tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7934471946563347537.post6035676926571700420..comments2023-05-05T07:26:29.018-05:00Comments on Spork In The Eye: You just cant make this stuff upSpork In the Eyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05926832985660342541noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7934471946563347537.post-32194031922310783422008-10-27T23:48:00.000-05:002008-10-27T23:48:00.000-05:00Ewwww, well excuse me! I guess you are one dem fa...Ewwww, well excuse me! I guess you are one dem fancy, high-falutin' rednecks with your fancy stainless wire. I can see money is no object with you!Og Make Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18292678675006757831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7934471946563347537.post-16125948955247391002008-10-27T16:55:00.000-05:002008-10-27T16:55:00.000-05:00it's already put together with rope and duct tape ...it's already put together with rope and duct tape and an old shower curtain.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I am waaaay above using bailing wire. Electric fence wire is stainless steel and doesnt rust.Spork In the Eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05926832985660342541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7934471946563347537.post-18983406230084124362008-10-27T16:52:00.000-05:002008-10-27T16:52:00.000-05:00Why not just use the East TX fixit quick all-job i...Why not just use the East TX fixit quick all-job inclusive repair kit: Duct tape and bailin' wire?Og Make Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18292678675006757831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7934471946563347537.post-51366513277451723602008-10-27T16:47:00.000-05:002008-10-27T16:47:00.000-05:00I am spoiled. When I lived in Metropolis, I had a...I am spoiled. When I lived in Metropolis, I had a good friend that was a journeyman electrician. The best thing was he'd spell out what "code" was for the job you were doing in plain English, then give it a looksie to make sure you weren't going to burn yourself down.<BR/><BR/>As this job really involves taking the fuse off the transformer with a hotstick, it is one step beyond what I really Spork In the Eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05926832985660342541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7934471946563347537.post-54077085247417042652008-10-27T16:12:00.000-05:002008-10-27T16:12:00.000-05:00I have used several tradesmen in the East Texas ar...I have used several tradesmen in the East Texas area and I know others who have as well. I have yet to find, or hear of, any that are not a problem. They either take forever or abandon the job or do sloppy work which they won't repair, etc. Anyway, good luck in finding someone competent.bigjohn75602https://www.blogger.com/profile/16669020146827803477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7934471946563347537.post-44251357168504357732008-10-27T14:55:00.000-05:002008-10-27T14:55:00.000-05:00I had already considered that. It's a long ass wa...I had already considered that. It's a long ass way from the stuga to the transformer.<BR/><BR/>I've already replaced the lines from the stuga to the power pole once -- and that was only 40 feet -- and was aghast at the cost of the copper. I would be doubtful it has gone down since then.Spork In the Eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05926832985660342541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7934471946563347537.post-36512019774877121422008-10-27T14:36:00.000-05:002008-10-27T14:36:00.000-05:00Although somewhat expensive, especially for the di...Although somewhat expensive, especially for the distance you must cover, you might want to consider burying the lines. Too bad copper and aluminum are so expensive right now.<BR/><BR/>The power company is responsible for the line drop up to the weatherhead above the meter for overhead wires. You are responsible for the buried wires up to the ground mounted transformer connection. I am not sureOg Make Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18292678675006757831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7934471946563347537.post-34422433083206616512008-10-26T22:19:00.000-05:002008-10-26T22:19:00.000-05:00Yes. As if the 3 trees I have aren't enough.Yes. As if the 3 trees I have aren't enough.Spork In the Eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05926832985660342541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7934471946563347537.post-44169695574858266102008-10-26T22:13:00.000-05:002008-10-26T22:13:00.000-05:00Well, on the bright side, you got some more firewo...Well, on the bright side, you got some more firewood.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16006495651241822267noreply@blogger.com