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I dunnow, 0.77/foot vs 2.41/foot is a pretty big difference even in 50 ft of wire..... (THis was for 2/0 copper vs 4/0 aluminum). They are not increasing the conductor size... Im guessing they arent worried about increasing load that much. Also I believe service drop wire is rated for higher...

It is 2" rigid. The estimator says i need guys because they require them when the mast is more than 65' from the mast and Im ~69 feet. I couldnt find any 2/0 copper for the life of me out here from local suppliers. Plus, its cost effective.... Is there a code to quote for using GFCI...

The estimator specified a service mast. Now that I think about it I COULD have ran a 45* conduit along the eaves to the top of the gable, but I'm too far along to undo all this work thus far.... Im gonna screw in some 4x4 cross braces between the rafters where the terminations will be made...

Tom, Thank you for your reply! Ill respond to your points in order. True, but the PoCo required it be on the closest corner of the house to the power pole. So the meter socket had to go there according to their requirements. This is a good idea, however because of the PoCo's design guide...

So, took it upon myself to pull permits to install a new service mast, meter socket, main breaker panel and all the while also subpaneling the existing fusebox. Main reason is because I want to install a generator to keep power going during outages for a data rack I installed in my detached shop...