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    steverusso Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 17, 2009, 09:01 AM
    Is my 100 amp panel sufficient?
    If I have a 100 amp panel. I turn on the stove, furnace, dryer, run hot water, I am now drawing 125 amps or more at the main lugs. Is this an overloaded panel and do I need to upgrade the service?
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    rwinterton Posts: 289, Reputation: 15
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    Feb 17, 2009, 09:16 AM

    I would say that you are overloading the panel. I'm surprised the main breaker doesn't trip.

    If it were up to me, I would upgrade the service.
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    Missouri Bound Posts: 1,532, Reputation: 94
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    Feb 17, 2009, 03:25 PM
    And don't wait. The main should be tripping. If it's stuck your overload could cause you a multitude of problems. If you burn up the buss or wiring your change to a 200 amp panel will cost you 2 - 3 times as much. Upgrade when possible.
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