Conduit Bends

[Fergiebear13]

So from the outside of my shop to the ground is higher than the inside because it's on a slope. Still gravel floor no concrete to level it yet. The height of my panel inside is to code, but where the midline of the meter falls on the outside is out of code spec so had to move it. I need to know if this is going to be code to use this method to come from the bottom of the meter combo and go up to the hold in the shop where the back of the panel meets. This is my first rodeo and I'm out of ideas. Passing inspection is the goal.lol Thanks in advance.

 

[rmanrman]

That’s the way I did it. Is that 2 inch pipe?
You need 2 inch for 200 Amp service
I’m in Nj and I passed
You should still check with your inspector if it’s approved in your area

 

[LXCam]

As long as you don’t exceed 360 degrees worth of bends between pull points you’re good.

 

[mark flucke]

Stagger the ends of the cable and use lots of lube-I love polywater-hate 77

 

[Innovate1]

Getting the large wire through that 180 degree bend seems like no fun. If you do that put generous chamfers on the ends where the bends come together so the wire doesn't get stopped there.

There is no hole in the back of the meter base that you could connect to the through the wall conduit and get to the right height? Can you flip your panel over and put the feed in the bottom. That would lower the inlet and you wouldn't need any bends, just the LB.

 

[Fergiebear13]

Getting the large wire through that 180 degree bend seems like no fun. If you do that put generous chamfers on the ends where the bends come together so the wire doesn't get stopped there.

There is no hole in the back of the meter base that you could connect to the through the wall conduit and get to the right height? Can you flip your panel over and put the feed in the bottom. That would lower the inlet and you wouldn't need any bends, just the LB.

Thanks for the advice. Luckily it isn't going far. In that case if I could flip the meter upside down I would do that. There's literally only two knockouts on the back one on side and 3 on the bottom. It's a meter combo so it's longer than a normal meter box. I wish I could come up with a better way. Even the knockout on the side is near the bottom forcing me to mount the meter too high.

 

[rancherbill]

So from the outside of my shop to the ground is higher than the inside because it's on a slope. Still gravel floor no concrete to level it yet. The height of my panel inside is to code, but where the midline of the meter falls on the outside is out of code spec so had to move it. I need to know if this is going to be code to use this method to come from the bottom of the meter combo and go up to the hold in the shop where the back of the panel meets. This is my first rodeo and I'm out of ideas. Passing inspection is the goal.lol Thanks in advance.

Maybe I'm missing something but, throw away your existing LB and install a new one along with a single 90 to go up into the meter.

 

[Innovate1]

Thanks for the advice. Luckily it isn't going far. In that case if I could flip the meter upside down I would do that. There's literally only two knockouts on the back one on side and 3 on the bottom. It's a meter combo so it's longer than a normal meter box. I wish I could come up with a better way. Even the knockout on the side is near the bottom forcing me to mount the meter too high.

I was talking about flipping the interior panel over but that would require a lower hole in the wall and lots of other work. If the meter base has a hole in the side why not just use that and go to the through the wall conduit with only one 90. Or if that puts the meter too low use a 45.

 

[sparky 1971]

That LB doesn't look like it's going to be much higher than the bottom of the meter socket. Why not come out of the side of the socket right into an LB? I know you posted that it won't work that way, but I don't see why not. As long as the top breaker isn't over 6'7" off the floor you're good to go. If it's a main breaker panel, the main can be on top or bottom.

It will work as pictured, but it won't be fun and it will look ridiculous.

EDIT: here's a thought. Since its a meter combo, come out the back of the meter with SER cable and put the panel in the next stud bay at whatever height you like.

 

[Dagny]

its a trap I try to avoid doing it but sometimes it has to be.

 

[Fergiebear13]

Alright guys, I did it.lol. The conduit for the underground service will be added next time, but I got it mounted back to back and all ready to wire on the inside. It is sitting a little over 6' but under 6' 6" to the midline of the meter socket. I think I'm just going to build the ground up a little bit, but hopefully it will pass when the time comes. Thanks for all the advice. Wish me luck.lol.