a. removing a meter socket cover to expose a meter socket containing an electric meter;

b. measuring electric current at electric terminals within said meter socket;

c. if measurement of said current exceeds 100 amps, discontinuing the method;

d. if measurement of said current is less than 100 amps, operably engaging a bypass handle to allow line current to bypass said meter socket;

e. removing said electric meter;

f. connecting a meter socket bypass disconnect device with a meter socket extender;

g. operating a switch on said meter socket bypass disconnect device to a load closed position and electrically connecting said meter socket bypass disconnect device and meter socket extender with said meter socket;

h. confirming load closed and proper electrical service phase status using meter socket bypass disconnect device indicators;

i. operably moving a bypass handle to allow line current to flow through said meter socket;

j. operating a switch on said meter socket bypass disconnect device to a load open position and confirming load open status using meter socket bypass disconnect device indicators;

k. again measuring electric current at electric terminals within said meter socket to verify current of zero amps;

l. replacing meter socket cover;

m. removing meter socket bypass disconnect device from meter socket extender, leaving meter socket extender in place in said meter socket;

n. installing disconnect sleeves on load terminals of said electric meter;

o. installing said electric meter in said meter socket extender;

p. installing a sealing ring on the electric meter/meter socket extender assembly, and;

q. sealing the meter within a meter cover.