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| Author: | Caller Bob [ Tue May 07, 2019 11:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Moving an underground power line |
So I am toying with the idea of doing a pool this summer. Called 811, turns out, I got a ComEd line, underground,(secondary-to my house) right through the center of my backyard. Assholes. Has anyone had one of these moved? What is this going to cost me? |
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| Author: | Brick [ Tue May 07, 2019 11:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
Please do it yourself with a metal shovel. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Tue May 07, 2019 11:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
Turn the sprinklers on and wrap yourself in tinfoil before you start the project. |
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| Author: | Caller Bob [ Tue May 07, 2019 11:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
Boilermaker Rick wrote: Please do it yourself with a metal shovel. It doesn't kill you. Neighbors hit it a few years ago and there is just a giant surge and then the entire block is out of power. |
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| Author: | billypootons [ Tue May 07, 2019 11:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
call your building department. maybe they'll let you trench the wire but will require an electrician to make the physical connection on both ends |
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| Author: | pittmike [ Tue May 07, 2019 11:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
Is it normal for companies to run trunk lines under private property? Don't they generally stay in the easements? Did the sub division developer just do a shit load of cheap shit? |
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| Author: | Caller Bob [ Tue May 07, 2019 11:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
pittmike wrote: Is it normal for companies to run trunk lines under private property? Don't they generally stay in the easements? Did the sub division developer just do a shit load of cheap shit? Primaries should be in easements, secondary, lines don't have to. They still should try and do a pattern that gives you flexibility, but a diagonal through a yard is the cheapest and then they can charge again if you want it moved for a pool/deck etc. 
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| Author: | Caller Bob [ Tue May 07, 2019 11:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
billypootons wrote: call your building department. maybe they'll let you trench the wire but will require an electrician to make the physical connection on both ends Can I farm all of this out without getting Com-Ed involved? Don't they have to come out and give the "blessing" at least? |
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| Author: | billypootons [ Tue May 07, 2019 11:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
pittmike wrote: Is it normal for companies to run trunk lines under private property? Don't they generally stay in the easements? Did the sub division developer just do a shit load of cheap shit? sounds like its the service line to the home... comed has to keep the main lines in rear yard easements or public right of way |
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| Author: | Caller Bob [ Tue May 07, 2019 11:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
billypootons wrote: pittmike wrote: Is it normal for companies to run trunk lines under private property? Don't they generally stay in the easements? Did the sub division developer just do a shit load of cheap shit? sounds like its the service line to the home... comed has to keep the main lines in rear yard easements or public right of way Crazy thing is, I think the main is past the easement on my property too. |
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| Author: | leashyourkids [ Tue May 07, 2019 11:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
Call JULIE! |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Tue May 07, 2019 11:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
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| Author: | Jbi11s [ Tue May 07, 2019 11:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
Trash or no? |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Tue May 07, 2019 11:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
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| Author: | Caller Bob [ Tue May 07, 2019 12:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
Thanks assholes. You all have been very helpful. |
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| Author: | billypootons [ Tue May 07, 2019 12:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
poster who is an asshole to everyone.... asks everyone for help.... most reply accordingly |
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| Author: | leashyourkids [ Tue May 07, 2019 12:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
Caller Bob wrote: Thanks assholes. You all have been very helpful. Call JULIE! |
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| Author: | SpiralStairs [ Tue May 07, 2019 12:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
leashyourkids wrote: Call JULIE! Man, when I had work done on my sewer line the plumbers kept saying they needed to call Julie, and I was like, who is she? |
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| Author: | leashyourkids [ Tue May 07, 2019 12:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
SpiralStairs wrote: leashyourkids wrote: Call JULIE! Man, when I had work done on my sewer line the plumbers kept saying they needed to call Julie, and I was like, who is she? A lawyer/journo/underground utility expert |
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| Author: | Caller Bob [ Tue May 07, 2019 12:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
leashyourkids wrote: Caller Bob wrote: Thanks assholes. You all have been very helpful. Call JULIE! Listen buddy, I already called JULIE...I know where the lines are... now I need them fucking moved! |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Tue May 07, 2019 12:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
Caller Bob wrote: Thanks assholes. You all have been very helpful. 
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Tue May 07, 2019 12:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Tue May 07, 2019 12:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
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| Author: | leashyourkids [ Tue May 07, 2019 12:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
Caller Bob wrote: leashyourkids wrote: Caller Bob wrote: Thanks assholes. You all have been very helpful. Call JULIE! Listen buddy, I already called JULIE...I know where the lines are... now I need them fucking moved! Yeah I didnt really read the thread. Call her anyway. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Tue May 07, 2019 12:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
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| Author: | Regular Reader [ Tue May 07, 2019 12:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
Caller Bob wrote: Thanks assholes. You all have been very helpful. Humble brag around here on a rainy Tuesday and this is what you deserve. |
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| Author: | leashyourkids [ Tue May 07, 2019 12:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
I have a pool and would advise against building one unless swimming is a passion of yours (or you're single). |
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| Author: | sjboyd0137 [ Tue May 07, 2019 12:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
Move |
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| Author: | Jbi11s [ Tue May 07, 2019 12:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
leashyourkids wrote: I have a pool and would advise against building one unless swimming is a passion of yours (or you're single). Am I remembering wrong, or does a pool bring down the value of your property? |
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| Author: | leashyourkids [ Tue May 07, 2019 12:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving an underground power line |
Jbi11s wrote: leashyourkids wrote: I have a pool and would advise against building one unless swimming is a passion of yours (or you're single). Am I remembering wrong, or does a pool bring down the value of your property? Opinions vary. It's a lot of expense to maintain it though. |
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