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Q: What does 100 amp service mean?
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What is the largest sub panel you can install off from a 60 amp main panel fed by 100 amp service?

If what you state in this question is accurate this is an illegal installation. A 100 amp service can not have any equipment connected to it less that that of the service size. The 60 amp main panel must be a 100 amp panel to be a legal installation.


How many amps does a 100 amp service supply?

A 100 amp service will supply your electrical current needs UP TO 100 amps.When doing load calculations on a 100 amp panel it can only be loaded up to 80 amps.


Can you install 100 amp service in 200 amp meter base?

No, each size service needs its own meter base.


Can you tap off of a 200 amp service for 2 100 amp panels?

Yes, but at every reduction in wire size there has to be a breaker sized to the smaller wire size. The wire size for 100 amp panels is recommended at #3 copper conductor. From the 200 amp feeder panel you will require a 100 amp two pole breaker for each of the two 100 amp services. Keep in mind that if you run the 100 amp services close to maximum this will take away the capacity of the 200 amp service for other branch circuits coming off of it. Also keep in mind that if the panels are located, not in the same building as the 200 amp service that the 100 amp panels will be treated as separate services and will have to be constructed like a 100 amp service. This includes ground rods. Also the bonding screw will have to be removed that connects the neutral buss to the panel enclosure.


What gauge wire for service entrance in Wisconsin?

Depends on the size of the service. 100 amp service will require 3 gauge, 150 amp service will require 1/0 gauge, and 200 amp service will require 3/0 gauge.


What size ground wire for 100a service?

A 100 amp residential service requires a size #8 copper wire, it should be insulated in green.


What size aluminum wire for 1200 amp service?

For Service Entrance Cable 600 kcmill (Thousands of circular mils).


What size service cable for 100 amp main panel 100 feet away?

20Sqmm


Can you use a 1200amps service if you have a 1000amps on service?

The current output cannot exceed what is available. 1,000 amp service to a house is rather unreasonable and most likely would not be provided by the utility anyway. 100 amp or 200 amp service would be more likely.


Can you use a 200 amp automatic transfer switch with a 100 amp service?

Yes you can as long as the sensing coils of the transfer switch are the same as the 100 amp service. The transfer switch has to be able to tell when the voltage is back from the utility side of the switch when the power is restored.


What size wire do you need for 100 amp service if you use alunimum?

2AWG.


What size aluminum cable for 100 amp service?

2 AWG Aluminum.