This bullshit sounds like something PG&E would come up with to avoid lawsuits
Electrocuted, flaming bird carcasses are falling off of power lines and causing wildfires across the U.S. This surprisingly common phenomenon has been responsible for at least three Colorado wildfires so far this summer.
Birds will land on a residential feeder line but to burst into flame they would need to become grounded, like around a transformer, like squirrels do. As far as I know a bird will not land on a high voltage transport like because they feel the tingle. And power companies do all they can to keep their lines far away from any ground potential.
Power lines (transmission) have, as the topmost 'wire' a ground (known as a static) that would be the most probable landing site for a bird on a wire. PG&E may have caused the fires from their pants being on fire!
And charge your customers accordingly. That's precisely one of the reasons why PG&E rates are at least three times what your power provider charges you.
Sounds like BS, of the millions of birds landing on power lines a month 44 birds in 4 years is not something to be alarmed about..... Just more CYA lies JD
Birds will land on a residential feeder line but to burst into flame they would need to become grounded, like around a transformer, like squirrels do. As far as I know a bird will not land on a high voltage transport like because they feel the tingle. And power companies do all they can to keep their lines far away from any ground potential.
ReplyDeletePower lines (transmission) have, as the topmost 'wire' a ground (known as a static) that would be the most probable landing site for a bird on a wire. PG&E may have caused the fires from their pants being on fire!
DeleteSo, run the power lines underground
ReplyDeleteAnd charge your customers accordingly. That's precisely one of the reasons why PG&E rates are at least three times what your power provider charges you.
DeleteBut thanks for your suggestion anyway.
Sounds like BS, of the millions of birds landing on power lines a month 44 birds in 4 years is not something to be alarmed about..... Just more CYA lies
ReplyDeleteJD
The 1100 acre fire was 3 miles from me. Fueled by massive tumbleweed loads.
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