The meter base required for a 120/240 volt, 400 amp service is called a class 320 meter base (Figure 22). It is larger than the 200 amp meter base but it is still a self-contained metering system. It can be installed on residences where the continuous current rating is 320 amps or less.

What is a class 320 meter?

The meter base required for a 120/240 volt, 400 amp service is called a class 320 meter base (Figure 22). It is larger than the 200 amp meter base but it is still a self-contained metering system. It can be installed on residences where the continuous current rating is 320 amps or less.

What is a ringless meter base?

Ringless style metering uses the cover, which has an embossment for the meter, as the retainer. With either style, a sealing or locking mechanism is applied after all work has been completed and the meter has been secured. Once sealed, there is no way to remove the meter without signs of tampering.

What is the height of a meter base?

The National Electric Code doesn’t specify minimum, ideal and maximum height for electrical meter boxes, but the utility company does. The center of the meter box should be between four and six feet above the ground according to most utility companies.

What is a meter base?

Your meter base houses your electrical meter. It protects the meter’s components from the weather. It’s also the component of your electrical system that passes the power from the electric company to your panel. If something goes wrong with your base it affects your entire system.

What is a meter socket?

A meter socket is a type of outdoors electrical socket that connects a watt-hour meter, or electrical meter, to a house. These are the meters outside houses, commercial buildings and construction sites that measure the amount of power used so the supplier knows what to charge.

How high does a meter base have to be Ontario?

– Meters are to be mounted at a height of 1.5m (5’0”) +/- 150mm (6”) when measured from finished grade to the centre of the meter face/glass. – Meter bases shall be mounted on the exterior of the building within 1.5m (5′) of the front corner of the building.

How do I choose an electric meter?

When choosing an energy meter, the first thing you need to consider is how many phases are needed for the system. Most suppliers nowadays provide single-phase power meters and three-phase power meters. If the current system you are logging data from is single-phase, then you need a single-phase power meter.

How much does it cost to install a 400 amp service?

between $3,500 and $4,500
Cost to Upgrade to 400 Amp Service The cost is on average between $3,500 and $4,500. While these numbers may seem high or make most homeowners think twice before deciding to replace or upgrade their electrical panel, it is important to do so and there are several reasons why.