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Originally Posted by CarlR33
As you said, PLEASE do not mess with the utility service coming into your home (I have utility background). Minimum PPE for a utility worker is face shield, rubber gloves and arc flash clothing because removing the meter can arc. I know Duke has the ability to shut off/turn on your power remotely and do not need to come out (they did this for our new home). No difference in shutting off each circuit vs. a main switch so not sure why you’re asking?
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Man!! You're telling me!! I had a 3-phase overheat meter arc on me when I installed it at an industrial unit. Did everything exactly right, couldn't figure out for the life of me what happened - besides the meter blowing up and the entire 6-unit raceway blue-sizzling and frying.
Turns out, an outside electrician had previously worked on the panel. When they installed the clips, they were not securely tightened so when the meter blade was inserted, the clip bent until metal met metal and the arc occurred. I was so lucky that day, I went out and bought a lottery ticket. Luck only struck once that day however.
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