[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by TripleT

I have noticed that the new homes being built do not have a main breaker in the electrical panel. There is usually a large 200amp breaker at the top that shuts down power to the entire panel. How do you shut off power to the panel?

Ummm, I don't know much, but isn't that exactly what a main breaker is?

If you are asking how to de-energize the entire house, in my experience that is done by either pulling the meter or sleeving off the meter's load side blades. I would have the local utility provider handle that, it is not a DIY job unless you have the experience and a barrel key if it has a locking snap ring. Especially if you're talking about a 3-phase meter since those have 7 blades instead of just the 4 most residential single-phase meters possess.

You're gonna need the utility provider to come out to replace the security seal (lead or plastic depending on utility provider) when you're done otherwise they will suspect you jumped the meter to steal electricity.