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How do you calculate the number of breakers and their amp ratings when some are 120V and some are 240V for a given main service of 100A?
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∙ 18y ago
add the amps from each breaker reguardless of voltage. If the total exceeds 80 amps, it means you cannot use all breakers at full amp. For example: If the total equals 90, then you will have to make sure ten amps are not being used at that time. Yes, you do have 100 amps, however it is safest to run eighty percent of your total amps., at one time. The number of breakers has noting to do with the amps. You can use one breaker rated at 80 amps, or you can use four twenty amp breakers.
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