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How an Electrical Service Entrance Pipe is Typically Used for a Panel Upgrade – The rigid conduit should be solid from the weather head down to the electric meter enclosure or main service panel. |
Service Entrance Pipe for a Panel Upgrade
[ad#block]Electrical Question: I’m having my service upgraded to 200 amp my question is about connecting from the mast pipe coming through the roof to the new meter socket.
- The pipe coming through the roof is 2 in threaded and I would be would using a 2 in rigid coupling a 2 in watertight connector into that then EMT into another 2 in water tight connector to the meter socket hub, or do I have to buy a $40 stick of rigid conduit and a rigid connector or have it threaded to be code.
Background: Peter, a Handyman from Milwaukee WI
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your home electrical wiring question peter.
How an Electrical Service Entrance Pipe is Typically Used for a Panel Upgrade
Skill Level: Advanced – Licensed Electrical Contractor, Not Recommended for Homeowners.
Tools Required: Electricians pouch of hand tools and the various power tools necessary for the specific service upgrade.
Estimated Time: Depends on the type of panel and available access to the project area.
Precaution: This is an extensive project that should be performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Notice: Making changes to the Electrical Service Panel should be done with a permit and be inspected.
- Peter, you can check with your locals electrical codes, however the rigid conduit should be solid from the weather head down to the electric meter enclosure or main service panel.
- If a coupling is needed the it should be placed closest to the electric meter equipment which will allow for a solid length or rigid pipe to penetrate the roof for the service mast.
- Yes, rigid conduit is expensive however it offers the best protection.
- Some areas may allow IMC which is less expensive but it is still a solid conduit.
The Following resources will assist you with your electrical service upgrade:
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- House Wiring Circuits and Circuit Breakers
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- Electrical Code for Conduit Fill
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