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Makes sense. You're correct, the larger breakers 100A+ are to be located at the bottom last slot for all the models AFAIK. Thanks.

I'm not sure yet, as they haven't mentioned any number besides if I want 400A, it would be ~25-30K because of transformers/underground/etc. Just curious, if the MSP is 200A with breaker, and service was supposed to be as such, but the POCO sizes the service conductors for way less, isn't it a...

So after doing a little more digging, it seems like I should NOT use a breaker greater than 100A on the particular CSED I have. There's different versions of the 200A CSED, and I unluckily have the first version. I found a reply from a Schneider Electric tech from their website that states...

Thanks for the reassurance. I do have it plugged into a UPS.

He said he didn't care and was very adamant, he's been doing this for so long and to trust him... Also must use Copper wire, not aluminum, otherwise my house will burn down. I also indicated my phase converter called for a 110-125A Breaker and max steady state 3 phase output would be ~64A per...

Thanks for this explanation, it's really helpful and not something I've came across or considered. This is what my POCO planner is alluding to when I last spoke to her. When I inquired about service upgrade months back, I was upfront with everything and they didn't seem to care one bit, just...

I looked into this a little further. You're correct, the 125A Breaker (HOM125CP) can only handle up to wire size 2/0 . The breakers for 150A and 200A (HOM2150BB and HOM2200BB) can handle up to 300kcmil. I see what you're saying, so in theory I could use a 125A Breaker at the MSP, run 2/0 ALU...

Thank you. Something to consider and be mindful of.

Thanks for this info. Any large motor load would come from the Phase converter's 3 phase outlets. I don't know the science behind it, but I just read some info about my particular phase converter and someone mentioned that a rep said "single phase input line would have minimal inrush current on...

Thanks so much for chiming in and it helped me get a new perspective on this project. I like the idea of sizing the circuit for 200A, but starting with a lower breaker. I feel I would be comfortable with 125A to start, but my concern is with the breaker size with the current MSP. I had a Master...

Thanks again everyone for your input and help. Just to clarify, my current MSP setup is a combination meter socket/load center with 20 space 40 circuit. So if my understanding is correct of what you suggested, this should already be satisfied? You mentioned that the problem with 10AWG is...

I've never even thought of this or think that they would care as long as the circuit can support it properly. Isn't 10HP roughly 240V 50A Single Phase rounded up? Same as maybe a double oven or EV charger? I think the newest Tesla charger can use up to 80A, so would that be an issue? How would...

Thanks for your insight. I know it seems like overkill for now, but my worst fear is that I will need a little extra something more later and might regret it. I wouldn't want to spend the time/resources to upgrade it again. Sacrificing a little bit more upfront costs now. I just moved into my...

To be specific, the used items are only the digital phase converter and 240V outlets. The DPC can run ~6K new and the Hubbell brand outlets can be ~$100 each. I've read some horror stories online about cheaper brand outlets and decided to try and get higher quality ones that are still in good...

Hi, just planned to have the three sets of two 120V circuits and one 240V single phase in the same conduit if possible when spaced along the wall since I would like them next to each other if possible. This would save on additional conduit. This would be the only situation where more than 3...