You'll also need the proper sized straps (1-hole or 2-hole) for all conduits and/or service cables. Also, don't forget anti oxidation grease for the aluminum wire connections in each lug. Don't forget an acorn ground clamp for each ground rod. Also normally approved and code compliant is 4/0 Al SE Cable Type U, commonly called SEU cable (3 conductor), if you aren't going through the roof. IF you go through the roof, you'll need a roof flashing and mast wireholder (insulator with strap to attach around conduit) as well. Thinwall conduit is good if you don't go through the roof, but galvanized rigid conduit is mandatory if you go through the roof. IF you are using a conduit riser to the weatherhead, don't use 3 conductor cable, but use Type XHHW Al individual conductors like ibpooks suggested. So I will wait for more details you can come up then I will write more materals listing. That part you will have to check with building inspector if have more details on this and when you plan to hook it back up it have to be inspected before the POCO can able hook it up. Of course along the list you will need to get two ground rods and X number of #6 bare copper conductor Those item you need to check with POCO they will have some of the approved meter socket or combo box to use for non standard one they will need to check it more deeper before they can use it so ask them ahead of the time before you buy the panel.įrom the main breaker to the load centre are you going to use the SER cable or run it in the conduit ? that will make the diffrence on which type of conductor you will be using. Here is my list so far, please make any additions or corrections.Ģ00 amp Combination meter box & main breaker.Ĥ/0 AL 3 conductor wire to go from meter box to weather head.Ĥ/0 AL 4 conductor wire to go from 200 amp main to 200 amp main breaker box. Would this be what I need as far as the disconnect goes? I've also seen the separate 200 amp outdoor main breaker box with 4 or 8 blanks. I've seen 200 amp meter boxes with a 200 amp main breaker with 4 or 8 blank spaces. I've been to Home Depot & Lowes but I don't see any service disconnects. There is no power to the building so I don't need to worry about getting zapped, lol
#Info on 200 amp service wire upgrade#
The home currently has 100 amp service but if I'm going to replace the service due to the fire I might as well upgrade to 200 amp.
#Info on 200 amp service wire install#
The county inspector said that I would need to install a disconnect at the meter box since the main breaker box is in the back of the building about 20 feet away. The home is in NC Franklin county & is concrete block construction. I'm thinking about purchasing a home that had a fire in the meter box & would like some help with the material list so that I can estimate the cost.
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