2006-11-21 05:14:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Not really a problem unless the actual operating load exceeds 100 amps. If this is the case then the line wires will begin to overheat and cause insulation breakdown and possible fire. If the wires coming from the transformer are not inuslated then they can be almost half the size of what is required in an insulated wire. This is because not having the insulation allows the wires to dissipate heat more efficiently. This does not affect your bill at all.
2006-11-21 05:18:59 · answer #1 · answered by Letsee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not doing anything to your bill. True the wires from the transformer are giving you some loss, however its from the meter on down to the load center where the charges start. Your meter could be fed on a small wire, and all the voltage drop that infers, but the meter only knows how many amp/hours pass THROUGH the meter, it doesnt care about the line losses upstream.
If what you say is true though, you should consider an upgradae on your primary cable as if your load center is rated for 200, you should have a 200 amp primary for safety reasons.
2006-11-21 05:19:19 · answer #2 · answered by Jonny B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋