Leviton debuts 400 amp meter main load center

Demand is growing for larger electrical service in large-scale residential applications and highly electrified homes. Answering the call, Leviton launched its first-ever 400 Amp Meter Main Load Center, along with a 300 Amp model.

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.

“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, Vice President of Product Management.

400 amp applications

The two main breaker sections are separated by an internal barrier, assuring compliance with the latest requirements published in NEC 2020, article 230.71. An increasing number of utilities have approved the latest in the Leviton Load Center line, including MEG. This adaptability ensures that the load centers can be tailored to meet the specific requirements of several installations:

Larger residential builds: 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 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 Load Centers

Contractors praise Leviton panels for their durability and ease of installation. The sturdy outdoor enclosure ensures protection against environmental factors, making it suitable for installations in a variety of climates. Leviton circuit breakers feature a plug-on design, increasing productivity and reducing installation time by up to 25%.

Smart Upgrades | The modular design of Leviton’s Load Center products allows homeowners to make their standard load center a smart energy solution by swapping traditional breakers with Leviton’s 2nd Gen Smart Circuit Breakers and installing the Leviton Whole Home Energy Monitor (LWHEM). Electricians can swap one breaker at a time, allowing homeowners to prioritize the circuits they want to monitor.

The 2nd Gen Smart Circuit Breakers and LWHEM introduce a breadth of energy management capabilities in the My Leviton App, including remote breaker control (on/off), scheduling, energy consumption and production breakdown by power source (grid/solar), notifications when a breaker trips, and more.