I need to run power to an existing structure (barn) on my property. The problem is that it's about 1700' from my service to the barn. Total electrical load will be very small; likely not over 10 amps and realistcally more like 5 amps or so (just a few 60w incadescent light bulbs).Extending the utility companies poles to the barn would run close to $10,000, so that's out.
According to my voltage drop calculation a 5 amp load would require #2 copper wire (also quite expensive).
I had an idea to aquire two 240/480 to 120/240 stepdown transformers, hook one up at my service backwards , stepping the voltage up from 120/240 to 240/480, then running the 1700' circuit and stepping it back down to 120/240 with the second transformer. If this would work, it would decrease my required wire size for a 5 a load from #2 to #8 thus creating a substantial savings in wire costs.
Will it work? Any comments or suggestions appreciated!!
According to my voltage drop calculation a 5 amp load would require #2 copper wire (also quite expensive).
I had an idea to aquire two 240/480 to 120/240 stepdown transformers, hook one up at my service backwards , stepping the voltage up from 120/240 to 240/480, then running the 1700' circuit and stepping it back down to 120/240 with the second transformer. If this would work, it would decrease my required wire size for a 5 a load from #2 to #8 thus creating a substantial savings in wire costs.
Will it work? Any comments or suggestions appreciated!!