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Does anyone put powerlines underground anywhere Down Under?
I'm not accustomed to seeing many power lines,
probably 90% of residential electricity comes in underground in my city
(no lines connecting into people's roof tops)
and when I do see them, I notice powerlines often obscure the scenery.
They scar the land everywhere here, even in the country. Thats why on our property we are goin' solar, baby!
But stobie poles have to be the ugliest of 'em all. I remember when I was a kid, one was knocked into our front yard when a truck crashed into it. There was a bad thunderstorm that day, and it was like something out of a nightmare. I was skeered I was!
mini neglected to mention that Adelaide is...well, not exactly famous for, but has much much smaller balls. I'm munching on some right now as a matter of fact.
Does anyone put powerlines underground anywhere Down Under?
I'm not accustomed to seeing many power lines,
probably 90% of residential electricity comes in underground in my city
(no lines connecting into people's roof tops)
and when I do see them, I notice powerlines often obscure the scenery.
This is 10 years old so the figures will be out. Generally here in Victoria in the new estates as they're built it's underground powerlines and the older and established suburbs remain above ground.
This is 10 years old so the figures will be out. Generally here in Victoria in the new estates as they're built it's underground powerlines and the older and established suburbs remain above ground.
I figured it'd be whizbang, underground, all mod cons in the US but I guess it stands to reason that it'll be underground where that was a possibility and nobody is going back to do underground for the existing above ground.
WHAT? Did I read the above correct? BTW did you go to Cocolat on Rundle St?
Hmm, we went to the one at the airport..a friend of mine was badly injured in an accident just before we left, so I sort of forgot about Cocolat until I saw it as we were waiting to fly back. But, did you say to have a hot choc? We did, and didn't find it particularly amazing. I'd still rather have a hot choc from Cibo.
This is 10 years old so the figures will be out. Generally here in Victoria in the new estates as they're built it's underground powerlines and the older and established suburbs remain above ground.
I've rarely considered the extra costs of repairing "downed power lines"
because they've NEVER happened where I've grown up...
Occaisionally a car might hit a transformer and knock out power,
or hit a traffic light and knock out the traffic light power,
but nothing "close to home."
If I was living somewhere that almost regularly got storm damage
and a guy from a power company came to fix a downed line,
if he wanted to put the line back to the roof again I'd ask "What for?"
'cause in my mind, they don't belong above people's yards anyways,
and I'd expect them to get damaged again.
I also thought of something else to consider...
I wonder if it's possible for U.V. rays to break down the insulating materials on above ground electrical poles.
They scar the land everywhere here, even in the country. Thats why on our property we are goin' solar, baby!
But stobie poles have to be the ugliest of 'em all. I remember when I was a kid, one was knocked into our front yard when a truck crashed into it. There was a bad thunderstorm that day, and it was like something out of a nightmare. I was skeered I was!
Good on ya mate! Solar power sounds like an excellent idea for either Adelaide or NOLA.
Apparently, solar power can even work moderately well in a Canadian winter;
even weak daylight can generate some charge,
though 100% solar power here is primarily an advantage say April to September.
Reminds me of something I really like:
Solar-powered water-heaters in hot, sunny climates;
it heats the water "for free" and at the same time cools off your roof top... it's a win-win!
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