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Getting power run to an outbuilding - what a hassle.

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July 09, 2021, 04:07 PM
PHPaul
Getting power run to an outbuilding - what a hassle.
This is becoming a Tesla my patience.



Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
July 09, 2021, 04:36 PM
Patrick-SP2022
You are dealing with the electric company, resistance is futile.
I’d be close to pulling the plug on the project.



July 09, 2021, 05:27 PM
trapper189
Watts you needs to do is meditate.

Ohm, Ohm, Ohm
July 09, 2021, 06:03 PM
joel9507
quote:
Originally posted by PHPaul:
quote:
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.

OTOH....when the winds blow, ice/snowstorms hit, and power goes out ...instead of scrambling, and trying to get techs out in the midst of widespread service outages....you'd be inside, all warm and toasty, sipping cocoa......

Might balance the cost thing a tad?
July 09, 2021, 08:06 PM
HRK
with any luck the power company will surge forward with the project
July 10, 2021, 04:17 AM
frayedends
Electrons have consequences.



These go to eleven.
July 10, 2021, 06:08 AM
SigSAC
You'll find a way to power through the process.
July 10, 2021, 07:14 AM
mojojojo
I think if you took a survey most people would volt for going with the pole option.

But you should probably take a breaker from these electric puns and focus on the project. Delaying too long could be terminal.


Icarus flew too close to the sun, but at least he flew.
July 10, 2021, 11:12 AM
OKCGene
Ah you really don't need an electric pole.

Come on, admit it, you're really talking about a new Stripper Pole in your workshop.

(I'll send the beer over)
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