- Location
- Tennessee NEC:2017
- Occupation
- Semi-Retired Electrician
I'm sure that's what the guy said after he hit the pole that this service was fed from.
I gave the owner of the property (rental) an estimate to repair this. Funny how most people just think you just have to "put it back and replace just what you have to".
I have to replace it all and move it to comply not only with the NEC but with POCO requirements also. As you can see from the pics, the meter was really low and POCO requires a meter to be 5-1/2' from grade to center of meter. Also they need 12' from grade to point of attachment, 2-1/2" rigid for the riser. To get this, I'll have to move the meter to the front corner of the house. That's also so the drop will clear a tree that the old one was running through and against. The conductors had rubbed the tree so much that the insulation was gone.
Moving the meter will also take care of the NEC clearance requirements for the door.
At least I'll have a shady place to work with all the trees if I get the job!
I gave the owner of the property (rental) an estimate to repair this. Funny how most people just think you just have to "put it back and replace just what you have to".
I have to replace it all and move it to comply not only with the NEC but with POCO requirements also. As you can see from the pics, the meter was really low and POCO requires a meter to be 5-1/2' from grade to center of meter. Also they need 12' from grade to point of attachment, 2-1/2" rigid for the riser. To get this, I'll have to move the meter to the front corner of the house. That's also so the drop will clear a tree that the old one was running through and against. The conductors had rubbed the tree so much that the insulation was gone.
Moving the meter will also take care of the NEC clearance requirements for the door.
At least I'll have a shady place to work with all the trees if I get the job!