Temporary Underground Meter Pole

(60 amp or larger)

The meter post must be at least 4" square or 4" in diameter and 8' long (minimum) and set 3' deep. The post can be either cedar, locust or treated. The member must install a 3-wire, 120-volt receptical w/GFI protection either on the receptical or in the breaker box.

Wires should be protected from the breaker box to the receptical using PVC or metallic conduit. A weather-tight breaker box of not less than 60 Amp capacity must be installed by member. The meter base (installed by the member) may be purchased from the REMC. Wires from the underground electrical source are to be connected to the top lugs in the meter base. Wires from the breaker box are to be connected to the bottom lugs in the meter base.

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. Wires should be extended 4' to 5' from the pedestal for use by the REMC to connect to the underground electrical source.

PVC conduit should be used to protect wires from the meter base to 18" below final grade. Straps should be used every 2' to secure the 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.

NOTE: For conversion of an overhead meter pole for use at an underground source, strap the necessary amount of 1" PVC conduit on the side of the pole from the weatherhead to 18" below grade to protect new wires. Make proper connections at the weatherhead and extend 4' to 5' from the base of the pole.