DIY Temporary Electrical Service Installation

DIY Temporary Electrical Service Installation
I will be installing the wire and the temp power pole to provide
power to the construction site during the build of a single-family house. We are going to be pulling wire threw a conduit that was installed threw and easement. I will also be installing the caution tape in the trench before I back fill. We will get the temp power pole installed in its location and make sure that it is ready for L@I inspection.
Underground power started more than 50 years ago to replace overhead distribution systems. Underground service installations by the power industry is complex. However, it can be done and has a lot of great benefits. Lack of interest on the part of the power company should not deter you from taking advantage of the benefits of buried distribution systems.
When the estimated cost of buried services exceeds the estimated cost of aerial services by more than ten per cent, you should negotiate with the power district or developer on the following basis:
No charge where the developer, builder or, or you dig and back fills trenches for the distribution cable and all service wires.
where you digs and back fill all trenches, the developer or builder will pay that cost which exceeds the estimated cost of aerial plant by more than ten percent.
I recommend that underground power systems be used exclusively. There are certain instances where it is not feasible however theses are very rare.

[@pinchemahalosupin3310]

I "dig" your channel and your vids are super informative, I am getting ready to bring new electrical service to my house and these vids will help me throughout the process.

[@barrb6134]

Thanks for taking the time for all the explanations, nice video. The only thing I would have suggested to make this job easier, would have been to use a roto-hammer w/attachment for grounding rods. Makes it soo easy.

[@____________________________.x]

Put ribbon in trench, then take it out again so you can backfill it correctly. Gotta love those Jobsworth Inspectors...

[@danielmeyer403]

Nice work. I'm an electrician and most homeowners would not tackle a project of this magnitude. Only observations are that it's actually URD wire not triplex. Triplex is for overhead wiring and the sizes of the conductors are 4/0-4/0-2/0.

[@michaelvrbanac6923]

Backfilled after PSE inspection? PSE Handbook: "PSE shall assign a Project Manager to oversee the trench location, equipment placement/installation, and backfilling. • Work shall be subject to the inspection and satisfaction of PSE. • No work shall be backfilled, covered, or concealed until it has been inspected and approved by the inspector."

[@jakehill322]

Next time driving ground rods pour a bottle of water down the hole after it is started and then drive it for hydraulic effect

[@juliolux74]

Bunch of swapping and adding Just fallow the rules my friend but some times piss me off But is part of the show 🏃

[@KevinCoop1]

I believe you stated the conductor sizes incorrectly. You said, 2 o, 2 o, 4 o. Pronounced Oh. I think you meant to say 4/0, 4/0, 2,0. Pronounced Aut, like the first part of Autumn. Sorry you hit the waterline but good job!

[@davidmicheletti6292]

I noticed that also

[@kneewall49]

thanks Dan for going to this great trouble to show or rather share your knowledge on this particular aspect of building a house. Even though I live in Australia the basics are the same. Very valuable info for when I do this myself soon. Thanks again for you dedication to share your knowledge.

[@Dan-oz4qb]

Put the ribbon in, take the ribbon out, put the ribbon back in. That sounds like a typical government operation. Seems like having a sufficient length on hand would suffice for the inspection.

[@erictold]

Inspector might not like it because you could save it for other job sites if it’s on your hand.

[@Dan-oz4qb]

@@erictold of course you could do that. You could also pull it back out as soon as the inspector leaves. Dishonest people will always find a way.

[@tonysreviews]

For real. I have realized before I do any work I contact the local government to find out the rules and who does what. Nice work.

[@eternalbeing3339]

Good idea.

[@RSDX99]

Glad to see you did the service conductor installation in the proper order. First you run the conduit, then you install the pull wire by either blowing or vacuuming in and then you pull in the conductors. Another very good u tuber showed an improper installation of laying the conductors in the trench and then sliding the conduit over then wires. I wish somebody showed him the correct method. Good job here.

[@MukYJ]

I cringed a little when I saw Andrew doing that...

[@georgechadis4713]

Thanks, very informative!

[@OutdoorswithErik]

Love the hammer effect and sound. Man, I want a backhoe LOL

[@12vLife]

Anybody familiar with Florida Laws on Temporary Power poles? I have a vacant residential lot on in central Florida on a very narrow and soft road few cars would dare drive through. No houses in 1000' square feet. However, 200' away there is a power pole. I am yet to have a survey done, have been able to drive to the middle of the lot where I've camp. I'm looking for the cheapest way to get Duke Power to run me a temporary 100amp power connection. I called they said the county would need to inspect and I would need a building permit. I've heard you can get a permit for just a well pump. How about if I want to manually clear myself using electric? Also, soon I will be driving electric and need power to charge my truck.

[@mikeward2890]

Thanks for the information. This helps a lot.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

M18 SDS Max for them ground rods.

[@robsdeviceunknown]

crap. I didn't use that schmoo on my aluminum service cable I ran last summer. Oh well.

[@joshbarron4415]

Rob Lambert you absolutely need that. When it’s it’s used the aluminum expands and contracts which can lead to it arcing and a fire

[@Mike_Muffler]

You'll be ok. Just make sure you have insurance.

[@juliolux74]

Yo ago lo MISMO

[@tonylupo5230]

There is no main disconnect in that meter base so the neutral termination supplies your bond to that meter cabinet. No need for another wire to bind the meter cabinet. This is Since I’m assuming your grounding electrode conductor is terminated in the main breaker panel with the neutral. And we are to Bond the neutrals and grounds at the first means of disconnect. Right ??

[@terencerucker3244]

My first video on this subject and the first one to come up on KZbin. As I'm watching, I'm thinking "well, this will be a good intro but I will have to go to my county to get the details" And guess what? I live in Kitsap County Washington. Ka-ching. Too make it even better, my daughter lives about a mile from this jobsite! Thanks for the good video, and LOL, I will be using a BX-25 as well!

[@ernestosalazar4590]

Whats the difference from a permanent and temporary power box . I an conecting a mobile home and shed and dont know witch one i need ?

[@seanf7810]

Remember pre-covid when you could actually purchase the parts you needed? Good times...

[@eternalbeing3339]

Very helpful. I am in thurston and i think i am going to copy your setup.

[@pauldow1648]

Helpful overview of process. Thanks.

[@cjm9317]

My state requires all burried wire be im conduit. How would i go about coiling as you did to go to the house

[@jjustj]

nice other than scare tqpe should be 1/2 way down between surface and wire, so you hit it before hitting wire when digging!

[@marcos22571]

How far can I run the wire from the meter box before I need a transformer?

[@FlyingAceAV8B]

How long was the run from the meter to the building?

[@rawfuelfoods1814]

good & timely vid, I live in Kitsap County do/will you advise off line

[@DoodleDragonU]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@juliolux74]

Tus videos me ayuda un chingo

[@R7Romeo]

Thank you very good video

[@juliolux74]

Echale ganas compa

[@marcos22571]

How far can I run the wire from the meter box before I need a padmounted transformer?

[@DanielWoodell]

that depends on your local power companies engineering evaluation.

[@donnierobertson3088]

Good job

[@DanielWoodell]

thanks

[@gcg9056]

did you see bigfoot?

[@Petertutinski]

Hi Dan, I discovered your channel a week ago and have been watching many of your videos. We have a lot in common: construction-y do all guy, Kubota tractor, western Washington. One wife, one daughter. My company’s office is in Kitsap County. I just need to start making videos and I suspect we will have parallel lives.

[@DanielWoodell]

It always great to here from likeminded people, I have lived in Kitsap Count my whole life it’s a great place. Your office is in Kitsap County what is it you do? When I’m not making KZbin or spending time with the family I work at the Ship Yard.

[@Petertutinski]

Daniel Woodell Right on. I work for a marine construction company out of Bainbridge Island. We build bridges and docks. We also do mass excavation and dredging. Im a welder/operator/carpenter/whatever-er. Keep up the good video work.

[@caseyespeseth4306]

I don’t understand the coil of wire buried below the temporary service. Why not just be able to go right into the temp service ? Is the extra coil for future potentially?

[@DanielWoodell]

Casey Espeseth The extra wire used to spool out to connect to the house once the house is built the temperate power pole is only there so that we can build the house.

[@caseyespeseth4306]

Very nice I’m three years in my apprenticeship to become a journeyman electrician and still seeing new and different stuff ever day happen to find your channel of repairing your flat bed trailer as I was looking for ideas for my flatbed trailer couple months back and like watching your work And also live in pierce county keep up the videos thanks for the good content

[@duranbuildersllc554]

Is this house gonna be for yourself? What do you do for a living? Thanks. Really enjoy the videos

[@DanielWoodell]

I was a pipe fitter for 15 years I have recently moved on to management, and it has given me more time for projects like this

[@duranbuildersllc554]

Oh awesome. Thanks for the reply.

[@wjthehomebuilder]

Sounds like that dog is still around!

[@DanielWoodell]

Yup he is still driving me nuts!!!!

[@jakehill322]

Sound effect on high speed sounds like a bunch of birds and mice