Power line transformer responsibility
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07-13-16, 12:52 PM
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Power line transformer responsibility
Most of the time power companies own the transformers that are up on the pole outside of your house. If the power is shut off by the owner for a year or more because they are not using the home ..the power company can remove the transformer to use it somewhere else. So if the owner sells the home the new owner has to pay to have a new one installed. That is how our local coop does it regarding houses that are not paying customers for a year or more.
Is it possible to buy your own transformer on the open market instead of using the Coop equipment??
Is it possible to buy your own transformer on the open market instead of using the Coop equipment??
#2
07-13-16, 03:02 PM
Yes you can buy any equipment you want, but it is extremely unlikely that the local power company will let you attach it to their grid unless they approve the plan in advance. They always have final say on what is and is not allowed. Most power companies have a list of allowed vendors and/or model numbers of allowed distribution equipment. You also would likely be required to set a pole or pad on your property for any customer-owned equipment.
Check with an engineer in their distribution department for policies and rules and customer-owned equipment.
Check with an engineer in their distribution department for policies and rules and customer-owned equipment.
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07-14-16, 06:23 AM
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Owning your own transformer I believe is more for commercial/industrial situation,we have owned several padmounts over the years, it has to do with primary metering 15KV ,better rates,but you are responsible for all maintenance.
#6
07-14-16, 06:40 AM
.... and if lightning strikes or any other failure occurs and you own the transformer - the repair/replacement is on you. I'd prefer to let the light company shoulder that responsibility.
#7
07-14-16, 09:37 AM
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I don't think they will let you purchase your own transformer.
Transformers inside are step-down transformers, typical when a building is supplied by 277/480, but 120 is still needed for receptacles.
Transformers inside are step-down transformers, typical when a building is supplied by 277/480, but 120 is still needed for receptacles.
#8
07-15-16, 06:48 PM
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the power company can remove the transformer to use it somewhere else. So if the owner sells the home the new owner has to pay to have a new one installed. That is how our local coop does it regarding houses that are not paying customers for a year or more.
