[RE-wrenches] supply side connection - Connectder

[Jason Szumlanski]

A local co-op recently denied this device's use, even after the founder
sent them a sample for testing. They made up some nonsense about too much
weight on the meter, then backtracked when we pointed out that they install
heavier generator transfer collars and surge collars. Then they said the
ConnecDER would interfere with those other devices that they offer, and
would not listen to reason when we explained that it was the customer's
choice what collar device(s) they choose.

Argh! It's one thing after another...

Jason Szumlanski




On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 3:44 PM, Kirk Herander <vtsolar at icloud.com> wrote:

> In Vermont, our largest utility approves of and actually sells the
> Connectder meter collar at a discount – which of course requires the meter
> to be pulled. AND they allow the non-electrician installer to pull and
> reinstall it in single-family residential applications.
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> *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] *On
> Behalf Of *August Goers
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 11, 2016 2:37 PM
> *To:* RE-wrenches
> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] supply side connection - Tap connector
> recommendations
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> I don’t know about other parts of the country.
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> If we have a self contained revenue meter – ie the type that cuts off
> power to the building when it is pulled, then we just pull it for any type
> of supply side connection or service upgrade. Sometimes we have to cut the
> utility locking mechanism (we have meter locking rings in our territory) in
> order to pull the meter. We don’t get the utility involved.
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> If the project has a CT style meter where pulling the meter doesn’t cut
> off power, then we have to setup a disconnect reconnect with the utility
> for supply side connections. Screwing around in a live panel even with
> insulation piercing conductors is a risk that is not worth taking. The
> utility can supply *a lot* of current on the supply side of a service!
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> -August
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