Abstract: The present invention provides an electrical distribution board and meter socket assembly. The distribution board includes a framework for a meter compartment which is partially defined by a side panels, a bottom electrically insulating barrier and by a bus. The distribution board also includes an opening through each side panel and between each side face of the framework and the bottom barrier. The opening is of sufficient size to allow electrical connections therethrough. An L-shaped insulating barrier connects to the bottom barrier and is disposed in front of the bus. The meter socket assembly includes a socket pan, a socket molding assembly for an electrical meter, a test block assembly, and a plurality of load terminals adapted for electrically connecting to branch lines which overlap one another and extend from the load terminals in a direction generally parallel to the bottom edge. The meter socket assembly also includes a plurality of line terminals adapted for electrically connecting to line bars.

Abstract: The present invention provides a meter socket pan and assembly for connection of an electrical meter between a line bus terminal and a branch load terminal. The pan includes a one-piece support base having a generally flat front face and a back face, and a top, bottom and side edges. The base is made of a non-conductive plastic material adapted to support the electrical meter. A socket base is integrally formed on one end of the front face of the support base. The socket base electrically and mechanically connects to an electrical meter. A test base is integrally formed on the opposite end of the front face of the support base. The test base secures thereto a line and load terminal. The test base also reversibly closes the circuit between the line and load terminals. The socket pan also electrically connects the socket base and the reversibly closing test base.