Class 320 Meter Socket

[steve66]

Is a class 320 meter socket good for 400 amps?

I thought they were only good for 320 amps. Or that just a continuous load rating?

I have a load calculation for a new building that is about 320 amps, but I want to make sure there is some spare capacity.

So can I use a class 320 meter with a 400 amp Main circuit breaker and a 400 amp panel?

Steve

 

[Gregg Harris]

Is a class 320 meter socket good for 400 amps?

I thought they were only good for 320 amps. Or that just a continuous load rating?

I have a load calculation for a new building that is about 320 amps, but I want to make sure there is some spare capacity.

So can I use a class 320 meter with a 400 amp Main circuit breaker and a 400 amp panel?

Steve

Your assumption is correct. Should be 400 max and 320 listing is continuious.

 

[petersonra]

my guess would be that if your load calculation comes out to 320A, you will rarely if ever see anything north of 200A. You will likely have plenty to spare.