Connection Standards for Residential
LESS THAN 7kW LOAD
Transformer
Load is less than 7kW – common transformer provided by the coop
kWhMeter
Class 2 kWhmeter – provided by the coop
Meter Pole
1. At least 2″ dia GI Pipe, 20 ft height with concrete footing and spool insulators (not always 20′ – with categories cited in the PEC/NEA Bulletin). Please see table below.
| Height | Applicability |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft. | Above finished grade, sidewalks, or any platform or projection from which they might be reached |
| 15.0 ft. | Above residential driveways and commercial areas such as parking lots and drive-in establishments not subject to truck traffic |
| 18.0 ft. | Above commercial areas and parking lots, agricultural or other areas subject to truck traffic |
| 20.0 ft. | Above public streets, alleys, roads and driveways |
2. Tandem pole meter is allowed for maximum of 4 connections, provided agreement/authorization is provided among/by pole owner(s)
3. Meter Box with 1″ thick wood panel of good lumber bolted at the meter pole, within 5.5 ft – 6ft above ground level
4. For connections within 70 meters from tapping pole, meter pole must be located outside perimeter fence for accessibility, otherwise, meter pole must be located adjacent to the tapping pole
Service Drop
- Maximum distance is 200 meters from tapping point without transformer; Maximum of 500 meters from tapping point with transformer
- Provision of 40-60 amperes circuit breaker enclosed in a protective box at the meter pole for connections with more than 100 meters distance from tapping pole
- For every 50 meters span service drop wire, a minimum 1.25″ dia x 20ft height GI Pipe as support pole with concrete footing and spool insulator must be provided by customer
- Service Drop Wire is Duplex #6
Service Entrance
- Minimum of 8.00mm2 size of copper wire, color coded with black as live wire.
- Minimum size of service entrance conduit is 3/4″” dia RSC pipe
Remarks
Prev is 4.5KW, constraint – no more 5KVA transformer resulting to utilization of higher KVA yet underloaded, system loss contribution
Circuit breaker installation to protect distribution system from tripping of transformer in case of short circuit at the customer side
Connection Standards for Residential
7kW AND ABOVE LOAD
Transformer
7kW and above – exclusive use transformer, transformer pole, wires and accessories (if needed) to be provided by coop at the cost of the customer
kWhMeter
Class 200 kWhmeter
Meter Pole
If with exclusive transformer pole, meter pole is not required, otherwise, standards shall follow using Residential – below 7kW load
Service Drop
- Provision of 40-60 amperes circuit breaker enclosed in a protective box at the meter pole for connections with more than 100 meters distance from tapping pole
- For every 50 meters span service drop wire, a minimum 1.25″” dia x 20ft height support pole must be provided by customer
- Service drop size is based on load as indicated in the electrical plan
Service Entrance
Based on electrical plan
Remarks
At present, transformers are provided by customer. Proposal for coop to supply transformer.