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Getting power run to an outbuilding - what a hassle.
July 09, 2021, 09:05 AM
PHPaulGetting power run to an outbuilding - what a hassle.
After going through the PUC to get the utility company to even respond to me, the planner said a mast mounted on the building would be sufficient.
My electrician was aghast at the size of the mast recommended, but was lining up materials.
The line truck just showed up for a pre-inspection and said "I can't believe they authorized a mast for that long of a run. It'll have to be guyed at the very least and that's still going to be sketchy."
So now I'm back to having a pole set. Potential good news is the driver said a co-worker sets poles on the side, my electrician knows the guy and he's supposed to be in the area on another job next week, so maybe...JUST MAYBE...I can get something done before snow flies.
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
July 09, 2021, 10:48 AM
HRKIs really that shocking!
July 09, 2021, 10:59 AM
LS1 GTOHopefully you didn't put any resistance and stay well grounded with your plans.
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
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July 09, 2021, 12:36 PM
PHPaulJust wanted to keep you guys current.
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
July 09, 2021, 12:46 PM
SigmundYou need to revolt!
July 09, 2021, 12:50 PM
AeteoclesYou gotta stay positive in these situations.
July 09, 2021, 12:51 PM
AeteoclesI'll bet you are amped at the prospect of having power in your outbuilding though.
July 09, 2021, 12:52 PM
AeteoclesIt's too bad the PUC and the ground crew were out of phase.
July 09, 2021, 12:52 PM
Mars_Attacksohm y goodness.
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July 09, 2021, 12:52 PM
AeteoclesPutting a pole up sounds smart though, you don't want anyone to get hertz.
July 09, 2021, 01:16 PM
PHPaulWell, it is refreshing to see something being done about electron fraud.
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
July 09, 2021, 01:21 PM
clipper1Looks like you are getting gaslight-ed.
July 09, 2021, 01:32 PM
drill sgtJust be careful that your project does not get short circuited. .................... drill sgt.
July 09, 2021, 01:50 PM
sigcrazy7These projects need to be done in three phases:
Planning
Permitting
Electrocution
Demand not that events should happen as you wish; but wish them to happen as they do happen, and you will go on well. -Epictetus July 09, 2021, 02:11 PM
KrazeehorseCan't bury?
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July 09, 2021, 02:36 PM
PHPaulquote:
Originally posted by Krazeehorse:
Can't bury?
Pole to building is "free". Buried, I have to buy the wire. Direct burial wire for 100 amp service over 200 feet is seriously expensive.
Due to heat dissipation issues, direct burial wire is larger gauge than free air for the same rating.
Plus, of course, the cost of digging and back-filling the trench.
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
July 09, 2021, 02:42 PM
OKCGeneWell you certainly going to a lot of time and effort in order to inconvenience a bunch of electrons.
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July 09, 2021, 02:54 PM
LS1 GTOquote:
Originally posted by Krazeehorse:
Can't bury?
That's the alternating way, he wants a direct way.
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
"If dogs don't go to Heaven, I want to go where they go" Will Rogers
July 09, 2021, 03:43 PM
trapper189quote:
Originally posted by PHPaul:
…before snow flies.
July 09, 2021, 03:50 PM
WindwolfHope this post wont Generate any more word play. I am in the same situation. Where I only need power while actually in the building I am looking at a generator to power the outbuilding . May be cheaper than a power line.