It's called TRIPLEX.
It's the same stuff that runs from the pole to your house. They sell
special ends to attach it to the pole insulators. I'd suggest putting
a separate breaker box in the garage with ground rods and the whole
works. Of course you'll want 120 lights and outlets in there, so you
have to put in a separate box. Even if you went underground, you'd
still need a box if you want both 140 and 120. Be sure to use ground
rods.


On 30 Apr 2007 07:41:18 -0700, wrote:

I have a problem that seems like I can solve--with your help! Here's
what I have. I have breakers in the house, but my garage, a good 200
feet or more away only has a single electrical outlet ran to it. I
want to hook up 240v as well as some 120v regular recepticles in the
garage. Here is how I want to do it, you can tell me if it's crazy.

I have poles (like utility poles but privately owned) around the
property and want to run an outdoor, overhead line. This is also
partly because it's such a long run and it crosses pavement. (Don't
want to dig up cement) This is all on my private property by the way.
I have enough poles to run it from house - pole - pole - garage. My
question is what kind of wire will I need, and what kind of
connections to the poles? I also understand I can tie into my 100 amp
service box inside, use a 2 pole switch, and get my desired 240v. Any
help on this process would be appreaciated with specific help on
getting this wire ran from pole to pole to garage. What kind of cable
required? limit on distance from pole to pole? Thanks!