On Fri, 12 Jan 2001, Lee Daniels wrote:
:
:This question is from a friend... I wish it were from me! He just built
:a 60x40 shop (professionally-installed insulated metal building) and is
:getting ready to bring the power in from the pole. The utility company
:asked whether he wanted 100- or 200-amp service (I assume that this is
:at 220V). He doesn't use heavy equipment --- he mostly does restoration
:work on antique furniture. What's the scoop?
I'd get 200 amp service. Even if he doesn't need it now, he might want it
in the future. A welder and a big air-compressor will eat up lots of power,
and it will cost a fortune to upgrade later.
David
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