New service install

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I am working on a site that has one existing building with a 100 single phase mb panel. I have to upgrade the incoming service to 3 phase 4wire 400 amp service and reconnect the 100 single phase. They will be right next to each other. Would it be better to put a trough off the ct cabinet then install a 400 amp main breaker panel and tap in the trough for the 100amp panel or can I use a 400 amp disc. switch with double lugs and feed the 100 amp panel from the 400amp disconnect switch (only tap two legs). I looking for it to be less labor intensive even it cost more in material. They are not looking for seperate meters but they do not mind if there is. I dont see a multi meter stack that can handle this. I cant find a small 3R 400 amp panelboard that will accept a 3p 400 and 2p 100. I have to feed a new 400 amp panel in the new building ,What do you think?
 
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If you can find a lug that will accept the wire sizes (I've not gone to the catalog yet) and you can obey the appropriate 240.21 tap rule, I'd just run it off the switch.



edit to add: An AU600 Ilsco seems like it might work:
AU-6002600 kcmil-2 AWG1/2 3.1875 2.4063 1/23
 
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You could also just feed the old panel from a 100a breaker in the new panel.

Your 240v loads will now be receiving 208v; not all 240v loads are able to accept 208v.
 
Oh, the old stagger the breakers, and blanks...

Remove anything 2 poles on the the old-new panel... and what the others said ... :cool:
 
The new panel in the new building will be about 150 feet away. so you would be going 150' then back. I guess the double lug on two phases of the disconect is the way to go Right?
 
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We'd run one set of wires each to the new 400 amp panel/disconnect and the old 100 amp panel straight out of the CT can. Keep them grouped and treat them both as service equipment.

Like the other posters mentioned, what voltage will your new 3 phase service be?
 
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