I am installing a new electric service soon. I have only one question
left. Edison gave me my new 200 amp meter pan, and the lugs have a
hex-head type bolt on them. What do electricians use to tighten this
lug? I am planning on using a torque wrench, to tighten the lug to my
copper service entrance wires, but what kind of socket do i use for
this?

Its not an allen socket. The lug head resembles the head of a
self-taping sheet metal screw, or lag bolt. I believe this is a
standard electric lug configuration, but ...
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On 25 Oct 2006 18:43:18 -0700, wrote:

I am installing a new electric service soon. I have only one question
left. Edison gave me my new 200 amp meter pan, and the lugs have a
hex-head type bolt on them. What do electricians use to tighten this
lug? I am planning on using a torque wrench, to tighten the lug to my
copper service entrance wires, but what kind of socket do i use for
this?
Use an allen socket that matches your torque wrench. They have them at
any good tool place or auto part store. Take one of the lug screws
with you to match it up..

Following is a picture of a hex socket. Use it on your torque wrench and
tighten to the meter base manufacturer's specs (should say on meter base
label). Very important to get it the correct tightness. Also if aluminum
wiring, be sure to apply oxidation inhibitor (aluminum wiring goop) to the
wires before sticking them into the lugs. I use an old toothbrush to brush
it onto the wires.

Picture of hex socket not necessarily correct size.
http://www.hechinger.com/web/catalog...aspx?pid=87797


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I am installing a new electric service soon. I have only one question
left. Edison gave me my new 200 amp meter pan, and the lugs have a
hex-head type bolt on them. What do electricians use to tighten this
lug? I am planning on using a torque wrench, to tighten the lug to my
copper service entrance wires, but what kind of socket do i use for
this?

wrote:
Its not an allen socket. The lug head resembles the head of a
self-taping sheet metal screw, or lag bolt. I believe this is a
standard electric lug configuration, but ...

I think you will find that a 1/2 inch socket does the trick.

On Thu, 26 Oct 2006 06:48:49 -0700, "Bill"
wrote:

Following is a picture of a hex socket. Use it on your torque wrench and
tighten to the meter base manufacturer's specs (should say on meter base
label). Very important to get it the correct tightness. Also if aluminum
wiring, be sure to apply oxidation inhibitor (aluminum wiring goop) to the
wires before sticking them into the lugs. I use an old toothbrush to brush
it onto the wires.


Best recommendation is to follow the manufactures instructions. The
No Ox I used, recommends emery cloth or a wire brush.

later,

tom @ www.Consolidated-Loans.info




Picture of hex socket not necessarily correct size.
http://www.hechinger.com/web/catalog...aspx?pid=87797


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I am installing a new electric service soon. I have only one question
left. Edison gave me my new 200 amp meter pan, and the lugs have a
hex-head type bolt on them. What do electricians use to tighten this
lug? I am planning on using a torque wrench, to tighten the lug to my
copper service entrance wires, but what kind of socket do i use for
this?

Bill wrote:
Following is a picture of a hex socket. Use it on your torque wrench and
tighten to the meter base manufacturer's specs (should say on meter base
label). Very important to get it the correct tightness. Also if aluminum
wiring, be sure to apply oxidation inhibitor (aluminum wiring goop) to the
wires before sticking them into the lugs. I use an old toothbrush to brush
it onto the wires.

Picture of hex socket not necessarily correct size.
http://www.hechinger.com/web/catalog...aspx?pid=87797


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I am installing a new electric service soon. I have only one question
left. Edison gave me my new 200 amp meter pan, and the lugs have a
hex-head type bolt on them. What do electricians use to tighten this
lug? I am planning on using a torque wrench, to tighten the lug to my
copper service entrance wires, but what kind of socket do i use for
this?




Use a stiff wire brush to remove any oxidation from the conductors prior
to applying the anti oxidation paste. Apply the paste immediately after
you finish brushing.
--
Tom Horne

"This alternating current stuff is just a fad. It is much too dangerous
for general use." Thomas Alva Edison