upgrading my 30 amp service to a 50 amp
Short version: I'm upgrading my 30 amp service to a 50 amp. I'm comfortable with the actual work, just need someone to point me toward a new 50 amp distribution panel with a converter and a battery ...
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Hi ScottG,
I even try to balance the load when I use my 50 amp "break out" box. It is best practise to balance the loads.
I even try to balance the load when I use my 50 amp "break out" box. It is best practise to balance the loads.
ScottG wrote:
With respect to drawing the same amount of current from both legs, it isn't important as long as you don't pull more than what is allowed from one side. There would be no problem with pulling the full rated load from one leg while pulling nothing from the other. The only time it "may" become a problem is when running off a generator - some don't like the imbalance. But the panel itself doesn't care and it's breakers will still work fine.
