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Originally Posted by Cazoom
as the label in the box states that is a 70 amp service box.. if you calculate 90 amps you are overloading it....hazard!!!!!
get a qualified electrician to come in and put in a 100/200 box and rewire it properly!!! its well worth it in the long run...
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its not overloaded by far.. go to your box add up all the breakers and see if that total is under your main breaker I am willing to be it is way over. Considering 10- 15 amp breakers makes you over a 125amp service..
When they calculate there is a formula for each thing and how much actual load at a given time is on the system.. for instance your microwave in a newer house has a dedicated 15 amp breaker.. does it run 24/7? no so on a average this is using nothing. So each purpose has a prorated value to come up with the size service you need.
Steve
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