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Old 6/20/09, 1:20 PM
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Default 1 service drop 2 service entrance

I have never seen this before. Any reason this is a problem? This is a strata complex. There is a 60 AMP rating on the service box. Thanks.
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Default Re: 1 service drop 2 service entrance

Parallel service - no issue based on your pictures. . .



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Old 6/21/09, 11:13 AM
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Default Re: 1 service drop 2 service entrance

It is still a single service drop as the Popester has indicated.....just so happens they are running two different lines down which could mean many things....(2) different occupancies on a single service drop, or a par. drop for a single building...in any case it is typically fine.

Now the only potential issues I might note ( but cant see in the image real well ) is that the connection points need to be below the service head ( 230.53(E) )



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