Commercial Service Mains run from the pole down to the Commercial building (or private commercial pole). As you can see from the photos, they usually consist of four separate lines or have all the lines bundled together as one very thick cable. This connection provides power to the building and can have Tiger Tails fitted.

In addition to Tiger Tails, it’s important to consider where the lines connect to the building. This point is commonly referred to as the POA (Point of Attachment). If any work is being conducted near the POA, its recommended you have a rubber insulating mat fitted in addition to the Tiger Tails.

Types of Commercial Service Mains

The vast majority of Service Mains can be classified into two types.