Meter wiring

[trigg]

I finally got meter grounded an wanted to get the opinions of many before i talk w poco for power to be back on.
There was a prexisting #4 copper off weatherhead neutral that i grounded to panel on left side ,already there.
And a new#4 copper from ground rod to bottom of panel then lug at neutral bar.
I also ran conduit but not shown in pic

Also what was purpose of a #4 to neutral then meter off weather head entrance?

Any info before inspected is appreciated

 

[JoeD]

I have never heard of or seen a ground wire going up to the weatherhead.

 

[nealtw]

I have never heard of or seen a ground wire going up to the weatherhead.

What would happen if you did have a short to ground there?
But would it not be grounded if the mast was attached to the meter box?

 

[Snoonyb]

The 3 utility conductors, and the cable tied to the service mast are call a service drop.

Here on the truly left, nanny state, coast there is a ground conductor on the pole which is tied to the cable anchoring the service drop to the service mast, the service is them grounded to a driven ground rod.

In over 40yrs, i've never seen the neutral from the service drop tied directly to ground.

I'd ask the utility to have a look, as a courtesy, before you call for service.

 

[trigg]

Got Approved!
Tech said its double bonded at meter,


Even with that #4 terminated in meter ,on left, box so i guess its not a factor terminated in box vs terminated to ground Rod

Yes many old homes had this set up w neutral wire feed .They never upgraded .