Eaton B-Line series meter breakers, 100 A, Test block, Ring type, 3R, ANSI 61 gray painted, 010 kAIC, #14-2/0, MCB, Galvanized steel, Surface mount, 4 jaws, 1 position, 1Ø/3W, Overhead feed, No breaker included
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 100A
- Certifications:
- UL
- Compliances:
- EUSERC Approved
- Interrupt Rating:
- 10 kAIC
- Product Height:
- 38 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 4.63 in
- Product Weight:
- 38 lb
- Product Width:
- 12 in
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Finish:
- ANSI 61 gray paint
- Product Material:
- Galvanized steel
B-LINE 217 MTB MS43 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the B-Line 217 MTB MS43 meter breaker come with a main breaker installed?
No breaker is included. The 217 MTB MS43 is a meter-breaker enclosure with MCB provision rated 100 A, so you order the main circuit breaker separately and install it in the single breaker position. Budget for that in the job cost, because the socket, test block and enclosure are all you get in the carton.
2) Will a 4-jaw 1-phase 3-wire meter socket work for a residential 120/240V service?
Yes. The 217 MTB MS43 is configured 4 jaws, 1 phase / 3 wire, which is the standard arrangement for a single-phase 120/240 V self-contained residential or small commercial service at up to 100 A. If your utility requires a 5-jaw socket for network metering or a 3-phase service, this is the wrong unit.
3) Can the 217 MTB MS43 meter breaker be mounted outdoors on an exterior wall?
Yes. It's a Type 3R enclosure of galvanized steel finished in ANSI 61 gray paint, so it's rain-tight for exterior surface mounting. Type 3R is not dust-tight or washdown rated, so keep it out of locations that need 4 or 4X.
4) What conductor sizes will the lugs in this B-Line meter breaker take?
The terminations accept #14 through 2/0, which covers a 100 A service run in copper or aluminum for typical lengths. If your engineer has upsized beyond 2/0 for voltage drop, you'll need a different unit or a separate gutter and reducing lugs.
5) Is this meter breaker approved for utility installation, and what is its short circuit rating?
It is UL listed and EUSERC approved, which is what most western US utilities require before they'll set a meter on it. Short circuit interrupting rating is 10 kAIC, so confirm the available fault current at your service point is at or below that.
6) Does this unit take a ring or ringless meter cover, and can I feed it from underground?
It's a ring type socket, so it pairs with a sealing ring style meter cover, not a ringless lever bypass cover. It is also built for overhead feed. For an underground lateral you want the underground feed version of the 217 series instead, since the entry provisions differ.
7) What wall space do I need to lay out for this 100 A meter breaker, and how heavy is it to hang?
Plan for 38 inches of height and 12 inches of width, with 4.63 inches of depth off the wall face. It weighs 38 lb, so it's a one-man hang on solid backing but awkward on its own on siding or stucco, add blocking.
8) What is the test block on the 217 MTB MS43 for?
The test block lets the utility connect test metering or isolate the meter circuit without breaking the service conductors. Some utilities specify it, others specify a bypass instead, so match the socket to your local utility's meter standard before you buy. This unit carries the test block and is EUSERC approved.
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