This meter socket includes a double equipment ground and enclosure cover. Wiring a meter base is the responsibility of a homeowner.
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320 amp meter base wiring diagram. Meter breaker combination sockets milbanks meter combos have disconnects breakers or fusing. Most of the wiring diagrams i have seen recommend installing 2 200 amp breakers off the meter panel and sending them to the 2 200 amp main lug breaker panels. The meter socket wiring and all the fittings are the responsibility of the owner as well. The meter is a 320 amp rating i think see photo. In most cases only the service drop and meter are installed by the utility company. Installing service upgrade from 200 amp to 400 amp 320 continuous do not know what size wire i need for electric company to tie into at the splice looking for wire size from meter to top of riser.
Class 320 wiring diagrams 65 meter mounting equipment a n b a n b a nb a b n n ab a n b ground lug n n ab a n b ground lug a n b a n b catalog u4042208mc catalog u4042208mcc catalog. Consult local utility for area acceptance. The meter has a solid core ground wire to earth 6awg i cant determine the awg of the electrical drop wires as its locked in the sealed meter panel but would a 6 awg ground at a 320amp meter panel be correct c. This meter socket features a heavy duty lever bypass. Meter combos are ideal for rural applications out buildings and other situations where service disconnects are located outside due to local codes and preferences. See wiring diagrams on back page for series rating compatibility.
The milbank 320 amp ringless underground meter socket is for use as an outdoor meter socket for underground service. A 320 meter base is rated 400 amps non continuous load and 320 continuous load a 200 amp meter base is rated 200 amp noncontinuous and 160 continuous. Two 2 sec panels are side by side both with 200 amp main. 400 amp max class 320 metering data subject to change without notice. A detailed video over milbanks 400 amp meter main product options. This meter main is designed for larger residential and commercial applications and provides both a meter socket and main breaker.
I am upgrading a 200 amp service to a 320 amp meter and adding a 2nd 200 amp panel. Some utility companies may supply the meter base and some will not. Type 3r enclosure constructed with g90 galvanized steel. The meter socket is ul listed and includes a 5th terminal in the 9o clock position. Wouldnt this configuration allow up to a 400 amp continuous draw on the 320 amp meter and supply lines without protection. All dimensions are in inches.
Short circuit withstand rating 22k aic as standard.
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