Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    spleenless9's Avatar
    spleenless9 Posts: 47, Reputation: 4
    Junior Member
    		  
    #1

    May 27, 2009, 07:17 PM
    Power line height
    How high does the power line need to be when it comes from the pole to the house? The line to the house I just bought seems low - about 8 or 9 feet off the ground before it attaches to the house. If it need to be raised, how expensive would that be, and would it be my problem or the electric company's? (I'm wondering, because I think if it's a problem before the meter it is there responsibility.) I'm sure I'll be asking a lot more questions before I'm done fixing this place up, so thanks for any help you can give me now and in the future.

    Pete.
    KISS's Avatar
    KISS Posts: 12,510, Reputation: 839
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    May 27, 2009, 07:28 PM

    Not all utilities follow the same rules.

    Typical would be Your responsible from the service drop. The meter base must be approved. Your not responsible for the meter and may not remove or install it.

    The service drop is the line that terminates near the mast head. Your responsible for the mast head.
    Missouri Bound's Avatar
    Missouri Bound Posts: 1,532, Reputation: 94
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #3

    May 27, 2009, 08:39 PM
    According to the NEC, the drop needs to be 10' from the ground, for voltages less than 600. Your utility company should be able to tell you if that is what they expect, or if they allow any variance.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Power line to neighbor's well is draped over our fence [ 4 Answers ]

Hi, My neighbors have the power for their well draped over our common fence. It goes about 200 yards. The fence is wood posts with galvanized steel, and we have livestock on our side. I have asked them to change this but they have not. Now it is pressing because they have obtained a horse. ...

Replacing buried power line [ 2 Answers ]

I already have some good info from other posts here... but want to see if I am overlooking anything. I have a 125 foot run of underground conduit (1") with 3- #6 strands. This is the power supply for my garage and well. Somehow I lost one conductor. I have a temp in place and am preparing to...

In Line Duct Fan Power To Blower [ 2 Answers ]

Hi there I have a frgidaire furnace and need to add a duct fan and power to my blower motor. I need to know if anyone can tell me if I jump the blue wire or the black for the power feed?

Line to neutral power flow diagram [ 4 Answers ]

I find the following excellent link that shows the current flow in a 3 phase circuit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:3-phase_flow.gif I am trying to find similar displays that shows current movement in a: - 220 line to line load. - 110 line to neutral load. Has anyone come...

View more questions Search