You can but you may need new Service wires ran to your house to support the larger load. You will probably be looking at paying a couple thousand dollars for it.
No, it is not safe or recommended to connect a 200 amp service to a 125 amp panel. The panel must be rated to match the amperage of the service to avoid overloading the panel and potential fire hazards. It is important to upgrade the panel to match the service amperage.
The maximum amperage capacity of a 125 amp panel with a main breaker is 125 amps.
The maximum amperage capacity of the 125 amp main breaker in the electrical panel is 125 amps.
For a 125 amp sub panel located less than 200 feet away from a 200 amp panel, you would typically use a 2 AWG copper wire or 1/0 AWG aluminum wire to safely carry the current load. It's important to follow local electrical codes and regulations when selecting the wire size.
The key difference between a 100 amp panel and a 200 amp panel is their electrical capacity. A 200 amp panel can handle double the amount of electrical load compared to a 100 amp panel, making it more suitable for larger residential properties or homes with higher electricity needs. The 200 amp panel provides more room for additional circuits and appliances, while the 100 amp panel may be sufficient for smaller homes with fewer electrical demands.
You should not load a 125 amp panel any more than 100 amps.
To determine the compatibility of a Square D 125 amp breaker with your electrical panel, you need to check the manufacturer's specifications for your panel to see if it is rated to handle a 125 amp breaker. It is important to ensure that the breaker is compatible with the panel to avoid any safety hazards or damage to the electrical system.
No. You can not buy a 200 amp that only occupies 2 slots on the panel.
A 200 amp electrical service panel can handle more electrical load than a 100 amp panel. This means it can power more appliances and devices without overloading. The 200 amp panel is typically used in larger homes or buildings with higher electricity needs, while the 100 amp panel is suitable for smaller homes or buildings with lower electricity demands.
To determine the compatibility of a Siemens 200 amp breaker with your electrical panel, you should check the manufacturer's specifications for your panel to see if it is rated to handle a 200 amp breaker. It is important to ensure that the breaker is compatible with the panel to avoid any safety hazards or damage to the electrical system.
The maximum amperage rating for a 200 amp main disconnect in an electrical panel is 200 amps.
There are two things to think about here. First of all a 200 amp breaker will not physically fit into a 100 amp panel. This is so designed because the panel buss is not designed to conduct 200 amps before the current is cut off. A 100 amp rating on the panel is the maximum amount of current that the manufacturer states, that can be handled safely. Second if the 200 amp breaker is in the main panel then everything downstream from that breaker has to be rated for 200 amp conductivity. The wire size will have to be 3/0 from the breaker to the first over current device in the sub panel which will be the sub panel's main breaker. The sub panel can not be a load center but will have to be a combination panel. I doubt that the 100 amp sub panel's main breaker lugs would be large enough to connect the 3/0 cable.