[RE-wrenches] Meter base minimum conductor size

[Carl Adams]

Thanks for the responses all.  I think it's interesting that the same
type of lug is listed for smaller wire in one meter socket versus
another.  I have used Mick's suggestion in the past and I will try out
the ferrule or barrel connector on our next project.

Cheers
Carl

On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 10:43 PM, Kent Osterberg <kent at coveoregon.com> wrote:
> Carl,
>
> You won't find the lugs being any different than the models that aren't
> listed for small wire, but using a meter base listed for the right wire is
> best.
> The Murray/Siemens 135-amp meter bases are listed for 14 AWG to 2/0
> http://cmsapps.sea.siemens.com/murray/murraycatalog/2008/08Murray_pdfs/08Murray_03/03_04-05.pdf
>
> Kent Osterberg
> Blue Mountain Solar
>
>
> Carl Adams wrote:
>>
>> Wrenches,
>>
>> We often use a conventional 100A meter base and analog meter as an
>> independent metering system for inverter output.  These meters
>> typically have a minimum conductor size of #6 AWG.  For smaller
>> systems the inverter output conductors are smaller than #6 AWG.  We
>> have upsized the conductors to match the meter base requirement, but
>> this adds expense.  I am looking for other suggestions for resolving
>> this.
>>
>> With Regards
>> Carl Adams
>> SunRock Solar
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