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JT1976
Oct 5, 2012, 07:01 AM
I have a 7500 sq ft home, it requires a 200 amp main, I have three floors and was wondering how many sub panels could I run off a 200 amp main?

tkrussell
Oct 5, 2012, 07:20 AM
I fixed the title, you had watts when you meant amps.

You may have as many loadcenters (AKA subpanels) fed by the Main Panel as desired.

For a 3 story structure, one per floor would suffice, and assuming the Main Panel is in the basement, that would give you a panel per level for those branch circuits on each floor.

Has a service rating load calculation been done, to determine if a 200 Amp service is adequate for this home?

My gut tells me it is not. But calculations would tell.

Just for lighting alone at 3 watts per square foot is 93 amps, less any applicable derating factors. Add appliances, heat, air conditioning, unless everything is gas, 200 amps is not enough.

stanfortyman
Oct 5, 2012, 07:06 PM
I agree with TK. I find it hard to believe that the load calc is under 200A.

Is this home under construction?