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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Think you got it right Scott, because if both legs were running at max then neutral would be carrying 100amps so no single leg could ever over load the neutral.
But back to a question that was asked early on why do you think you need the change? Unless you make some significant changes in how everything is wired you won't gain much. Things like upgrading the wire from entry point to ATS to 4 wire and rated for 50 amps per leg, upgrading the ATS to work with 2 50 amp legs, upgrading wiring from ATS to breaker box, and possibly replacing breaker box so it will use 2 legs of hot. Lots of work, depending on where the wires run and how good the access is to them. Along with a lot of money.
But back to a question that was asked early on why do you think you need the change? Unless you make some significant changes in how everything is wired you won't gain much. Things like upgrading the wire from entry point to ATS to 4 wire and rated for 50 amps per leg, upgrading the ATS to work with 2 50 amp legs, upgrading wiring from ATS to breaker box, and possibly replacing breaker box so it will use 2 legs of hot. Lots of work, depending on where the wires run and how good the access is to them. Along with a lot of money.
