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Does a telephone pole carry electricity to a Computer?
Yes and no. First, a history on poles. The reason we call them telephone poles is they were first used and paralleled train tracks and were called telegraph poles. This was pre 1900. Since then, electricity or power lines were strung up on these same poles and power poles, which are owned by the power company. If a pole has both power and telephone on them, they are called joint-use poles and utility companies that own the poles can charge other utilities to use them for a yearly fee per pole. Nowadays, most poles are joint use and carry power, telephone and cable television on them and unless your power is fed by underground or buried power lines, your computer gets the power it needs from these type poles. The exception to this is a battery powered laptop, but these still get recharged by the same source.
What are cable cover used for?
Cable covers are used to protect cables from damage. They prevent the cables from water, falling objects, and dust. They are used for both communication and power cables.
How many telephone poles were used?
they are called utility poles and they are usedA utility pole is a pole used to supportoverhead power lines and various other public utilities, such as cable, fibre optic cable, and related equipment such as transformers andstreet lights. It can be referred to as a telepone pole between Baltimore and , but moved it aboveground when this system proved faulty. they can be used for alot of different thing such as cable or making calls or lights
What are the wires for on telephone poles?
Quite variable according to local practice. May include AC power, telephone, and/or TV cable service.
What is URD cable and how is it used in electrical installations?
URD cable, or Underground Residential Distribution cable, is a type of electrical cable designed for use in underground power distribution systems. It is commonly used to deliver electricity from utility poles to residential and commercial buildings. URD cable is insulated to protect against moisture and other environmental factors, making it suitable for burial underground.
What is underground cable?
I think you are referring to the practice of burying cables underground, rather than stringing the wires on poles above the ground. The reason some people (and some countries) prefer to place the cables underground is that when there is a bad storm, like a hurricane, people won't lose power because the cable won't be blown down by the wind. Burying cable underground is expensive, however, and as a result, many cities continue to have telephone wires and cable above ground, attached to poles.
Does wind affect reception on cable tv?
Very rare. Cable tv runs through a cable that usually travels next to the power lines, or underground depending where you are. The only reason that wind would affect your cable tv is if a power line fell, or a tree fell and broke the cable tv/internet line. However, because cable service providers obtain most of their programming from satellite and microwave links, service can sometimes be affected by severe weather, especially heavy rain.
Where can you find insulators near a power lines?
Insulators can typically be found attached to the power line poles or towers. They are usually positioned at intervals along the power line to prevent electricity from traveling down the pole or tower and causing damage or harm.
How to stop hum where power line is tied to house at second story Distribution box is in basement?
Probably the only way is to eliminate the overhead powerline and bury the cable from transformer to the house. The wires will always telegraph sounds from the powerline and/or power poles.
Where do power line birds nest?
Atop the power line poles.
How to calculate power loss in power cable?
The length of the cable is determined by the distance from the center of the distribution panel to the center of the load.
What could happen if the rubber coating on a power cable is damaged?
If the rubber coating on a power cable is damaged, it could lead to electrical shock, short circuits, or fires. The damaged coating exposes the conductive wires inside to external elements, increasing the risk of accidents. It's crucial to replace or repair the cable promptly to prevent safety hazards.
