Mike Lamb Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 What does the CL200, FM2S and TA30 mean on this meter and does it have any significance to a home inspector. This is a two unit building with one common meter. Click to Enlarge 44.51 KB Click to Enlarge 47.2 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 CL200 is the class designation of the meter - Class 200. This means that the meter is intended to meter loads up to 200 amps on a continuous basis. It can meter larger loads for short periods of time. TA30 refers to the test amps - In this case, the meter is tested and calibrated at 30 amps. Class 200 meters are always calibrated at 30 amps. I have no idea what FM2S means. The only significance for a home inspectors is that if you see a meter designation that's smaller than the service size, it's possible that the service was upgraded without notifying the utility. For instance, a CL100 meter (TA 15) would only be intended for a 100 amp service. If a 200 amp service is present, it might have been bootlegged in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Another issue with the meter and house is that it looks like it tipped over at some point. Sure hope you noticed that:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erby Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Gotta be a smart ass in every crowd. Guess I got beat out in this crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Another issue with the meter and house is that it looks like it tipped over at some point. Sure hope you noticed that:) Along with the strong wind blowing from the west. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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