load center sizing.............................

[chenile chenault]

Hi Guys,
Yet another rehab; small seasonal cottage by the lake.
We plan on gutting it to the studs; all new electrical.
No heavy loads.......no heat, no hot water, no furnace, no airco, no dryer, no electric stove.............
2 BR's 1 bath and a small combo LR/DA/KIT.
Owner plans on hooking up a 30 foot travel trailer in the driveway for additional guests; looks like 30A for the trailer.
We would like 120/240 for a small attached saw mill; lumber from local trees kind of thing.
Questions.........what size main panel? what size subpanel for the trailer?? and say 30A also for the saw operation??
Thanks,
Chenchen.

[piette]

Well first of all you need to check your local and state codes. Here in Wisconsin, we can not install anything smaller than a 100 amp service on residential structures.

You also need to know what size is already there or will this be a new service or a service upgrade?

If I were doing it, and it met all local codes I would put a 100 amp service on it. Enough to carry the load now, and enough for when they decide it is time to upgrade to a decent electrical system.

Jeff

[chenile chenault]

Thanks Jeff,
We figured 100A would be sufficient.
Chenchen.