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There are reasons we rarely replace existing power cables in place. 1. We have to take down that line for a time. 2. Injuries and workers comp claims. 3. How
by RecycledEle 2y ago
There are reasons we rarely replace existing power cables in place.
1. We have to take down that line for a time.
2. Injuries and workers comp claims.
3. How long will the rest of the system last now what it has a new (heavier?) powerline?
- AtlasBarfed 2y agoThe article especially addresses that replacing it is cheaper than building newer line to the red tape Technology under discussion is to use a carbon fiber core rather than a steel core which is not heavier but lighter
- RecycledEle 2y agoIf they go ahead with this, it will fail for the reasons I stated. The failures of pointy-haired bosses are predictable.