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    Jan 31, 2008, 11:44 AM
    Running 2 100 amp breaker boxes on 200 amp meter base
    I have 2 100 amp breaker boxes,but the meter base is 100 amp.Wanting to put 200 amp metet service with disconnect box.Can some one tell me if this is possible.and how you would connect the 2 breaker boxes to the disconnect box.Thank you
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    Jan 31, 2008, 02:49 PM
    You use two 100 amp disconnects, but this would need a wire trough to connect the 100 amp wires feeding the disconnects to the 200 amp wire from the load side of the meter.

    Does this make sense to you? If not or if you have any other questions get back with them.

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