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ESB on out farm

  • 26-05-2016 2:32pm
    #1
    arctictree
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    I have a ESB connection for an out farm and am seriously thinking of getting rid of it as all I use it for is to power a water pump. I could easily set up a solar powered job for about €200. But then another part of me is aware of the ESB connection fee and what if I needed it in the future for something else....

    I wonder do the ESB allow you to just turn off a connection (and associated billng) but leave it available to turn on again when needed?


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  • #2
    djmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭djmc


    arctictree wrote: »
    I have a ESB connection for an out farm and am seriously thinking of getting rid of it as all I use it for is to power a water pump. I could easily set up a solar powered job for about €200. But then another part of me is aware of the ESB connection fee and what if I needed it in the future for something else....

    I wonder do the ESB allow you to just turn off a connection (and associated billng) but leave it available to turn on again when needed?

    You can be disconnected and just pay a reconnecting fee approx 70euro if you want power back on.
    Also a meterless connection available for small power supply like a fence. You pay a small set fee every year.
    A pasture pump or gravity feed might be better than solar less to go wrong.


  • #3
    alps
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,235 ✭✭✭alps


    arctictree wrote: »
    I have a ESB connection for an out farm and am seriously thinking of getting rid of it as all I use it for is to power a water pump. I could easily set up a solar powered job for about €200. But then another part of me is aware of the ESB connection fee and what if I needed it in the future for something else....

    I wonder do the ESB allow you to just turn off a connection (and associated billng) but leave it available to turn on again when needed?

    Hi Arctic, could you share what uou would have in mind re solar pump and where to buy..? Would have use for one on a rented bit of ground yhat has no water...


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