Grazing and cropping country
Mangoplah had 291 people at the 2021 Census. It is counted in the City of Wagga Wagga council area, although the locality may stretch across into Greater Hume Shire. The country around it is mixed grazing and cropping, so electrical work out here is mostly about keeping farmhouses, sheds, pumps and private lines safe and working.
Travel from Wagga
Mangoplah is about 32 km from Gissing Oval by road. Travel is free close to Wagga and charged further out, and Mangoplah is far enough out for a travel charge. The online estimates work it out from your address, and for other jobs it's included in the written quote.
Before bushfire season: check your private lines
On rural properties, the poles and overhead lines past the connection point (usually the first pole on the property) belong to the owner. Essential Energy recommends having private poles and lines inspected by a qualified contractor every year before bushfire season and after major storms. Private poles are labelled with a "PP" prefix.
Some maintenance on a private pole connected to the network has to be arranged with Essential Energy or an authorised Level 2 ASP. Nelson can look over what is yours, explain what he can fix, and point you to the right people for the rest. Our guide to private power poles in NSW has the detail.
Other jobs on Mangoplah properties
- Sheds, pumps and workshops. New circuits, lighting, outlets and RCD protection. See rural electrical.
- Fault finding. Intermittent trips, dead outlets or a pump circuit that keeps dropping out. Fault finding is charged by the hour, plus travel. If you can tell Nelson what happens and when, it usually narrows the search.
- Farmhouse switchboards. Older boards with ceramic fuses or no safety switches are worth checking. Boards made before 1987 may have an asbestos backing, and that part needs a licensed asbestos removalist. Try the switchboard estimate.
- Working near powerlines. SafeWork NSW sets a 3 m safe approach distance for untrained people and machinery near lines up to 132 kV. Essential Energy's free "Look Up and Live" map shows where overhead lines run.
Nearby
Heading south towards the Greater Hume side, Henty is about 60 km from Wagga. Back towards town, Uranquinty is inside the free travel zone at about 15 km.
Network contacts
Essential Energy runs the network. Call 13 20 80 for outages, fallen lines or a tingle, and 000 in an emergency. Stay at least 8 m from a fallen line.
Common questions
How is travel to Mangoplah charged?
Travel is free close to Wagga and charged further out, and Mangoplah is far enough out for a travel charge. The instant estimates work it out from your address, and Nelson includes it in any written quote.
How often should private power poles be checked?
Essential Energy recommends an inspection by a qualified contractor every year before bushfire season, and again after major storms.
Can you fix a power pole on my farm?
It depends on what needs doing. Work on a private pole connected to the network is arranged with Essential Energy or an authorised Level 2 ASP. Nelson can inspect your installation, fix what is within his licence and help coordinate the rest.
How do I get a quote?
Call Nelson on 0416 085 416 or send photos and details through the quote form.