Note that the dials on the analog meter rotate in alternating directions. That is the dial on the left rotates counterclockwise (CCW), the next rotates clockwise (CW) and so on. There is an important point to be made at this time. In most cases, the electrical service meter is the point where the utility’s responsibility ends. Any repairs required in the service drop or service meter are made by the utility with no charge to the customer. However, any problems beyond the service meter are the customer’s responsibility. This meter in Figure 6a is an electromechanical meter, while the one shown in Figure 6b is an electronic meter. The electronic meter is essentially a series-parallel circuit that converts the incoming current and voltage to a signal that indicated the amount of energy used. Main DisconnectĮvery residential service entrance must provide a means of disconnecting the electrical power feed in case of an emergency. In other cases, one or more circuit breakers are housed in the electrical panel that provides the required main disconnect capability.įigure 7: An externally operated (EXO) main disconnect In some cases, the Main Disconnect switch (or breaker) is an Externally Operated (EXO) Switch that is inserted between the service meter and the electrical panel. Regardless of the type of the main disconnect used, the breaker(s) must be in series with both hotlines. #EYE BOLT SIZES FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE CONNECTION SERIES#.
