On 2012-09-12, Steve Firth wrote:

Adam Funk wrote:
[snip].

I'm almost afraid to ask, but what would the usual local way to power
the barn have been?

Two conductors 6mm^2 in grey plastic conduit. He was bemused that I wanted
to pay for 16mm^2 SWA. The barn is a long way from the house.

Wow.