Pedestal services contain the electrical equipment in a pedestal enclosure rather than mounted on a pole. The pedestal is approximately 4 feet tall and may be made of aluminum or stainless steel. All conduits enter the pedestal from underground. A pedestal service may contain Type A, C, or D service equipment. Pedestal services are typically used in landscaped or pedestrian areas where a neat appearance is required.

The pedestal service contains the TxDOT service equipment in the front part of the pedestal, with the utility meter and connections in the back. The pedestal service is designed to use a standard utility kWh meter.

Electric utilities typically use a standard meter for 120/240V services, and some use a standard meter for 240/480V services. However, some utilities use a transocket to meter 480V services. A transocket has to be mounted in a separate cabinet and will not fit in the TxDOT pedestal.

If a 480V pedestal service is planned for a project, the designer should verify whether the electric utility requires a standard meter or a transocket. If a transocket will be used, it will need to be installed separately from the pedestal, or else a pole-mounted service could be used instead of a pedestal.