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3. Assuming all you need is 110V for lights and local power....

Sat Apr 22, 2023, 07:07 PM

Apr 2023

The wires coming in from the pole will need to be metered, so the utility can track your energy usage. If you need heat, hot water, probably 220V. After the meter, you need an entrance....probably a 60 Amp panel will handle your load. A few circuits from the entrance to the lights, recepticles, etc and you are good to go.

On edit....what ret5hd said....but I'd add a battery back-up to store the energy. Would be worth your time to figure how many daily watts needed (an LED light consumes maybe 12 watts/hr). If you only need a few lights and some 110V power, this might be a cheaper. long term option.

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Need a crash course in electricity. [View all] hamsterjill Apr 2023 OP

Lot Of Variables ProfessorGAC Apr 2023 #1

Yes, you're right. hamsterjill Apr 2023 #8

Maybe (just throwing it out there...but maybe) think completely different: ret5hd Apr 2023 #2

Kindergardener here... hamsterjill Apr 2023 #5

You will still need an electrician, so... ret5hd Apr 2023 #7

Okay thanks. hamsterjill Apr 2023 #9

I just really don't know... ret5hd Apr 2023 #10

Appreciate your input! hamsterjill Apr 2023 #11

Generally on hot days there is a lot of solar energy Shermann Apr 2023 #12

Assuming all you need is 110V for lights and local power.... OAITW r.2.0 Apr 2023 #3

Any facility for animals is going to need ventilation Warpy Apr 2023 #13

is this coming off the house panel? Kali Apr 2023 #4

If I'm understanding this correctly... hamsterjill Apr 2023 #6

hamsterjill, I'll be glad to help with that. KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2023 #14

Awesome! Thanks! hamsterjill Apr 2023 #15