Beetaloo
My rural acreage did not have a power connection although there is a high voltage power line crossing my block. Before I bought the land I got a speculative estimate of $5,000 from the local electrical supply company to provide a low voltage service point.
Towards the end of my build I requested a firm quotation. This time the power company sent someone out to my site to inspect the existing power line.
This person contacted me to say the existing power line was too weak and did I want to proceed as it would be a very expensive upgrade.
I asked if there was any other options and was told that there was 30 amps spare capacity on my neighbours supply so I agreed to limit my electrical load to 32 amps (instead of the normal 63 amps) and got a 2 phase 32 amp supply. There were no power company charges for this, I only paid for the trenching, conduits and cables.
Perhaps you could contact SP Ausnet to see if this option is available to you.
(it will mean no electric heating or air-conditioning and probably gas cooking instead of electric).
Towards the end of my build I requested a firm quotation. This time the power company sent someone out to my site to inspect the existing power line.
This person contacted me to say the existing power line was too weak and did I want to proceed as it would be a very expensive upgrade.
I asked if there was any other options and was told that there was 30 amps spare capacity on my neighbours supply so I agreed to limit my electrical load to 32 amps (instead of the normal 63 amps) and got a 2 phase 32 amp supply. There were no power company charges for this, I only paid for the trenching, conduits and cables.
Perhaps you could contact SP Ausnet to see if this option is available to you.
(it will mean no electric heating or air-conditioning and probably gas cooking instead of electric).
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