimens, all around 14K and all at ~10k miles with clean titles and new batteries).

There aren't many newer Bolts in my price range around me. I have seen a few 2022 and 2023 Bolt EUV's within 200 miles of me but all have high mileage and no battery warranty left. 2022: 170K for 11500, two 2023s: 104k for 12600 and 114k for 13900.

I am already apprehensive about spending so much on a car that already has high miles since I drive so many and it is compounded by this being my first EV and so more unknowns for me. These prices seem a little high for such high mileage.

Is high mileage ok?