OVERHEAD SERVICE, METER POST

This picture shows a finished installation for temporary service, using a meter post. The service is overhead from the power company to the post. From the post, the service to the building could be overhead or underground.  The customer provides everything shown, except the meter and the overhead service line.

After the customer installs the service equipment, the power company installs the meter in the meter socket, strings the service line, attaches the service line supporting wire (neutral) to the insulated clevis, and splices the conductors together.