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Default Load capacity of 200-amp panel

On Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 6:04:41 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Sun, 29 Jan 2017 17:52:20 -0500, wrote:

He won't get a second meter but they could set a gutter on the load
side of the meter, tap off another 100a and rock on.
Then the PoCo would have to come up with a 320a meter and heavy up the
service cables and heavy up the transformer if necessary. The owner
puts in the SE cable from the service point to the gutter.
That will also trigger another ground electrode conductor from the new
panel.


I know a lot about electrical, but you lost me on the "gutter" thing.
Can you either explain or provide a URL to some photos.


Here's an example of what they look like:


http://www.homedepot.com/p/Wiegmann-...24RC/202097235

It's essentially a rectangular metal box where you can bring
the service in, then wire it over to two or more panels.
They do that here for big houses that have a 300A service,
for example. Put the gutter in between two 150A panels.

Gfre was suggesting that the OP could add a second panel
that way and it's probably the most cost effective way,
assuming the existing can't go over 200A.