How to Determine Your Electrical Service Amps
Determining the size of your electrical service means finding the amp rating of the main circuit breaker or fuse. Here''s how to do it.
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Need help determining Service Amperage
Greg, like Perry said, the service amperage, generally, is the smallest of the Service Entrance Conductors, Service Disconnect and Panel Board Rating. In yours, Greg, I would think it is