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depends upon the square footage of the house or what devices will be operated from the house, if it is 1000 sq. ft. or lessand will havemostly gas appliances and gas heat a 100 amp but anything above that much sq. footage with a heat pump and electric stove/oven/ water heater and I would put in a 200 amp.

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