TOPIC: Installing a sub panel

I agree, you don't see any new houses with less than 200 amp service now days.  Maybe..... 150 if its a small house.

That's a good idea Ron!

I think 100amps is too small now...

I disagree.

Lets say the house has a 150 amp service with a electric dryer, water heater and stove.

And the 100 amp house has a gas water heater, dryer and range.

So which of the above senerios has the best service.

I think a load calculation is needed to determine if the size is adequate or not.

I think your right, measure twice wire once.  lol

But you must also consider future needs as well when you do the load calc.

I think your right, measure twice wire once.  lol

But you must also consider future needs as well when you do the load calc.

The next buyer of my house may like electric appliances vs. gas, or they may want to do auto work in the garage.

I had my main panel updated about 3 years ago.
I would think 125 amps would be all I would ever need.

I need to find out the max amp for my main Sq. D panel as there is no info under the area it is supposed to be.

I also need to figure in my calculation of a finished basement. (Going to add in the next few years)

I think your right, measure twice wire once.  lol

But you must also consider future needs as well when you do the load calc.

The next buyer of my house may like electric appliances vs. gas, or they may want to do auto work in the garage.

I had my main panel updated about 3 years ago.
I would think 125 amps would be all I would ever need.

I need to find out the max amp for my main Sq. D panel as there is no info under the area it is supposed to be.

I also need to figure in my calculation of a finished basement. (Going to add in the next few years)

My mother just bought a house a few months ago and we had the electrical basically redone in the house.  In talking with the electrician, he stated that most electricians don't do 125 amp service anymore because it costs them the same amount of money in parts to do a 150 amp service. 

You may want to look into that further, and make your own decision.

Hey guys -- around here new houses are all being built with 400amps.  Two boxes, each half filled.  The thinking is that in the future electrical needs will change.  Things are getting more efficient electrically, but we add more and more stuff.  GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Old houses around here, likely where you are too, have 100amp fuse boxes, some 60 (!).  One jurisdiction recommends 200amps upon replacement, even with gas stuff.  What will your electrical needs be in 5 years?  Ay - oo - oooh...  (that's my daughter's way of saying "I don't know" when she is watching TV...).

My two-phase 200 amp box is full.  I have two gas furnaces, gas water heater, gas fireplace and gas cook top.  Electric double wall oven, dryer, and dedicated outlet for two freezers in my basement, which my electrician installed for me.  But, my wife is chronically ill and I have been trying to talk her into my getting her an indoor steam sauna.  I think it requires 60amps by itself.  Certainly I would need a sub panel, but it would require a separate feed not out of my box.  Ten years ago I would not have predicted that.  Never say never...!

I'm just thinking ahead...  and thinking of you...  because I love you guys so much...  and your families...  and I want the best for you...  and your futures...  and your happiness... 

WOW - ya think I'M wired!!??  Someone stick a bulb in my mouth...  or a string of Christmas lights.  Please!?