Builder's temporary supply
A Builder’s Temporary Supply (BTS) is a temporary power supply for builders or other tradespeople working at a site that does not have an existing electricity supply.
Organising a BTS can be as simple as allocating an Installation Control Point (ICP) number to a site, but it can also be as complex as installing a new electricity connection with a temporary transformer to power heavy machinery like a crane.
Once work at the site is complete, the BTS connection can be either disconnected or upgraded to a permanent supply.
Request a builder's temporary supply
Fill out the below application to apply for your temporary builders supply
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The process and timeframes will vary dependent on:
- Whether there is an existing network connection supply point.
- The type of network connection supply point required - which depends on the available capacity.
- The available capacity as well as fuse and phase requirements (your electrician will provide these details).
Responsibilities
What you need to do
- If you no longer require the temporary supply and don't want a permanent supply, apply for the connection to be decommissioned here
- If temporary equipment must be removed, please log a request with Vector by calling 0508 832 867
- Contact your retailer if you want the temporary supply to become permanent.
- Locate main switchboards on your property and not fixed to Vector's equipment.
Our process
Request a builder's temporary supply here | |
We will usually assess your requirements within 2 working days to evaluate what connection process your request falls into | |
A simple or complex connection process applies, and/or the livening process applies |
FAQs
Whether you need to pay for a temporary supply or not and how much, depends on a suitable and available connection supply point.
Once you are ready for your permanent supply, please contact your retailer. If you do not want a permanent supply, apply for the connection to be decommissioned here.