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Milbank U2854-X 4-5 Terminal Ringless Meter Socket Large Closing Plate 4 Position 4-125 Ampere Main Breaker Provision

Milbank 4-Position Ringless Meter Socket with Main Breaker Provision - 125A, 240V, Surface Mount

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Milbank 4-Position Ringless Meter Socket with Main Breaker Provision

Professional Multi-Unit Electrical Service Solution

The Milbank 4-Position Ringless Meter Socket delivers reliable electrical service distribution for multi-unit applications with 125 continuous ampere rating and 240V AC capacity. Featuring G90 galvanized steel construction with powder coat finish and Type 3R enclosure rating, this surface mount unit provides durable performance for overhead or underground cable entry configurations.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • 125 Continuous Ampere Rating: Provides robust electrical capacity for demanding multi-unit residential and commercial applications.
  • 4-Position Configuration: Accommodates multiple meter connections in a single compact enclosure for efficient space utilization.
  • Type 3R Enclosure Rating: Ensures reliable outdoor performance with protection against rain, sleet, and ice formation.
  • G90 Galvanized Steel Construction: Delivers superior corrosion resistance and long-term durability in harsh environmental conditions.
  • Main Breaker Provision: Allows for integrated overcurrent protection installation to enhance system safety and code compliance.
  • Ringless Design: Simplifies meter installation and maintenance while reducing connection complexity.
  • UL Listed Certification: Meets rigorous safety standards for professional electrical installations.

Technical Specifications

  • Amperage Rating: 125 Continuous Ampere
  • Application: Meter Socket With Main
  • Brand Name: Milbank
  • Cable Entry: Overhead or Underground
  • Departent: Electrical
  • Equipment Ground: Ground Lug
  • Frequency Rating: 60 Hertz
  • Hub Closing Plate: Large Closing Plate
  • Insulation: Glass Polyester
  • Main Breaker Size: Breaker Provision
  • Number Branch Circuits: 4
  • Number Of Meter Positions: 4 Positions
  • Number Of Receptacles: 0
  • Phase: 1 Phase
  • Product Family Code: CU12
  • Product Height: 25 IN
  • Product Material: G90 Galvanized Steel with Powder Coat Finish
  • Product Mounting: Surface Mount
  • Product Type: Ringless Meter Socket
  • Special Features: Commonwealth Edison Chicago Housing Authority
  • Standard: UL Listed;Type 3R
  • Terminal: 3/8 Inch Stud
  • Unspsc Number: 39121102
  • Voltage Rating: Up to 240 Volts Alternating Current
  • Width: 31 IN

Professional Applications

  • Multi-Unit Residential Properties
  • Apartment Buildings and Condominiums
  • Commercial Multi-Tenant Facilities
  • Mixed-Use Developments
  • Housing Authority Projects
  • Property Management Applications
  • Electrical Service Upgrades

Why Choose Milbank Quality?

Milbank delivers proven reliability with UL Listed certification and Type 3R environmental protection. The robust G90 galvanized steel construction with powder coat finish ensures long-term performance, while the glass polyester insulation and professional-grade components provide dependable service for critical electrical distribution applications.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Amperage Rating:
125 Continuous Ampere
Application:
Meter Socket With Main
Brand Name:
Milbank
Cable Entry:
Overhead or Underground
Equipment Ground:
Ground Lug
Frequency Rating:
60 Hertz
Hub Closing Plate:
Large Closing Plate
Insulation:
Glass Polyester
Main Breaker Size:
Breaker Provision
Number Branch Circuits:
4
Number Of Meter Positions:
4 Positions
Number Of Receptacles:
0
Phase:
1 Phase
Product Family Code:
CU12
Product Height:
25 IN
Product Type:
Ringless Meter Socket
Special Features:
Commonwealth Edison Chicago Housing Authority
Standards:
UL Listed;Type 3R
Terminal:
3/8 Inch Stud
Unspsc Number:
39121102
Voltage Rating:
Up to 240 Volts Alternating Current
Product Material:
G90 Galvanized Steel with Powder Coat Finish
Product Mounting:
Surface Mount
Amps:
125
Product Width:
31 IN
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Electrical
Insulation Type:
Glass Polyester
Hub Style:
Large Closing Plate
Installation Category:
Surface Mount
Terminal Type:
3/8 Inch Stud
Number of Phases:
1
Product Details:
Ringless Meter Socket
Frequency:
60 hertz
Product Group:
Metering & Service Entrance

Milbank U2854-X-KK-5T – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will a Milbank U2854-X 4-position meter socket work for a fourplex with 125A per unit?
No. The U2854-X carries a 125 continuous ampere rating for the whole assembly, not per meter position, and it has a breaker provision rather than a factory-installed main. Four positions share that 125A bus with four branch circuits. For a building where each unit needs its own 125A service, you want a higher-rated multi-position socket sized to the total connected load. The U2854-X suits smaller multi-unit services where the utility service is 125A and single phase, up to 240 volts AC at 60 hertz.
2) Does the Milbank U2854-X come with the main breakers installed?
It ships with a breaker provision, meaning the space and mounting are there but the overcurrent device is bought separately. Plan on ordering the branch breakers for all four positions along with the socket, and confirm the breaker type your inspector will accept for a meter main. Everything else on the enclosure side is there: ground lug for the equipment ground, 3/8 inch stud terminals, and a large closing plate for the hub opening.
3) Can a Milbank ringless meter socket be mounted outdoors on an exterior wall?
Yes. The U2854-X is a Type 3R enclosure, UL Listed, built for outdoor service entrance duty against rain, sleet and ice. The body is G90 galvanized steel with a powder coat finish, and it is a surface mount unit, so it goes flat to the wall rather than recessed into it. If wall mounting is not an option, the pedestal mount versions (U2854-X-KK-PED and U2854-X-KK-PED-CECHA) put the same socket on a stand.
4) Which Milbank U2854-X version do I order for a ComEd job in Chicago?
For Commonwealth Edison and Chicago Housing Authority work, the U2854-X-KK-PED-CECHA is the version called out as CECHA approved, on a vertical pedestal mount with horn bypass. Utility approval on meter equipment is decided by the serving utility, so match the designation on the utility's approved equipment letter before you buy. Elsewhere in the family, U2854-X is the plain socket, U2854-X-KK adds horn bypass, U2854-X-KK-5T is the 5 terminal horn bypass vertical, U2854-X-HSP adds a stainless steel hasp, and U2854-X-KK-PED is horn bypass on a pedestal with a single connector.
5) Do I need a 4 terminal or 5 terminal meter socket, and does the U2854-X cover both?
Terminal count follows the service the utility is feeding. Single phase three wire 120/240 volt residential service is the usual 4 terminal case, which the standard U2854-X and U2854-X-KK cover. Where the utility specifies a 5 terminal jaw configuration, order the U2854-X-KK-5T, the 5 terminal horn bypass vertical version. Both sit on the same 125 ampere, single phase, up to 240 volt AC platform.
6) What is a horn bypass on a meter socket and do I need that option?
Horn bypass lets the utility keep power flowing to the tenants while a meter is pulled and reset, so service is not dropped during a meter change. Many utilities require it on multi-position gear. On the U2854-X family, bypass is an ordering decision, not a field addition: U2854-X-KK, U2854-X-KK-5T, U2854-X-KK-PED and U2854-X-KK-PED-CECHA carry the KK horn bypass, while the plain U2854-X and the hasp version do not. Ask the serving utility which they will accept before you place the order.
7) Ringless versus ring type meter socket, which one does the utility want?
Ringless is what the U2854-X is: the cover clamps the meter in place, so there is no separate sealing ring to install or lose, and the utility seals the cover itself. Ring type sockets use a locking ring around the meter rim instead. The two are not interchangeable and the serving utility dictates which it will set a meter in. Check the utility's meter equipment requirements first, then order the ringless U2854-X only if ringless is what they accept.
8) How much wall space does a Milbank U2854-X 4-position meter socket need?
The enclosure measures 25 inches in height and 31 inches in width, so lay out roughly a 25 by 31 inch footprint on the wall plus working clearance in front and room above or below for the service conductors. Cable entry can be overhead or underground, which decides whether you punch the top hub or bring conduit in from the bottom.
9) What wire size lugs and grounding does the Milbank U2854-X have?
Line and load connections land on 3/8 inch stud terminals, and equipment grounding is handled by a ground lug in the enclosure. Stud terminals mean you are landing lugs or crimp connectors sized to your conductor rather than a set jaw. There are no receptacles in this enclosure, so if the job calls for a service receptacle it is a separate device.
10) Can I bring the service in underground to this Milbank meter socket, or does it have to be overhead?
Either works. The U2854-X accepts overhead or underground cable entry, and it ships with a large hub closing plate so the top hub opening can be closed off on an underground feed or opened and hubbed for a service mast. Pick the hub or fitting to match your raceway size when you order.
11) How do I keep tenants out of a multi-position meter socket, is there a locking option?
Order the U2854-X-HSP, which adds a stainless steel hasp so the cover can take a padlock. The other versions rely on the utility seal alone. On apartment and housing authority gear where the enclosure is accessible from a common area, the hasp is the version property managers typically want.
12) Is the Milbank U2854-X suitable for a coastal or high-humidity property?
Construction is G90 galvanized steel with a powder coat finish and glass polyester insulation behind the meter jaws, in a Type 3R rainproof enclosure. That combination is the standard outdoor service package: G90 zinc coating plus powder coat for corrosion resistance, and glass polyester as a moisture-tolerant insulating base. In severe salt exposure many specs call for stainless or non-metallic enclosures instead, so check what the spec on the job requires.
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Does the Milbank U2854-X-KK-5T come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Milbank U2854-X-KK-5T is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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