3-Phase to Single Phase Distribution

Possibly, but what do your local electrical regulations say regarding this matter. They will determine whether or not what you propose is legal where you are.

lirch12198; sure, you would have 208/120 volts at the 8/16 panels, 4 wire, for 2 hots, 1 neutral, 1 ground, with ground bars in sub-panels, is it a long distance from the owner, out to your panels? seems like plenty over size wire. perry

Thanks for the fast response, it's 130' to the first sub panel, then 100' apart for the remaining three. yes I added the ground bars, wich don't come with the panels of course. Also pounded in a 5/8" 8' long copper ground rod for each panel. That was fun.

lirch12198; it sounds like 1 100 amp breaker for all 3 sub panels, right? you could add a 5 terminal watt hour meter at your supply source. perry

Thanks everybody for the fast response, 100 amp breaker for, 4 sub panels. The meter great idea. The owner will like it.

Sure you can. What will the other owner say though when he gets his utility bill? Also make sure your temp power doesn't overload the mains.