Basic Connections
This means:
• Connection by overhead cable or existing pit at property border
• No need to update or extend our network
• No metering or technical issues
• Maximum capacity under 76Amps per phase
• Permanent connection (or temporary up to 12 months).
If you want a new pit, or are looking for 100Amps and more, we can tailor a Negotiated Connection.
Types of Basic Connections:-
Basic Connections
A new residential or small business connection will be usually offered as a basic connection service under our model standing offers. A basic connection:
- Has a maximum capacity of less than 76Amps per phase
- Is a connection either via an overhead single span cable less than 45 meters (and less than 20 meters over your property), or an existing* underground pit at the border of your property
- Is for a permanent connection (or temporary as long as it is for less than 12 months)
- Doesn’t require any updating or extension of our network.
- Has no metering or technical issues
Temporary Connections
A Temporary Connection is a connection required by builders when they require electricity to complete construction at a property.
Frequently Asked Questions
CT Connections
Need capacity of more than 76 Amps per phase
Current transformer is required to convert the high voltage to low voltage
Connections requiring capacity from 76amps to 152amps will have Jemena CT meter and over 153 amps will have external meter
Please note: Any connections above 100Amps may require a negotiated connection.
Type of CT Meters
Jemena Meters: Site with or less than 152amps capacity will have Jemena meter installed
Contestable Meters: Site with or more than 153 amps capacity will have a non-Jemena (contestable) meter installed.
