12-27-2005, 07:25 PM
the reason they say 4 or 6 inch is because a year ago they came up with "new" rules only allowing 6". there was a huge outcry from the suppliers to the builders because they didn't notify anyone about the changes and the suppliers had lots of $' on order and also because ofthe additional cost. so, they backed off and we're stll allowed to use 4". doesn't have anything to do with the 100 amp vs 200 amp service. if you are within the accepted distance from their lines they will install directly on your house, other wise if you are further back from the road you can go 100' to the first pole, which is where they'll place the meter, then it's up to you to pull the wire to the next pole or your house. not that hard, i did it with the help of one friend. no they don't supply the poles(galvanized)you buy them and they are a couple of drilling companies that will drill the hole and set it up and concrete it in for you takes about an hour for two poles(you also need two ground rod holes dug by the first pole). or you can have helco put in regular telephone poles at about double the cost.