Permanent Overhead Meter Pole (100 or 200 amp)

The pole must be round, at least 25' long, pressure treated and unused (new). The pole must be set by the REMC. An insulated clevis will be furnished and installed by the REMC. Wires should be extended 18" from the weatherhead and neutral must be clearly marked. Straps should be installed every 2' with entrance cable and every 4' with conduit.

The meter base (installed by the member) may be purchased from the REMC. Metallic conduit must be installed using four (4) lock-nuts between the base and the breaker box with a 2" minimum separation. Nylon bushings must be used at the ends of the metallic conduit.

A weather-tight 100 or 200 amp breaker box is to be mounted on the pole by the member.

Install insulated ground-wire from the ground rod to the breaker box only. The ground rod with type "G" clamp should be driven to 12" below final grade. Metallic or non-metallic conduit must be installed by the member from the bottom of the breaker box extending to 18" below final grade. A minimum of 1 1/4" conduit is to be used for 100 amp service and a minimum of 2" for 200 amp services.

**USE THE WIRING CHART ON THE REVERSE SIDE FOR WIRE SIZES.