Hi,
Cpal- Thanks for the code reference. I was not sure what the heck you were saying!
I say that when dealing with the service entrance conductors and distance inside a building, that this should NOT MATTER IF there is a ocpd at the meter. And if correct I do not beleive it does restrict the length.
The Main should be outside in my own opinion just so that it is accessible to the fire dept. etc.
My suggestion is to go buy a CSED or a combination meter and disconnect. If you use this you will never have a problem.
It may even be cheaper because you do not need a MBO panel you can use a MLO panel after that.
I worry that a se cable that is ran along the face of a floor joist or that is pulled through a stud wall IS subject to physical damage if you can drive a nail, screw or saw through it.
Take a sawsall and cut through a wall with a 200A se cable running through it with no ocpd and you could have a lethal situation.
Just my 2 cents.
A little extra work can add a whole new dimension to the safety of your installations.
Regards
Greg
[This message has been edited by mustangelectric (edited 02-04-2005).]
