A temporary power pole arrives with a meter box and the switchgear for the quoted configuration. The electricity meter is a separate part of the connection process, arranged through the retailer and its metering provider.
That distinction matters when planning the start of work. A box fitted to a pole does not mean power is connected or ready to use.
Meter box and electricity meter
The box houses the equipment for the temporary supply. The meter records electricity use for the account. Your retailer manages the account and metering arrangements; ask it what needs to happen before the supply can be energised.
Use the connection process guide to follow the separate installation, network and metering stages.
Safety switches and circuit breakers
The pole includes safety switches and circuit protection for its configuration. They have different protective functions and do not make damaged equipment safe to use. Have the responsible electrical contractor explain the supplied equipment and the checks required on your site.
Do not open electrical compartments, change wiring or bypass protection. Report faults to us and the responsible electrical contractor, and stop using affected equipment until it has been assessed.
Outlets and capacity
Confirm the required outlet configuration before ordering. Our temporary poles provide 63A single-phase or 63A per phase for three-phase supply. That supply rating is not a promise that every connected tool can run at once or that every outlet has the same rating.
Send the equipment requirements for review. The capacity and connection guide explains what information helps select the pole.
What do test labels tell me?
Check the equipment identification and records with the person responsible for site electrical safety. A current label does not replace inspection for damage or the ongoing checks needed for the way equipment is used.
Different equipment and activities can require different schedules. The standards explainer links to official Queensland guidance and distinguishes hire-company testing from site duties.
Keep the box accessible
Plan the pole position so providers can access it and building work will not block it. Keep stored materials, vehicles and waste away. Tell us if scaffold, excavation or site access changes after installation.
For the available equipment and current hire prices, see temporary power pole hire. The quote confirms the supplied configuration and separately arranged connection work.
About the author
Doug, Owner & Director
Doug and Deb purchased Poles and Holes in 2002 as its third owners. Doug is the owner and director of the Capalaba business, which was established in 1960 and supplies temporary power poles, portable toilets and site security cameras.
