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06-30-03, 12:17 PM

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I live in the Dallas area and use TXU Electric. My question is, how do I open my meter base (which is sealed) to wire in a copper ground wire from a ground rod I bought and want to install? Will TXU allow this? Thanks

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07-01-03, 06:30 AM

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The seal is there to prevent tampering. Gives the meter reader a clue that something's up (like electricity being stolen). Call the power company.

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The ground should be installed in the main disconnect not the meter base.

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07-02-03, 10:20 AM

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My main breaker panel is directly behind the meter base panel.

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