Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,
This isn't a major deal, I am just brainstorming at this point.
It could be a while before actually doing this, but thinking of plans in the meantime.
Property extends 1500 ft back up a mountainside, and I would like to eventually have power all the way from the road, to the
top, approx 1500 ft away.
Bury cable? Lots of bare rock showing, so probably not an option.
Poles and cable strung accross those? Maybe, but with a forest of trees, probably going to get torn out a few times over the years.
Not only those probems, but would it be better to use massive gauge wire and run 120v, or run cheaper wire at 600v and use transformers?
It seems like used transformers can be purchased for pretty cheap, and I don't assume they really wear out or have a lifespan.
Are there any code provisions or cable installations that allow over ground installation, or shallow as in running over rock faces and burying in gravel or soil?
Burying 18" or 36" would be either impossible or cost prohibitive.
And then there is the reality.
Why do I need power up there?
Well, I wanted to make a nice trail, park a camper or 2 or 3 up there, maybe pathway lighting, possibly some cameras to be able to capture wild animals
on tape, and a few garden sheds, and maybe a guest house.
But the reality of this is, with such an inherent expense, and no zoning laws in the area, maybe it would be just better to use non CE solar solar systems?
I mean the home close to the road, I would want legit, so it can be insured and what not, but for little things like a camper or shed, is there really a downside to
running an "illegal" non certified solar system? Looks like 24 cents/watt for the blemished stuff. That could go a long way compared to cable and conduit expenses.
It would be fair to say, that I think installing a massive 1500ft power run, would cost more than everything plugged into it.
Anyone ever see an installation similar to this, or have any ideas?
This isn't a major deal, I am just brainstorming at this point.
It could be a while before actually doing this, but thinking of plans in the meantime.
Property extends 1500 ft back up a mountainside, and I would like to eventually have power all the way from the road, to the
top, approx 1500 ft away.
Bury cable? Lots of bare rock showing, so probably not an option.
Poles and cable strung accross those? Maybe, but with a forest of trees, probably going to get torn out a few times over the years.
Not only those probems, but would it be better to use massive gauge wire and run 120v, or run cheaper wire at 600v and use transformers?
It seems like used transformers can be purchased for pretty cheap, and I don't assume they really wear out or have a lifespan.
Are there any code provisions or cable installations that allow over ground installation, or shallow as in running over rock faces and burying in gravel or soil?
Burying 18" or 36" would be either impossible or cost prohibitive.
And then there is the reality.
Why do I need power up there?
Well, I wanted to make a nice trail, park a camper or 2 or 3 up there, maybe pathway lighting, possibly some cameras to be able to capture wild animals
on tape, and a few garden sheds, and maybe a guest house.
But the reality of this is, with such an inherent expense, and no zoning laws in the area, maybe it would be just better to use non CE solar solar systems?
I mean the home close to the road, I would want legit, so it can be insured and what not, but for little things like a camper or shed, is there really a downside to
running an "illegal" non certified solar system? Looks like 24 cents/watt for the blemished stuff. That could go a long way compared to cable and conduit expenses.
It would be fair to say, that I think installing a massive 1500ft power run, would cost more than everything plugged into it.
Anyone ever see an installation similar to this, or have any ideas?
