Need help choosing generator(s)
Jayco 32BHDS Jay Flight with 15k AC / 2nd AC with 50A service can you please tell me what I need to be fully self sufficient? Considering (2) Honda/B&S 3000 units or Q6500/EU7000iS What are m...
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Hi,
The first services for homes were about 30 amps twin 15 amp circuits.
That over time became 60 amps, then 100 amps.
Finally, with our appetite for power, a 200 amp panel became standard.
You could, in theory, still use a 200 amp panel on a 30 amp service.
IIRC 200 amp refers to the main breaker size. It needs to be fed from the power source with the appropriate size wire. I think it is 200 amps per leg or 24000 watts per leg.
The first services for homes were about 30 amps twin 15 amp circuits.
That over time became 60 amps, then 100 amps.
Finally, with our appetite for power, a 200 amp panel became standard.
You could, in theory, still use a 200 amp panel on a 30 amp service.
IIRC 200 amp refers to the main breaker size. It needs to be fed from the power source with the appropriate size wire. I think it is 200 amps per leg or 24000 watts per leg.
turbojimmy wrote:pianotuna wrote:
turbojimmy,
6000 watts per leg = 12000 watts total.
I didn't realize that's how they calculated it. Just out of curiosity, is that the way residential current is measured? Is my "200 amp service" 200 amps per leg?
