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Milbank U4496-XL-WC 8 Terminal Ringless Meter Socket, Lever Bypass With Cover Test Switch Prewired

Milbank 8 Terminal Ringless Meter Socket 20A 3 Phase with Lever Bypass and Cover Test Switch

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Milbank 8 Terminal Ringless Meter Socket 20A 3 Phase with Lever Bypass and Cover Test Switch

Professional 3-Phase Metering Solution with Integrated Bypass Functionality

The Milbank 8 Terminal Ringless Meter Socket delivers reliable 3-phase electrical metering with 20 continuous ampere rating and 600V AC capacity. This professional-grade meter socket features lever bypass functionality with cover test switch, G90 galvanized steel construction with powder coat finish, and UL Listed Type 3R rating for versatile indoor and outdoor applications. The surface mount design accommodates both overhead and underground cable entry with single mechanical terminals supporting 14-2 AWG wire range.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • 20 Continuous Ampere Rating: Provides reliable current handling capacity for residential and light commercial 3-phase applications
  • 3 Phase 600V AC: Supports standard commercial voltage requirements with 60 Hz frequency rating for versatile electrical system compatibility
  • Lever Bypass with Cover Test Switch: Enables safe meter testing and maintenance without service interruption while maintaining secure cover protection
  • G90 Galvanized Steel with Powder Coat: Delivers superior corrosion resistance and durability for long-term outdoor performance
  • UL Listed Type 3R Rating: Ensures compliance with safety standards and weather resistance for outdoor installations
  • 8 Terminal Ringless Design: Provides secure electrical connections without ring terminals for simplified installation and maintenance
  • Dual Cable Entry Options: Accommodates both overhead and underground service connections for flexible installation requirements

Technical Specifications

  • Amperage Rating: 20 Continuous Ampere
  • Application: Meter Socket
  • Brand Name: Milbank
  • Bypass Provision: Lever Bypass
  • Cable Entry: Overhead or Underground
  • Departent: Electrical
  • Equipment Ground: 2 Barrel Ground Lug
  • Frequency Rating: 60 Hertz
  • 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 Jaws: 8 Terminal
  • Number Of Main Breakers: 0
  • Number Of Meter Positions: 1 Position
  • Number Of Receptacles: 0
  • Phase: 3 Phase
  • Product Family Code: CT80
  • Product Height: 22 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
  • Terminal: Single Mechanical
  • Unspsc Number: 39121102
  • Voltage Rating: 600 Volts Alternating Current
  • Width: 12 IN

Professional Applications

  • Residential 3-Phase Service Connections
  • Light Commercial Metering Installations
  • Multi-Unit Properties
  • Professional Offices
  • Retail Establishments
  • Service Upgrade Projects
  • Utility Metering Requirements

Why Choose Milbank Quality?

Milbank delivers proven reliability with UL Listed certification and Type 3R weather resistance rating. The G90 galvanized steel construction with powder coat finish ensures long-term durability, while the glass polyester insulation and dual barrel ground lug provide enhanced safety and performance for professional electrical installations.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Amperage Rating:
20 Continuous Ampere
Application:
Meter Socket
Brand Name:
Milbank
Bypass Provision:
Lever Bypass
Cable Entry:
Overhead or Underground
Equipment Ground:
2 Barrel Ground Lug
Frequency Rating:
60 Hertz
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 Jaws:
8 Terminal
Number Of Main Breakers:
0
Number Of Meter Positions:
1 Position
Number Of Receptacles:
0
Phase:
3 Phase
Product Family Code:
CT80
Product Height:
22 IN
Product Type:
Ringless Meter Socket
Special Features:
Ameren Energy
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
Amps:
20
Product Width:
12 IN
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Metering & Meter Sockets
Insulation Type:
Glass Polyester
Installation Category:
Surface Mount
Terminal Type:
Single Mechanical
Number of Phases:
3
Frequency:
60 hertz
Product Details:
Ringless Meter Socket
Number of Terminations:
8
Product Group:
Power Distribution

Milbank U4496-XL-WC-41-AMS – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will a Milbank U4496-XL-WC meter socket work on a 3 phase 4 wire service?
The U4496-XL-WC is an 8 terminal (8 jaw) socket, which is the jaw count used for 3 phase metering. It is rated 3 phase, 600V AC, 60 Hz, single meter position. Match the jaw count to what your utility specifies before you set it: a 3 phase 4 wire self-contained service that calls for 7 jaws will not accept an 8 jaw socket, and a 4 jaw single phase socket will not either.
2) Why is this Milbank meter socket only rated 20 amps when the service is 200 amps?
Because it is a transformer rated socket, not a self-contained one. The 20 continuous ampere rating is the meter circuit rating, and the wire ranges reflect that: 14 to 2 AWG on both the line and load side, single mechanical terminals. The service conductors do not pass through this can. They pass through current transformers, and only the CT secondary leads land here. If you are looking for a socket that carries the full service current, this is the wrong part.
3) What is the difference between the AMS and non-AMS versions of the Milbank U4496 meter socket?
The AMS suffix means the socket is Ameren approved, built to that utility's accepted equipment list. Two of the four builds carry it: U4496-XL-WC-31-AMS and U4496-XL-WC-41-AMS. The plain U4496-XL-WC-31 is the same socket without the Ameren designation. If you are setting a meter in Ameren territory, order the AMS build, because the utility will refuse to energize a can that is not on their list.
4) Do I have to specify a hub or a closing plate when ordering a Milbank U4496 meter socket?
Yes, that is the choice on the order form. Three builds ship with a small closing plate (U4496-XL-WC-31, U4496-XL-WC-31-AMS, U4496-XL-WC-41-AMS) and one ships with a 1.5 inch hub (U4496-ZL-WC-41). Take the hub version for an overhead service where the mast conduit lands on top; take the closing plate where you are coming in underground or through a knockout you will fit yourself. The enclosure accepts overhead or underground cable entry either way.
5) Can the meter be tested or pulled on a Milbank U4496-XL-WC without dropping power to the building?
That is what the lever bypass and cover test switch are there for. Throwing the bypass carries load current around the meter so the meter can be pulled, changed, or tested with the service still live, and the test switch is accessible with the cover in place. It is a utility function, so the seals and the work itself belong to the serving utility, not the electrician.
6) Is the Milbank U4496 ringless meter socket rated for outdoor mounting?
Type 3R and UL Listed, so it is built for outdoor wall mounting in the weather as well as indoor use. The enclosure is G90 galvanized steel with a powder coat finish, and internal insulation is glass polyester. Type 3R is rain and sleet rated, not a washdown or dust tight rating, so it is not the enclosure for a hosed-down or corrosive process area.
7) How much wall space do I need for a Milbank U4496 meter socket?
The can measures 22 inches high by 12 inches wide and is surface mount, so it fastens flat to the wall or a strut rack rather than recessing into it. Leave working clearance in front per your local code, and remember a transformer rated install also needs room for the CT cabinet ahead of this socket.
8) Does the Milbank U4496-XL-WC include a main breaker or disconnect?
No breaker and no disconnect. It is a meter socket only, no main breaker, zero breaker positions, and no receptacles. Service disconnecting means and overcurrent protection have to come from separate gear downstream, so plan a panel or a service disconnect alongside it to make the installation code compliant.
9) What does ringless mean on a Milbank meter socket, and does it change how the meter is installed?
Ringless means there is no sealing ring clamping the meter to the socket rim. The cover itself retains the meter, so the utility lifts the sealed cover to get at the meter rather than cutting a ring. Utilities specify one style or the other, and a ringless can will not take a ring type cover, so confirm which your utility requires before ordering.
10) How do I land the grounding and bonding conductors in a Milbank U4496 socket?
Two barrel ground lugs are provided in the can for equipment grounding. Landing conductors on the metering terminals themselves is limited to 14 through 2 AWG single mechanical terminals, which suits CT secondary and control wiring rather than heavy service conductors.
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Does the Milbank U4496-XL-WC-41-AMS come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Milbank U4496-XL-WC-41-AMS is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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