Meter main recommendations

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SceneryDriver

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Since I don't do much residential work, I'm looking for recommendations on folks' favorite meter/main combos.

I'm looking to replace the clapped out meter pan on my home soon. Probably a 320/400A meter main to prep the home for EV charging. I like the idea of exterior disconnecting means as well. The home has an overhead service.

I need space for at least (3) 2-pole breakers:
200A feed for the new panel I'll put in the basement (replacing a 150A water-damaged QO panel).
200A feed for a new panel in the attached garage (shop loads and eventually EV chargers)
40A breaker for an existing 8kW solar array that's connected with a line-side tap right now.

I know people here have strong feelings on what they like and don't brand-wise.


Thanks,

SceneryDriver
 
don_resqcapt19 said:
What every you pick, do the project before they adopt the 2020 code in your area, as such installations are prohibited in the 2020.
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We're still on the 2017 code here in NJ. I'm planning on this project for next month. Probably time to make friends with the local supply house; they should know what the local PoCo likes to see, I suppose.


SceneryDriver
 
Install a 320 meter base - put two main breaker 200 amp feed through 8/16 panels one on each side of the meter or both on one side of the meter or under the meter leaving room for the utilities. . That'll cover every thing you have described and more.

They make a fancy single meter base combo with two 200s and 4 more spaces but they're hard to find.
Other choice is to install a single meter combo with two 200 amp breakers. then feed your other circuits out of the 200 amp panels.
 
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