Mike Hamner
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Is it a code requirement to install the meter can on the house? I would like to install a 400 amp service and take a 200 amp service to my house and another 200 amp service to my shop .
Is it a code requirement to install the meter can on the house? I would like to install a 400 amp service and take a 200 amp service to my house and another 200 amp service to my shop .
Assuming you are within the rules laid out by the serving electric utility for the rate for your shop (if you have too much commercial load, the rate will be different than the residential rate), you should be able to use 230.40 Exception 3 and save a bucket of money since you don't have to go through the rate steps twice, pay an additional meter charge, install a 400 ampere disconnecting means/overcurrent protection, and a grounding conductor to each building.. . . I would like to install a 400 amp service and take a 200 amp service to my house and another 200 amp service to my shop .
Is it a code requirement to install the meter can on the house? I would like to install a 400 amp service and take a 200 amp service to my house and another 200 amp service to my shop .
What's wrong with a REsi 400 amp with 2 200 amp sub feeds. No special CT cabinet , meter an Mains all in one.Is the goal of your installation scenario to eliminate the need for a CT cabinet and install 2-200amp meterpans?
Is there a reason he has to run 4 wire? Can't he just put a 400A meter socket on a pole and run two 200A services out of it with 3 wires each (no disconnect at the meter)? At each building, you'll have a main Service disconnect and then have to use 4 wires for all feeders past that.
You are absolutely correct. Without a service (a meter is not a service, it is just a wide place in the conduit), there is no reason for a 4th conductor. The service disconnecting means and overcurrent protection may be installed at each building.Is there a reason he has to run 4 wire? Can't he just put a 400A meter socket on a pole and run two 200A services out of it with 3 wires each (no disconnect at the meter)? . .
All services on each building is required to be grouped.That would be illegal. All services have to be grouped. In your case, they would not be grouped.
Is it a code requirement to install the meter can on the house? I would like to install a 400 amp service and take a 200 amp service to my house and another 200 amp service to my shop .