Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Wiring, 7th Edition by Editors of Cool Springs Press

Author:Editors of Cool Springs Press
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Published: 2018-01-29T05:00:00+00:00

Modern homeowners consume more power than our forebears, and it is often necessary to upgrade the electrical service to keep pace. While homeowners are not allowed to make the final electrical service connections, removing the old panel and installing the new panel and meter base yourself can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

Aboveground service drop. In this common configuration, the service cables from the closest transformer (called the service drop) connect to service entrance wires near the weatherhead. This connection is called the service point and is where your property usually begins. The service entrance wires from the weatherhead are routed to a power meter that’s owned by your utility company but is housed in a base that’s considered your property. From the meter, the service entrance wires enter your house through the wall and are routed to the main service panel, where they are connected to the main circuit breaker.

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