Switches [RE-wrenches]

[Michael Welch, Home Power]

I guess every PG&E region is different. Around here they were adamant about wanting to put their lock on the unit in the ON position.

William Miller wrote at 07:51 PM 05/08/2002 -0700:
  
>use.
>>
>>Isn't the problem with those that they have fuses in them, and the utility
>wants no user-serviceable parts in the lockable disconnect? At least that's
>the way PG&E described it to us when they nixed ours awhile back.
>>
>>If the utility's lock is on the unit, and the fuse blows, the utility has
>to come out to help change it.
>>  
>
>
>This is not my understanding.  I've been told fused disconnects are allowed
>but not preferred.  The utility does not lock the covers closed, it would
>only lock the switch off.  Therefore fuse replacement does not require the
>utilities assistance.
>
>I do use John Berdner's suggestion to bolt the cover closed.  This should
>keep children out, but it seems inelegant.

  
Michael Welch
  
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