meter socket

Mule98

i have a 200A meter socket that is made for overhead service, can i pun a blank on the top hole and use the K/Os on the bottom for my conduit

Code05

In many cases yes; however, it has to be the correct blank cover for the meter base.

jbfan

Yes, but you have to use one made for that meter base.

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bobelectric

No! Underground meter bases have to have a barrier seperating line from load.

Code05

Many meter bases are designed for over head and underground/lateral service.

What barrier? Never seen a resi meter base with any type of barrier.

Got a link to this design?

jbfan

I've only seen the barrier on all in one meter bases.

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frenchelectrican

It can be done mais see my comment below.

Only few underground specfic meter socket and all in one box which I know they do have them but for oveheader's none what I know of.

Mule98.,

Let me give you a head up if you going to converted from overhead to underground I am seriouslly that you check with POCO to see if they can keep that socket otherwise you will have to get a underground meter socket that part you will need to check into before you get too far with it.

If your POCO do keep that one and converted to underground conduit go the largest you can most case it will be either 2 or 2.5 inch size and may end up useing expaning sleeve to prevent any damage in case you have hard frost in your area.

Merci,
Marc

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Code05

Good point, I was not thinking of meter combos, only straight bases.