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Old 02-14-2005, 10:06 PM   #1
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When preforming a load calculation on a Duplex, do i need to consider it as one, or would I consider each "Dwelling" seperately? Would I do two seperate calculations or just one? Im thinking just one since there is only one feeder coming into the Two-Family dwelling, and then it is split at the 2 gang meter base. Thanks for help and very nice forum. Doesnt look as busy as I thought, but nice.

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Old 02-15-2005, 12:15 AM   #2
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Your the electrican, Hello! I sould be asking you how to calc load.
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Is there one service or two? If one then both houses are on the same panel if two then each house is on its own panel right? Surely I ain't this smart am I?
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Without knowing the size or age of the place, I'll guess 200A to the meters then 100A to each unit, it's a popular setup.
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For only two units calculate them each separately and combine the loads for the service.
For instance, if you get over 100 amps for each you would need a double 150 or 200 with a 320 or 400 amp service entrance.
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Hey! doesn't that guy own a hardware store?

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