On 12/9/2016 5:41 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 12/9/2016 5:07 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>>
>> I see meters outside here too.
>>
> The *main* electrical box is outside of my house attached to the back
> wall. That's where the guy reads the meter. I'm not convinced they
> actually "read" the meter anymore. It's rare I see someone outside
> checking it. I have seen someone from time to time.
>
> When I had to deal with Memphis Light, Gas & Water in Shelby County, TN
> I occasionally got "estimated" bills. That irritated the heck out of
> me. What, you're just going to guess how much power and water I've used
> and send me a bill? Yes. It was a true monopoly.
>
> Jill
My box is mounted to the side of my house in the backyard. Meter
readers used to go into the backyard to read it. However, all of our
meters were converted to "smart" meters several years ago. Trucks from
utility companies now stop in front of the house for just a few minutes,
and the meters are read remotely.

MaryL