We will we wiring a new custom home in the very near future. We've done plenty of 400 amp services in our time, but this customer is asking for 800 amps. We checked with Hydro authority and they will allow max 600 amps, provided that we supply, install and wire a separate outdoor transformer, concrete pad and meter cabinet with CT's etc.
Needless to day, this is a 4-5 million dollar home. Why so much power? Apparently, the HOME THEATRE setup requires in the neighbourhood of 330 amps and has all sorts of goodies like water cooled speakers!!
Let the fun begin!!
We've never encountered this before :
-Anybody do resi services greater than 400 amps?
-Anybody seen or heard of home theatre systems requiring so much power?
