What are overhead service conductors?

Overhead service conductors refer to the wires that run overhead from a utility pole or transformer to the service point of a building, where they connect to the service-entrance conductors. This definition includes the conductors that are suspended in the air and typically used in residential and commercial areas to deliver electrical service.

Option B is correct because it accurately describes the role of overhead service conductors as they function to transport electricity from the utility to the service-entrance conductors, which then distribute power into the building. This connection is vital because it establishes the direct link between the electrical grid and the electrical system within the structure.

Other options are less accurate within the context of overhead service conductors. Conductors from a transformer to the building mainly focus on the transformer aspect rather than the service point definition. Conductors that connect to outdoor lighting systems are not representative of the primary function of overhead service conductors. Finally, conductors under the ground connecting to meters refer to underground service laterals, which are distinct from overhead conductors used in aerial installations.