Junction before first means of disconnect ?

[Stevenfyeager]

Is it code compliant to have a junction between a meter and a service panel? I don’t think I’ve ever done this in 29 years. I would like to come out of a meter base on a house then into a j box outside and transition from single conductors in conduit to SEU cable entering the house. Thank you.

 

[nickelec]

The NEC is typically silent when it comes to meter enclosures. As long as it's after the meter I don't think the utility would have an issue. I say ok.

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[Joe Villani]

Is it code compliant to have a junction between a meter and a service panel? I don’t think I’ve ever done this in 29 years. I would like to come out of a meter base on a house then into a j box outside and transition from single conductors in conduit to SEU cable entering the house. Thank you.

I don't see any issues provided the j-box is bonded correctly and sized correctly

This is typically done with a wireway.

Depending on your method of splicing, most common method of splicing is done with "Polaris" type insulated connectors.

For the grounded conductor get a connector with an extra port to bond the enclosure.

The connectors should be rated for line side connections also. They are more readily available now

 

[jaggedben]

Fine by the NEC. Utilities may not want to see anything that can't be sealed, but they are more likely to care about the line side of the meter.

 

[Stevenfyeager]

Thank you. I usually use plastic watertight j boxes outside. I’ve used 9x9x 41/2 for 4/0 cable junctions but never directly down stream from the meter.

 

[Joe Villani]

Thank you. I usually use plastic watertight j boxes outside. I’ve used 9x9x 41/2 for 4/0 cable junctions but never directly down stream from the meter.

A couple of things some food for thought...

Check the size of your box. Seems small.

I would have an issue with a metallic cable connector in a plastic box without some sort of bonding.

I am not aware of any 2-inch nm connectors in plastic.

 

[Stevenfyeager]

A couple of things some food for thought...

Check the size of your box. Seems small.

I would have an issue with a metallic cable connector in a plastic box without some sort of bonding.

I am not aware of any 2-inch nm connectors in plastic.

Thank you, I see your point.

 

[Stevenfyeager]

A couple of things some food for thought...

Check the size of your box. Seems small.

I would have an issue with a metallic cable connector in a plastic box without some sort of bonding.

I am not aware of any 2-inch nm connectors in plastic.

Could I use a grounding bushing on the cable connector and wire it into a 3 hole lug with the two ground/neutral wires ?

 

[Joe Villani]

Yes. That's what I'd do if using a plastic enclosure.

Remember table 250.102(C)(1) for the bonding conductor sizing

 

[Stevenfyeager]

Yes. That's what I'd do if using a plastic enclosure.

Remember table 250.102(C)(1) for the bonding conductor sizing

Thanks for that, I will check.

 

[letgomywago]

A CT can is basically a junction box before the meter. It just has the coils in it for the meter. I've made in a pinch per the local utility a 4 gang meter using a CT can when they stopped allowing a wire trough.