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    Mar 1, 2013, 05:46 PM
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    Why is my 200 amp service some times referred to as 200 amp, 240,230, 277?
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    Mar 1, 2013, 06:05 PM
    Does you panel show 277? The numbers other than 200 AMPS are voltage not amperage. It means the panel is rated to handle those voltages. Some panels are rated 120/208/240 but not 277 which is derived from 480 volts.
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    Mar 1, 2013, 07:35 PM
    If this is in your home it is a 200A, 120/240V service.
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