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Walkop t1_jbi5ssn wrote

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This is not correct in Toronto. In Toronto, the ESA does not do meters, they subcontract to contractors or the homeowner. Everywhere else this is correct.

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Mnemosynesis t1_jbi6a3t wrote

Who tests the meter socket?

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RL203 t1_jbizjny wrote

It's built in a factory to any number of specifications. CSA, ULc, ASTM, etc etc.

The factory will have engineered it, signed and sealed the drawings, certified it, submitted it for testing and certification from the various governing bodies, then during production, the manufacturer will have a series of quality control procedures and protocols in place to ensure compliance, most likely ISO certified.

You don't need to inspect it.

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Mnemosynesis t1_jbjcy6p wrote

You definitely need to test a meter socket with a voltmeter or test switch prior to installing a meter into the socket to ensure that the electrician or “homeowner with YouTube” did not fuck up his wiring.

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