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LP-K4

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The Brooks LP-K4 is a low-profile K-base conversion adapter that converts self-contained K-base meter enclosures to socket enclosures. The LP-K4 features a dead-front safety shield and is rated for 320 amps (285 continuous) for a Class 320 meter and 200 amps continuous for a Class 200 meter.[1][2]

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What it is

The Brooks LP-K4 is a low-profile K to S base adapter for meter conversion and installation upgrades.[1][3]

The LP-K4 converts self-contained K-base meter enclosures to socket enclosures.[1]

How it works

The LP-K4 uses a dead-front safety shield for guiding the meter into its proper position.[1]

The LP-K4 uses large tin-plated conductors to improve current carrying capacity.[1]

Where it fits in the process flow

The LP-K4 sits in the meter conversion and installation upgrade portion of the utility metering workflow.[1]

The LP-K4 supports conversion of existing K-base service entrances to socket-style meter arrangements.[1][3]

Applications

The LP-K4 is used for converting self-contained K-base meter enclosures to socket enclosures.[1]

The LP-K4 UL is used to convert 400 amp service entrances to accept 320 amp plug-in style meters.[3]

The LP-K4 is rated for 320 amps and 285 continuous for a Class 320 meter.[1]

The LP-K4 is rated for 200 amp continuous for a Class 200 meter.[1]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical1

Operating voltage
Up to 600 V AC[2]
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Configuration & options7

Catalog section
K-base conversion adapters[2]
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Listed designation
LP-K4-UL[2]
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Listed designation
Bottom Fed K4[2]
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Continuous current rating (Class 320 meter)
320 A (285 A continuous)[1]
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Continuous current rating (Class 200 meter)
200 A continuous[1]
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Continuous current rating (UL variant, 400 A service conversion)
320 A continuous[3]
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Enclosure rating
NEMA 3R (indoor/outdoor)[2]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
2700002——Standard LP-K4 adapter for converting self-contained K-base meter enclosures to socket enclosures; rated 320 A (285 continuous) for Class 320 meter, 200 A continuous for Class 200 meterbrooksutility.com[1]
2700002-UL——LP-K4 UL variant rated 320 A continuous; designed to convert 400 A service entrances to accept 320 A plug-in style metersbrooksutility.com[3]
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What does it need to run?

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  • Operating voltageUp to 600 V AC[2]

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Frequently asked questions

What does the LP-K4 convert?

The LP-K4 converts self-contained K-base meter enclosures to socket enclosures.[1]

What safety feature does the LP-K4 use?

The LP-K4 uses a dead-front safety shield for guiding the meter into its proper position.[1]

What does the LP-K4 UL variant do?

The LP-K4 UL converts 400 amp service entrances to accept 320 amp plug-in style meters.[3]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the LP-K4 are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the LP-K4 are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the LP-K4 are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the LP-K4 is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the LP-K4 are on record.

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]brooksutility.com — brooksutility.combrooksutility.com
  2. [2]brooksutility.com — brooksutility.combrooksutility.com
  3. [3]brooksutility.com — brooksutility.combrooksutility.com
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