Disadvantages of electric pole in backyard

[stratfordspartans]

Originally Posted by taurus2

Hi.. just came across this thread and was not sure whether to post my concern on this same thread or a new one.. neways i am facing a similar situation with decision regarding a home.. an electric pole in the backyard.. so question to maya123 - did you finally buy the house and did u have any problem thereafter?? and question to others who can help - is it safe for kids to play in the backyard with the electric pole? and does it in anyway have any effect on the electrical appliances, computers etc in the house during storms.. appreciate your replies..

I can speak from experience of having a wooden electric pole in the back part of my backyard. It bothered me at first because you could see it when in the backyard, but after awhile you forget its even there because it doesn't pose a danger. Its perfectly safe and if it wasn't the developers and electricity providers would have some huge liabilities on their hands.

[lhafer]

This kind of pole is fine to have in your backyard, and is not a health risk:




This kind of pole is high voltage, and is not good to have near your home:

[HookTheBrotherUp]

Originally Posted by stratfordspartans

I can speak from experience of having a wooden electric pole in the back part of my backyard. It bothered me at first because you could see it when in the backyard, but after awhile you forget its even there because it doesn't pose a danger. Its perfectly safe and if it wasn't the developers and electricity providers would have some huge liabilities on their hands.

During Hurrican Ike, the entire block across the street from us was "blinking", and it turned out some of the trees where being whipped up into the lines, causing a huge Forth of July show each time. I'd say that was unsafe. Also, if a really bad storm comes by, it could topple over into someone's home.

Normally it's not a problem, but it is surely a potential danger. Plus if you have huge oak trees as we do around here, they get pruned pretty ugly by the city. Fortunately for our side of the neighborhood, the cables are burried, and we have large canopies in our backyards.

That was my 2 cents...

[lhafer]

Originally Posted by HookTheBrotherUp

During Hurrican Ike, the entire block across the street from us was "blinking", and it turned out some of the trees where being whipped up into the lines, causing a huge Forth of July show each time. I'd say that was unsafe. Also, if a really bad storm comes by, it could topple over into someone's home.

Normally it's not a problem, but it is surely a potential danger. Plus if you have huge oak trees as we do around here, they get pruned pretty ugly by the city. Fortunately for our side of the neighborhood, the cables are burried, and we have large canopies in our backyards.

That was my 2 cents...

Really not much different than having one of your "huge oak trees" toppling into your house. There is potential for everything to have a negative side.

[Txgal33]

Originally Posted by lhafer

This kind of pole is fine to have in your backyard, and is not a health risk:




This kind of pole is high voltage, and is not good to have near your home:

Second pic looks like Fall Creek!HA! No offense Fall Creekers but it is true.

[mr kerr]

hi ihafer,im damien frm n.ireland,was having some concerns about wooden pole with transformer box similar to the one thats in your photo thats at end of my garden.its surrounded by pine trees so its not that noticable but was worried about possible health risks as i have three young children.you seem to think thats its ok,how do you know?any more info wud be much appreciated.

[Txgal33]

Originally Posted by mr kerr

hi ihafer,im damien frm n.ireland,was having some concerns about wooden pole with transformer box similar to the one thats in your photo thats at end of my garden.its surrounded by pine trees so its not that noticable but was worried about possible health risks as i have three young children.you seem to think thats its ok,how do you know?any more info wud be much appreciated.

All you have to do is research it on Google. You will find hours of info on it. It is something you have to make a personal choice with. Think abt it though. IN other areas of the country people do not have the wood poles and lines but actually have the lines attached to their homes. I would be worried abt the ones in the second picture.

[tdhg566]

Originally Posted by Txgal33

... IN other areas of the country people do not have the wood poles and lines but actually have the lines attached to their homes...

You don't have to go to other areas of the country to see homes with lines attached to the house and poles in backyards. Just visit almost any older (1960 ish) neighborhood in Houston, e.g. Meyerland area. Those power lines certainly didn't affect the price appreciation I experienced on the the home I recently sold there

[hjones512002]

My mother has a TVA line near her backyard. TVA came in and cut down the trees-said it was on their property-they have an easement. By the way, this is Tennessee.