Where are y'all getting 320 amps 240 V single phase meter bases?

[Buck Parrish]

What's up with all the meter bases? Where do you get yours now a days?

I need a couple of single phase 320 amp with double lugs on the bottom. I'll be mounting two 200 amp disconnects one on either side of the meter bases. I could use the kind that included two 200 amp disconnects.

 

[LarryFine]

Free from Dominion Power.

 

[Little Bill]

Black market or none at all unless POCO furnishes them. I just roughed in a house that I wanted a 320/400A service but had to settle for a 200A. I got the 200A meter base a while back. Now you can't even find the 200A unless you find someone who is "scalping" them for a premium.

 

[LarryFine]

"Psst! Hey, man, you wanna buy a meter base?"

 

[ptonsparky]

I have a 200 amp single phase. Matter of fact...anybody need a 4" PVC SCH40 90?

 

[James L]

I scour the internet in my spare time, looking for some of those things that are mostly unavailable. If I find one I just might buy it. Kind of depends on the price

Right now I have two meter cans in my basement. I'm supposed to be using one sometime or service upgrade

The other one I don't know yet.

 

[petersonra]

What's up with all the meter bases? Where do you get yours now a days?

I need a couple of single phase 320 amp with double lugs on the bottom. I'll be mounting two 200 amp disconnects one on either side of the meter bases. I could use the kind that included two 200 amp disconnects.

two on ebay. $1200 each.

B-Line 324N, 320 Amp, 400 Amp Meter Base Socket, 1 Ph, 3R, OH/UN Free Shipping | eBay

<p>This item is a brand new, B-line, Copper Eaton 324N, 320 Amp/400 Amp, Outdoor Rated, Type 3R, Meter Base Socket, 4 Jaw, single phase, Overhead or Underground for use with 240 Volts up to 600 Volts. Free Shipping. Dimensions: 32" Tall, 14 1/4" Wide, 6 3/8" Deep. See spec sheet photo for more...

www.ebay.com

 

[James L]

two on ebay. $1200 each.

B-Line 324N, 320 Amp, 400 Amp Meter Base Socket, 1 Ph, 3R, OH/UN Free Shipping | eBay

<p>This item is a brand new, B-line, Copper Eaton 324N, 320 Amp/400 Amp, Outdoor Rated, Type 3R, Meter Base Socket, 4 Jaw, single phase, Overhead or Underground for use with 240 Volts up to 600 Volts. Free Shipping. Dimensions: 32" Tall, 14 1/4" Wide, 6 3/8" Deep. See spec sheet photo for more...

www.ebay.com

Yeah I seen those there too. That's a $350 can

 

[James L]

What's up with all the meter bases? Where do you get yours now a days?

I need a couple of single phase 320 amp with double lugs on the bottom. I'll be mounting two 200 amp disconnects one on either side of the meter bases. I could use the kind that included two 200 amp disconnects.

Are you looking for 4 jaw or 5 jaw?

 

[petersonra]

Yeah I seen those there too. That's a $350 can

Its a $1200 can if you need one and can't get it anywhere else.

The seller might take a lesser amount if you were to take both of them off his hands.

 

[Buck Parrish]

Are you looking for 4 jaw or 5 jaw?

four jaw is fine- single phase 240V 320 Amps double lug on bottom

 

[Buck Parrish]

two on ebay. $1200 each.

B-Line 324N, 320 Amp, 400 Amp Meter Base Socket, 1 Ph, 3R, OH/UN Free Shipping | eBay

<p>This item is a brand new, B-line, Copper Eaton 324N, 320 Amp/400 Amp, Outdoor Rated, Type 3R, Meter Base Socket, 4 Jaw, single phase, Overhead or Underground for use with 240 Volts up to 600 Volts. Free Shipping. Dimensions: 32" Tall, 14 1/4" Wide, 6 3/8" Deep. See spec sheet photo for more...

www.ebay.com

It appears to be rated for overhead power company feed only.

 

[James L]

four jaw is fine- single phase 240V 320 Amps double lug on bottom

Do you have a part number from your Poco?

 

[AC\DC]

Just read this post and called Supply house got the last B-line 320 amp they have. Any one want for $1000 lol.

 

[Buck Parrish]

Do you have a part number from your Poco?

No, I called them, they don't care what type I use.

 

[James L]

No, I called them, they don't care what type I use.

The only reason I ask is that I always get better results if I have a model number to search.

Here's a site I found that says they can get a Durham in 77 days for $600, but also says call if you need it faster...

UTH4330T

Meter Socket Ringless Lever Oh/Ug

www.galco.com

The pic is a list of 4 jaw Durham cans. Write down a few model numbers and search in your web browser. Keep in mind that Durham rebrands to Eaton, SquareD and maybe others. Milbank and Talon make cans, too

It can take a while to find, but I usually score

 

[Buck Parrish]

Just read this post and called Supply house got the last B-line 320 amp they have. Any one want for $1000 lol.

Would you take 600?

 

[Buck Parrish]

I found one . It looks like the lugs are to close together to install double lugs on the bottom. What would be your remedy for that ? It's a ringed type. Poco said that's okay.
https://rexel-cdn.com/Products/Alte...i=417116D5-F0CD-496D-B2F8-315413E2658C&f=3000

 

[James L]

I would use Polaris taps. Bring a 500 al down from the single lug about 6 inches then your (2) 4/0 out

NSi Industries | Polaris™ Multi-Tap 500 3 Port

 

[Buck Parrish]

I would use Polaris taps. Bring a 500 al down from the single lug about 6 inches then your (2) 4/0 out

NSi Industries | Polaris™ Multi-Tap 500 3 Port

I was thinking something like that. Looks like plenty of room.
This is in a county that has inspections.
Problem is the inspectors don't know alot if any about electrical.
But i may try that, thanks