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#78195 09/23/01 12:17 PM
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sparky66wv the major utility around here requires a 320A to supply no greater than 2 150A panels. Anyone out there need a couple dosen 200A Square D Mains?


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#78196 09/23/01 07:42 PM
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Here on Eastren Long Island, due to the many "trophy homes", LIPA's (Long Island Power Authority) connection fee schedule for new services is about 200 bucks for a 200A 1/ph service. However, if you install a 400A service using 500MCM instead of parrallel conductors, the fee is no charge. For a parrallel 400, it's 500 dollars. The LIPA engineer told me that this so because they make more revenue off of the larger services and they don't care for foolig around with six conductors up a pole.

These houses have so many appliances and luxury related loads (like Saunas, spas, A/C) that a load calculation will require you to install such services. This year I've installed twice as many 400 Trans-S services than 200A ones. I've only install one 100A service this year so far.

#78197 09/24/01 07:35 AM
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Originally posted by NukiePoo:
This year I've installed twice as many 400 Trans-S services than 200A ones. I've only install one 100A service this year so far.
Welcome, NukiePoo,

I asked about the trans sockets before. Not every locality uses them. Do you initially just use a plug-in meter? If so,at what point do the CTs get installed?

#78198 10/30/01 01:14 PM
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Sparky,
I agree with you if i could have a buck everytime someone wanted a 200 amp service could retire.
the First question is why do you think you need one, and 99 % of the time is, " Well Iam going to be putting a welder in the garage" I have gotten to the point that I ask now, 200 amp hmmm, do you think that will be big enough, we can go to 400 amp if you feel safer this is all tongue in cheek, but it makes the point.
Generally we do three types of resi services 100, 150 and 200 amp services. like Tom says the customer is always right, but I try not to sell them something they dont need either.

#78199 10/30/01 07:10 PM
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LOL,
well bordew, maybe i'll have to field test that line!
What have i got to loose?
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