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Old 05-03-2008, 11:30 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Power Question

Right. YOu could also get an amp meter and turn on EVERYTHING and take a reading. This is the best way cause you are taking an actual reading instead of estimating. A bed on a 70amp breaker isn't pulling 70 amps. More like 60. So adding up the breakers will give you a "safe" estimate.

Also, you need to figure out if you can even upgrade that breaker box. What is the limit on the wiring coming from the pole? If you need to have the electric company run another wire to the building that's HUGE money compared to a couple thousand for just an upgrade at the box.
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