There are two 4inch conduits feeding the bottom of the gutter with 4x600mcm conductors in parallel in each which pass straight through to the two 4inch nipples which connect to the bottom of the meter assembly feeding the 800 amp breaker.
Auxiliary gutter on service.
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Standard for wireways auxiliary gutters and associated fittings ul standard.
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Sheet metal auxiliary gutters can be used outdoors or indoors.
My interpretation of an auxiliary gutter is a gutter made for and attached to the sides of an enclosure and they are always installed as a system with the cabinet.
The enclosure has hinged or removable covers for housing and protecting electrical wires cable and busbars.
Auxiliary gutters can be used to supplement wiring spaces at meters switchboards and similar places as well as enclosed conductors or busbars.
A wireway by definition is installed as a separate system from the panel cabinet or other enclosure.
Auxiliary gutters used to supplement wiring spaces at meter centers distribution centers switchboards and simi lar points of wiring systems may enclose conductors or bus bars but shall not be used to enclose switches overcurrent devices or other appliances or apparatus.
Finally in 366 2 the code definition of what an auxiliary gutter is designed to be used with refers to meter centers distribution centers switchgear switchboards and similar points of wiring systems.
Electrical safety sizing a gutter for the proper fit is relatively easy.
I get a lot of calls to make sure that the gutter that they are using is up to code.
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Scope summary of topics.
If they are installed in a wet location they must be suitable for a wet location.
All ul stds for canada.
A sheet metal enclosure used to supplement wiring spaces at meter centers distribution centers switchboards and similar points of wiring systems.