Underground Meter Base on Building (200 amp)

The meter base (installed by the member) may be purchased from the REMC. The breaker box must be installed within10' of the meter base with wires enclosed in 2" metallic or non-metallic conduit using lock-nuts. Nylon bushings must be used on ends of all metallic conduit.

The member is to provide 2" electrical grade PVC or metallic conduit that will be used from the meter base extending to a point 18" below final grade. The REMC will install the conduit when the service is connected.

The REMC will bring the service cable up to the meter through a knockout on the bottom of the meter base and will connect the cable to the top lugs inside the base. Aground wire must be installed by the member from the ground rod to the breaker box only. The ground rod is to be driven 18" from the foundation and 12" below final grade. The member must mark all underground obstacles within the trenching area. The REMC will attempt to install its underground conductor 12" below previously installed underground equipment.

The REMC will not be responsible for damage to unmarked underground equipment.

**USE WIRING CHART FOR WIRE SIZES.