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Figure 8 Example of continuous conduit in underground electric service

METER SOCKET
(SURFACE OR FLUSH MOUNTED)

PSE TRANSFORMER
(OR PEDESTAL, HANDHOLE,
POLE OR STUBOUT)
EXCAVATED DIRT PILE AND
SELECT FILL BEDDING/SHADING
PSE SERVICE
CABLE

CONTINUOUS CONDUIT BETWEEN
24" MIN AVAILABLE SOURCE OF POWER AND
SERVICE ENTRANCE (METER SOCKET)

24" MIN 100' MAX

When to Choose to install a continuous conduit system for your electrical service if:
choose • Your electrical service length is 100 feet or less.
continuous
conduit • The sum total of the degrees of bends in the conduit run (including the bend
required at the bottom of the meter base riser) does not exceed 180°.
• The elevation at the location of available power is less than the elevation of
your meter socket (i.e., your meter socket is uphill from the location of available
power).
NOTE: By choosing to install a continuous conduit system, the customer assumes
responsibility for recognizing potential surface and sub-grade water flows that
may create an entry of water into the customer’s electrical equipment. PSE is not
responsible for damage caused by water entering a customer’s meter base or
equipment.

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