List in correct sequence the equipment at consumer’s intake point. (4 marks)craft1 electrical June/July 2020

The equipment at the consumer’s intake point, also known as the service entrance, is typically installed in the following sequence:

1. Meter box: The meter box houses the electrical meter, which measures the amount of electricity consumed by the consumer.
2. Main switch or fuse box: The main switch or fuse box provides a means of isolating the electrical supply to the consumer’s premises in case of an emergency or for maintenance purposes.
3. Surge protection device: A surge protection device helps to protect the consumer’s electrical equipment from damage caused by sudden increases in voltage, such as those caused by lightning strikes.
4. Earth rod: An earth rod is a copper or galvanized steel rod that is driven into the ground and used to provide an earth connection for the consumer’s electrical installation.
5. Earthing conductor: An earthing conductor is a conductor that is used to provide an electrical connection between the consumer’s electrical installation and the earth rod.
6. Main earthing terminal: The main earthing terminal is a terminal block that is used to connect the earthing conductor to the consumer’s electrical installation.