Re: Straight from th pole

To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
Subject: Re: Straight from th pole
From: "Jim Lux" <jimlux-at-jpl.nasa.gov> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 18:11:39 -0700
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Sure it's possible... however not probable

1) You'll need to convince the power company that it is worth their while
to run the special line, in terms of electricity usage, or, you'd have to
pay the actual cost.. Figure $100/foot as a starting number and go from
there.

2) You'll need to convince the power company that a) you have the proper
termination equipment (i.e. what they are going to connect their feeder to,
b) you're going to put some sort of reasonable load on it (i.e. power
factor, etc.... A TC running a spark gap isn't likely to encourage them)
and most important c) that you are qualified to do it.

3) You'll need to convince the local regulatory authorities (city, county,
state, etc.) that you are building to code, that you are safe, etc.etc.etc.


That said, many large consumers (MWh/month) of electricy get their power
fed at MV levels (e.g. 10-14 kV), particularly if they have HV loads (like
arc furnaces, ovens, etc.)


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> From: Tesla List <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> Subject: Straight from th pole
> Date: Thursday, December 30, 1999 5:12 PM
> 
> Original Poster: Jim DeLillo <jimdel-at-bellatlantic-dot-net> 
> 
> Is it possible to request HV service directly from the utility company
> rather than get a pole pig?
> 
> It would seem that we're just reversing whats happening outside the
> house (step-down) anyway.
> 
> If it is available what are some of the concerns or limitations?
> Cost, Safety, Regulations, Public Visibility?
> 
> 
> << Jim >>
> 
>