[RE-wrenches] Optimal 200 or 225 Amp Square D MSP All-in-One meter for CT Clamps

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  I just installed this SqD HL Combination Service entrance/ meter combo Part # RC816D200CH.  Gregory, I sent you photos (ck yer junk box) anyone else interested in photos please contact me off list. TUMP
On Feb 17, 2016, at 6:15 PM, Gregory Seelhorst wrote:

> Thank you for your contributions.  The meter/main Combo is the preferred solution here.   I do like the Milbank solution with longer Feeders. 
> 
> Has anyone used the SC816F200PS Square D all-in-one? 
> Square D (Schneider) is advertising this as a "Homeline Solar-ready Combination Service Entrance" where it can accomodate CTs.
> 
> Greg Seelhorst
> NABCEP PV Installation Professional #092907-16
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> On Wed, Feb 17, 2016 at 2:39 PM, Dave Tedeyan <dtedeyan at taitem.com> wrote:
> It is not Square D, but a Milbank U5168-XTL-200 would do the trick.
> 
> Cheers, 
> Dave
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> On Wed, Feb 17, 2016 at 3:31 PM, Patrick A. Shortell <pshortell6 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Gregory
> If your installing a new load center
> Try inserting a 2" "C" condulet
> Ahead of the service panel
> I'm assuming pvc conduit from meter to panel
> Install solid core 200:5 ct's while you pull your cable through
> Route the ct leads into the panel along with the phase conductors
> Or if you have a meter main
> Most have bolted buss connections that you can open and if you stagger the ct's and support them with a few cable ties
> That could work
> But
> Your meter probably requires voltage sense and meter power conductors so nippling the meter to the panel might be a better solution just so you don't have to install additional oc protection in the meter main
> Which might be sketchy
> Hope I understood your question
> Pat
> 
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> On Feb 17, 2016, at 2:29 PM, jerrysgarage01 <jerrysgarage01 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Can you get a meter main with only one breaker and then get a distribution panel and put all all loads there
>> 
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>> -------- Original message --------
>> From: Gregory Seelhorst
>> Date:02/17/2016 6:23 AM (GMT-10:00)
>> To: RE-wrenches
>> Subject: [RE-wrenches] Optimal 200 or 225 Amp Square D MSP All-in-One meter	for CT Clamps
>> 
>> Wrenches -
>> 
>> Does anyone know of a good spec for a 200 or 225A Square D Main Service Panel which has feeders between the meter and Main Disconnect and would be ideal for 150A CT clamps for monitoring whole house consumption?
>> 
>> I'm finding most MSPs have a short, flat bus between the meter and Main Disconnect which requires the Rigowski Coil (requiring more expensive and unreliable hardware).
>> 
>> Thank you for your help in advance.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
>> Greg Seelhorst
>> NABCEP PV Installation Professional #092907-16
>> 
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