Leviton introduces 400 amp load center
Leviton has launched its first-ever 400 Amp Meter Main Load Center, along with a 300 Amp model. This addition is designed to meet the growing demand for larger electrical service in large-scale residential applications, highly electrified homes and future-proofing installations.
These higher-amperage meter-combination load centers are engineered to provide increased power and flexibility. Each unit comes with a factory-installed main breaker, available in either 200A or 150A, and features a 12-space distribution section, often used for easy wiring of outdoor circuits.
The panel's utility compartment includes:
- 320 class (400A) meter socket
- 5th jaw factory installed
- Lever bypass
- Ringless cover
Additionally, the load centers include feed-thru lugs and a secondary main breaker mounting section, allowing contractors to customize the total amperage up to a maximum of 400A. The two main breaker sections are separated by an internal barrier, assuring compliance with the latest requirements published in NEC 2020, article 230.71. This adaptability ensures that the load centers can be tailored to meet the specific requirements of any installation, making them a safe choice for a wide range of applications, including:
- Larger residential builds. The increased amperage of the new load center makes it the ideal offering for custom builds, especially larger-scale projects. With one solution, builders can rest assured that they have the necessary amperage for projects of different sizes, including builds over 4000 sq. ft.
- Electrified homes. As more builders and homeowners look to electric appliances, electric vehicles and more to decarbonize homes, increased amperage is required to maintain the status quo of activity in a home. 300A and 400A solutions ensure reliable power in electrified homes. This also enables flexibility for models with increased electrical needs, such as electrical vehicle (EV) chargers, pool pumps or in-home saunas.
- Future-proofing new builds. The flexibility in amperage also offers future-proofing for new builds, allowing homeowners to increase their electrical needs, such as swapping gas appliances for electric or adding a sauna, without having to worry about updating their electrical service.
"Leviton is proud to engineer products that are the keystone of a robust electrical infrastructure, and the 300A and 400A load centers allow us to serve even more customers in the residential sector," said Aaron Ard, VP of product management. "Whether it's larger new builds, electrifying appliances and heating and cooling systems, or adding onto existing homes, electrical needs are increasing, and these new offerings are ready to help meet that demand."
