RxRatedZ71
Gold Member
I am planning to build a 30x40 pole barn this spring/summer and I want to run electricity to it. I walked off the distance this weekend. It looks like about 265' from my house (where I will back-feed from the meter/panel) to the nearest wall of the barn site. Is this too far to still be functional?
I plan on keeping my usage simple inside the barn/shop (i.e. overhead lights, wall outlets, etc). As of this point, the largest items I would be running would be a small refrigerator, maybe a space heater, and hand tools. Its not like I need to be wired for welding or drying clothes.
It would be nice to already have the work done before I begin building and have a temp pole/outlet already close-by to allow for easier access during construction. I've called an electrician friend of the family and am waiting for a call back. Also, is conduit recommended? I've heard that it just allows water to pool, and we all know that water & electricity don't play well with each other.
P.S.
It was after much saving and reading of TBN threads that I have courageously stepped up to even think of building my own barn. So thats to all that reply and those who have posted their building projects. I, too, will try to take many pictures to help those that follow in my footsteps.
I plan on keeping my usage simple inside the barn/shop (i.e. overhead lights, wall outlets, etc). As of this point, the largest items I would be running would be a small refrigerator, maybe a space heater, and hand tools. Its not like I need to be wired for welding or drying clothes.
It would be nice to already have the work done before I begin building and have a temp pole/outlet already close-by to allow for easier access during construction. I've called an electrician friend of the family and am waiting for a call back. Also, is conduit recommended? I've heard that it just allows water to pool, and we all know that water & electricity don't play well with each other.
P.S.
It was after much saving and reading of TBN threads that I have courageously stepped up to even think of building my own barn. So thats to all that reply and those who have posted their building projects. I, too, will try to take many pictures to help those that follow in my footsteps.