ᐅ Temporary power distribution box located 100 to 120 meters from the main supply connection point.
Created on: 8 Mar 2015 23:18
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derstefanm
Hello,
I have a question regarding the construction site power distribution box and whether anyone has experience with how it is allowed to be installed. The white power box from the utility company, where the temporary site power distributors are usually connected, is located about 100m (330 feet) away.
My question is, how far away from the supply point can the distributor be installed? The reason I ask is based on the experience at my brother’s construction site two years ago. The distributor was connected right next to the supply point, which meant running 80 to 90 meters (260 to 295 feet) of cable. At 230V, this was still manageable though inconvenient. However, with a 380V cable of 30mm² (about 0.047 in²) cross-section, it becomes much more difficult.
Ideally, the box would be placed directly at the construction site. My only question is whether that can be arranged.
I have a question regarding the construction site power distribution box and whether anyone has experience with how it is allowed to be installed. The white power box from the utility company, where the temporary site power distributors are usually connected, is located about 100m (330 feet) away.
My question is, how far away from the supply point can the distributor be installed? The reason I ask is based on the experience at my brother’s construction site two years ago. The distributor was connected right next to the supply point, which meant running 80 to 90 meters (260 to 295 feet) of cable. At 230V, this was still manageable though inconvenient. However, with a 380V cable of 30mm² (about 0.047 in²) cross-section, it becomes much more difficult.
Ideally, the box would be placed directly at the construction site. My only question is whether that can be arranged.
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derstefanm19 Apr 2015 23:06Okay, that’s a good point. I will ask the neighbor on Tuesday since I’ll be at the property anyway for the surveying. Let’s see what they say.
If they are not willing, then I will have to take the other route.
Does anyone know how far in advance I need to apply for an electrical meter box and how long the process usually takes?
If they are not willing, then I will have to take the other route.
Does anyone know how far in advance I need to apply for an electrical meter box and how long the process usually takes?
derstefanm schrieb:
Does anyone know how far in advance I need to apply for an electrical panel or how long the whole process takes?During construction booms, it can take around 3 months...
derstefanm schrieb:
Does anyone know if it’s simply possible to take electricity from the neighbor and install an electrical panel with meter and circuit breakers in front?How do you imagine that? Should the neighbor keep their window tilted open for half a year so the cable can be there?
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Sebastian7920 Apr 2015 00:12Yes, that’s how it goes.
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derstefanm20 Apr 2015 01:40Maybe he has three-phase power in the garage, then it would work.
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Sebastian7920 Apr 2015 07:35Usually only 16A, then it won’t work. And if 32A, then you’re going through the house’s RCD – which can be problematic if it trips and you have to keep ringing the doorbell.
We connected the box before the RCD.
We connected the box before the RCD.
Lexmaul79 schrieb:
Usually only 16A, that won’t work. And if it’s 32A, then you’re going through the house’s RCD – which can be a problem if it trips and you have to keep ringing the bell. .Any proper electrical supplier installs multiple RCDs (residual current devices), not just one that shuts down the entire building (a common mistake).
Alloy wheels and tires costing over 2,000 euros
for driving around... but no money for 8 x 40A/30mA RCDs – that’s how he thinks, the...
The French generally separate lighting and socket circuits
(for safety against electrical accidents).