Pickuptrck
NV owner builder
We own a 10 and a 20 acre parcel in north Nevada. Power line runs right across the front property line. I ballpark budgetted what I thought would be a ridiculously high fee for a power pole, transformer and a 'few feet' of overhead aluminum line and a pinch of 2/0 copper.
As the title eluded, it was as bad as expected. $15,000 for 2 poles, transformer, a couple guy wires and 475' of 'ol sparky cable with a final connection of 2/0 to the final pole and meter base...And to boot, after that, I get my first bill within 30 days. Aren't they sweet.
I realize it's an economy problem, after living in Oklahoma where they sink a pole and spool some wire for free with a 12 month minimum use contract, I took a seat while reading that email. To be fair, they were helpful. That didn't help it hurt any less.
Well, that seals it. So much for the easy way of living. Full off grid it is for a couple of years. 48v inverter (brand as-yet undecided), 16s LiFePo4 prismatic cell pack, bulk used 325w panels it is. Now that I have that, I'll finish the power needs survey Snoobler recommended as the doubt to direction is over and I need to dig in. Moving from a full electric past to propane heating and cooling will be an adjustment. Retirement will be fun... We love a challenge ?
As the title eluded, it was as bad as expected. $15,000 for 2 poles, transformer, a couple guy wires and 475' of 'ol sparky cable with a final connection of 2/0 to the final pole and meter base...And to boot, after that, I get my first bill within 30 days. Aren't they sweet.
I realize it's an economy problem, after living in Oklahoma where they sink a pole and spool some wire for free with a 12 month minimum use contract, I took a seat while reading that email. To be fair, they were helpful. That didn't help it hurt any less.
Well, that seals it. So much for the easy way of living. Full off grid it is for a couple of years. 48v inverter (brand as-yet undecided), 16s LiFePo4 prismatic cell pack, bulk used 325w panels it is. Now that I have that, I'll finish the power needs survey Snoobler recommended as the doubt to direction is over and I need to dig in. Moving from a full electric past to propane heating and cooling will be an adjustment. Retirement will be fun... We love a challenge ?