Install 50A Outlet at Electric Meter
My electric meter is stand alone on a post close to my driveway where my 5th wheel is parked, near the left rear RV corner in my sig picture. I originally thought about having a 20a outlet installed t...
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Hi,
It depends if there is room for expansion at the meter socket. Many locations require the ability to have two 2 pole circuit breakers at the meter panel socket location. Of course the 100 - 200 amp breaker for the house, and a second breaker for the well pump. I guess if the house catches fire, and the main 100 amp breaker trips, they do not want you to not be able to take a drink to cool your sorrows. So if you have a space for a 30 - 50 amp 2 pole 'well pump' you are lucky, and should be able to install a second breaker there, and power your RV.
It would take a electrician coming out and inspecting the location, and giving you a 'free estimate' to find out. Of course most do not want to spend $10 on fuel and have 1 hour not billed to any job, so they will want something to come take a look. Many charge $150 for the first hour, and then $75 an hour after that.
Pictures of the panel will really help.
Normally the electric company is not involved at all. It is considered "After the meter" and they will not come out to remove the meter, and re-install it after the electrical work is completed. Normally I would install a circuit breaker "Live" as I would not be touching any of the energized electrical parts if I do it right, and there is normally no need to turn off the power to the house.
Good luck,
Fred.
It depends if there is room for expansion at the meter socket. Many locations require the ability to have two 2 pole circuit breakers at the meter panel socket location. Of course the 100 - 200 amp breaker for the house, and a second breaker for the well pump. I guess if the house catches fire, and the main 100 amp breaker trips, they do not want you to not be able to take a drink to cool your sorrows. So if you have a space for a 30 - 50 amp 2 pole 'well pump' you are lucky, and should be able to install a second breaker there, and power your RV.
It would take a electrician coming out and inspecting the location, and giving you a 'free estimate' to find out. Of course most do not want to spend $10 on fuel and have 1 hour not billed to any job, so they will want something to come take a look. Many charge $150 for the first hour, and then $75 an hour after that.
Pictures of the panel will really help.
Normally the electric company is not involved at all. It is considered "After the meter" and they will not come out to remove the meter, and re-install it after the electrical work is completed. Normally I would install a circuit breaker "Live" as I would not be touching any of the energized electrical parts if I do it right, and there is normally no need to turn off the power to the house.
Good luck,
Fred.
