I’ve done just that in Pacific Power territory. The first time, they asked for
an EE’s approval. That cost $500.00.
> On Aug 27, 2019, at 11:31 AM, Jerry Shafer <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Bill
> The meter main is an UL approved product, any alterations may effect that in
> the eyes of the inspector or PG&E. I have done a breakout panel where l was
> exceeding the 20% rule but a 128 amp still may be an issue. The break out
> panel is a connection where there are breakers all around to protect all the
> connections. You need to confirm that PG&E will require a disco, you might to
> eliminate a breaker though. The breakout panel is not always approved either.
> Can you upgrade the panel with dual 200 amp outputs, one goes to a breaker
> bus and the other just taps out. This would be less of a liability issue l
> would think also. These panels do what you want and are UL Approved.
> Jerry
>
> On Tue, Aug 27, 2019, 10:40 AM frenergy <[email protected]
> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
> Wrenches,
>
> Is the only a way to back feed 128 amps (240v, split PH)
> onto a 200 amp panel is to tap the conductors between the meter and the
> main CB, assuming I can pull it off in the "customer section" of the
> panel. Of course with the requisite AC disco within 10 feet. Or, has
> anybody ever gotten a written approval from a panel manu to thread a
> 1/4" hole in a bus between the meter and the main CB to install a lug
> for accepting a backfeed source?
>
> Bill
>
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