I would not repair that without a full panel upgrade.
Todays service fix
Panel upgrade will come at a later date. This was just to get them up and running. One phase was down, I can't believe the utility left them on after seeing that weatherhead. Old style meter that will be replaced by Poco eventually. * pics were taken before I put duct seal on the mud connector *
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I would not repair that without a full panel upgrade.
Panel upgrade will come at a later date. This was just to get them up and running.
What he said.
Welp, I have finally hit rock bottom.
Aftershock just agreed with me.
Aftershock just agreed with me.
I've changed a few services with that old A-base meter. On all of them I was able to coordinate with the PoCo wiring inspector to come out and switch the old meter for a new one while I was doing the service change. This way I didn't have to wire up the adapter.
Nice...:laughing:Panel upgrade will come at a later date. This was just to get them up and running. One phase was down, I can't believe the utility left them on after seeing that weatherhead. Old style meter that will be replaced by Poco eventually. * pics were taken before I put duct seal on the mud connector *
WOW! I hope you charged a lot for that garbage!
The POCO was probably hoping they could limp through the night with it the way it was so they would have heat.
Looks good but I am also surprised the POCO don't get you a new meter so they don't have to change that abortion out later.
Looks good but I am also surprised the POCO don't get you a new meter so they don't have to change that abortion out later.
They gotta call the poco for a new meter. No realrrolleston said:The POCO was probably hoping they could limp through the night with it the way it was so they would have heat.
Looks good but I am also surprised the POCO don't get you a new meter so they don't have to change that abortion out later.
Abortion to change out. Just an adaptor plate that is plugged into meter socket.
Why not do it right and use silicone? Duct seal is not listed or rated for outdoor use and is not sunlight resistant.Panel upgrade will come at a later date. This was just to get them up and running. One phase was down, I can't believe the utility left them on after seeing that weatherhead. Old style meter that will be replaced by Poco eventually. * pics were taken before I put duct seal on the mud connector *
Do you really not have to run your feeders/service conductors inconduit
Do you really not have to run your feeders/service conductors inconduit
Yeah, what makes you think you have to? :001_huh:
You are praying for No Wind .
Pete
Pete
We cant do that in my neck of the woods. Ive never seen it done on older changeouts either.MTW said:Yeah, what makes you think you have to? :001_huh:
Nope. And what code article requires it?sparky402 said:Do you really not have to run your feeders/service conductors inconduit
Why?pete87 said:You are praying for No Wind .
Pete
It might just be our local code but we have to use sch 80, EMT, or rigid. Rigid for the mast shot so poco can use it as support.ElectricJoeNJ said:Nope. And what code article requires it?
Sch 80 for an overhead service? I'd hate to live theresparky402 said:It might just be our local code but we have to use sch 80, EMT, or rigid. Rigid for the mast shot so poco can use it as support.
I never heard of that, I'll have to look into it. Thanks.Why not do it right and use silicone? Duct seal is not listed or rated for outdoor use and is not sunlight resistant.
Seems like Nebraska has things right. I don't think they should even allow PVC for service conductors. You going to the game?It might just be our local code but we have to use sch 80, EMT, or rigid. Rigid for the mast shot so poco can use it as support.
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