4” PVC expansion sleeve retrofit

[Dansos]

Hi guys I have never had to install an expansion sleeve AFTER all equipment was installed. Anyone have any tips to make this go as smooth as possible???

 

[Sierrasparky]

Take out the wires.
Cut out a section of pipe, compress the expansion fitting and install.

 

[Dansos]

That’s what I figured was the norm. My only worry is removing the feeders from the meter stack (750MCM). There is a 90 approx 24” under the stack so it’s a tight area. As long as the is the “norm” for retrofitting them I should be ok. I just don’t like having to struggle with thick wire and don’t want to damage it.

 

[Sierrasparky]

Don't know how you are going to this without removing or pulling back the wires.
700 I hope there not Copper.

 

[Dansos]

Yes it is copper. Another idea I had was to cut the feeders at the bottom of the meter stack and just splice together once the expansion joint is on.

 

[ActionDave]

I don't see how this is possible without removing the meter stack