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Why do you have internet and telephones when the power lines are down?
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∙ 14y ago
Power lines and phone lines though using the same utility poles are two different sets of wires. Telephone wires carry their own power, separate from the power lines and are insulted while power lines are not. If the telephone wires are unbroken but laying on the ground the wires will not short to ground while an unbroken uninsulated power line will short to ground disrupting service.
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What sends information down telephones lines?
Fiberoptics
How do power lines fall down?
by storms
What do you do about a dead tree that will fall on the power lines?
you cut down the power lines so the tree cant fall on them
What are the disadvantages of telephones now?
Trees being cut down for telephone lines I consider people tracking me through my cell phone a disadvantage ;) Non-private conversations. (actually, that is sort of bittersweet) The waste in electricity to run the power lines and phone Money for the electricity. (When you charge it. Even if it's wireless or wired)
Who do you call about down power lines?
Your electric company- SMUD, for example.
Are fallen electric lines an extreme danger after a tornado?
Yes. Even fairly weak tornadoes can bring down power lines. These power lines create a risk of electrocution in the tornado's aftermath.
How did Montana power go down?
it went down because she took personal pics and put it on the Internet
What should you do to your PC when on holidays?
Shut it down and unplug it from the power source and internet.
How do TV and Radio stations remain on the air if transmission lines or power lines are down?
Many of them have their own emergency generators, ready to take over if the commercial power fails.
What is power lines 1 solution level 5?
down 4531 across 256
What if a solar flare hit a power plant?
A bad flare can induce excess voltage in the power lines, which can cause the the power plant to shut down, or even get damaged
How do tornadoes effect electricity?
Even relatively weak tornadoes can knock down and snap power lines, causing power outages which can be localized or widespread.
