1 The NEC National Electrical Code does not specify a minimum height for a service meter, however the typical minimum height for mounting a service meter on side of a house is 5 to 6 feet above the finished grade or level ground.
Historically, in North American banking, the prime rate was the actual interest rate, although this is no longer the case. The prime rate varies little among banks and adjustments are generally made by banks at the same time, although this does not happen frequently. The prime rate is currently 3.25% in the United States and 2.85% in Canada.
Nationwide offers 5pc on its FlexDirect account-currently the highest current account interest rate on the market-but for the first 12 months only, on balances up to Â£2,500. Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks match Lloyds' 'Club' interest rate of 4pc, but again on smaller account balances of up to Â£3,000.Santander's popular 123 current account gives customers up to 3pc interest on balances up to Â£20,000, and account-holders can access an exclusive rate of 2.3pc on the bank's best-buy Isa.ationwide offers 5pc on its FlexDirect account-currently the highest current account interest rate on the market-but for the first 12 months only, on balances up to Â£2,500. Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks match Lloyds' 'Club' interest rate of 4pc, but again on smaller account balances of up to Â£3,000.