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Originally Posted by mtlakejim

So just to be sure I understand this correctly, are you saying that 30amp service is just that but 50 amp is actually two separate 50s for total of 100?

30A service gives you a 30A leg @ 120V = 3600W
50A service gives you two 50A legs at 120V = 6000W each 12000W total
It is 100A total but still called 50A service