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TABLE II

THREE-PHASE METERING EQUIPMENT

Customer’s Service Conductor Size Copper (Cu) or Aluminum (Al)	Instrument- Transformer Cabinet Required?	Meter Socket or Transocket Required	Hub Sizes Available
#6 AWG thru 4/0AWG	No	12 x18 Inch Single Meter Socket 8 Terminal for 3-Phase, 3-Wire 7 Terminal for 3-Phase, 4-Wire	Detachable 1-1/2", 2" or 2-1/2"
4/0 AWG to 250 KCM	No	200 Ampere Transocket 18 x 24 Inch	Detachable 2", 2-1/2" or 3"
250 KCM to 500 KCM for Cu 750 KCM for Al	No	400 Ampere Transocket 24 x 30 Inch	Detachable 2-1/2", 3" 3-1/2" or 4"
Larger Than 500 KCM Cu 750 KCM Al	Yes See Table III	11 x 18 Inch Single Or 22 x 18 Inch Duplex Meter Socket See Note	Detachable 1-1/4" or 1-1/2"
More Than One Conductor Per Phase	Yes See Table III	11 x 18 Inch Single Or 22 x 18 Inch Duplex Meter Socket See Note	Detachable 1-1/4" or 1-1/2"

All transockets, current transformers, duplex sockets and meter enclosures will be delivered to the Customer at the job location by the Company’s representative.

Instrument transformer cabinets shall be furnished and installed by the Customer.

All meter sockets, transockets, transformer rated meter sockets and other enclosures are suitable for either indoor or outdoor use.

Note: Where multiple circuit totalizing meters or other special meters are required and where meters are subject to vandalism, meter enclosures may be supplied.