Scott,
Thanks, My question is more general in nature, and nothing specific in mind. It may be one of those intangibles.
As an example, a house built 30 years ago with Electric appliances has a 100A service. Individual appliances get upgraded over the years by small steps, self cleaning oven, more gadgets and portable loads, new hairdriers, etc. Recessed lighting is added all over the place, jacuzzi tub, window airconditioners, Swimming pool, Dehumidifiers, Tv's in every room etc etc.
The original 3va/sq.ft. doesn't cut it anymore as a benchmark for general use receptacles and lighting. Much of the new load can be portable in nature and used or not used at any time. Are there any set guidelines or recomendations to go by?
If we are going to go by computed loads, how does one figure all these portables as they pertain to individual branch circuit loads and large, sometimes used items as they pertain to service capacity?
Bill
