I have a question whether a 100 amp is sufficient or do I need a 200 amp (panel/service). Voltage is 120/240 single phase.
Lighting Load: 2,640VA
Receptacke load: 15,480VA
Motor/Fan: 390VA
HVAC Load: 6,280VA
I took the lighting load @ 125% and derated the receptacle load ( 1st 10KVA @ 100% and the remainder @ 50%). I came up with a total load of 22,050VA (91.9 Amps) @ 120/240V, single phase.
This panel will have a main and is fed directly from a meter. This load is for a Salon located in a retail strip mall.
Since the demand amps are 91.9 amps do I need to go with a 200 amps and not a 100 amps because 91.1 amps exceeds 80% of the 100 amps rule??? (i.e. you cannot load up a panel more than 80% of its ratings. 80 amps for a 100 amp panel and 160 amps for a 200 amp panel?
Thanks guys
Appreciate any help!
Lighting Load: 2,640VA
Receptacke load: 15,480VA
Motor/Fan: 390VA
HVAC Load: 6,280VA
I took the lighting load @ 125% and derated the receptacle load ( 1st 10KVA @ 100% and the remainder @ 50%). I came up with a total load of 22,050VA (91.9 Amps) @ 120/240V, single phase.
This panel will have a main and is fed directly from a meter. This load is for a Salon located in a retail strip mall.
Since the demand amps are 91.9 amps do I need to go with a 200 amps and not a 100 amps because 91.1 amps exceeds 80% of the 100 amps rule??? (i.e. you cannot load up a panel more than 80% of its ratings. 80 amps for a 100 amp panel and 160 amps for a 200 amp panel?
Thanks guys
Appreciate any help!