I don't think a larger box would improve your existing lines you aren't drawing anywhere near 150 amps at any one time. If you have ideas of a future project that will require more lines all I can say is the price won't be cheaper in a few years to add a new box.
New Breaker Box-Should I upgrade?
I currently have a box rated for 150amps. It has gotten filled with all my dedicated audio lines. Though not an issue currently, I am thinking of upgrading to a 200amp box. If I do, it means a significant expense in moving things to the larger box. My electrician thinks it is unnecessary. For me, I just want to have the ability to add new lines, when needed.
So, the questions are:
1. Should I bother, when everything still works?
2. Would a larger capacity box provide me with a better supply of current that would, in turn, improve my dedicated audio lines?
Bob
So, the questions are:
1. Should I bother, when everything still works?
2. Would a larger capacity box provide me with a better supply of current that would, in turn, improve my dedicated audio lines?
Bob
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Your electrician is correct. What in the world are you doing with "all my dedicated audio lines"? You should have one. ONE! But hey, don't take my word for it. Who am I? How about Mikey then? Skip to 15:50 for Fremer's advice on dedicated lines. https://ultimist.com/video/2018/07/21/michael-fremers-listening-room/ So absolutely do not bother. BUT if you are like a lot of guys and really, really, REALLY stubborn especially when it comes to learning, then you STILL do not need another breaker box. Because you can keep all your unnecessary lines and still add more simply by swapping a few existing breakers out for thin twins. These are what they sound like, breakers that take up half the space. Surprised your electrician didn't tell you this. Well no not really. After 30 years I am no longer surprised to find I know more than the electricians. 2. Would a larger capacity box provide me with a better supply of current that would, in turn, improve my dedicated audio lines? No. Not even. A larger box is a larger box. It will have a bigger main breaker, yes. But you really should step away from the keyboard and go have a look inside there. It won't kill you to look. Honest. Does it look like the panel is going to have a bigger wire coming into it? Or are you going to have them change the cable from the pole to the meter to the panel? While you're at it, about that meter... Reality check. Hope its been useful. |
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