tonype
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Does the 3 foot clearance to windows for service drop also apply to service entrance cables? 
SEC Clearance to window
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kwired
Electron manager
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The clearance rule only applies to open conductors. The complete cable is not open conductors
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The installation in the photo is fine except for the bottom strap being more than 12" from the meter pan.
Volta
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And of course that the additional silicone or putty hasn't been applied to the top of the SE connector - yet.
Give it time . . .
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And of course that the additional silicone or putty hasn't been applied to the top of the SE connector - yet.
Give it time . . .
Is that required?
Volta
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Exactly, those rubber seals don't stop the water for long. Most of those connectors end up with an extra layer of sealant eventually, in my experience. May as well start now.
jumper
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jumper
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Tony, here is a good article on the subject.
http://ecmweb.com/nec/code-basics/conductors_supply_requirements_0201/
http://ecmweb.com/nec/code-basics/conductors_supply_requirements_0201/
Volta
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No, of course not. :huh:
jumper
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I was not being a smart aleck, I was only addressing the question as asked for future readers.
I am sure Rob already knew the answer. I only wanted to clarify.
L8TRG8TR
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I have always wondered about this , it just seams that it could be subject to damage.
Steviechia2
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Wet conn almost always leak after time! We should be allowed to use a dry type with silicone or duct seal ?
kwired
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Why is it subject to any more or less damage just because it is near a window? An opening where materials regularly are passed through maybe, but a window on a dwelling??
The open conductors at the head are all that need clearance from a window.
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