Is 60 amp electrical service enough for high end tube system


Just purchased a new home that has a 60 amp electrical service. Do I need to upgrade to 100 or 200 amp service? How much will this upgrade cost if done by a licensed electrician. I will be running a 200 watt per channel tube amp. Any and all opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
jazz_nut

Showing 1 response by glen

Keep in mind there is a reason your house was originally equipped with a 60-amp service. First off that is 60 amps @ 220volts, which means you have 120 amps at 120 volts. All you may need to run your system is 1 20 amp dedicated circuit of which you may only actually draw 10 amps. You will be amazed what that alone can do for a small to moderate sized system.

I recommend a new service when the old one just won't take any more, or is not functioning properly. Generally speaking most breaker boxes could handle one more circuit for audio no questions asked.

If you ever start tripping breakers especially the main then I would say have it checked out by a professional electrician.

Naturally I recommend you have any and all electrical work preformed by a professional.