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Information and requirements for the supply of electric service, or silver book on or after that date will not be accepted for connection of new or revised service. You may apply for electric service at any warren recc office between 7. Electric service handbook service brochure delmarva. Free online access to the nec and other electrical standards. Meter bases must have a provision to accept an ouc lock or seal. Handbook for electricity metering, 11th edition edison electric institute on. Gas and electric service manual for wisconsin and michigan the information provided in this manual is in addition to any other regulations which may apply, including various municipal electric codes and the michigan administrative code.
Louisville gas and electric company electric service handbook electrical safety page iii general information page 1 meter information page 21 temporary and permanent service page 31 commercialindustrial services page 45 special procedures page 51 supplemental information page 55 service related drawings page 61 customers guide. Rule 5 rules for electric meter and service installations remsi 12112018 capacityresidential units. See below to order optional meter kit, tamper proof seals or meter rings. Handbook for electricity metering eleventh edition. Smart meters replace your existing energy meter and send us regular meter readings automatically. Whether you are building a new facility or upgrading current electric service, we want you to know that we are here to help. A users guide for cyclists and triathletes friel, joe on. Meter a device for measuring the electric power and energy supplied to a customer. Electric service handbook service brochure delmarva power. This handbook is intended to provide a training guide for meter readers and billing personnel with actual digital photos of real life situations and demonstrates the. Energized electrical circuits present serious safety hazards. Digging within 24 inch of location marks must be done by hand.
American electric power company meter and service guide 1 preface published 123118. Meter socket checks shows how to safetycheck a meter socket before installing a meter. The handbook provides a general guide for customers, contractors, architects, and engineers who plan to install electrical wiring or equipment that will be connected to our lines. Electric meter has been installed and the dwelling is powered up. Pocket guide to watthour meters is our allinone book on metering.
Gas and electric service manual for wisconsin and michigan. Expansion of information on optical voltage and current sensors, inclusion of new meter diagrams. It is published jointly by hawaiian electric, maui electric, and hawaii electric light for use by engineers, contractors, home owners, developers, and architects. The service configuration begins as a single phase 3wire service. Meters will fit any ansi rated 4terminal rv power box meter socket. O overhead installation details of equipment for overhead services, showing equipment layout, critical dimensions and service drop terminations.
See the full manual of pge electric service requirements. Electric meter reading handbook smart energy international. Expansion of information on optical voltage and current sensors. Electric meter socket must have 3 feet clearance from the nearest point of. The purpose of this esr manual is to supply essential information to those concerned with the. Electric service installation manual describes requirements for new electric services and metering. Electric service and meter installation requirements 5 meter base requirements 1. In this paper we have proposed an automatic meter reading system which is low cost. Electric service and meter installation requirements introduction this handbook is provided by oucthe reliableone as a guide for use by customers, electrical contractors, engineers, architects and local inspecting authorities. How to check meter readingkwh units in digital electric meter. Well need time to engineer your electric service, acquire rightofway, and order equipment.
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Book 1 sections g general we energies phone numbers, general information, secondary voltages and one call numbers for location of utility facilities. The knockout on the 200amp meter base is 212 inches in diameter. All csst products must meet manufacturers bonding requirements. Please note that effective april 27th, 2009 all references to p. Electrical metermans handbook national electric light. All customer owned piping is installed to national grids blue book requirements, and meets city, state, local, ifgc code. Learn about alliant energy s contractor safety prequalification requirements. New construction southern maryland electric cooperative. Automatic electric meter reading amr system is a metering system that is to be used for data collecting from the meter and processing the collected data for billing and other decision purposes.
Get free online access to nfpa 70, national electrical code, and other electrical codes and standards. This booklet is not intended to conflict with the national electrical safety code, the national electrical code, or such state and local laws or ordinances as may be in force in the company service area. Information and requirements for the supply of electric service, or silver book on or after that date will not be. Lemley founded the van meter company in cedar rapids, iowa, just before the start of the great depression in 1928. Meter enclosure a wood or metal cabinet, or metal socket, installed indoors or outdoors, in which the companys metering equipment is located. Get the best deals on electrical usage meters when you shop. Contact new services engineering to determine availability of underground power if there are. Shoring, sloping, andor some equivalent means meeting osha requirements must be used. Now and in the future, were committed to providing safe and reliable natural gas and electric service.