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Milbank U8173 200A 1-Phase Ringless Meter Socket - Small Closing Plate, Horn Bypass with 7/8-inch Barrel Lock Provision, interior view showing meter jaw and terminal assembly

Milbank U8173 Ringless Meter Socket, 200A 1-Phase Horn Bypass, Type 3R

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Milbank U8173 Ringless Meter Socket, 200A 1-Phase Horn Bypass, Type 3R

The Milbank U8173 200A 1-Phase Ringless Meter Socket delivers dependable utility metering for residential and light commercial electrical services. Constructed from G90 galvanized steel with a powder coat finish and rated Type 3R for outdoor installations, this meter socket supports 200 continuous ampere capacity at 600V AC with a horn bypass provision that lets utilities maintain service continuity during meter removal or maintenance. UL Listed for code-compliant performance, the U8173 accepts a 6 AWG - 350 kcmil wire range on both line and load sides, features a single meter position with 5 terminations, and mounts on the surface for field installation.

Key Features

  • 200 Continuous Ampere Rating: Supports substantial 1-Phase electrical loads for residential and light commercial services.
  • 600V AC Voltage Rating: Rated for 600 Volts Alternating Current with a 6 AWG - 350 kcmil line and load side wire range.
  • Horn Bypass Provision: Allows the utility to maintain service continuity during meter removal or maintenance.
  • G90 Galvanized Steel Construction: Delivers superior corrosion resistance and long-term durability for outdoor installations.
  • Type 3R Enclosure Rating: Protects internal components against rain, sleet, and ice while remaining safe for outdoor operation.
  • 7/8" Barrel Lock Provision: Includes a knockout and angle bracket for enhanced tamper resistance and security.
  • Small Closing Plate: Provides a compact hub closing plate configuration for flexible cable entry.
  • Powder Coat Finish: Applied over G90 galvanized steel for added weather and corrosion protection.

Certifications & Compliance

  • UL Listed
  • Type 3R Rated Enclosure

Technical Specifications

  • Main Breaker Size: No Main Breaker
  • Number Of Main Breakers: 0
  • Number Of Meter Positions: 1 Position
  • Number Of Receptacles: 0
  • Phase: 1 Phase
  • Product Family Code: 4T20
  • Special Features: Public Service Electric and Gas New Jersey
  • Product Material: G90 Galvanized Steel with Powder Coat Finish
  • Amps: 200
  • Number of Phases: 1
  • Number of Terminations: 5

Typical Applications

  • Residential Electrical Service Metering
  • Small Commercial and Retail Facility Power Monitoring
  • Multi-Unit Residential Metering Installations
  • Utility Service Upgrades and Meter Replacements
  • Outdoor and Wet-Location Installations

Why Milbank?

Milbank meter sockets deliver dependable electrical metering, backed by UL Listed certification and a Type 3R enclosure rating for weather protection. The G90 galvanized steel construction with powder coat finish withstands demanding outdoor environments, while the horn bypass provision helps utilities maintain service continuity during meter maintenance, delivering the reliable, code-compliant performance electrical professionals expect from Milbank on 200 Amp, 1-Phase, 600V AC service installations.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Amperage Rating:
200 Continuous Ampere
Application:
Meter Socket
Brand Name:
Milbank
Bypass Provision:
Horn Bypass
Cable Entry:
Overhead or Underground
Equipment Ground:
Bonded Neutral
Frequency Rating:
60 Hertz
Hub Closing Plate:
Small Closing Plate
Insulation:
Glass Polyester
Line Side Wire Range:
6 AWG - 350 kcmil
Load Side Wire Range:
6 AWG - 350 kcmil
Main Breaker Size:
No Main Breaker
Number Of Jaws:
5 Terminal
Number Of Main Breakers:
0
Number Of Meter Positions:
1 Position
Number Of Receptacles:
0
Phase:
1 Phase
Product Family Code:
4T20
Product Height:
15.5 IN
Product Length:
4.125 IN
Product Size:
4.125L x 11W x15.5H
Product Type:
Ringless Meter Socket
Special Features:
Public Service Electric and Gas New Jersey
Standards:
UL Listed;Type 3R
Terminal:
Lay in
Unspsc Number:
39121102
Voltage Rating:
600 Volts Alternating Current
Product Material:
G90 Galvanized Steel with Powder Coat Finish
Product Mounting:
Surface Mount
Amps:
200
Product Width:
11 IN
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Electrical
Insulation Type:
Glass Polyester
Hub Style:
Small Closing Plate
Installation Category:
Surface Mount
Terminal Type:
Lay In
Number of Phases:
1
Frequency:
60 hertz
Product Details:
Ringless Meter Socket
Number of Terminations:
5

Milbank U8173-XL-PSEG-DES – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the Milbank U8173 a 4 jaw or 5 jaw meter socket?
Five terminal, with a bonded neutral equipment ground. The fifth jaw is what a utility asks for when the meter has to carry a neutral connection or a network position, so a 4 jaw socket is not a substitute if your utility spec calls for 5 terminal. Confirm which one the serving utility requires before you set the can, since they will not seal a socket that does not match their spec.
2) What is the difference between the standard U8173 and the PSEG version?
Two builds are offered: the standard 5 terminal socket, MPN U8173-XL-KK-BLG, and MPN U8173-XL-PSEG-DES, which is the 5 terminal build approved for Public Service Electric and Gas installations in New Jersey. If the job is in PSEG territory, order the PSEG build; PSEG will not accept a socket that is not on their approved list. Anywhere else, the standard build is the one to take.
3) What size service conductors will fit the lugs on a Milbank U8173 socket?
Both line and load terminals take 6 AWG through 350 kcmil, and they are lay-in terminals, so you drop the conductor in rather than threading it through a hole. That range covers the usual 200 amp service builds, 4/0 aluminum SER or 2/0 copper, with room up to 350 kcmil if the run is long enough to need an upsize for voltage drop.
4) Do I need a ringless or a ring-type meter socket?
That is set by the serving utility, not by preference. The U8173 is a ringless socket: the cover itself locks over the meter instead of a separate sealing ring clamping it, and it uses a small closing plate at the hub opening. Utilities that seal with a ring will reject a ringless can and vice versa, so match the utility's standard before ordering. Ringless is the common requirement across much of the East and Midwest.
5) Does the Milbank U8173 meter socket come with a main breaker or a disconnect?
No. It is a meter socket only, no main breaker and no receptacles, one meter position. Service disconnecting means and overcurrent protection have to come from a separate main breaker panel or a service disconnect downstream. If you want the meter and the disconnect in one enclosure, you need a meter main combination rather than this can.
6) Will the Milbank U8173 hold up mounted outdoors on an exterior wall?
It is built for it. G90 galvanized steel with a powder coat finish, Type 3R enclosure rated for rain, sleet and ice, UL Listed, with glass polyester insulation behind the jaws. It is a surface mount can, so it lands on the wall face rather than recessing into the stud bay. For a flush installation in a finished wall you need a semi-flush or flush mount socket instead.
7) Does the Milbank U8173 accept a utility barrel lock?
Yes. It comes with a 7/8 inch knockout and an angle bracket for a barrel lock, which is the provision most utilities want so they can lock the cover after sealing. The barrel lock itself is a utility item and is not part of the socket.
8) Can I use the Milbank U8173 to meter individual units in an apartment building?
Only one unit per can. The U8173 is a single position socket, so a multi-unit property needs one socket per tenant or a multi-position gang metering assembly instead. Property managers standardizing a building on individual cans can repeat this one across the openings, since all units are single phase 200 amp and the utility spec is the same across the wall.
9) Can the Milbank U8173 be used on a 3-phase service?
No. It is a single phase, 5 terminal socket at 600 VAC. A three phase service needs a 7 jaw socket built for it. Using a single phase can on three phase will not land the conductors correctly and the utility will not set the meter.
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