Why we chose a full replacement, not a quick fix: The old meter box was rusted, which means the weather seal had failed and water could reach live parts. Corrosion creates heat and loose connections that trip, arc, and can start fires. The backboard was asbestos. You cannot safely drill into or extend from asbestos, and it does not suit modern protection devices. Any work around it turns a small job into a health risk for the household and for anyone who services it later. What we did: we isolat