Service drops

Is a separate electrical service drop required for each electrical service box (2) used in a home to get more backers, or can the second box be jumped off the original box?

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Submitted 104 days ago...

Drafty272

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This depends on the load on the original load center. Usually though, Yes, you can put a sub-panel in without having to upgrade your original service.

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