600 amp service

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mannyb

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could a 600a service be installed using a 600a disconnect with a riser with 500mcm? the service will have to be open CT metered but is it ok to be done this way?
 

augie47

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I must be missing something !! (1)500 per phase ? What size overcurrent protection ?
 

augie47

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(1) set of 500s per phase rated 380 amps on a 600 amp overcurrent device ? What Code section are your relying on ?
 

mannyb

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(1) set of 500s per phase rated 380 amps on a 600 amp overcurrent device ? What Code section are your relying on ?

LOL! I wasnt even paying attention to my own post. i was wondering what went wrong...Me!!

The service is 600a 240v single phase 3w, if i paralleled 350mcm does that sound better?
 

augie47

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LOL! I wasnt even paying attention to my own post. i was wondering what went wrong...Me!!

The service is 600a 240v single phase 3w, if i paralleled 350mcm does that sound better?

lot better
 
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