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Old 5/22/08, 2:36 PM
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Default What size Amps is this panel

Need help with understanding the service Amps for this main panel. It is a XO circuit breaker load center square D. The cover says that it is a 100amp panel. There is a 40 Amp breaker at the top and a 50 amp breaker at the bottom. There are several problems I know about such as: double tapped breakers and undersized double tapped breakers, panel is located at the middle of the home with no disconnect at outside meter, SEC is old/worn and panel is undersized for current household loads.
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Old 5/22/08, 4:40 PM
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Default Re: What size Amps is this panel

The round base on the meter implies it is a 60 AMP meter.
The panel states that is is rated at 100 AMP.
There is no main disconnect in the panel.
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60 Amp service.



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Old 5/22/08, 4:41 PM
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Default Re: What size Amps is this panel

What size wire is the SEC? That will give you the amperage of the box. Probably 60. What is that meter rated for?
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Old 5/22/08, 5:03 PM
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I have added a few more pics. I agree the outside meter looks like a 60 amp service but the meter is not marked. I have had round meter bases that were 100 Amp service. This is obviously original panel, but would have never met code requirements even in the 60's.
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Old 5/22/08, 5:33 PM
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Default Re: What size Amps is this panel

The meter rating is totally irrelevant. The rating of the meter pan is relavant, but typically is not accessible.
If that is #4CU, which is does look like, I would call this 100A.
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