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Old 10/2/06, 10:59 PM
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Here is another image showing what Greg posted....


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The PoCo usually only own up to the service point.
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In most cases the overhead service, wire belongs to the utillity company and they don't allow foreign attachments.

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Actually for the most part the CLIENT owns the point to the attachment ( could be different in some areas ) but the issue with foreign attachments like antenna's and so on is a NEC issue the local electrician has to be aware of...not the local POCO.


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How about this service drop...


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lol...Joseph...now that is just NASTY !


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How about this service drop...
HEY! How'd you get up on my roof to take that pic?!
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How about this service drop...
What a terrible mess Joe! I need the high resolution image Joe, please send it to me.

PS: For Code Scholars, The following defined term is important and should be understood remembered.

Service Point.
The point of connection between the facilities of the serving utility and the premises wiring.

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