# What size Amps is this panel **URL:** \ **Category:** Electrical Inspections\ **Created:** [May 22, 2008, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/what-size-amps-is-this-panel/28485 "2008-05-22T17:36:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![smcintire](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/smcintire/32/1147_2.png) [@smcintire](https://forum.nachi.org/u/smcintire)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2008, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/what-size-amps-is-this-panel/28485/1 "2008-05-22T17:36:37Z")
Need help with understanding the service Amps for this main panel. It is a XO circuit breaker load center square D. The cover says that it is a 100amp panel. There is a 40 Amp breaker at the top and a 50 amp breaker at the bottom. There are several problems I know about such as: double tapped breakers and undersized double tapped breakers, panel is located at the middle of the home with no disconnect at outside meter, SEC is old/worn and panel is undersized for current household loads. ![P5220686.JPG](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/c/3/c33b6b5d613e1bb63cc2c318447f2e3fe32232f2.jpeg) ![P5220691.JPG](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/c/9/c917c0e9d5cb4a02f748f1d66e717df41a35a7b2.jpeg) ![P5220684.JPG](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/c/e/ce8e25eddbe831c07946e98ac7b9f189662c735a.jpeg) ![P5220672.JPG](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/b/b/bbb8645aa1535ae1161f47811ac734324ee31603.jpeg) ![P5220687.JPG](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/b/8/b8c85e957fd542c09b5bd51c9b171c3cc4bc1796.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![mnahrgang](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mnahrgang/32/2365_2.png) [@mnahrgang](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mnahrgang)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2008, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/what-size-amps-is-this-panel/28485/2 "2008-05-22T19:40:31Z")
# The round base on the meter implies it is a 60 AMP meter. The panel states that is is rated at 100 AMP. There is no main disconnect in the panel. 60 Amp service. ---
**Author:** ![wsiegel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/3d9bf3/32.png) [@wsiegel](https://forum.nachi.org/u/wsiegel)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2008, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/what-size-amps-is-this-panel/28485/3 "2008-05-22T19:41:25Z")
What size wire is the SEC? That will give you the amperage of the box. Probably 60. What is that meter rated for? ---
**Author:** ![smcintire](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/smcintire/32/1147_2.png) [@smcintire](https://forum.nachi.org/u/smcintire)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2008, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/what-size-amps-is-this-panel/28485/4 "2008-05-22T20:03:32Z")
I have added a few more pics. I agree the outside meter looks like a 60 amp service but the meter is not marked. I have had round meter bases that were 100 Amp service. This is obviously original panel, but would have never met code requirements even in the 60’s. ![P5220671.JPG](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/c/f/cf181adc571034544f0e170c9adfc946a1d36d8b.jpeg) ![P5220688.JPG](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/0/5/0561dc44157e2dc7f006f900c78e14f8e4f945fe.jpeg) ![P5220683.JPG](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/3/6/36dc0bc673bcebfc3642e9440edf4d5c03702161.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Speedy\_Petey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f6c823/32.png) [@Speedy\_Petey](https://forum.nachi.org/u/Speedy_Petey)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2008, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/what-size-amps-is-this-panel/28485/5 "2008-05-22T20:33:51Z")
The meter rating is totally irrelevant. The rating of the meter pan is relavant, but typically is not accessible. If that is #4CU, which is does look like, I would call this 100A.