[RE-wrenches] supply side connection - Tap connector recommendations

[Shasta Daiku]

Kirpal, I’m curious what the reason is for making the tap on an energized line. Why not have the meter pulled? While insulation piercing taps are designed for “hot work”, there use for that should be limited to tapping conductors that have OCP, and aren’t under load, with generous working space, like in a piece of switch gear. Even in that situation, making taps on energized conductors should only be done when it’s an absolute necessity. I’ve got a large body of “hot work” under my belt, both line and load side and will say that face shields and hot gloves saved my butt on several occasions and I’ve got a nice scar on my neck from a molten piece of lug from a main breaker that broke apart while I was tightening up it’s mounting screw. Stuff happens. It’s always best to play it safe.

Michael Morningstar

> On May 10, 2016, at 11:04 AM, Chris Mason <cometenergysystems at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> This is what we use - we keep a selection in the van for difficult jobs.
> 
> Insulation Piercing Connector 2/0-10 AWG
> 
> Part #IPCS2001
> Insulation Piercing Connector 2/0-10 AWG 2/0-4 Main, 10-14 AWG Tap, Dual Rated AL9CU, Torque Limiting Nut
> 
> On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 1:27 PM, Kirpal Khalsa <solarworks at gmail.com <mailto:solarworks at gmail.com>> wrote:
> Hi Folks, 
> We have a job requiring a supply side connection.  Wondering if anyone could share some makes and models for connectors connecting to the wires between a main meter and the main breakers in the electrical panel.  Ideally it would be able to be done hot.  
> I am also looking into the ConnectDer meter collar but will have to coordinate with the utility for that and am looking to keep things simple.  
> Thank you!!!!
> 
> 
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