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    dewispej Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 22, 2008, 04:41 PM
    Meter disconnect
    Directly below a service meter before the underground wiring, do I need a fused or breaker type dsiconnect, or can I have a regular knife throw disconnect on a 3 phase system?

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    stanfortyman Posts: 5,598, Reputation: 279
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    Aug 22, 2008, 05:39 PM
    Your electrician can tell you this.

    3-phase systems are NOT diy work!

    Why do you even need a disconnect?
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    Aug 22, 2008, 06:42 PM
    Bet it was homework?

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