Solidly Grounded
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This is one of those things you have done for years and one day you step back and go "what's wrong with this picture".
In my area the local utility requires the use of certain manufacturers meter sockets (to ensure their meters will operated correctly). Specifically I am talking about "line voltage" meter sockets. All of these have the neutral bar (lugs) mounted directly to the can. The issue, in question, occurs when there is a "multiple service" that has one main disconnect and that feeds a trough where multiple services (meter socket and overcurrent protection) are then tapped off. As you know the first disconnect means is the only place where you can have the neutral and the grounds together but all these meter sockets violate this by their design.
So my questions are:
1. Has anyone seen a line voltage meter socket that comes with an isolated neutral bar and if so does it come with a bonding screw (like a panel does) that could be installed if required?
2. Has anyone else come across this issue before and have an easy explanation or solution for me?
In my area the local utility requires the use of certain manufacturers meter sockets (to ensure their meters will operated correctly). Specifically I am talking about "line voltage" meter sockets. All of these have the neutral bar (lugs) mounted directly to the can. The issue, in question, occurs when there is a "multiple service" that has one main disconnect and that feeds a trough where multiple services (meter socket and overcurrent protection) are then tapped off. As you know the first disconnect means is the only place where you can have the neutral and the grounds together but all these meter sockets violate this by their design.
So my questions are:
1. Has anyone seen a line voltage meter socket that comes with an isolated neutral bar and if so does it come with a bonding screw (like a panel does) that could be installed if required?
2. Has anyone else come across this issue before and have an easy explanation or solution for me?