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Measure and Score Service Entrance Cable

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The first step involves preparing the service entrance cable (SEU). Measure approximately 3 feet (36 inches) from the end of the cable, which will extend from the service entrance weatherhead. Carefully score the thin outer jacket of the cable along this measured length using a utility knife. The scoring should be light to avoid damaging the insulation of the internal conductors.

Goal: Prepare the service entrance cable by marking and scoring the outer jacket.

Tools and materials

  • Measuring Tape — Measuring the required cable length
  • Service Entrance Cable — The main electrical cable for the service
  • Utility Knife — Scoring the outer jacket of the cable

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And this is what you should be doing as an apprentice. Okay. Wow. You want 3 ft coming out of the service entrance head. 36. Yep. Somewhere around there. Yep. You don't have to be exact, but just cuz you're new, you take your knife and go right along the center of it. Yep. Nice and light. You're just scoring that thin jacket on that service entrance. Spiral that. You get it completely off. Always want a clean work area. See, I'll hold this. Pick up those little tails.

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