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Much more expensive to install and maintain, and while risk from wind and rain is lessened, you add the risk of any below ground construction accidentally sever

by spyspy 2y ago

Much more expensive to install and maintain, and while risk from wind and rain is lessened, you add the risk of any below ground construction accidentally severing cables.

gmueckl 2y ago
Above ground you have the risks of e.g. cars crashing into poles and trees falling on the cables.
- spyspy 2y ago
  True, but the cause is at least obvious. Underground cables can fail or be cut even without anyone’s knowledge. Then it becomes a matter of digging until the problem is found.