KYErik
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- Joined
- Dec 2, 2005
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- South central IL
- Tractor
- 1977 AC 7000, 1980 JD 2840, 1963 Case 930, 1963 Ford 4000, 1943 Case SC, Case 530CK backhoe
How many amps do you think you will need? If you only need 40 amps (well and power tools) and you only need 120 volts, maybe you could have them put the transformer and meter on the public road (for free) and use one insulated 000 aluminum wire and one bare aluminum wire and run your own line the 1200' feet to your place.
Wild idea- could you have the power company do their "free" installation on the power pole by the road and put your meter there. Next, find a "step up" transformer and run your own high voltage line 1,200ft to your place, then install another "step down" transformer there. Yes- you would need to pay for two "extra" transformers but maybe you could find them used for a reasonable price.
Wild idea- could you have the power company do their "free" installation on the power pole by the road and put your meter there. Next, find a "step up" transformer and run your own high voltage line 1,200ft to your place, then install another "step down" transformer there. Yes- you would need to pay for two "extra" transformers but maybe you could find them used for a reasonable price.