calculation [RE-Wrenches] [RE-wrenches]

[Jeff Irish]

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Make the tap connections in the main service panel usually just above the
main lugs using Polaris connectors, size IT-250 usually works fine.
Jeff

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Todd Cory, Mt. Shasta Energy Services
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> Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 9:21 PM
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> Subject: Re: calculation [RE-Wrenches] [RE-wrenches]
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> So are you guys talking about putting a second set of wires on the load
> side of the meter socket or taping the wires in the "meter main combo"
> between the meter and main circuit breaker? Sometimes these are  bus
> bars and not cables which would make connections difficult.
> 
> Todd
> 
> John Berdner wrote:
> 
> >Keith:
> >
> >I echo Mark's recommendation below.
> >It is allowed by code and is cost effective.
> >It is what I did at my own home.
> >I placed a tap on the service cables just above the main terminals of
> >the service panel
> >I would add that this does require working on hot conductors.
> >Qualified personnel certainly applies here.
> >
> >Another point sometimes missed is that you will need an over current
> >device near the service panel.
> >Make sure you meet the Code requirements for the Tap rule.
> >This is normally not a big deal since a "totally unnecessary, doubly
> >redundant, visible blade, AC disconnect" is normally required by the
> >utility.
> >The cost differential between a fused and unfused disconnect is small.
> >
> >Best Regards,
> >
> >John Berdner
> >
> >
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