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6 March 2011 | 4 replies
Sq ft X 3 volts= Volt Amps you will then add any of the following1500 per small counter appliance outlet1500 for laudry750 for Dishwasher12000 for Range5000 for Dryer1500 for Microwave1500 for forced air Sub Total AC is whatever it reads @ 100% 1st 10000 @ 100% next @ 40% + AC if you have itTotal Volt Amp/240= Required ServiceHere is an exampleFor a 2000sqft home with a mix of gas/electric appliances2000x3 volt = 6000 volt amp+ 3000 (2 counter Out) + 1500 (Laundry) + 750 (dishwasher) + 1500 (microwave) + 1500 (microwave)= 8250 Volts8250 + 6000= 14250 First 10000 @ 100% next @ 40% = 1700 add them together 14250 + 10000+ 1700 = 25950 Volts25950/240= 108.125 so a 100 amp service would be too small you could put a 125/150 amp service in in case you add appliances or the such If this is too confusing usally you can say if it is 1500 and under with a mix of gas/electric then 100 amp is fine anything over you should do the calculations because the difference between 100-200 amp panels and service is about 2 times the cost in materials.hope this helps and isnt to long
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26 October 2013 | 19 replies
I agree with Dawn that you should use tile instead of the stick tiles.
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3 February 2015 | 2 replies
Check it outThank You Bigger Pockets and Dawn Brenengen!!!
15 April 2014 | 8 replies
I have been getting so much conflicting information from people from all over on how to proceed.I use a standard Minnesota Residential Rental Lease Agreement.My renter clogged the garbage disposal, and cycled the dishwasher and left.
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18 December 2015 | 10 replies
Each unit has 2 bed rooms, one bath, a washer, dryer, and dishwasher with a detached garage.
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29 August 2015 | 8 replies
Like @Dawn Anastasi mentioned styles change.
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10 December 2013 | 41 replies
Steve Foth & Dawn Anastasi thanks for the encouragement.Sekelle O.
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23 March 2014 | 4 replies
Originally posted by @Dawn Anastasi: It would definitely be taking advantage of them if you set the fire, then responded and put it out, then bought it for pennies on the dollar.lol, nicely put