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What's on a Utility Pole?

¿Qué es un Poste Eléctrico?

Learn about your neighborhood utility pole by moving your mouse over the diagram and clicking on one of the numbers. In the box below, text will appear to explain the various wires and attachments found on the common utility pole.

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Communication Worker Safety Zone

This safety zone, also called neutral space, is the space between the lowest supply conductor or equipment and the highest communication cables or equipment. In addition to separating the high voltage lines and communications wires, the safety zone provides maneuvering room for linemen and communication workers.
Utility Pole
 
Static Wire Grounding Conductor A - B - C Phase Transmission Supply Space Primary Step Down Transformer Multi-Grounded Neutral (MGN) Distribution Secondary Drop Zone - To Load Communication Worker Safety Zone Communications Space Communication Lines Utility Pole Vegetation Ground Rod



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