That said, the electrical hook-up, if you already have power on the building site – typically a pad-mounted transformer in a big, green box – you can expect to spend from $1,000 to $5,000 for the full electrical hookup to the house, including labor, materials, and inspection.

Can a human hang from a power line?

If you are hanging from high voltage lines (tens of thousands, not hundreds), touching even a wood pole at the same time as the power line may kill you, unless the wood is extremely dry. Even though wood is considered a poor conductor, when it gets damp its conductivity increases dramatically.

Can you touch a live wire without getting shocked?

You can get a shock if you touch the live wire on the ground. If you touch a live wire with one hand, the current path is not complete and no shock will be felt.