Overhead service-entrance conductors of Type SE cable can be formed in a _____ and taped with self-sealing weather-resistant thermoplastic. Service-entrance conductor requirements are outlined in Part ...

One of the most essential Chapter 3 wiring methods for residential electricians in the National Electrical Code (NEC) is service entrance (SE) cable. Its primary purpose is to be used as a “main” ...

Most service entry cable installed these days is made of twisted strands of aluminum wire. The wire heats up under load and then cools down again, expanding and contracting during each cycle.

Look for a cracked and deteriorated service entrance cable, and hard, broken, or missing putty on the top of the meter box where the cable enters the top.