[RE-wrenches] Meter base minimum conductor size

Wrenches, We often use a conventional 100A meter base and analog meter as an independent metering system for inverter output. These meters typically have a minimum conductor size of #6 AWG. For smaller systems the inverter output conductors are smaller than #6 AWG. We have upsized the conductor

[RE-wrenches] Meter base minimum conductor size

Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 6:23 PM To: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: [RE-wrenches] Meter base minimum conductor size Wrenches, We often use a conventional 100A meter base and analog meter as an independent metering system for inverter output. These meters typically have a minimum

Re: [RE-wrenches] Meter base minimum conductor size

Try this, Carl~ Strip about 1.5" off the end of your skinny stranded wire then fold it in thirds before inserting it into the compression lug. It's still only one wire in case anyone should ask, but your inspector may balk. Try it and see as this would depend on the inspector's particular mindset.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Meter base minimum conductor size

eter base minimum conductor size Wrenches, We often use a conventional 100A meter base and analog meter as an independent metering system for inverter output. These meters typically have a minimum conductor size of #6 AWG. For smaller systems the inverter output conductors are smaller than #6

Re: [RE-wrenches] Meter base minimum conductor size

Hi Carl, We use Cooper B-Line meter bases for this application. The 100A meter base terminals are good from #14AWG to 2/0AWG. Check out , click on "Single Meter Sockets -- Without Bypass," on the left, then click on "

Re: [RE-wrenches] Meter base minimum conductor size

I use Maverick's ferrule method. I buy #10 uninsulated barrel connectors and crimp them on my 10AWG conductors. Good Luck, bob-O On Feb 9, 2011, at 4:23 PM, Carl Adams wrote: Wrenches, We often use a conventional 100A meter base and analog meter as an independent metering system for inverter o

Re: [RE-wrenches] Meter base minimum conductor size

Carl, You won't find the lugs being any different than the models that aren't listed for small wire, but using a meter base listed for the right wire is best. The Murray/Siemens 135-amp meter bases are listed for 14 AWG to 2/0 http://cmsapps.sea.siemens.com/murray/murraycatalog/2008/08Murray_p

Re: [RE-wrenches] Meter base minimum conductor size

Thanks for the responses all. I think it's interesting that the same type of lug is listed for smaller wire in one meter socket versus another. I have used Mick's suggestion in the past and I will try out the ferrule or barrel connector on our next project. Cheers Carl On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 10