Electrical service refers to the conductors, materials, and equipment that transfer power from the utility system to the wiring system that supplies the subject property with electrical power. Commercial buildings should only be supplied by one electrical service.

Your electrical service refers to the pipe (metal or pvc), the meter (from the power company), the wires inside the pipe, your electrical panel (breakers or fuses), and your grounding system. Your service is measured in Amps. The most common residential service sizes are: 60 amps, 100 amps, 200 amps.

Single Phase Three Wire This is the most common residential service in North America. Line 1 to neutral and Line 2 to neutral are used to power 120 volt lighting and plug loads. Line 1 to Line 2 is used to power 240 volt single phase loads such as a water heater, electric range, or air conditioner.

Electrical service typically involves several components, including a service entrance, which is the point at which power enters a building; electrical panels, which distribute power to different circuits within the building; and individual circuits, which deliver power to lights, appliances, and other electrical ...