Eaton B-Line series single meter sockets, 100 A, Test block, Ring type, 3R, ANSI 61 gray painted, 022 kAIC, #14-2/0, MCB, Galvanized steel, Surface mount, 7 jaws, 1 position, 3Ø/4W, Overhead feed
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 200A
- Bypass:
- Lever
- Certifications:
- UL
- Cover Door Type:
- Ringless
- Degree Of Protection:
- 3R
- Line Lug Size:
- #6-350 MCM
- Load Lug Size:
- #6-350 MCM
- Mounting Method:
- Surface mount
- Number Of Jaws:
- 5
- Number Of Positions:
- 1
- Number Of Wires:
- 1Ø/3W
- Product Height:
- 22.125 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 6.63 in
- Product Weight:
- 27.887 lb
- Product Width:
- 16.25 in
- Special Features:
- Overhead and underground feed
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Finish:
- ANSI 61 gray paint
- Product Material:
- Galvanized steel
- Product Length:
- 6.63 in
B-LINE EL20L45GR1N – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the B-Line EL20L45GR1N meter socket be installed outdoors?
Yes. The EL20L45GR1N is built to a 3R degree of protection, which is the rain-tight rating used for outdoor service equipment on an exterior wall. The enclosure is galvanized steel with an ANSI 61 gray painted finish for weather exposure.
2) How much wall space do I need for the EL20L45GR1N meter socket, and how is it mounted?
Plan for a surface-mounted footprint of 22.125 inches high by 16.25 inches wide, with 6.63 inches of depth off the wall. It is a surface mount unit, so no recessed wall cavity is needed. At 27.887 lb, back the mounting into studs or masonry anchors rather than sheathing alone.
3) Will this B-Line meter socket work for a three-phase service?
No. The EL20L45GR1N is configured single phase, three wire, so it suits a standard residential or light commercial 120/240V single-phase service. A three-phase four-wire service needs a different socket configuration entirely.
4) What size service conductors will land in this meter socket?
Both the line and load lugs accept #6 through 350 MCM. That range covers typical copper and aluminum service entrance conductors for a single-position residential or light commercial service. The socket has one meter position.
5) How many jaws does this Eaton B-Line socket have, and will my meter fit?
It is a 5 jaw socket, which pairs with a 5 jaw single-phase meter. A 7 jaw three-phase meter will not seat in it. Confirm the jaw count the utility's meter uses before you set the can.
6) Does the EL20L45GR1N have a bypass, and why does that matter to the utility?
It has a lever bypass. That lets the utility or an electrician shunt current around the meter so the meter can be pulled or changed without dropping power to the building. Many utilities require a bypass on commercial and larger residential services, so check the local utility's approved meter socket list before ordering.
7) Is this a ringless or ring-type meter socket?
The cover on the EL20L45GR1N is ringless, meaning the socket cover itself is sealed by the utility rather than a separate sealing ring around the meter. Utilities usually specify one or the other, so match whichever your serving utility requires.
8) Can I use this meter socket with an underground service lateral, or is it overhead only?
Either. The EL20L45GR1N is built for both overhead and underground feed, so the same unit works whether the service drop comes down from a weatherhead or the lateral comes up from below.
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Absolutely. The B-LINE EL20L45GR1N is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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