Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply side tap not allowed

2010-06-17 Thread Philip Boutelle
Jeff, I'm guessing that the document your AHJ saw or is referring to is here, and might help you prepare for the meeting with the AHJ: http://www.ul.com/global/documents/corporate/aboutul/publications/newsletters/electricalconnections/april10.pdf I got wind of this document from John Wiles, and

Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply side tap not allowed

2010-06-17 Thread Jeff Oldham
Thanks all for the good feedback. A service upgrade to this flush mount meter/main is beyond what the owner cares to spend as it is a major project being it is in a wall that is extremely crowded both structurally and electrically. There is no way to get between the meter and main w/o any modif

Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply side tap not allowed

2010-06-17 Thread Bob-O Schultze
y, June 17, 2010 9:14 AM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: [RE-wrenches] Supply side tap not allowed I just had my proposal for a supply side tap (between meter and main) of on a residential system rejected by the inspector (CA) because he wants a letter from the service panel manu

Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply side tap not allowed

2010-06-17 Thread Kirpal Khalsa
Another option is to install a gutter between the meter and the zinsco panel. This will require pulling the meter or having the utility disconnect the service for a short period of time..essentially the gutter is the junction box. looks good and gives you options for adding a replacement to

Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply side tap not allowed

2010-06-17 Thread EcoSolar - Eric Andrews
Using a separate J-box is key. Even better (and cleaner) than Polaris are NSI distribution blocks in your J-box. The inspector will appreciate the maximum integrity. This does usually require replacing service or feeder conductors, but it is a rock solid method for code, utility and difficult in

Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply side tap not allowed

2010-06-17 Thread Brian Teitelbaum
n business. Brian Teitelbaum ASE Solar From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Oldham Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 9:14 AM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: [RE-wrenches] Supply side tap not allowed I j

Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply side tap not allowed

2010-06-17 Thread Jeff Oldham
Thanks for the input Jeff. This is a basic small Meter/Main (100A) only. The feeder leaves the main and runs about 200' to the house. Removing the short jumper leads from the meter socket and routing them to another panel and then back again to the Main seems like far more modification to the pa

Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply side tap not allowed

2010-06-17 Thread R Ray Walters
> From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org > [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Oldham > Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 12:14 PM > To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > Subject: [RE-wrenches] Supply side tap not allowed > > I just had my propo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply side tap not allowed

2010-06-17 Thread drake . chamberlin
12:14 PM > To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > Subject: [RE-wrenches] Supply side tap not allowed > > > > I just had my proposal for a supply side tap (between meter and main) of > on a residential system rejected by the inspector (CA) because he wants > a letter from the serv

Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply side tap not allowed

2010-06-17 Thread Jeff Irish
[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Oldham Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 12:14 PM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: [RE-wrenches] Supply side tap not allowed I just had my proposal for a supply side tap (between meter and main) of on a residential system

[RE-wrenches] Supply side tap not allowed

2010-06-17 Thread Jeff Oldham
I just had my proposal for a supply side tap (between meter and main) of on a residential system rejected by the inspector (CA) because he wants a letter from the service panel manu detailing the proper method of making this tap and that I must strictly follow it. This is a 1st for me, I've done