ECN Forum Forums General Topics of the Trade General Discussion Area Temporary service poles??

We have always provided poles. Have 22 underground and 7 overheads. Poles consist of 6 cir MLO, two 20A GFI, and one 30A 240V.

Undergounds run about $110 for materials, overheads about $175. A couple of the overhead poles are beefed up for commercial sites with 24 cir MB panels and 12 20A GFI and two 240 circuits.

Finally made the decision on the temporary service poles. Lowes had the best buy for a prebuilt panel at $99.00, then I supplied the pole and ground rod. Ended up costing me about $120.00 each in material. I'm footing all the cost. I'm figuring like "Electric Eagle", if they will let me do their houses, especially a pretty big contractor, I'll invest SOME freebies. I've already got one "return". One of their "all ready sold houses needed another telephone outlet, and they referred me to the homeowner to do the job Got a little of the returns coming in. I think it'll all come out alright. I guess you have to invest in just about anything, to get good dividends back.. Once you get your foot in the door, a lot of things can happen, Thanks for all the advice
As far as the Worksmans comp. I'll be making that decision probably within the next few days. Thanks again.... Steve