NC Barndominium Build - Building and Setting Temporary Power Pole

[@jasonwilson8570]

What model meter base did you get? I live in Shelby NC just down the road from you. Having a hard time finding any combo panels in stock that is MEG approved for Duke power.

[@ncbarndobuild]

Milbank 200 amp 1 gang ringless overhead/underground meter socket model #R7040-xl-tg-hsp. If I remember correctly that model number doesn’t match exactly with the Duke document online for approved models but it does work and they hooked it up no questions asked.

[@jasonwilson8570]

@@ncbarndobuild That seems to be the same thing my electrician contact said. Said he did one just a week or so ago and he just uses whatever combo panel he can find. I ordered a Leviton online. We’ll see what happens. Thanks for the response. Keep the videos coming.

[@briantruck2284]

Good work 👍

[@heavensong7]

Could you post a list of the components you used?

[@ncbarndobuild]

@@heavensong7 The unit has been taken down some time ago and many of the parts repurposed for other projects. Usually your electrical service provider will have some kind of document that specifically tells you how to build your pole. I am on Duke Energy power. If you have them I can send you the document that they provided me with if that would help.

[@heavensong7]

​@@ncbarndobuildi gotcha I download the blieprints for a temp power pole from my eowctrical coop as well its just very vague as ti what materials to use. I spoke to the electrical engineer and got some info hiwever as far as parts to shop around for and buy im trying to figure this out doynfor the first time and theres not much help out there

[@Dara_1321]

What is the size of post

[@ncbarndobuild]

20’ long 6x6 treated SYP post

[@blown2000f150]

Electrical inspector didn't tell you to put your ground wire in the meter can and you need 2 ground rods 6 feet apart?

[@ncbarndobuild]

I just posted the results video from our inspection. Here is the link that will answer your question. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnjGhYd8bdCpfJY

[@blown2000f150]

@@ncbarndobuild Looks like your making progress. You might want to think about a 200a meter socket load center on the outside of the house. If you decide to run 220v outside anyplace it is a lot easier when the panel is outside. IE pool, hottub, out buildings. Just a thought. I'm in Davie County.

[@ncbarndobuild]

@@blown2000f150 I will have to keep that in mind. You never know what the future may hold. Thanks for the heads up!

[@briantruck2284]

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