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Dustin4185
Oct 30, 2009, 06:24 PM
I am trying to add a few more 240V circuits for a welder and plasma cutter in the shop. The 200 amp panel is already full (4 30amp, A LOT of 20 amp, and a 100 amp service piggybacked). I have a new 200 amp service set at a barn about 50 ft. from the shop. Can I run another 100 amp service into the shop off the meter base/breaker panel? If so what is the best method and how deep does it need to be buried?

stanfortyman
Oct 30, 2009, 06:52 PM
No. You cannot have two services brought to one building.

ohb0b
Oct 31, 2009, 01:35 AM
No, but you can feed a sub-panel from your service. Re-route at least one of your existing 240 volt branch circuits to the sub-panel to free up breaker space at the main panel.