The riser that goes up from my meter, to join the line at the top of the house is deteriorating.
Since it is before the meter, I asked the electric company to replace it. They said it was my responsibility, since their responsibility ends where the line is joined to my roof.
Can this be right?
They suggested I contact a registered contractor to change the wire.
Obviously I would not attempt to do this kind of work myself, but how would an electrician replace the riser? Would he just work with the live cable or is there a way for him to disconnect the main supply?
And I am shocked that any company would allow contractors to play with anything before the meter, since this would involve disconnecting the riser from the meter. Are electricians familiar with this kind of work?
And what could I expect for an estimated cost? And who do I look for to do it? This job could potentially kill a cowboy.
Since it is before the meter, I asked the electric company to replace it. They said it was my responsibility, since their responsibility ends where the line is joined to my roof.
Can this be right?
They suggested I contact a registered contractor to change the wire.
Obviously I would not attempt to do this kind of work myself, but how would an electrician replace the riser? Would he just work with the live cable or is there a way for him to disconnect the main supply?
And I am shocked that any company would allow contractors to play with anything before the meter, since this would involve disconnecting the riser from the meter. Are electricians familiar with this kind of work?
And what could I expect for an estimated cost? And who do I look for to do it? This job could potentially kill a cowboy.
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