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Milbank 5 Terminal Ringless 2 Large Closing Plates Lever Bypass 2 Position, 200 Ampere

Milbank 200A 1-Phase Ringless Meter Socket with Lever Bypass - 2 Position Surface Mount

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Milbank 200A 1-Phase Ringless Meter Socket with Lever Bypass - 2 Position Surface Mount

Professional dual-position meter socket with integrated bypass capability

The Milbank 200A ringless meter socket delivers reliable dual-position metering with integrated lever bypass functionality for professional electrical installations. Featuring 5-terminal configuration with 1-phase 300V AC rating, this surface-mount unit provides versatile overhead or underground cable entry through center wireway design. Constructed with G90 galvanized steel and powder coat finish for durability, the unit accommodates wire ranges from 4 AWG to 600 kcmil with glass polyester insulation and UL Listed Type 3R rating for outdoor applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • 200 Continuous Ampere Rating: Provides robust capacity for demanding residential and light commercial metering applications with reliable current handling.
  • Lever Bypass Provision: Enables safe meter maintenance and replacement without service interruption, enhancing operational flexibility and safety.
  • 5-Terminal Ringless Design: Eliminates need for meter rings while providing secure connections and simplified installation process.
  • Dual Position Configuration: Accommodates two separate meter installations in a single enclosure for multi-unit or split service applications.
  • G90 Galvanized Steel Construction: Delivers superior corrosion resistance and structural integrity with powder coat finish for extended service life.
  • UL Listed Type 3R Rating: Ensures compliance with safety standards and provides weather-resistant protection for outdoor installations.
  • Flexible Cable Entry: Supports both overhead and underground service connections through center wireway for versatile installation options.

Technical Specifications

  • Amperage Rating: 200 Continuous Ampere
  • Application: Meter Socket
  • Brand Name: Milbank
  • Bypass Provision: Lever Bypass
  • Cable Entry: Overhead or Underground with Center Wireway
  • Departent: Electrical
  • Frequency Rating: 60 Hertz
  • Hub Closing Plate: Twin Large Closing Plates
  • Insulation: Glass Polyester
  • Line Side Wire Range: 4 AWG - 600 kcmil or Two 1/0 AWG - 250 kcmil
  • Main Breaker Size: No Main Breaker
  • Number Of Jaws: 5 Terminal
  • Number Of Main Breakers: 0
  • Number Of Meter Positions: 2 Positions
  • Number Of Receptacles: 0
  • Phase: 1 Phase
  • Product Family Code: GHD2
  • Product Height: 25.25 IN
  • Product Material: G90 Galvanized Steel with Powder Coat Finish
  • Product Mounting: Surface Mount
  • Product Type: Ringless Meter Socket
  • Special Features: Ameren Energy
  • Standard: UL Listed;Type 3R
  • Unspsc Number: 39121102
  • Voltage Rating: 300 Volts Alternating Current

Professional Applications

  • Multi-Unit Residential Properties
  • Duplex and Townhome Developments
  • Small Commercial Buildings
  • Mixed-Use Facilities
  • Utility Service Upgrades
  • Split Service Installations
  • Professional Office Buildings

Why Choose Milbank Quality?

Milbank delivers proven reliability with UL Listed certification and Type 3R weather-resistant rating for dependable outdoor performance. The robust G90 galvanized steel construction with powder coat finish ensures long-term durability, while the professional 5-terminal ringless design provides secure connections and simplified maintenance for years of reliable service.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Amperage Rating:
200 Continuous Ampere
Application:
Meter Socket
Brand Name:
Milbank
Bypass Provision:
Lever Bypass
Cable Entry:
Overhead or Underground with Center Wireway
Frequency Rating:
60 Hertz
Hub Closing Plate:
Twin Large Closing Plates
Insulation:
Glass Polyester
Line Side Wire Range:
4 AWG - 600 kcmil or Two 1/0 AWG - 250 kcmil
Main Breaker Size:
No Main Breaker
Number Of Jaws:
5 Terminal
Number Of Main Breakers:
0
Number Of Meter Positions:
2 Positions
Number Of Receptacles:
0
Phase:
1 Phase
Product Family Code:
GHD2
Product Height:
25.25 IN
Product Type:
Ringless Meter Socket
Special Features:
Ameren Energy
Standards:
UL Listed;Type 3R
Unspsc Number:
39121102
Voltage Rating:
300 Volts Alternating Current
Product Material:
G90 Galvanized Steel with Powder Coat Finish
Product Mounting:
Surface Mount
Amps:
200
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Electrical
Insulation Type:
Glass Polyester
Hub Style:
Twin Large Closing Plates
Installation Category:
Surface Mount
Number of Phases:
1
Product Details:
Ringless Meter Socket
Frequency:
60 hertz
Number of Terminations:
5
Product Group:
Metering & Service Entrance

Milbank U2872-XT-5T9 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can two apartments be metered from one Milbank U2872-XT socket, or do I need two separate sockets?
One enclosure, two meters. The Milbank U2872-XT is a 2-position socket, so a duplex, a townhome pair, or a split service gets both meters in a single surface-mounted can instead of two separate ones. It's 1-phase, 200 continuous amps, 300V AC, 60 Hz. Note that the 200A rating is the socket rating, not a per-tenant guarantee, and there is no main breaker in the can, so overcurrent protection has to live somewhere else in the service.
2) Does the Milbank U2872-XT meter socket include a main breaker or main disconnect?
No. The U2872-XT carries no main breaker and no receptacles, so it is a metering enclosure only. You'll need a separate service disconnect or main breaker panel downstream of it (and per tenant, if the two positions feed two units), plus whatever the utility and the AHJ require for the service entrance. Buyers upgrading a service often want the all-in-one meter-main instead; if the plan calls for meter plus breaker in one can, this is the wrong part.
3) What wire size can I land on the line side of a Milbank 200A ringless meter socket?
The line side takes 4 AWG through 600 kcmil, or two conductors from 1/0 AWG to 250 kcmil if you're paralleling. That range covers 200A copper and 200A aluminum service entrance conductors with room to spare, so a 4/0 aluminum SE run or a 2/0 copper run lands without an adapter. If you want a single-conductor 4-600 kcmil connector specifically, that's the U2872-XT-5T9-K3 version.
4) What does lever bypass do on a meter socket, and do I need it?
Lever bypass lets the meter be pulled and swapped with the load still energized, so power to the tenants doesn't drop for a meter change. Many utilities require bypass on 200A residential and light commercial sockets, and some require it on any multi-position can. The Milbank U2872-XT has it built in. If your utility doesn't require bypass, a non-bypass socket is the simpler order; check the utility's approved meter equipment list before you buy, because that list, not the NEC, decides this.
5) Is the Milbank U2872-XT approved for Ameren service?
Ameren Energy is called out as the utility specification this socket is built to, and one version, the U2872-XT-QG-AMS, is the quadplex ground lever bypass 2-position configuration listed as Ameren approved. If you're working in Ameren territory and the utility spec sheet calls for a quadplex ground, order the QG-AMS rather than the standard U2872-XT. Utilities outside Ameren publish their own approved equipment lists, and a 5-terminal ringless 200A bypass socket is a common accepted configuration, but the utility has final say on the specific catalog number.
6) Why is this a 5-terminal meter socket instead of 4-terminal, and does the 5th terminal matter?
The fifth terminal is a neutral or ground reference terminal the utility uses on many 1-phase 3-wire services. On the U2872-XT it's standard, and two of the ordering options place it specifically at the 9 o'clock position: the U2872-XT-5T9 and the U2872-XT-5T9-K3. Which position the utility wants is on their meter spec sheet. Order the wrong terminal position and the meter department will reject the set at inspection, so match the drawing before ordering.
7) Can I feed a Milbank U2872-XT from an underground lateral, or is it overhead only?
Both. Cable entry is overhead or underground through a center wireway, so the same can works whether the service drops from a weatherhead or comes up from a lateral. Twin large closing plates cover the hub openings, which you knock out and hub only on the side you're actually entering from. Because it's a surface mount unit, the wireway and hub work happens against the wall face, not recessed into it.
8) Can a Milbank 200A ringless meter socket be mounted outdoors on an exterior wall?
Yes, it's UL Listed and Type 3R rated, which is the outdoor rain-tight rating for service equipment on an exterior wall. The can is G90 galvanized steel with a powder coat finish, so it holds up to weather over the long run. Type 3R is not a washdown or hosedown rating, so it isn't the right enclosure for a car wash bay or a coastal splash zone location where a 4X can is specified.
9) How tall is the Milbank U2872-XT, and will it clear the utility's meter height requirement?
The enclosure is 25.25 inches tall. That figure drives your layout: most utilities want the meter center between roughly 48 and 72 inches above finished grade, and on a 2-position can the two meters sit at different heights within that 25.25 inches, so mounting height has to be set from the meter centers, not the top or bottom of the box. Lay it out on the wall before you drill, especially where the socket sits above a foundation ledge or below a soffit.
10) What's the difference between a ringless meter socket and a ring-type one?
A ringless socket, like the U2872-XT, uses a sealing cover that slides over the meter and seals to the can, with no separate locking ring around the meter rim. Ring type uses a metal band and a sealing device around the meter collar. They are not interchangeable: the utility specifies one or the other, and the meter reader's seal only works with the style they issue. If your utility's spec sheet says ring type, this socket won't be accepted, and you need a ring-type equivalent instead.
11) Is the Milbank U2872-XT suitable for 208Y/120 or only 120/240 residential service?
The socket is rated 300 volts AC, 1-phase, 60 Hz. That covers 120/240 single-phase residential service and single-phase taps off a 208Y/120 system, since both sit well under the 300V rating. It is not a 3-phase socket, so a 3-phase 4-wire service or a 480V service needs a different can entirely.
12) Which Milbank U2872-XT version should I order if I need a padlockable cover?
The U2872-XT-HSP adds a stainless steel hasp. That's the one to specify where the socket is exposed to the public, on a rental property, or where local practice is to padlock the cover between utility visits. The base U2872-XT ships without it and the hasp is not something to add in the field, so pick it at order time.
13) What insulation is used on the meter jaws in a Milbank 200A socket?
Glass polyester carries the jaws. It's the standard dielectric base material for utility-grade sockets, it doesn't absorb moisture the way older phenolic bases could, and it holds dimension under the heat a 200A continuous load puts through the jaw contacts. For a facility buyer standardizing on one socket across a portfolio, that's the detail that keeps a Type 3R outdoor can from tracking after a few seasons.
14) What UNSPSC code should I use for a Milbank ringless meter socket on a purchase order?
UNSPSC 39121102 is the classification carried on the Milbank U2872-XT. That's the code to drop into a government, healthcare, or education requisition line where the procurement system needs a commodity classification, and it saves the buyer guessing between electrical distribution codes.
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Does the Milbank U2872-XT-5T9 come with a warranty?
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