updgrade home electricity capacity from 100 amps to 200 amps
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I've been using my electrician on my projects for over a decade. I trust him and his work is always exceptional... If you want his contact info, send me a message. He usually charges me around 2K-$2200...
100 to 200 AMP, I paid $1900 last spring. Something like 24 breakers replaced, new ground, and new masthead and line from masthead to panel. Its all labor, the materials are fairly cheap, minus the wire which is probably fairly expensive, its super thick.
Use a place called greatful electric, i think in baldwin. Someone on here actually recommended them. I am pretty sure its a small operation and you are dealing with the owner and sole employee along with his helper. He was a nice guy and did good work and I thought the price was really fair. It was what I expected to pay and they guy made a good impression so I didn't even bother getting other quotes.
thank you. probably having central AC installed-- the extra AMPS would most likely be needed
thank you. probably having central AC installed-- the extra AMPS would most likely be needed
According to my research, a typical central air unit (a 2-ton unit) draws between 15-20 amps. I see many, many homes and many 200 amp systems. I've never seen one used to capacity. 150amps is more than enough for a home under 2500sq ft.
According to my research, a typical central air unit (a 2-ton unit) draws between 15-20 amps. I see many, many homes and many 200 amp systems. I've never seen one used to capacity. 150amps is more than enough for a home under 2500sq ft.
Sure, but you're already going to pay for labor. The same labor needed to go to 200 amps rather than 150. The cost difference in material is negligible.
100 amp service here... 3 ton ac, 1 hp pool pump, electric stove and dyer... Never popping a breaker. Ever.
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According to my research, a typical central air unit (a 2-ton unit) draws between 15-20 amps. I see many, many homes and many 200 amp systems. I've never seen one used to capacity. 150amps is more than enough for a home under 2500sq ft.
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The difference between 150 amp service and 200 amp service is the size of the main breaker. I would go for the larger box to allow for expansion in the future if needed. We have 200 amp but for where I live we have electric cooking, a heat pump upstairs and a/c down stairs. When you start adding ceiling fans, outside outlets and dedicated circuits for the fridge and microwave the slots needed can add up. Your choice what works best but allowing for expansion doesn't hurt.
thanks everyone. looks like i got incorrect advice from TF Obrien. (they wouldnt have done the electric job anyway)...but since i have gas (stove, hot water, heat) turns out i dont need the extra ampage.
^^ Not to many people do...kinda like selling the Brooklyn bridge to people who don't understand.
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