UPDATE ***see post #59***Calling all Electricians

[Just1more]

I'm wondering why did they enclose the PVC in brick and build a bump in the wall? It seems more logical and less expensive to brick the wall flush and run the PVC down along the outside of the wall.

Because the brick was too close to the box. That was the whole inspector thing. Said can’t put that much bend in the PVC.

 

[boomer]

I'm more interested in the duct hanging over the window...

duct over the window is the fart fan that will go into the soffit when completed.

 

[Dan Muk]

Because the brick was too close to the box. That was the whole inspector thing. Said can’t put that much bend in the PVC.

I have been cussing this post to myself screaming use a meter pedestal for some time now…

 

[Just1more]

I have been cussing this post to myself screaming use a meter pedestal for some time now…

Would have been the same final outcome.

 

[Dan Muk]

Would have been the same final outcome.

Mount pedestal to the brick instead of the fancy brick work around the pipe.

 

[Just1more]

They enclosed the PVC inside the brick to make it a helluva lot more difficult to repair when time comes down the road. Ha ha But seemingly here aesthetics over function. UNLESS on the interior there is an easily removed access panel to service a repair.

not sure what kind of repair would need to be made between the dirt and the box that couldn’t be fixed the same way they will run the wire up in there. The breaker box panel is on the other side of the wall from the meter box.

 

[fred fredburger]

Classic case of main panel install and the electrician putting his foot down on moving it. Good for him. 👍

 

[fred fredburger]

throw a like if you are an actual electrician.
This post turned into calling all plumbers, good ol boys, and handy men 🤣🤣

 

[Just1more]

Classic case of main panel install and the electrician putting his foot down on moving it. Good for him. 👍

There was never any mention about moving anything. The issue was the ugly ass untreated wooden standoff the outside panel was mounted to.I put my foot down and made the builder have him remove it.

 

[4ssss]

Maybe they don't want to drill the roof to put the mast through.