Cost for electric service replacement?

[Whistler]

I looked a couple times but didn't see it mentioned, is it in conduit already? For just 30' I'd consider digging down at each end to the ell or LB, cut it so it's a straight shot and pull new cable in the existing conduit with lots of wire lubricant.
Worked okay with running a new feed to my shop.
YMMV

 

[benenglish]

is it in conduit already?

No.

 

[Mike_from_Texas]

Secondary conductors (transformer or junction box to meter) are most often the customers resposnibility for commercial projects in Texas. For the last 10 years I developed and built 41 Tractor Supply stores all over the state and 1 in Louisiana. The vast majority of them we provided the secondary conductors. Residentially, depends on the provider. Counterpoint was not my favorite to work with. The 2k price seems reasonable to me. Even thought the standards list 6" of cover with rigid conduit, the deeper trench is what they typically require. Good luck.

That’s not my experience at all. Service entrance conductors which are on the secondary side of the transformer and downstream of the meter are the customer’s responsibility. Everything up to the point of the meter is the utility company’s responsibility.

When I built my house I tried to get the co-op to let me run the conduit from the pole to the pad mounted transformer and they would not let me stating that it was their “property” and they were responsible for the installation. It was the same from the transformer to my meter, I actually ran conduit and they wouldn’t use it. They dug their own trench, install their own conduit and pulled/terminated the wire to the top side of the meter.


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[Brains]

PM inbound

 

[AZ Refugee]

That’s not my experience at all. Service entrance conductors which are on the secondary side of the transformer and downstream of the meter are the customer’s responsibility. Everything up to the point of the meter is the utility company’s responsibility.

When I built my house I tried to get the co-op to let me run the conduit from the pole to the pad mounted transformer and they would not let me stating that it was their “property” and they were responsible for the installation. It was the same from the transformer to my meter, I actually ran conduit and they wouldn’t use it. They dug their own trench, install their own conduit and pulled/terminated the wire to the top side of the meter.


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Which service provider?

 

[oldag]

Which service provider?

Oncor, unless something has changed, owns the line up to the meter.

 

[AZ Refugee]

Oncor, unless something has changed, owns the line up to the meter.

Once does for residential, not commercial though.

 

[Mike_from_Texas]

Which service provider?

In my first statement it would be both Oncor and CoServe.

In my second one it was my local electric co-op.


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[Brains]

Ben, any update? Need anything?

 

[benenglish]

No update except that I'm learning that a disconcerting percentage of electrical contractors are flaky as all get out.

Thankfully the weather has been gentle and the lack of aircon isn't an immediate consideration. So, as insane as this may sound, with sis in the hospital and not doing well, this situation is currently not at the top of my priority list.

 

[AZ Refugee]

Good luck with it I hope you find the right electrician.

 

[benenglish]

Good luck with it I hope you find the right electrician.

I've come to understand why Centerpoint will run an over-the-ground temporary line in short order. People have so many problems getting these projects to come together that a temp solution is beginning to look like a reasonable thing, even though it adds almost $500/month to the electric bill.

 

[DoubleDuty]

I thought that, too. Both the licensed electrician who came out to diagnose and the CenterPoint tech told me the same thing, that CenterPoint runs the power to the junction box and isn't responsible after that. Four houses connect to each junction box; both men commented that I was lucky to have my junction box so close to the meter.

But now that I think about it, I need to consult with someone whose financial interests align with mine. I'll talk to my insurance agent. If this is CenterPoint's responsibility, he stands to save money for his employer.

That's correct.

 

[benenglish]

That's correct.

What's correct? What the electrician and CenterPoint said? Or that I need to talk to my insurance agent?

 

[Younggun]

Well, guess I’ve finally heard of an Electric company that makes Oncor look good.

 

[DoubleDuty]

What's correct? What the electrician and CenterPoint said? Or that I need to talk to my insurance agent?

What the Electrician told you. You can also call your insurance company

 

[FireInTheWire]

Well, guess I’ve finally heard of an Electric company that makes Oncor look good.

Take it easy pal. Hate the cog... not the people

 

[FireInTheWire]

Once does for residential, not commercial though.

Negative. Oncor owns/services it up to the meter. Period.

CenterPoint sounds like an absolute SHIT utility for doing this to you, Ben. That's absurd.

Have you thought about just having someone coming out, locating and digging up the bad spot and splice the wire where its bad? We can usually do this in about 3 hours. It's a band-aid but could be a quick fix and cheaper. Considering your sis and all. Might call and ask some companies if they locate, hand dig and splice residential underground service wire.

 

[FireInTheWire]

I've come to understand why Centerpoint will run an over-the-ground temporary line in short order. People have so many problems getting these projects to come together that a temp solution is beginning to look like a reasonable thing, even though it adds almost $500/month to the electric bill.

Wish I was closer to you. I'd come help. F those guys. 500 a month is a F'ing joke.

I'd dig down right by the splice box, cut those wires hot, tap your new temp service wire and run it over to the meter. Just cut everyone out of the ordeal since that service "before" the meter is "your responsibility." What a crock of crap.

 

[Younggun]

Take it easy pal. Hate the cog... not the people

Hey, I catch heat for it too. Lol