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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SkiSmuggs wrote:I would definitely call an electrician and not the utility.Rollnhome wrote:
This is a lot different than the "pedestal" I had envisioned. This looks like a sealed meter box. Also looks like you may have a transformer there also. From my west coast experience you may need to get the power company involved. I can not recall a meter not having a power shut off switch or breaker box on the service meter post or pedestal.
This was done in the early 70s and this is Vermont (I'm a Vermonter, I do what I wanter). :)
Thanks for all the input and consulting with an electrician is my plan.
What it looks like you have there is the original temporary meter location, since upgraded to offer support for the meter. There is no lockout tag on the meter socket visible. That makes me think that final location inspection was not concluded.
FWIW, all utilities in my area require the underground service meter to be attached to the dwelling. That may not be true for your area, just as the whole house service disconnect and breakers are not located there (not required for your installation and area). In my area, the utility would require that the meter be moved to the dwelling and new service wire buried to that location. You don't want to go there, especially if it's a long run.
Any other usable AC service should require treatment as a subpanel and the requirements for that would have to be met. A local electrician familiar with residential installation should be able to help you getting all of the RV stuff straightened out as cheaply as possible.
