How to conduct electricity at their summer cottage

Buying property in a suburban area, many overlook such detail as having access to electrical networks, with the result that the new owner turns out to be unpleasantly surprised to learn that the electricity connection bought the house falls on his shoulders. And although the cost of conducting light in a suburban area are not that great, it takes time until the application and all necessary papers will be discussed in the relevant bodies.

For help in conducting and connecting the suburban area to electricity it is best to turn to professionals. And this is due to the fact that the cost of the services they offer are likely to be less compared to costs, both monetary and labor, if the carrying out of such works.

Connect the suburban area to electricity

To begin with, the owner of the land must apply to the grid at the location of the cottages with a request to issue specifications for connection of electricity, attaching to the application the documents certifying the right of ownership, site plan and a certificate of presence or absence on site of any utilities. Before the statements are issued from two weeks to four months. With the right design and all the necessary documents, you can expect to receive permits in a single month.


When making a positive decision to the site the rackman. To place calculated the required number of poles and wires for conducting the electric power to the located at the site of the house. The work will be completed faster if the power line will be close to home. The wires can be laid underground, but this method is much more expensive. Besides, he is not welcomed by the workers of the electric grid.


Installation of the pillars, the distance between them according to GOST should be 25 meters, and wire bonding is carried out for free, since the cost of these works is already included in the cost statements assessment of the site and project electricity. It should be noted that the wires stretch just before the entrance to the house. About the wiring in the house owner needs to take care of it yourself or hire electricians for this work.


At the end of construction works, before electricity will be connected to the site, the landlord has to acts on the work performed and test installed electrical equipment.

Connect the suburban area to electricity: generator

To cost-effectively nerves and finances to solve the problem with electricity at their summer cottage, you can purchase a generator which can be petrol and diesel. If it is planned to solve problems with water and heat, you should choose a generator with increased power. To power common household electrical device sufficiently small capacity.


When selecting a location to install the generator at the cottage you need to consider that the noise of his work without disturbing others, and the exhaust emissions did not exceed the permissible level. The room in which you plan to install the generator must be away from the house. It should be equipped with exhaust ventilation system.


To connect the generator to the wiring of the cottages used copper wire 2.5 mm. the First wiring is disconnected from the external circuit, and then connects the generator. To control the voltage in the external circuit, it is recommended to use a signal lamp.