Re: [RE-wrenches] Undersize wire on REC meter lug

2016-09-03 Thread Drake
There are different approaches available. An easy way to create a good fit that is electrically and mechanically effective is to fold the end of the stripped wire to give 2 or 3 thicknesses of the wire, and then crimp a copper barrel over the wire. This may or may or may not be acceptable to an AH

Re: [RE-wrenches] Undersize wire on REC meter lug

2016-09-02 Thread Mark Westbrock
Most 200A meter cans have a minimum wire size of #6. The Milbank K4977-EXT tap connector might do the trick to get you down to #12 if your utility will allow it: http://www.milbankworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/TapConnectors_6-13_Web.pdf . I think that it will work without a wire under

Re: [RE-wrenches] Undersize wire on REC meter lug

2016-09-02 Thread Jerry Shafer
Daniel What is the minimum size the lug will except Jerry On Fri, Sep 2, 2016 at 9:33 AM, Daniel Tittmann wrote: > wondering if anyone has a simple lug solution for a problem i found my > self in. > with out looking I used a meter socket for a REC meter that is not rated > for #12 AWG wire. it

[RE-wrenches] Undersize wire on REC meter lug

2016-09-02 Thread Daniel Tittmann
wondering if anyone has a simple lug solution for a problem i found my self in. with out looking I used a meter socket for a REC meter that is not rated for #12 AWG wire. it is on a 20 breaker but wire size is too small for the lugs. Is there a simple Lug solution that will pass muster or do I ne