I am in the middle of a battle with the local elect utility, PG&E
On a new bldg, I installed a 120/240 single, 800amp meterstack w/a 800a pull/term. can, PG&E asked for 2 4" u/g conduits from their vault to the can @ 50', which we put in. Here is the problem, PG&E INSISTS on using 1000mcm al cable for the service conductors, and they say the 800a can is too small. we told them we would supply 3 pairs of 350mcm copper to replace the 1000mcm al, but they say no way, with no explanation, just that "they have their own guide lines"
can anyone explain their reasoning? if they would give me an explanation than at least we could explain it to our customer,
does anyone have any ideas? any ammo I can use dealing w/ PG&E?
1st/best (cheapest) fix is to find a compatible can to fit the SqD "EZStack", (start looking tomorrow, but not hopeful )
2nd choice, get PG&E to see it our way on the wire, about $3000
3rd option, larger can/meter stack combo, expensive
4th????????????
ps, it's a 4 meter w/ 4 125a indv. mains,
1000mcm al =500amps?
On a new bldg, I installed a 120/240 single, 800amp meterstack w/a 800a pull/term. can, PG&E asked for 2 4" u/g conduits from their vault to the can @ 50', which we put in. Here is the problem, PG&E INSISTS on using 1000mcm al cable for the service conductors, and they say the 800a can is too small. we told them we would supply 3 pairs of 350mcm copper to replace the 1000mcm al, but they say no way, with no explanation, just that "they have their own guide lines"
can anyone explain their reasoning? if they would give me an explanation than at least we could explain it to our customer,
does anyone have any ideas? any ammo I can use dealing w/ PG&E?
1st/best (cheapest) fix is to find a compatible can to fit the SqD "EZStack", (start looking tomorrow, but not hopeful )
2nd choice, get PG&E to see it our way on the wire, about $3000
3rd option, larger can/meter stack combo, expensive
4th????????????
ps, it's a 4 meter w/ 4 125a indv. mains,
1000mcm al =500amps?