westbounder Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I am building a new house and my land only has 5 amps at my meter. I need to upgrade to a bigger amperage service. Does anyone know how much the cost and must I upgrade only the meter? Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMac Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Your point of contact would be the PEA. 5A sounds pretty low, not sure if you got the right information. If you build new you may also consider solar panels, for electricity and hot water, and become independent from outside supply. It will break even within 5...6 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankruatsteve Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Actually, that is called a "5/15" meter meaning 5 amps nominal and 15 amps max - although it is said to go higher but perhaps not measure usage accurately. The next size upgrade is the "15/45" which is what most homes with A/C, hot water showers, etc. will use. If you do need to upgrade, definitely start with the local PEA. They will most likely require a cable upgrade from meter to CU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayned Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 The cost of the new meter, 15/45, is between 4700 and 4800 baht. I tried to find the table but ....! Maybe Crossy has it stored and will post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayned Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Found the table: Electric Meter cost1.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 58 minutes ago, wayned said: Maybe Crossy has it stored and will post it. He does now, that file is rather out of date but should give a guideline cost. If the existing meter is a permanent supply you should get a refund on it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manassas Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I had the same situation with an old 5 amp meter. I just went to the PEA office and explained I wanted an upgrade. It took them about a week to come out and inspect the existing meter. Then another week to replace the meter. I recall it cost about B2,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 On 02/02/2017 at 8:33 AM, Manassas said: I had the same situation with an old 5 amp meter. I just went to the PEA office and explained I wanted an upgrade. It took them about a week to come out and inspect the existing meter. Then another week to replace the meter. I recall it cost about B2,000. If your supply cables from the meter to the house are big enough then that will be all you need, but if they are too small you may need to replace them and the main board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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