I guess it all depends upon your terrain, I couldn't bury an airline 200 yards if I tried...to much rock and too many seasonal creek beds. Running another electrical post is possible for me, but expensive...I use minimal power for lights, fish cleaning station, and aeration by solar power. That route isn't cheap up front either, but the panels last forever, and good batteries go 10-20 years. Low voltage (12V) doesn't fry you either \:\)