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by varedrover
Mon Jan 20, 2014 2:14 pm
Forum: Electric Meters
Topic: Wrong meter?
Replies: 8
Views: 20460

Re: Wrong meter?

Ok great. Thank you. Makes much more sense now.
by varedrover
Sun Jan 19, 2014 5:58 pm
Forum: Electric Meters
Topic: Wrong meter?
Replies: 8
Views: 20460

Re: Wrong meter?

Ok, now I'm confused? :? The picture shown shows 3 junctions (are all of these voltage reference wires)? Do I need just one voltage reference wire or 3?
by varedrover
Fri Jan 17, 2014 5:22 pm
Forum: Electric Meters
Topic: Wrong meter?
Replies: 8
Views: 20460

Re: Wrong meter?

Thanks for the reply. The meter I'm installing will be located about 15 feet from the panel. It will be mounted on a DIN in an 8x8 PVC box. So, instead of using the piercing connector, can I run a piece of #12 romex cable from the main panel to the meter to make the connection? My system is a reside...
by varedrover
Fri Jan 17, 2014 7:10 am
Forum: Electric Meters
Topic: Wrong meter?
Replies: 8
Views: 20460

Re: Wrong meter?

Thanks for the helpful information! I ordered this meter on-line yesterday: http://www.ekmmetering.com/ekm-metering-products/complete-metering-packages/120-240v-package.html In the package I reviewed on the website, it doesn't look like it includes the pieces labeled "Junction" in the phot...
by varedrover
Tue Jan 14, 2014 6:34 pm
Forum: Electric Meters
Topic: Wrong meter?
Replies: 8
Views: 20460

Wrong meter?

I purchased the EKM Basic kWh Meter 100A 120/240-volt, 3-wire, 60Hz EKM-25IDS pass thru meter. I read the instructions about the 3/8 wire diameter prior to purchase and measured my wire to determine the fit. It measured at what *I thought* was 3/8". Needless to say, they don't fit. What other o...