heh thanks for the link....may have to do that but still want to know if a 100amp panel with NO central a/c load on the house and only a clothes dryer and stove 30amp (I can make the dryer gas if I have to) ok to do or not
1) elec code wise running 2 of these beasts off a 100 amp panel code wise
2) I have to live there don't want to wake up tyring to an elec fire (or not)
anyway thanks if anyone off hand knows something on this (would not to sound like a complete idiot when/if I talk to an electrician on concerns)
Searing
I was literally born into this subject. My dad is a retired IBEW Journeyman with over 40 years experience. I learned basic wiring before I learned to ride a bike.
First off, you are pushing it with a 100 amp panel. Period. That's what they put in cheap apartments and oldschool trailer houses. A 150 or 200 would be better.
This is basically DIY stuff, and really easy to boot. I'll post a link to a couple of decent books a bit later, but the parts are available at Lowes or Home Depot for very little money. Even if it weren't by comparison to the 26K you're already talking about. Don't dick around with pennies, ya know?
In many cases, the physical dimensions of a 100 amp and 150 amp panel are the same. In fact, they are often the same panel, but the main breaker (the big mother on the top) is rated lower. If that is the case, you can simply replace that breaker in most cases, if the incoming wires are big enough. They usually are, but that's something you'll need to verify. The safe, legal way to do it is to have the electric company pull your meter. This kills incoming power. Then, if you are replacing the service (panel), mark every wire with labels as you disconnect them, and then wire them to the new panel's circuit breakers in the same fashion. Adding new circuits (at the panel) is dead simple. Snap in a breaker, connect the hot lead to the breaker, and connect the neutral to the main buss on the side that the breaker is attached to. Ground wire goes to the neutral buss as well.
For your miner's circuit, unless you really have no choice, I would run the wire outside the wall either through EMT pipe or just in the open, if you're going to have it in the same room as the service. Running wire in existing walls is a pain in the ass. Not dangerous, but damaging to the wall and to your hands.
If you are upgrading the service, I would go at least 200 amps, as you're looking at maybe 50 dollars difference in price on the panel, and it gives you some headroom. Like for that A/C down the line
In most jurisdictions, you do have to have the new panel/installation inspected. That being said, just don't run the dedicated line till the inspector has gone his merry way. It's easily removable, should the need arise, and ain't none of their business anyway. Once it's all done, have the electric turned back on with the proper rated meter (supplied by the electric company) and you are on your way.
I can answer specifics, if you have them, but that's the tl;dr on this.
Hope it helps.
