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Thanks for all the responses ... i guess this did produce some interesting discussion ... Well i tend to agree with the majority of responses and go with this lifeline .... with a meter main as described i should be able to run my 18' to the panel .... the inspector is comming by tomorrow to look at it and discuss it with me ... not sure if he was clear about it he could not give me a straight answer ... i will let you guys know what he says ... thanks again for all your input we will see what the verdict is .... as the saga continues

ibuildit4u

let us know.....curious....

Well guys ... its ok ... inspector came and looked ... made some calls ... came back again and still wasnt sure ... he said the code was unclear ... i told him that it should apply to section regarding feeders not a service main ... finaly he agreeded and after more calls he told me it was ok .... oh well at least we got that one through .. thanks for all your input and i am sure i will be back with some more "issues"

ibuildit4u,

In some areas, inspectors are appointed by the local government or the inspector may be a "multi-hat" type of guy that inspects many trades. Some of these fellows don't have much experiance with the electrical end. Most of the ones I've run into were willing to learn, if you presented the information without making them look ignorant.

Luckily, you ran into one who was willing to take your word. Why don't you ask him if he has access to the internet & give him this web-page? You might gain a real friend if you do.