[AT] Using shipping containers for tractor storage

[Cecil Bearden]

In Oklahoma, the power company will run 660 ft of overhead primary line 
to a transformer then up to 60 ft to the meter pole, free of charge.   
Our Electric coop will go farther depending on the projected usage.   We 
put the disconnect on the meter pole and run feeder lines to each 
building from the pole.  That way in case of a fire, if a well is 
connected, it still operates to assist on fire suppression.  Each 
building has a disconnect or safety switch.  Again in case of fire or 
storm damage, the power can be shut off to the affected building or area 
and still operate the rest.  It works great for when you get too busy or 
old to get things fixed quickly.    Here, our water system distribution 
on the farm is being done the same way.
Cecil

On 2/14/2020 8:21 AM, Carl Gogol wrote:
> 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
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AT <at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com> On Behalf Of Steve W.
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> Subject: Re: [AT] Using shipping containers for tractor storage
>
> 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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