The 100 amp ones aren't listed for AL, the 200s are.
At least 3 years ago they weren't. Got busted in Transcona of all places lol
They may be listed now as more services are using AL
Better check before you install it.
Never seen a meter base that was not approved for aluminum wire. Imagine a 200 amp service.
4/0 aluminum from the utility to the line lugs and 250 KCM from the meter to the panel to accomodate the 75C rating of the main lugs.
Be careful of this rule as I think that the next code will default to 60 degrees where no temperature rating exists. I am not sure if that has been adopted yet.
thats good.
I wonder since they changed the cable temps, 75 vs 90, if the sockets were relabeled?
Either that or the brand that Westburne carried a few years ago, was a cheapo?
POCO here never runs copper into meter sockets, only aluminum. I find it a bit difficult to believe 100 amp sockets do not allow alum, but I will check into this when there is some time. If so, then a very large class action is in order:devil2:
Meter and splitter will be 90. Panel will be 75. Disco will most likely be 75.
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