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Chapter 5

Figure 28 Recessed meter installation clearances

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200 A services

Single-family The 120/240 V, 200 A service is the most common service installed by PSE. Typically,
residential it is installed on homes with a living area of less than 2,500 square feet. However,
depending upon what type of equipment you are installing, you may want a larger
service. It is your responsibility to determine your electrical requirements and to notify
PSE of the size of service you would like. Refer to Chapter 1, Table 3, for service size
information.

Underground In addition to the meter base/socket requirements earlier in this chapter, meter bases/
sockets for 200 A underground services shall:
• Be rated for 120/240 V and 200 A.
• Contain four meter jaws and one connection point for the neutral conductor.
• Be at least 4-1/4 inches deep, 11 inches wide, and 14 inches high.
• Accept 2-inch steel or 2-1/2-inch PVC conduit.
• Have lugs (electrical connectors) that are marked to accept 4/0 aluminum
conductors.

NOTE: Use only the conduit knockouts on either side of the bottom of the meter base/
socket enclosure for PSE’s service cable.

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