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    Apr 20, 2007, 12:14 PM
    Using 100 amp panel on 200 amp service
    I am building new camp at a site that already has 200 amp service. My power requirements are small and 100 amp will be more than sufficient. Is there any reason I cannot hookup a 100 amp panel to the 200 amp meter socket? Not sure is code allows this. I want to use a small 100 amp panel vs the larger 200 amp.

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    Apr 20, 2007, 01:31 PM
    Why go through the expense of installing a smaller panel when what you have is already more than you need? You will not save money or electricity. Did I miss something?
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    Apr 20, 2007, 02:53 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ballengerb1
    Why go through the expense of installing a smaller panel when what you have is already more than you need? You will not save money or electricity. Did I miss something?

    There is no existing panel, only power drop with 200 amp meter socket. I need to install panel and tie into the meter socket. Camp is only 12x20 in size and wanted to keep panel physical size to minimum.
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    Apr 20, 2007, 03:07 PM
    You could run into problems with the wire sizes. The 100 amp breaker might not take the larger wire. As far as code goes, I wouldn't take the word of anybody here but tkrussel.
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    Apr 21, 2007, 03:17 AM
    Sure, as long as at the meter, or at the panel, there is a 100 amp main breaker. This will limit the load placed on the meter to 100 amps. The 20 amp capacity feeding the meter will be irrelevant.
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    Apr 21, 2007, 04:33 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by tkrussell
    Sure, as long as at the meter, or at the panel, there is a 100 amp main breaker. This will limit the load placed on the meter to 100 amps. The 20 amp capacity feeding the meter will be irrelevant.
    Sounds like I have my answer. Thanks for all the quick responses.
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