"Eigenvector" wrote in message
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"Meat Plow" wrote in message
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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.


Why don't you cut the window out from the inside using a reciprocating saw?
Remove the interior molding and zip away.