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Why do the lights go out so often?
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It seems as though recently the electric power “has been going out every time you turn around.”
Actually there are a number of reasons why.
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Tree limbs can take down power lines. |
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Squirrels run along the lines and sometimes conductor themselves by making a shorter path between the line and a transformer. |
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The normal failure of mechanical equipment. All equipment has a failure rate. |
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Vehicle accidents can result in poles being damaged and lines or transformers being damaged. |
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Electrical storms can damage electrical equipment and poles |
What is being done?
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Continue tree trimming program |
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Install Squirrel guards where appropriate |
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Distribution System Maintenance- There are literally hundreds of thousands of parts that make up the electrical distribution system. Maintenance, upgrades and revamping projects are continuing on a constant basis |
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Accidents and weather damage can not be totally prevented but proper maintenance helps to keep problems to a minimum |
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