[AT] Using shipping containers for tractor storage

[Carl Gogol]

Camping is not our thing, but it is the perfect solution path for getting
power close to the container(s).  There are electric transmission lines
across the property and Dominion Energy previously told me that there is no
upfront cost to me for underground service installation, in this case
perhaps 1000' from the lines.  Likely to require setting a couple of 6x6
poles and plywood but a minor investment.  It's a use they probably are
familiar with and preferable to telling them I want to occasionally power
some lights and tools in a container.  
I was once told by a UL electrical code representative,  "We only care about
the outlet, what gets plugged into it is not our concern".
Carl Gogol
Manlius, NY mostly
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Carl Gogol wrote:
> Now thinking about electricity.  Is it allowable to have a power pole 
> with a few circuits not permanently connected to a residence or is  not
allowed?
> Thinking of cords to lights and tools when I'm there and locked up 
> when away?  Maybe a generator is an OK solution?
> 
> Thanks to all who responded to my questions on containers for 
> tractors.  I have some great ideas from the responses.
> Ventilation enhancement, roof protection, sleepers for under side 
> ventilation and buying narrow front tractors are all very helpful.  
> Not sure how the hot weather problem can be solved.
> I am bumbling down the road to making an offer on ten acres, but the 
> sellers are not exactly making it easy to fully understand the 
> parcel's bounds and easements.
> Carl
> Manlius, NY
> 

It shouldn't take more than a phone call to find out. This is something done
a lot by folks who run RVs to make a base camp. They will have a stand alone
pole and panel that they plug into next to a parking area. 
Maybe a storage shed or similar has a line run to it for lighting or??

In many places you can go to the county and get a copy of the deed or at
least see them to determine if you are being lead down a path..

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Steve W.
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