What I did today

[LarryFine]

This afternoon's project: installed a new house panel and meter for an apartment building. Grounding is next.

 

[James L]

Wow, that brick is wavy. I'd hate trying to line up against that. But the electrical look good so far

 

[qcroanoke]

Is that PVC between them?

 

[LarryFine]

Is that PVC between them?

Yes. 1-1/4" nipple with the MAs butted together.

 

[mtnelect]

On the west coast we use combination panels. On the east coast they use separate panels ?

 

[LarryFine]

On the west coast we use combination panels. On the east coast they use separate panels ?

Dominion Power provides meter bases free, so yes. Panel = $135.00

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Eaton-2...Center-with-Flush-Cover-BRP08B200RF/307646904

 

[Sea Nile]

Looking forward to seeing day 2

 

[hillbilly1]

Dominion Power provides meter bases free, so yes. Panel = $135.00

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Eaton-2...Center-with-Flush-Cover-BRP08B200RF/307646904

Depends on the poco here, Ga. Power will give you a free meterbase if you have the customers name and address to where it goes, but the EMC sells them, they did require the Milbank brand, but somebody sued them, so the judge said they have to give them for free if they specifically asked for a certain brand.

 

[mtnelect]

So, it is all about price ?

 

[mtnelect]

So, it is all about price ?

What would happen if you installed a combination ?

 

[James L]

What would happen if you installed a combination ?

I don't know about Larry's situation, but POCOs around here that provide the meter base will only connect what they supply. And I don't know of any that provide meter mains or combos.

Evergy is the only one here that does not provide meter bases. Their approved list doesn't include combos (that I know of), but I know they'll connect some.

 

[mtnelect]

I don't know about Larry's situation, but POCOs around here that provide the meter base will only connect what they supply. And I don't know of any that provide meter mains or combos.

Evergy is the only one here that does not provide meter bases. Their approved list doesn't include combos (that I know of), but I know they'll connect some.

That is what I found strange ... I have been following this forum since 2003. I have never seen combinations services on the East Coast.

 

[hillbilly1]

That is what I found strange ... I have been following this forum since 2003. I have never seen combinations services on the East Coast.

Down south, they are used frequently.

 

[hillbilly1]

That is what I found strange ... I have been following this forum since 2003. I have never seen combinations services on the East Coast.

(Meter mains with 4-6 space panel with subfeed)

 

[mtnelect]

(Meter mains with 4-6 space panel with subfeed)

Combinations services seems to me to be a much better alternative.

 

[jmellc]

That is what I found strange ... I have been following this forum since 2003. I have never seen combinations services on the East Coast.

I have installed a few combos. Partly depends on what supplier has in stock, partly price, partly how much space available on the wall.

 

[LarryFine]

So, it is all about price ?

What's wrong with that? What's the advantage of a combo?

How much does a comparable combo meter/panel cost?

 

[LarryFine]

Combinations services seems to me to be a much better alternative.

Why?

I have never installed one. I can't even remember seeing one here.

It's largely a matter of what you're used to, like exposed SE cable.

 

[LarryFine]

I have installed a few combos. Partly depends on what supplier has in stock, partly price, partly how much space available on the wall.

If available space is the reason, I'll put the panel under the meter, which is common here.

If a combo is the only option, then I'll price one and add it to the price of the installation.

 

[ptonsparky]

This afternoon's project: installed a new house panel and meter for an apartment building. Grounding is next.

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Nice to be productive.
I stared out the window and had a nap.

IDR ever installing a combination.