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    klawfinger Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 21, 2008, 03:17 PM
    Determining service amperage
    I have a main breaker that has two, 100 amp breakers, barred together. Is that 100 amp service?
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    Jul 21, 2008, 03:24 PM
    Typically, yes.
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    Jul 21, 2008, 04:08 PM
    If it looks like this photo, then it is a 200 amp service.
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    Jul 21, 2008, 04:48 PM
    Ahhh, yes. Tis true.

    It didn't occur to me that that could be what they are asking about.

    If it is two two-pole 100A breakers barred together as in the pic, it is indeed 200A.

    Very good TK. Nice catch. :cool:
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