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Electrical Services related questions located here.
Does conduit
need to go inside the transformer box?
No. Conduit should be stopped just short
of the box.
How close to the
pole do I bring my conduit to?
The top of the elbow must be 6" from the
pole..
Is additional
conduit required beyond what is
installed in the ditch?
If the service is being supplied from a
utility pole, the member is required to
supply 1-10 section of SCH 80 PVC and
2-10 sections of SCH 40 PVC to be left
near the base of the pole for
installation by the power company up the
pole.
Does someone
need to inspect the ditch before
covering the conduit?
Yes, contact the power company and a
representative will come and inspect the
ditch and conduit. The representative
will place a white sticker on the meter
panel with a pass or fail notice.
Is there a
difference in meter bases?
Yes, There are three types. Overhead
only, Underground only, and
Overhead/Underground combination bases.
However, combination boxes are not
recommended for Underground
installations because of their limited
wire space.
Can septic lines
be installed under power lines?
Yes
Can permanent
service be installed if the house has
had a ruff in inspection?
No, We will not set a meter without a
final inspection or in some instances a
non occupancy permit shall be allowed
from the local electrical inspector.
What about
outdoor lighting?
We offer a variety of lighting products
including decorative colonial, cobra
head, directional floodlights, and
security lights. We can customize plans
to fit any lighting need.
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