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Is a 60 amp electrical panel a 2800 sq ft home the correct size to small or over sized?
That sounds way too small. I think the standard these days is 200 amp.
That's because of all the modern appliances that we have now, like air conditioners ,microwave ovens, garbage disposals....you name it. Plus
funaces,electric heating, refrigerators really should be on their own separate
circuit breakers. Lighting should also be on circuit breakers,separate from wall outlets,so that if you trip a breaker ,say with a vacuum cleaner,
you won't be in the dark (safety).Who knows ,you may even be needing to
charge your electric vehicle a few years down the line....
AnswerThe electrical amperage is nothing to do with the area of the house.For correct size specifications, electrical power requirements need to be calculated.
AnswerMost newer homes will not need more than 200 amp main panel. While the above answer is correct that amperage has nothing to do with the area of the house, a good rule of thumb for a residence is usually 7.5watts/sq. ft. which comes out to about 175 amps. In the end, you will rarely have anyone actually calculate the actual demand load on a single family dwelling. So the rule of thumb is what will mostly be used.
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