unlike american power supply systems we have less current in the uk so that pretty much what we get. recently the lines near where i live where replaced by 4 core twist single like cable. and what was in the video happend outside my bedroom window once. just saw bright flashes for like 15 seconds. i think a pidgeon mis-calculated its flight path. mmm pidgeon pie for dinner...
My guess is that it is an older installation and no free funds to upgrade and labor costs... Thats why its still like that. Either way, re-tensioning or replacement is in due order.
Vertical rack OH wires are prone to flashovers, especially when bare and tension is not equal between the conductors. Cool video, obviously no fuses or oversized fuses on that circuit.
Well, considering REA specs allowed a minimum of only 6" this is totally possible. On 230/460 (in UK/EU,120/240-USA, a foot or three b/w leads is loads better.
I've seen one of those 250/125 lines glow completely read from one sagging onto another. I think these lines should be spaced farther apart or use spacers.
From looking at this video, it looks like the wires were very close to each other and can easily touch each other with just a small breeze. I've seen both insulators and non-conductive plastic inserted between the wires to keep them separated and not spark as they are in this video. I hope the power company used them to prevent further problems. Watch the video again and watch the street light in the center. It's glowing red at times. Scary!
popcorn anyone?
D1Champ08 9 months ago
unlike american power supply systems we have less current in the uk so that pretty much what we get. recently the lines near where i live where replaced by 4 core twist single like cable. and what was in the video happend outside my bedroom window once. just saw bright flashes for like 15 seconds. i think a pidgeon mis-calculated its flight path. mmm pidgeon pie for dinner...
physicmad 2 years ago
this is very dangerous, they shudnt be veritcal like that :S
cutajarc 2 years ago
You should have ran over IMMEDIATELY and picked up that fallen wire. I hoped you took advantage of that.
DetroitLove4U 2 years ago
And you just happened to be out to catch it on camera...Convenient ?
ghickey7 3 years ago
Could Be Out side Where They Live !!
Altezza07 3 years ago
Well holy god!!
emt600 4 years ago
120/240 open secondary. Why didn't they just go with 1/0 triplex?
Tac0L0c0 4 years ago
My guess is that it is an older installation and no free funds to upgrade and labor costs... Thats why its still like that. Either way, re-tensioning or replacement is in due order.
djscrizzle 4 years ago
It's actually 230/400V, I am sure they have all been replaced now!!
BadWolf2k6 4 years ago
Vertical rack OH wires are prone to flashovers, especially when bare and tension is not equal between the conductors. Cool video, obviously no fuses or oversized fuses on that circuit.
RODALCO2007 4 years ago
Lovely fireworks. Correct me but i think the main problem was in the vertical arrangement. This way one wire can easily sag into another one.
Aeryk333 4 years ago
Well, considering REA specs allowed a minimum of only 6" this is totally possible. On 230/460 (in UK/EU,120/240-USA, a foot or three b/w leads is loads better.
djscrizzle 4 years ago
I've seen one of those 250/125 lines glow completely read from one sagging onto another. I think these lines should be spaced farther apart or use spacers.
electron2601 4 years ago
From looking at this video, it looks like the wires were very close to each other and can easily touch each other with just a small breeze. I've seen both insulators and non-conductive plastic inserted between the wires to keep them separated and not spark as they are in this video. I hope the power company used them to prevent further problems. Watch the video again and watch the street light in the center. It's glowing red at times. Scary!
woodlandwarrior39 4 years ago
brilliant
manoobe 5 years ago
COOL
WormInfestedSoldier 5 years ago
The wind was probably knocking them back and forth into each other...
tall32guy 5 years ago
Well that shouldn't happen. That's a bad setup then.
wasssup1990 5 years ago