Meter Lug Isolator

Abstract

The present disclosure provides for an electrically insulative cover that can be used to cover a variety of electrical components, namely hot lugs. The cover has a top surface and at least one side surface. The cover provides a shield between the lug and the individual performing work on the lug containing device. This reduces the need to disconnect and reconnect the flow of electricity which can be costly for customers. Additionally, it allows electrical work to be done more autonomously, efficiently, and safely.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method of insulating at least one supply-side lug in an electrical meter pan, the method comprising:
 removing a cover from an electrical meter to expose an electrical meter pan;   providing a first insulative cover formed to be emplaced over a first lug located on the supply-side of the electrical meter pan configured to receive a flow of electricity from an outside source; and,   emplacing said first insulative cover over said first lug to shield the first lug from contact, the emplaced first insulative cover not covering the load-side lugs of the electrical meter pan.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first insulative cover is formed to be simultaneously emplaced over the first lug and a second lug located on the supply-side of the electrical meter pan. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first insulative cover includes silicone rubber. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first insulative cover includes a top panel and a plurality of side panels, each of said plurality of side panels having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a bottom surface extending between the outer and inner surfaces, the plurality of side panels being coupled to, and protruding from, the top panel with the bottom surfaces being exposed, the plurality of side panels bounding the top panel so as to continuously encircle the top panel. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein a first side panel of the plurality of side panels has a length, as measured in a direction away from the top panel, that is less than the remaining plurality of side panels. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein a second side panel of the plurality of side panels includes a cutout commencing at the bottom surface of the second side panel. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein a second side panel of the plurality of side panels includes a cutout commencing at the bottom surface of the second side panel. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the first insulative cover is emplaced over the first lug with the plurality of side panels encircling the first lug and the top panel covering the first lug. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 4 , further comprising an adhesive disposed on at least a portion of the bottom surfaces. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the adhesive is removable.