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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 13, 2023 11:18:10 GMT -5
www.familyhandyman.com/article/colored-balls-hanging-on-power-lines "They're strung across electric wires all over the country. But just what are the balls on power lines for? We solved the mystery. There’s something about driving that allows your mind to wander. Maybe you’re considering your dinner plans, or contemplating intriguing questions. Like: Why do you see metal wrapped around trees? Why are there colored squares on toothpaste? And what are those balls on power lines?..." My notes: I can't be the only one curious why we have what we have out there lol "Known as marker balls, these indicate where power lines are so low-flying aircraft can avoid them. Also called aerial marker balls or visibility markers, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires them on power lines that cross canyons, lakes and rivers, as well as those that surround airports...." Now we know
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Post by lainee on Jan 13, 2023 17:10:04 GMT -5
Well, that does makes sense...and that's a good reason. Thanks...and, yep...now we know
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Post by spice on Jan 16, 2023 10:56:20 GMT -5
That was interesting. I always wondered.
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Post by demonskeith on Jan 19, 2023 1:38:37 GMT -5
Huh, never figured that's what they were for. I always thought they were like a marker for elections or some kind of weight or holder for the lines to protect against high wind.
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Post by Bob on Jan 21, 2023 19:40:15 GMT -5
That's interesting!
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