Temporary Overhead Meter Pole

(60 amp or larger)

The pole must be 18' long and 6" in diameter at the top and be set 4' deep. The pole must be braced against pull and be set not more than 30' from the overhead electrical source. Poles can either be cedar, locust or treated.

An insulated clevis will be furnished by the member and installed near the top of the pole. Wires must be extended 18" from the weatherhead and the neutral must be marked. Straps must be installed every 2' with entrance cable or conduit.

The meter base (installed by the member) may be purchased from the REMC. A weather-tight breaker box of not less than 60 Amp capacity must be installed by the member. 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 all metallic conduit.

The member must install or have installed a 3-wire, 120-volt receptical w/GFI protection either on the receptical or in the breaker box. Wires from the breaker box to the receptical should be protected with PVC or metallic conduit. Install an insulated ground wire from the ground rod to the breaker box only. Use a 5/8" x 8' ground rod.

*ALL MATERIALS MUST BE RATED AS WEATHER-PROOF.

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