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Posted by Eigenvector on June 9, 2007, 8:55 pm
> Eigenvector wrote:
>>> On Sat, 09 Jun 2007 14:02:38 -0700, Eigenvector wrote:
>>>
>>>> I need to replace a window that is right next to the power meter for my
>>>> house. The meter is about 18 to 24" away from the window.
>>>>
>>>> Is there something that I need to make sure of before removing the
>>>> window or
>>>> cutting into the siding? Is the meter mounted on something that would
>>>> otherwise prevent me from cutting the siding? Should I contact the
>>>> power
>>>> company before doing this in the off chance I hit the cables? Or, is
>>>> this
>>>> no big deal and I can effectively treat the meter like I would an
>>>> external
>>>> outlet?
>>> Don't treat the meter like an outlet but otherwise cutting siding and
>>> replacing the window isn't a big deal.
>>>
>>
>> I wasn't sure if the meter was mounted to the plywood sheathing on a
>> plate or some sort of protective box. I'm also not totally sure how the
>> meter and the panel are connected. The power lines connect in through
>> the roof directly above the meter.
>>
>> I'm assuming that the panel is framed with 2x4's and the window is
>> obviously (I HOPE!!) framed with 2x4's so everything should be isolated
>> from each other. It's not like I plan on cutting the plywood sheathing,
>> rather just the siding, but you never know ... I'd hate to find out
>> something nasty while holding a circular saw standing on a metal
>> scaffolding.
>
> That far away there should certainly be a full length stud beyond the
> window, but if there's any question, investigate before just cutting...
>
> I would expect there to be a full sheet of ply in each corner as the
> stress membrane simply cut for the window opening and the meter to be
> mounted to it. If I had reason to suspect otherwise, as noted, I'd do the
> demolition carefully enough to be sure first.
>
> But, in general, from the description sounds like _should_ be no problem.
>
> --
That's really why I asked. It's one of those things where nothing should go
wrong, but if something does - it'll go south fast. I'm not expecting
trouble though.
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