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Bauenaberwie4 Mar 2022 10:20Hello,
We recently received the building permit / planning permission and construction is about to start soon. Regarding the temporary construction power, I had checked beforehand and was told it would not be a problem (not a new development area). Now that things have become serious, it turned out that a provisional connection would require a cable run of over 50 meters (165 feet), and the electrician discussed with the city the possibility of having the main connection installed directly during the provisional phase. So far, so good. But now I have learned that this gray box (building connection pillar) is supposed to remain permanently on our property. I had assumed it would only stay for the time until the connection is routed into the building, but that does not seem to be the case. Is there any way to have the “gray box” removed after completion? Has anyone had similar experiences?
Thank you very much
We recently received the building permit / planning permission and construction is about to start soon. Regarding the temporary construction power, I had checked beforehand and was told it would not be a problem (not a new development area). Now that things have become serious, it turned out that a provisional connection would require a cable run of over 50 meters (165 feet), and the electrician discussed with the city the possibility of having the main connection installed directly during the provisional phase. So far, so good. But now I have learned that this gray box (building connection pillar) is supposed to remain permanently on our property. I had assumed it would only stay for the time until the connection is routed into the building, but that does not seem to be the case. Is there any way to have the “gray box” removed after completion? Has anyone had similar experiences?
Thank you very much
Well, probably deregistration & decommissioning/dismantling, and then a new registration with the house connection inside the house.
It just costs money. I wouldn’t do it. I also have a charging station standing right at the property line now. Maybe a hedge will be planted around it or the trash bin or something else will go there.
It’s not a big deal. The advantage of a box-type unit is that if something needs to be done, nothing inside the house has to be touched...
It just costs money. I wouldn’t do it. I also have a charging station standing right at the property line now. Maybe a hedge will be planted around it or the trash bin or something else will go there.
It’s not a big deal. The advantage of a box-type unit is that if something needs to be done, nothing inside the house has to be touched...
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AllThumbs4 Mar 2022 11:49We also have the pillar, and I also thought that it was only temporary. I find it extremely ugly, but we will try to hide it with plants.
The electrician said that moving the main electrical connection indoors would definitely cost a four-figure amount. It would have been tight timing anyway, since I realized late that the pillar would stay. We’ll see how much it actually bothers us after moving in.
The electrician said that moving the main electrical connection indoors would definitely cost a four-figure amount. It would have been tight timing anyway, since I realized late that the pillar would stay. We’ll see how much it actually bothers us after moving in.
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Bauenaberwie4 Mar 2022 11:53AllThumbs schrieb:
We also have the utility pole, and I also thought it was only temporary. I find it extremely ugly, but we will try to hide it with plants.
The electrician said that moving the service connection inside would definitely cost a four-digit amount. It would have also been very tight timing-wise since I only realized late that the pole was staying. We’ll see how much it really bothers us after moving in.I have to say, I am definitely willing to invest a low four-digit amount at the start. The pole would be located between our driveway and entrance, so right in the way...Uhm, isn’t that something you’re not allowed to decide?
In my case, I determined the location myself. I placed it directly at the boundary next to the (future) entrance gate. There will be a fence or hedge there anyway.
Overall, the costs will probably fall into the mid-range, I think. The one-time connection fee alone was over 1200 euros. The disconnection was around 800 euros, and then there’s the connection inside the house (which is more expensive because it covers a longer distance compared to a meter box at the boundary). If the meter box is to be removed, that will definitely cost a few hundred euros as well. But it could also be that your utility provider or network operator has different prices and regulations.
In my case, I determined the location myself. I placed it directly at the boundary next to the (future) entrance gate. There will be a fence or hedge there anyway.
Overall, the costs will probably fall into the mid-range, I think. The one-time connection fee alone was over 1200 euros. The disconnection was around 800 euros, and then there’s the connection inside the house (which is more expensive because it covers a longer distance compared to a meter box at the boundary). If the meter box is to be removed, that will definitely cost a few hundred euros as well. But it could also be that your utility provider or network operator has different prices and regulations.
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AllThumbs4 Mar 2022 12:10Bauenaberwie schrieb:
So, I have to say that I am definitely willing to invest a four-figure amount upfront. The unit would be placed between our driveway and entrance, so it would be right in the way... Based on his rough estimate, it was about €1500 (around $1600). For us, timing was also an issue because the entire process had to be applied for through the utility company, and the site development was imminent. In other words, shortly after, the trench for the house connection was reopened, and the line was routed from the distribution box into the house (plus additional connections).
If the power is already connected to the house and the ground has to be excavated again, the costs will likely be higher. I also don’t want to rule out that our electrician may have missed some costs in his estimate.
It’s best to ask your electrician directly since they will have to handle the application anyway.
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