Service Requirements - Section 6 Flashcards
When is a mast required for a consumer’s service?
When conductors need to be raised to meet clearance requirements.
How far below a service head must supply conductors be mounted?
150-300 mm
What is the difference between hot and cold sequence metering?
The location of the meter.
- Hot sequence meter is mounted on the supply side of the service box.
- Cold sequence meter is mounted on the consumers side of the service box.
What is a bypass means?
A device which allows a meter to be removed from the base without disconnecting the load from the source.
All service equipment must be installed in an area satisfactory to whom?
- Supply authority
- Inspection authority.
Must underground service conductors be suitable for wet locations?
Yes.
What are two benefits to underground services?
- A more attractive community.
- Fewer maintenance problems.
When discussing residential service mast dimensions, what is an invaluable resource?
6-112(4) appendix b.
May a residential service box be an integral part of a panelboard?
In a combination panelboard.
What three parts make up a residential service?
- Supply service.
- Consumer’s service.
- Service box.