[moneymgmt]

We want to run a temporary electrical drop onto some vacant land, which is no problem with the PoCo. They want a 20' long 6x6 post buried 5' below ground though. With post-hole-diggers I can get near 4' but what do I do to get deeper? We only need one pole so I'd rather not go rent equipment for one stupid hole but can't think of another way.

Thanks!

 

[jerryh3]

Cut a foot off the the pole and tell them it's in the ground 5'.

 

[Joe F]

I don't see this as a code issue since it's a temp. Is the Power company actually going to inspect the hole before you fill it?

 

[Willie T]

Well, if you don't have a good pair of double hinged post hole diggers like this, http://theholedeal.com/ , dig a hole with a shovel about 30 to 36" deep, and stand in this hole to dig the remaining hole with post hole diggers. They are 60 bucks and $12 shipping.

 

[lockman]

You could also use your post hole diggers to break the dirt up, then suck it out with a shop vac.

 

[Scuba_Dave]

Once you near 3' depth dig the sides out at an angle at the top of the hole
That will allow you to dig deeper then 4'

 

[SNC]

Cut a foot off the the pole and tell them it's in the ground 5'.

thats what mexicans are for :laughing:

 

[COLDIRON]

Think

Cut a foot off the the pole and tell them it's in the ground 5'.

" I like the way you think"

 

[yesitsconcrete]

the correct answer is jerry's,,, the power co won't look down inside the pole's hole :laughing:

 

[jerryh3]

" I like the way you think"

Thank you. I've learned to be very creative over time.

 

[Bocolo]

thats what mexicans are for :laughing:

Not nice.