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QUESTION 60. How can you find out your home's total available amperage?

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Correct Incorrect Look at the amperage rating on the main breaker--Amperage, also referred to as amps, represents the total electrical capacity of your house for simultaneous use. To find this information, locate your main breaker in the breaker box. In many modern homes, the main breaker is rated at 200 amps, indicating the maximum electrical capacity.

QUESTION 60. How can you find out your home's total available amperage?

• Lick each plug and do it by feel
• By adding the wattage of all your appliances
• Look at the amperage rating on the main breaker
• By reading the meter