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    Theodoros456 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 8, 2012, 07:18 PM
    400 amp meter panel
    I have a main house with a 200 amp panel. I also have a barn with 100 amps. Also a well, a front main gate, and some little stuff like irrigation. For the main service load panel, should I have a 200 amp service or 400? Thanks!! El
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    Sep 8, 2012, 07:20 PM
    What is the demand load?
    Why are you asking this? Is this a new installation? Or are you looking to change something?
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    Sep 17, 2012, 07:52 PM
    Just from that I'd say get the 400 if you can afford it, can't tell where you are, go underground from the utility if you can.
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    Sep 18, 2012, 04:40 AM
    As Stan mentions, you need to have a service demand load calculation performed to determine the size service needed.

    Best you hire an electrician to come in and evaluate all that you have, and size the service.
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