Lug Sizes

[jmellc]

I’m looking at wiring a farm shed for an in-law. 100 amp service. I have 4/0 service cable but can’t recall if a 100 amp meter base will take 4/0 lugs. I think 1/0 is probably the max. I haven’t done a 100 in a long time. Anyone know right off hand? I won’t be anywhere soon to check one.

 

[tom baker]

With the price of wire you would be better off to use what you have.
4/0 in a 100 amp meter base may not work (Bending space). Why not use a 200 amp meter base?

 

[infinity]

As Tom suggested use the 200 amp meter base and the 200 amp cable. Might as well use a 200 amp panel. The wire is free and the cost difference of everything else is negligible.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I don't believe the lugs will work so you can either splice down or install a main lug 200 amp panel and install a 100 amp breaker with a hold down. Or if less than 6 breakers then you won't even need a main.