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Bradley H. Sparks is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
in my main service panel, i have two 100 amp fuses. dose this make it a 100 amp service or a 200 amp service?
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Scott Schultz is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
100 amp. You don't add the two together. Although, see if you can read what gauge the main service wires connecting to the main disconnect are. You can have 100 amp fuses but depending on what size service wire, you may have less or the capability of more.
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Bradley H. Sparks is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
thanks for the help.
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watch the service sizing video here - http://www.theelectricalguru.com/video.html
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l I couldn't find it. I forgot it was on your site. |
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So how do we evaluate an underground service with respect to conductor size?
Frank P. Newman Emerald City Inspections, LLC Dublin, GA |
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So you would say, "based on a visual inspection of service entrance components, the service size appears to be XXX amps?"
Frank P. Newman Emerald City Inspections, LLC Dublin, GA |
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Remember I am in Canada and some rules are different . .... Cookie Need help on inspection call my cell 613-827-2011 I like email Roycooke@hotmail.com Never wrestle with a pig (however titled) as you just get dirty and the pig has all the fun. |
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Paul GREAT VIDEO.
A -MARK HOME INSPECTIONS, INC. |
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Greg Fretwell is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
Underground service laterals usually belong to the customer so they must follow the NEC. Look at the 310.15(B)(6) table
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Frank P. Newman Emerald City Inspections, LLC Dublin, GA |
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Please Note:
Greg Fretwell is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
They should still be using 310.15(B)(6) since you don't get a break from conductors in free air.
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I agree that is what should be, but given that a HI cannot see it there is no way to know if that part of the service is the limiting element. Just have to assume it is correct and that the interior service wiring has not been upgraded at some point.
Frank P. Newman Emerald City Inspections, LLC Dublin, GA |
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