Heck, there's still electricians who scoff at pre-wiring homes for coaxial
cable or satallite TV, or Cat6e wiring, or 3-way switches!



From: C G


It's understandable if he felt 200 amps was too much for YOUR house, but
to respond that it is only used for industrial seems a bit odd. As
others have said, 200 amps is quite common.

William Morris wrote:

In fairness to the electrician, our house is not large - only about 1300 sq
ft not including the basement. Each room was wired in the 1950's for 1 or
two overhead lamps and one or two outlets. Really inadequate by today's
standards, I would think.

- Wm