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  • Jan 11, 2012, 04:33 PM
    BSTEVEN
    Subpanel added to main disconnect box below meter?
    I have a 400 amp meter base and 2oo amp service panel. The house is 7 years old and it was only a few hundred more for the meter base so I went for it. My question is; below the meter is a box with a 200 Amp disconnect and room to add additional breakers. Can I add a sub panel in my barn connected to a 100 amp breaker in this box?
  • Jan 12, 2012, 06:01 AM
    tkrussell
    You may have a 400 amp meter socket, need to be sure you have a 400 Amp incoming service service the meter and disconnects.

    If so, then sure, and the 100 Amp feeder for the barn.
  • Jan 12, 2012, 05:17 PM
    BSTEVEN
    Sub-panel added to main disconnect box below meter.
    Thank you for the response Tkrussell. Today I talked with my electric company and found that, although I have a 400 amp meter base, I only have a 200 amp meter. Can I still add a breaker to this box for the sub-panel I would like in my barn?
  • Jan 13, 2012, 03:35 AM
    tkrussell
    Depends on the existing load, and if the 200 Amp service can handle the additional load.

    Need to have a service rating load calculation done to confirm.

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