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Carlon E954 PVC Slip Meter Riser — Non-Metallic Service Entrance Fitting

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Model: E954NXX

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Carlon PVC Slip Meter Riser — Trade Sizes 2" to 4"

The Carlon E954 Series PVC Slip Meter Riser is a non-metallic conduit fitting designed for service-entrance and meter-base installations. The slip-fit socket end accepts Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 PVC conduit, providing a weatherproof, corrosion-resistant riser from underground or exposed conduit runs up to the meter base. Available in trade sizes 2", 2-1/2", 3", and 4" — including a 3" with 2-1/2" reducer option — to match the service-entrance conduit size required by the utility or local code.

Key Features

  • Slip-Fit Connection: Accepts Schedule 40/80 PVC conduit for a solvent-welded, weatherproof joint at the meter base
  • PVC Construction: Corrosion-proof, non-metallic — no rust, no galvanic reaction with aluminum service conductors
  • Gray Finish: Matches standard utility and meter-base equipment; meets typical utility color requirements for service-entrance risers
  • Multiple Trade Sizes: 2", 2-1/2", 2-1/2" Locknut, 3", 3" w/ 2-1/2" Reducer, and 4" to cover residential through light commercial service sizes
  • US Manufactured: Made in the United States

Technical Specifications

  • Brand: Carlon
  • Series: E954
  • Material: PVC
  • Color: Gray
  • Connection Type: Slip (solvent weld)
  • Available Trade Sizes: 2", 2-1/2", 2-1/2" Locknut, 3", 3" w/ 2-1/2" Reducer, 4"
  • Product Net Weight: 3.692 kg
  • Country of Origin: United States
  • Minimum Order Quantity: 1 piece

Typical Applications

  • Residential and light commercial service-entrance meter installations
  • Underground service lateral to overhead meter base transitions
  • Multi-unit and apartment building electrical service risers
  • Utility-specified PVC riser installations at meter pedestals
  • Electrical contractor service upgrades and new construction

Why Carlon?

Carlon is the leading brand in non-metallic PVC conduit and fittings for the electrical trade. The E954 Slip Meter Riser is a standard specification item stocked by electrical distributors nationwide — built to the tolerances that make solvent-weld joints reliable in direct-burial and exposed service-entrance conditions.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Brand Label:
Carlon
Construction Material:
PVC
Country Of Origin:
United States (US)
Department:
Electrical
Minimum Order Quantity:
1 piece
Product Color:
Grey
Product Main Type:
NON-METALLIC FITTINGS
Product Material:
PVC
Product Name:
PVC Slip Meter Riser
Product Net Weight:
3.692 kg
Product Type:
Risers & Riser Caps
Product Group:
PVC Conduit & Fittings

Carlon E954NXX – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Carlon E954 meter riser glue onto Schedule 40 PVC conduit, or do I need Schedule 80?
Either one. The E954 slip meter riser has a slip-fit socket end that accepts Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 PVC conduit, solvent welded for a weatherproof joint at the meter base. No threading, no adapters, no locknut work on the conduit side. Clean the socket and the pipe end, prime and cement per the solvent instructions, and the joint is done.
2) My meter socket hub is 2-1/2 inch but I'm running 3 inch conduit. Which Carlon riser do I order?
The 3 inch with 2-1/2 inch reducer, part E954LKXX. It takes the 3 inch PVC run on the slip end and steps down to 2-1/2 inch at the meter, so you avoid gluing a separate reducing bushing into the assembly. If both ends are the same size, order the straight 3 inch E954LXX or the straight 2-1/2 inch E954KXX instead.
3) What's the difference between the E954KXX and the E954KXL 2-1/2 inch risers?
Both are 2-1/2 inch, but the E954KXL is the locknut version and the E954KXX is not. The locknut variant is what you want when the riser lands on a knockout or hub that has to be secured mechanically from inside the meter can. If the riser mates to a threaded hub or the enclosure does not need a locknut on that opening, the plain E954KXX is the one to order. Getting this wrong means a second trip, so confirm how the meter socket opening is made up before you pick.
4) Can I use a PVC meter riser instead of rigid galvanized on a service entrance?
Where the utility and local code permit PVC for the service riser, yes, and there are real reasons to prefer it. The E954 is non-metallic PVC, so it will not rust at the weatherhead or at grade, and there is no galvanic reaction against aluminum service conductors, which is the usual reason a metallic riser gives trouble on an aluminum service. Rigid metal is still the answer where the utility spec calls for metallic riser or where the riser needs the mechanical strength of steel in an exposed location. Check your utility's service handbook first, since that document, not the fitting, decides it.
5) Can the Carlon PVC slip meter riser be used on a direct-buried underground service lateral?
That is one of its intended uses. The E954 makes the transition from an underground or exposed PVC conduit run up to the meter base, and the solvent-weld slip joint is what keeps water out at that transition. Typical applications run from residential and light commercial service entrances through apartment building risers and utility meter pedestals.
6) What color is the Carlon E954 riser, and will it match the utility gray on my meter base?
Grey, which is the standard color for utility and meter-base equipment and meets typical utility color requirements for service-entrance risers. That matters on inspected work: some utilities reject a riser that does not match the standard gray on the pedestal or can.
7) Do I have to buy the Carlon E954 riser in a case, or can I get one?
Single pieces. Minimum order is 1 piece, so a service upgrade needing one riser does not force a carton buy. Fleet work across a multi-unit building can order the exact count of openings.
8) Is the Carlon E954 meter riser made in the USA?
Yes, the E954 slip meter riser is manufactured in the United States. That settles domestic-preference and Buy American sourcing questions on government, education, and healthcare procurement without a separate letter from the manufacturer.
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Does the Carlon E954NXX come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Carlon E954NXX is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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