split bolt connections in 320 amp meter base

[enireh]

I'm doing a 320 amp service for PEC feeding a 125 amp, and a 200 amp panel. They are telling me its ok to do my split bolt connections in the meter can. Load side will have 350 mcm downsizing to #1 copper for the 125 and 2/o copper for the 200. I would think a gutter is needed. PEC likes to instruct us on what they want and at the same time saying it has to comply with the NEC

 

[Joe Villani]

Without seeing the meter this may not be possible, but typically our 400/320 meter pans don't come with lugs and we supply them.

We just install a 2 conductor lug (either a double lug or a single rated for 2 conductors) and take both sets of service entrance conductors off the load side of the meter pan. No splices in the meter.

 

[kwired]

I agree with Joe, installing double barrel lugs in the meter seems like the best solution, most of these meters don't come with lugs either so it is just a matter of selecting what is needed.

I also have to question your using 2/0 for the 200 amp feed - unless maybe it feeds a dwelling and the other line feed an accessory building? If both are supplying an individual dwelling you have not met the requirements to be able to size per 310.15(B)(7).

 

[ac.electric]

200 a use 3/0 copper



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