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Old 06-30-03, 01:17 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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Old 07-01-03, 07:30 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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Old 07-01-03, 08:48 PM
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The ground should be installed in the main disconnect not the meter base.
 
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Old 07-02-03, 11:20 AM
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My main breaker panel is directly behind the meter base panel.
 
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