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You think I'm gonna use it for a long time, LOL. It was built in the 20's. But it's not a very well built building. The long term plan calls for another new building. Without question the new building will get 200 A +. My old building already has #2 AL in the service drop and 100 A main disconnect. This old farm needs money just about everywhere you look. My brother, shareholder, claims it's a workhorse money pit. So allocating money for maintenance or capital improvements is always a struggle. When fertilizer might pay off next year, it beats electrical that might never be needed. So it's looking like I just need a main lugs panel to replace my old 4 fuse box. I suspect I could get a 100, 125 or 200A main lugs panel. A twenty slot 200 A probably won't cost much more than a 100 A model. But then again, they might not stock it at the nearby big box. The electrical supply house never takes pity on a farmer. One only has two hands too. So I can't weld and run some other high power tool at the same time. Would a 100 A carry most welders, an attic fan and lights for a 24' by 30' garage?
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