British Columbia service upgrades need a meter base the utility will accept, and the wrong enclosure means a failed connection inspection. The Hydel EK400ROBC is a 200 A, 4-jaw single-phase meter socket in Hydel's oversize enclosure built for BC, and it accepts either overhead or underground supply, which makes it a practical stock item for residential service entrances and upgrades on 120/240 V, 3-wire services.
Why electricians pick it
- 200 A, 4-jaw socket for single-phase residential service, in the version Hydel builds for BC only.
- Combination overhead/underground design, so one base covers either service drop.
- Barrel-type connectors angled at 45° accept No. 6 AWG to 250 MCM copper or aluminum.
- Lay-in neutral that can be used with an unbroken neutral conductor.
- CSA enclosure type 3 in an 18 x 12 x 5-3/8 in oversize box with room to work.
Specifications
| Spec |
Detail |
| Brand |
Hydel |
| Model / SKU |
EK400ROBC |
| Rating |
200 A, 600 V (catalogue rating) |
| Application |
Single-phase 120/240 V, 3-wire service |
| Jaws |
4 |
| Supply |
Combination overhead / underground |
| Conductor range |
No. 6 AWG to 250 MCM, Cu/Al |
| Neutral |
Lay-in (can be used with unbroken neutral) |
| Enclosure |
CSA enclosure 3, oversize, type E |
| Size |
18 x 12 x 5-3/8 in |
| Weight |
15 lb |
Pro tip from the counter
Hydel builds this oversize version specifically for BC, so check the local utility's accepted meter base list before using it anywhere else. An Ontario or Alberta service gets its own approved Hydel variant, and a base the utility doesn't accept will hold up the reconnect.
Best for: BC residential service entrances, 100 A to 200 A service upgrades, overhead-to-underground conversions, new single-family builds in BC Hydro territory
Downloads: Hydel EK series catalogue page (PDF)
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