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  • Feb 16, 2009, 06:03 PM
    slammer1972
    Running electrical wire long distance
    I would like to know if there is any way to run 120vac to a small hunting cabin for lights. I have access to a 120vac source at a 30amp breaker box but it is 2500ft away I am tired of using a generator with the noise and keeping gas replenished. Are there any inverters or boosters, transformers etc that will let me run power and keep cost down?
  • Feb 16, 2009, 06:31 PM
    stanfortyman
    In my professional opinion there is NOTHING you can do to make a circuit or feeder work at 2500'.
    You'll need a service from the utility brought MUCH closer to the cabin.

    They do have battery powered inverters that will run a small load for a short time.
    Here is one example:xPower 1500 BY Xantrex FREE GROUND SHIPPING
  • Sep 2, 2009, 10:26 AM
    medic-dan

    Have you considered solar? If it's just for lights you shouldn't need that big of a panel or a large amount of batteries. Size it right and you could run a small TV too.

    Maybe a propane fridge too.

    Just a thought. Be a lot quieter.

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