Metal utility poles!

[websparky]

First time I've ever seen one!
Anyone care to guess the reason the power company has for using these?

 

[benaround]

Re: Metal utility poles!

They keep the wires off of the ground.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

Re: Metal utility poles!

Dave,
It is my understanding that they are cheaper and lighter than a wood pole of equal strength. I recall that from something I read a few years ago, so with the increase in the price of steel they may no longer be cheaper.
Don

 

[monkey]

Re: Metal utility poles!

"They keep the wires off of the ground."

Frank that was the best laugh I had all week.

Seriously here in Tucson the metal poles have been in use for a while. I also saw some that look similar to that deck material they make. Anything to keep the termites out.

 

[charlie]

Re: Metal utility poles!

Metal poles are fairly common and we have used them for about 30 years for transmission and distribution. We have yet to have any problems with termites.

 

[George Stolz]

Re: Metal utility poles!

Originally posted by benaround:
They keep the wires off of the ground.

[ December 29, 2005, 11:04 PM: Message edited by: georgestolz ]

 

[mdshunk]

Re: Metal utility poles!

I wonder if Bashlin is making a set of climbing hooks for metal poles that have big magnets on them instead of gaffs?

 

[macmikeman]

Re: Metal utility poles!

I have been seeing lots more fiberglass poles lately. I bet they aren't cheap either now after hurricaine whatsitsname.