Meter socket and load center combination apparatus, electrical distribution systems, and methods of assembly

摘要

A meter socket, load center combination apparatus is disclosed. The meter socket, load center combination apparatus has an enclosure having a meter socket section with a meter socket configured to receive a utility meter, a load center section having a panelboard with a plurality of locations configured to receive circuit interface devices, and a cross-bus connection section extending between first and second sides of the enclosure, the cross bus connection section having one or more side openings configured to allow electrical connection to one or more cross bus bars, and a main circuit breaker coupled between the panelboard and the meter socket. Methods of assembling power distribution systems and electrical distribution systems including the meter socket, load center combination apparatus are disclosed, as are other aspects.

主权项

1. A meter socket, load center combination apparatus, comprising:
an enclosure having a back side, a first side, and a second side; a meter socket section having a meter socket configured to receive a utility meter; a load center section having a panelboard with a plurality of locations configured to receive one or more circuit interface devices; a cross-bus connection section extending between the first and second sides and located between the meter socket section and the load center section, the cross bus connection section surrounding one or more cross bus bars and having one or more side openings configured to allow electrical connection to the one or more cross bus bars; and a main circuit breaker coupled between the panelboard and the meter socket, wherein the main circuit breaker is mounted in front of the cross bus housing.