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285.0. "Electrical supply places" by RGB::SEILER (Larry Seiler) Wed May 02 1990 18:26

I need some electrical equipment that I cannot, alas, buy at Spags.
I live in central Mass rather than southern NH (n.e. of Worcester, to
be more specific), but it seems like a good idea to broaden this topic 
to more areas than just Nashua, rather than starting a new topic.

Here are some specific examples of the sorts of items that I need.
Some of the numbers are given as ranges because I'm waiting to find
out how much things cost before settling my plans.  Can anyone recommend 
a good electrical supply place where I can get this stuff?

    150-200A meter plug and service wire (Spags just has 60-100A).
    100-175A feeder wire to a remote subpanel (3 conductor plus ground).
    125-175A subpanel with 20 or more single pole slots.
    150-200A main panel with 20 or *less* slots (I don't want it big).
    White 4 way switch (Spags has rodent-dropping brown, a.k.a. "ivory").
    2" high voltage plastic conduit (the grey kind)

Note that I define a "good" electrical supply place as one that has
everything one needs in stock at ok prices, or which has lots of stuff and 
really good prices.  A "great" place fulfills both of those requirements.

	Thanks,
	Larry

Marlboro Electrical Suppply, Maple St (rt 85) Marlboro, MA

Benjamin Electrical Supply, Worcester, MA  (off in back of Percy's off Gold Star
                                            Blvd.)

Daderio's Electrical and Plumbing Supply.  Franklin, MA  (off rt 140 in Forge
                                           Park, near Garelick Creamery)

I use all 3, depending on where I'm at when I need something.

Spags has it's limitations, as was noted.

    re. central Mass.:  maybe a bit too far north, but I've had good luck 
    with Valley Electric in Westford off 110, a mile or two north of LKG.
    The shop/counter area seems small, but they've had everything I wanted
    in stock. - Chris

    Maynard Supply on Rt 62 in Maynard, you get a DEC discount.
    Keystone Electrical (Chandler St. Worc. ) Square D Dealer.