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Milbank 6-13 Terminal Ringless Meter Socket Small Closing Plate Lever Bypass

Milbank Ringless Meter Socket with Lever Bypass 600V Single Position Surface Mount

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Model: U4494-XL

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Milbank Ringless Meter Socket with Lever Bypass 600V Single Position Surface Mount

Professional electrical metering solution with integrated bypass capability

The Milbank Ringless Meter Socket delivers reliable single-position metering with convenient lever bypass functionality for professional electrical installations. Featuring 600V AC rating and Type 3R enclosure protection, this surface-mount unit accommodates both overhead and underground cable entry with G90 galvanized steel construction and powder coat finish for long-lasting durability.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • 600V AC Rating: Handles demanding electrical loads with professional-grade voltage capacity for versatile commercial and residential applications.
  • Lever Bypass Provision: Enables safe meter maintenance and replacement without service interruption, improving operational flexibility.
  • Type 3R Enclosure: Provides weather-resistant protection for outdoor installations while maintaining reliable performance in harsh conditions.
  • G90 Galvanized Steel Construction: Delivers superior corrosion resistance and structural integrity with powder coat finish for extended service life.
  • Flexible Cable Entry: Accommodates both overhead and underground installations for versatile mounting configurations.
  • 14-2 AWG Wire Range: Supports standard conductor sizes for both line and load connections, ensuring compatibility with common wiring systems.
  • UL Listed Certification: Meets rigorous safety standards for professional electrical installations and code compliance.

Technical Specifications

  • Application: Meter Socket
  • Brand Name: Milbank
  • Bypass Provision: Lever Bypass
  • Cable Entry: Overhead or Underground
  • Departent: Electrical
  • Frequency Rating: 60 Hertz
  • Hub Closing Plate: Small Closing Plate
  • Insulation: Glass Polyester
  • Line Side Wire Range: 14 - 2 AWG
  • Load Side Wire Range: 14 - 2 AWG
  • Main Breaker Size: No Main Breaker
  • Number Of Main Breakers: 0
  • Number Of Meter Positions: 1 Position
  • Number Of Receptacles: 0
  • Product Material: G90 Galvanized Steel with Powder Coat Finish
  • Product Mounting: Surface Mount
  • Product Type: Ringless Meter Socket
  • Standard: UL Listed;Type 3R
  • Terminal: Single Mechanical
  • Unspsc Number: 39121102
  • Voltage Rating: 600 Volts Alternating Current

Professional Applications

  • Residential electrical service installations
  • Commercial building metering systems
  • Multi-unit residential properties
  • Professional office buildings
  • Retail establishments
  • Light industrial facilities
  • Utility service connections

Why Choose Milbank Quality?

Milbank delivers proven reliability with UL Listed certification and Type 3R weather protection. The G90 galvanized steel construction with powder coat finish ensures long-term durability, while the professional-grade 600V rating and glass polyester insulation provide dependable performance for demanding electrical applications.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Application:
Meter Socket
Brand Name:
Milbank
Bypass Provision:
Lever Bypass
Cable Entry:
Overhead or Underground
Frequency Rating:
60 Hertz
Hub Closing Plate:
Small Closing Plate
Insulation:
Glass Polyester
Line Side Wire Range:
14 - 2 AWG
Load Side Wire Range:
14 - 2 AWG
Main Breaker Size:
No Main Breaker
Number Of Main Breakers:
0
Number Of Meter Positions:
1 Position
Number Of Receptacles:
0
Product Type:
Ringless Meter Socket
Standards:
UL Listed;Type 3R
Terminal:
Single Mechanical
Unspsc Number:
39121102
Voltage Rating:
600 Volts Alternating Current
Product Material:
G90 Galvanized Steel with Powder Coat Finish
Product Mounting:
Surface Mount
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Electrical
Insulation Type:
Glass Polyester
Hub Style:
Small Closing Plate
Installation Category:
Surface Mount
Terminal Type:
Single Mechanical
Product Details:
Ringless Meter Socket
Frequency:
60 hertz
Product Group:
Metering & Service Entrance

Milbank U4494-XL – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the difference between the 6, 8, and 13 terminal options on the Milbank U449 ringless meter socket?
The terminal count is the jaw and lug configuration the utility requires for the service being metered, and it is the main thing to get right when ordering. The U449-XL family covers three: 6 terminal (U4490-XL without test switch provision, U4494-XL with), 8 terminal (U4492-XL / U4496-XL), and 13 terminal (U4493-XL / U4497-XL). All six are single position, ringless, lever bypass sockets rated 600V AC at 60 Hz. Call the serving utility before you order, since the terminal arrangement is dictated by their metering standard, not by the load.
2) Does the Milbank U449 meter socket include a main breaker or main disconnect?
No. The U449-XL is a meter socket only, with no main breaker and no receptacles. You supply the overcurrent protection downstream, typically a main breaker panel or a separate service disconnect fed from the load side. If the job calls for metering and disconnect in one enclosure, this is the wrong part and you want a meter main combination instead.
3) Can a Milbank ringless meter socket with lever bypass be mounted outdoors?
Yes. The U449-XL carries a Type 3R enclosure rating and is UL Listed, so it is built for outdoor surface mounting on an exterior wall or a meter pole backboard. The shell is G90 galvanized steel with a powder coat finish for corrosion resistance. Type 3R is rain and sleet protection, not washdown or submersion, so it belongs on a wall, not below grade or anywhere it gets hosed directly.
4) What wire size can I land in the Milbank U449 meter socket?
Both line and load terminals take 14 through 2 AWG, on single mechanical lugs. That covers a residential or small commercial service up to a 2 AWG conductor. If the service conductors on your job are 1/0, 2/0, or larger, they will not land in these lugs and you need a socket with a bigger terminal range.
5) Should I order the Milbank meter socket with or without the test switch provision?
Order the test switch version only if the utility or the metering spec calls for one. The test switch provision is the prep that lets a metering test switch be installed so the meter can be tested and current transformers shorted safely in place. Each terminal count comes both ways: 6 terminal is U4490-XL plain or U4494-XL with provision, 8 terminal is U4492-XL or U4496-XL, and 13 terminal is U4493-XL or U4497-XL. Adding it later means swapping the socket, so settle it with the utility before the order goes in.
6) Can I use one Milbank U449 socket to meter two units in a duplex?
No. The U449-XL holds one meter position, so it serves a single metered service. A duplex or any multi-unit building that meters tenants separately needs one socket per unit, or a multi-position meter stack sized to the number of tenants plus a house meter if the utility requires one.
7) What does lever bypass do on a meter socket, and do I need it?
Lever bypass lets a utility or qualified tech shunt current around the meter socket jaws with a lever, so the meter can be pulled and swapped without dropping power to the building. On the U449-XL that provision is built in. Many utilities mandate bypass on commercial and multi-family services, and property managers usually want it anywhere a meter change would otherwise mean an outage for tenants. If the utility does not require it and the service can go dark for a meter swap, a non-bypass socket does the same metering job.
8) Does this Milbank socket work for an underground service lateral, or only overhead?
Either. Cable entry on the U449-XL is rated for overhead or underground, so the same socket serves a weatherhead drop or an underground lateral coming up from a meter pedestal or trench. It ships with a small hub closing plate on top; for an overhead service you open that and fit the hub the utility specifies, and for an underground feed you leave the top closed and enter from the bottom.
9) Is a 600V meter socket okay for a standard 120/240V residential service?
Yes. 600V AC is the maximum rating of the U449-XL, not a requirement, so it covers 120/240V single phase and the common 208V and 480V commercial services below that ceiling. Frequency rating is 60 Hz, which is standard North American utility power. Insulation is glass polyester.
10) What is the difference between a ringless meter socket and a ring type socket, and will a ringless meter fit?
Ringless refers to how the cover is retained, not to the meter itself. A ringless socket like the U449-XL uses a one piece hinged or lift-off cover secured to the enclosure, where a ring type uses a separate sealing ring clamped around the meter. The meter and the socket jaws are the same either way. Utilities specify one style or the other in their service standard, so match whatever the serving utility requires for the area.
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Does the Milbank U4494-XL come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Milbank U4494-XL is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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