From: gleasokr@rintintin.Colorado.EDU (Kris Gleason)
Subject: Re: Electric power line "balls"
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fsset@bach.lerc.nasa.gov (Scott Townsend) writes:

>I got a question from my dad which I really can't answer and I'd appreciate
>some net.wisdom.

>His question is about some 18-24" diameter balls which are attached to
>electric power lines in his area.  He's seen up to a half dozen between
>two poles.  Neither of us have any experience with electric power distribution.
>My only guess was that they may be a capacitive device to equalize the
>inductance of the grid, but why so many between two poles?.

>Anyone know what they really are?  Is there a related FAQ for this?
>Is there a better group to submit to?

>We'd both appreciate some enlightenment.

I think those are to make the lines more visible to airplanes and
helicopters... cheaper than blinking red lights.

'course I could be wrong.

Kris

