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Wow, never heard of it. Usually 100amp, usually it does not matter what the house

has, because it is grandfathered in. But if you ever want to add anything to the service,

you might be forced by codes to install a new 100 or 150 amp service, or you might not be allowed to do anything.

Call the local power company and ask them if they will upgrade the service to the house for free. Some will. You will need an electrician to put in a new service panel. Could cost a thousand bucks or more depending on the current wiring. A home inspection would also be recommended before buying such an older house.

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Do you have to change from 60 amp to 100 amp service?

The answer is likely NO. I assume you're talking about a 60 amp subpanel. To upgrade to a 100 amp, the wire size will need to be increased. (replaced with the correct size) This is not a job for amateurs but should be done by a qualified electrician. The typical size wire employed for a 60 amp supply is # 6 awg, whereas the minimum wire size for 100 amp is # 3 awg (which is larger).


Can you switch out your 100 amp breaker to a 200 amp one for a service upgrade if your supply wires are already 2-0 copper that is can I keep my existing panel since I have all the space I need?

I doubt if you can fit a 200 amp breaker into a 100 amp panel and it is illegal as the bus bars in a 100 amp panel are rated at 100 not 200 amps. The panel must be of the same capacity in amps as the main breaker that is installed in it. You can go smaller but not larger. The other problem is that a 200 amp service required three ought (000) wire. 000 copper wire with an insulation factor 90 degrees C is rated at 210 amps. Two ought (00) copper wire with an insulation factor of 60C is rated at 145 amps, 75C is rated at 175 amps and 90C is rated at 185 amps. Buy a complete house package that has the main breaker and all of the appliance breakers plus a few breakers for 15 amp circuits, all for one price that is cheaper that buying individual pieces.


Was told service had to be 100 amp to buy home Found out its only 60 amp Who is liable to pay for service upgrade you are in Wisconsin?

You can make that a condition of the sale, or you can request a discount to do that yourself. The homeowner may just tell you that the price is low enough that you can have it done yourself. The requirement is typically part of the terms of the lending institution and as such, not necessarily a local ordinance. Offer to purchase the home conditional upon the upgrade. The homeowner may agree, but may counteroffer with a price that includes the cost of the upgrade.


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Yes you can if the dryer uses 30 amps or less. A cord can always be bigger than needed, it can take 30 amps just as easily as its upper limit of 40 amps. If you were starting out you would buy a 30 amp cord because a 40 amp one would cost more.


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One can purchase a power acoustic amp at electronic retail stores such as Best Buy, Future Shop and Visions Electronics. One can also purchase these amps online at shopping sites such as Ebay.

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