Eaton B-Line series CT meter socket and enclosure combo, 20 A, Ring type door /cover, Underground, ANSI 61 gray painted, #14-#10 load and line lug size, Galvanized steel, Surface mount, 13 jaws, 1 position, CT, NEMA Type 3R
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Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 20A
- Certifications:
- UL
- Cover Door Type:
- Ring
- Degree Of Protection:
- 3R
- Feed Type:
- Underground
- Line Lug Size:
- #14-#10
- Mounting Method:
- Surface mount
- Number Of Jaws:
- 13
- Number Of Positions:
- 1
- Product Height:
- 52 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 11 in
- Product Weight:
- 190 lb
- Product Width:
- 36 in
- Special Features:
- Includes removable test switch perch
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Finish:
- ANSI 61 gray paint
- Product Material:
- Galvanized steel
B-LINE U122013 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the B-Line U122013 meter socket work with an overhead service drop?
No. The U122013 is built for an underground feed, so it is the wrong enclosure for an overhead service drop. If the utility is bringing the service in overhead, you need an overhead-fed meter socket instead.
2) How much wall space do I need for the U122013 CT meter enclosure, and can one person hang it?
Plan for a surface-mounted cabinet measuring 52 in height, 36 in width and 11 in length/depth. At 190 lb it is a two-person lift at minimum, and the structure behind it has to carry that load, so lag into blocking, masonry anchors or a strut frame rather than sheathing alone.
3) Can the B-Line U122013 be installed outdoors?
Yes. It is a NEMA Type 3R enclosure, which is the rainproof outdoor rating utilities normally accept for a wall-mounted meter cabinet. The shell is galvanized steel finished in ANSI 61 gray paint, and it carries a UL listing.
4) What does a 13-jaw, 20 A CT meter socket like the U122013 actually get used for?
Thirteen jaws and a 20 A rating mark this as a CT-rated metering cabinet, not a self-contained socket. The meter itself only sees the 20 A secondary output of the current transformers, while the service conductors are metered indirectly. That is why the line and load lug size is #14-#10: those are the small CT secondary and voltage leads, not the service entrance cable. For a self-contained installation where the full service current passes through the socket, you need a 100 A, 200 A or 320 A socket with 4 or 5 jaws instead.
5) Is the U122013 a ringless or ring-type meter socket?
Ring type. The cover uses a sealing ring, which matters because many utilities specify one style or the other and will reject the other on inspection. Confirm with the serving utility which style they accept before ordering; if they require ringless, this is not the cabinet.
6) Does the U122013 come with a place to mount test switches?
Yes, a removable test switch perch is included, so the utility's test switch can be mounted inside the cabinet without fabricating a bracket. Being removable, it also comes out of the way while you are landing the CT secondary and potential leads.
7) Can I meter more than one tenant with the B-Line U122013?
No. It is a 1-position cabinet, so it handles a single metered service. For multi-family or strip retail where several tenants need separate meters, you need a multi-position metering pack or one cabinet per service.
8) What conductors land in the U122013 and do I need to order CTs separately?
The lug provisions in this cabinet are sized #14-#10, which covers the current transformer secondary leads and the potential wiring, not the service entrance conductors. Current transformers are sized and, in most jurisdictions, furnished by the serving utility to match the service, so they are specified separately from the enclosure.
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