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    dorkweed5788 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 3, 2011, 07:45 PM
    How do I determine if I have 100 or 200 amp service?
    Electric company won't tell me or check real quick and I can't afford an electrician right now anyone know and easy way to find out I have one old fuse box with 120 amp main an another box but older breakers
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    Nov 4, 2011, 05:12 AM
    Need to look at the amp rating of the Main Breaker or fuses in the Main Disconnect.

    If there are more than one Main, post a photo of what you have.
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