Re: Aluminum Service Drop
For overhead services, the weight of the triplex has a bearing on the amount of sag between supports. Copper wire would have to be reduced in size to allow for proper clearances.
The service drops are calculated on a kilowatt/span scale, in line with NESC,for sizing the service drop.
Underground services are supplied by conductors as indicated in applicable engineering standards, under the NESC.
The service entrance, when there is a service entrance, is regulated by the NEC.
[ April 23, 2004, 04:16 AM: Message edited by: bennie ]