This is a reminder to check the meter socket CAREFULLY. We had some designed for a corner grounded delta system that were installed on a regular 208/120 Y system.
Needless to say: when the power company swiched on the power it went BANG!
And anyone looking at it LATER could say- "Of course, one of the line side lugs is connected to the can"
But it was not noticed by a good electrician, a good inspector, or a good lineman. Everything was tight and secure-
So as the man says: "Be careful out there!"
The meter socket is often considered the simplest part of the installation, 3-4 wires in and 3-4 wires out- what could be easier?
The notation of which meter sockets are involved remindes of of two things:
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