Replacement of meter cans and
meter box replacement is typically needed when the interior jaws become defective or fatigued. This can often be prevented with preventive maintenance. When electricity flows through wire it produces heat. This heat causes expansion and contraction. The expansion and contraction causes the screws to loosen in your panel and meter. Torquing these screws once a year can prevent costly problems.
Your
meter can is where the power company plugs in a meter to calculate your power usage. This is usually located at the entry point into your home from the power company at the beginning of your electrical system.