[RFI] Metal Pole vs Wood Pole

[JW]

 Metal poles - or do you guys mean those spun, compacted-concrete poles?

We have a few concrete poles on distribution circuits that don't need guy
wires on account of the concrete poles, when set deep enough, they don't
bend like wood and don't lean either. They work well when guy tension
anchors can't be set for guy wires to offset the 'pull' of overhead wires. 

de AA5CT

     On Thursday, December 5, 2019, 9:12:27 AM CST, Steve London <n2icarrl at gmail.com> wrote:  
 
 I would like to hear about metal-vs-wood poles, too.

I live in SW New Mexico, with a seasonal dry climate. It's wet from July through 
September, dry the rest of the year. I have one wood pole that is stressed by 
power lines in 3 directions. Once the pole dries out, it screams. The power 
company comes out, tightens hardware, and it's quiet for a few weeks, or until 
the wet season comes. Just wondering if it's worth trying to twist their arm 
into changing to a metal pole.

73,
Steve, N2IC

On 12/04/2019 05:52 PM, Charles Plunk wrote:
> My latest power line rfi I have tracked to 2 poles within 10' of each other. One 
> or both is scheduled to be replaced. White arrow on the street, white strip on 
> the pole, was orange tape, and sewer line nearby marked with green yard tag. 
> Confirmed with utility that it is indeed scheduled to be replaced but they would 
> not give me a timetable so far. LOTS of hardware on these 2 poles. So waiting 
> before I track further if needed. They are old wood poles probably from the 60s.
> 
> Does it make any difference as to risk of future rfi whether the pole is metal 
> or wood (does hardware loosen more often on wood poles)? Just curious as the new 
> poles they install most or all seem to be metal.
> 
> How long do you think I should be patient before I check back with them? 30 days 
> since first email will be 12/18.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Chuck
> AF4O
> 
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