Electric Meter Installation Procedures

Meter sockets a meter socket is the base portion of a socket type meter.

Electric meter installation procedures.

All mounting holes provided in the meter socket shall be used and no additional mounting holes shall be drilled. Meter installation from pad mount transformer w vt pack 480v figure 15. Your assigned xcel energy representative will work with you to find a meter location that will fit your project needs. Representatives 407 423 9018 to place an application for the meter installation and account application.

The national electric safety code requires an unobstructed working space that extends from the floor or ground to a minimum height of 6 feet 6 inches. Replacement of an existing meter on your home. Sockets mounted hardware shall be installed into brick concrete block studs or the equivalent. A building permit from a local municipality may need to be obtained.

In addition the meter box has to be secured properly to the wall. Meter installation it is important that your new meter is installed in a safe maintained and easily accessible location. Installing or revising electric service there are five simple steps you must take to have electric service installed for the first time or revised at your residence. 480v delta or 277 480v wye 200 amp below service self contained metering with meter disconnect figure 16.

When the inspection clearance and application have been received ouc will attempt to install a meter s within five 5 to seven 7 business days. The line side wires should connect to the upper terminals on the new meter while the bottom terminals are for the load side wires. Apply for service step 3. Meter a device for measuring the electric power and energy supplied to a customer.

Meter enclosure a wood or metal cabinet or metal socket installed indoors or outdoors in which the company s metering equipment is located. Meter installation from pad mount transformer usi ng bushing type ct s figure 14b. The customer shall install the meter socket or transformer cabinet so that it is plumb tight and level. All metallic meter boxes must be grounded.

American electric power company meter and service guide 4 figure 14. The meters will be exchanged by meter reading routes. For electrical equipment mounted higher than 6 feet 6 inches this space shall extend to the top of the equipment. Finalize your project step 5.

Three phase or ct service may require additional time for scheduling temporary. We re dedicated to providing safe economical and reliable service. Plan your project step 2. Daily before starting work all meter technicians will be taking their temperature.

Coordinate with project lead step 4.