All North American power is 120v/240v. An electric generator operates at 60Hz (cycles per second) every 1/2 cycle (180°) the sine wave is 60V 0-to-peak. It takes one entire cycle to go 360° around from 0v to +60v back down toward 0v then to -60V … the ‘difference peak to peak’ is 120v. (Because +60 to -60 = 120)… It takes 2 legs of 120V to get 240V. But when you double the voltage you can halve the current. So you can do alot more ‘work’ with 240v 50A like An RV. You’d need 120v at 100A to do the same work, and the wire size would be huge, heavy, and very dangerous. This is why large loads are typically higher voltage (and lower current)
Thank you for sharing this insightful explanation about the electrical system! It's important to understand the fundamentals when working on projects like this.
So those 2 electric distributing boxes are for 8 spaces right my friend. And thanks alot for the video you help a lot other people like me to have an idea of what’s going on if you have in mind to do something similar
When answering your question, we are assuming "electrical guys" means the power company. "poles" means primary poles into one's property for overhead primary. And "boxes" means a pad mounted transformer for underground primary. Recalling from memory and prices may have changed since then. Boxes (Pad Transformers) were running around $2400 Primary pole: $1200 Pole Transformer: $1400 Running up or down a pole: $1200
Ahhhh... We used Rodneys Electric in Hampshire, TN. Tell them we sent ya! It's been a while and their pricing may have changed, but back when we used them it was about $4K to build a 400A panel and about $2K for a 200A panel.
Thanks Troy for giving us a look at the panel and the process of getting it installed. This is a big help to those of us who are just getting started.
You are welcome John!
Love your videos about what you are doing. Can't wait till we start working on our new property down the road from you. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the dry run for what I need to do brother. Good work
So much to know! So glad to see the progress, you must be so pleased! 🥰
Really enjoying your videos keep it coming. Learning a bunch
I enjoy the videos' and content Troy. Thanks!
Great help- thank you!
Thanks for the info! You are progressing amazingly.
You are welcome and thank you for the support! We are making good progress!
Troy, this is awesome info!
Glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful!
what was the cost of the first leg again?
All North American power is 120v/240v. An electric generator operates at 60Hz (cycles per second) every 1/2 cycle (180°) the sine wave is 60V 0-to-peak. It takes one entire cycle to go 360° around from 0v to +60v back down toward 0v then to -60V … the ‘difference peak to peak’ is 120v. (Because +60 to -60 = 120)… It takes 2 legs of 120V to get 240V. But when you double the voltage you can halve the current. So you can do alot more ‘work’ with 240v 50A like An RV. You’d need 120v at 100A to do the same work, and the wire size would be huge, heavy, and very dangerous. This is why large loads are typically higher voltage (and lower current)
Thank you for sharing this insightful explanation about the electrical system! It's important to understand the fundamentals when working on projects like this.
So those 2 electric distributing boxes are for 8 spaces right my friend. And thanks alot for the video you help a lot other people like me to have an idea of what’s going on if you have in mind to do something similar
Yes..... 8 double pole 240v breakers or 16 120v singles! Sometimes we forget how to count!
I want that..how much electric guys charge for poles and boxes install
When answering your question, we are assuming "electrical guys" means the power company. "poles" means primary poles into one's property for overhead primary. And "boxes" means a pad mounted transformer for underground primary.
Recalling from memory and prices may have changed since then.
Boxes (Pad Transformers) were running around $2400
Primary pole: $1200
Pole Transformer: $1400
Running up or down a pole: $1200
@RvParkBuilder meant the ones who built pedistal. Nice layout worth extra time. 1st the first time
Ahhhh... We used Rodneys Electric in Hampshire, TN. Tell them we sent ya! It's been a while and their pricing may have changed, but back when we used them it was about $4K to build a 400A panel and about $2K for a 200A panel.