Meter and disconnect remote from residence

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Re: Meter and disconnect remote from residence

Originally posted by mc5w:
With a redundant service switch at the meter, it is possible to hook up post lights, a shelter for kids waiting for the school bus, or even a power gate.
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I'm a little confused. Are you talking about tapping the SE conductors for branch circuits, or having a larger disconnect at the pole for a couple branch circuits? Splicing underground or at the disconnect?

I think I would tap SE conductors as a last resort for accessory items like power gates or post lights. Some POCO's around here require the SE run to be sleeved, so tapping would definutely be out the window. :D

[ March 21, 2005, 08:15 AM: Message edited by: georgestolz ]
 
Re: Meter and disconnect remote from residence

You can install taps and overcurrent protection in a pull box immediately downstream of the service switch that is immediately downstream of the meter socket. Some combination servic entrance devices make this extremely easy.

Since post lights and power gates only use a little bit of current, both the first and second service switch es can be the same size. Technically, the second switch at the house would be a feeder switch in this circumstance even if grounded as a service as permitted under certain circumstances.
 
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Electrolytic corrosion would depend on what kind of materials are used for ground rods and underground water pipes and well casings. The grounding electrodes at the meter and at the house have to be bonded together using the neutral OR an equipment grounding wire.
 
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I'm not thinking about electrolytic corrosion, I'm thinking about brand new USE being chopped and spliced underground, with an inline S-style fuseholder powering a gate opener and a couple post lights. Might not be what you have in mind, but thats what I'm imagining.

Better to throw 12-3 UF in that trench from the disconnect at the house, IMO. Why chop brand new aluminum for no good reason?

Editted spelling, twice, then added: You realize three months after moving in they are going to want the post lights to be switched from the house, right? :D :D

[ March 23, 2005, 08:07 AM: Message edited by: georgestolz ]
 
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