OPGW wire
OPGW wire
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HI All,
There is an ongoing construction to build a ballfield. Steel poles are being installed for the lightings and it was found out that these poles are near the transmission lines.(about 4 feet). Our best option is to install new poles parallel to the existing to meet the code requirements.My question is can I leave the OPGW wire on the existing pole and just transfer the transmission line. I am trying to get away with additonal cost for fiber splicing,enclosures and other miscellaneous materials. Or is it required that this OPGW must be installed with the transmission line. I know it add protection to the lines.
Thanks in advance.
There is an ongoing construction to build a ballfield. Steel poles are being installed for the lightings and it was found out that these poles are near the transmission lines.(about 4 feet). Our best option is to install new poles parallel to the existing to meet the code requirements.My question is can I leave the OPGW wire on the existing pole and just transfer the transmission line. I am trying to get away with additonal cost for fiber splicing,enclosures and other miscellaneous materials. Or is it required that this OPGW must be installed with the transmission line. I know it add protection to the lines.
Thanks in advance.






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the contractor didn't notice this until they're done after they set the pole foundation(can you believe that!).
david,
can i just install maybe a dummy pilot wire on the new poles to serve as lightning protection.am i violating any codes?
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What voltage line are you dealing with? Re-routing an existing transmission line can get very expensive, even a small portion of the line. Are these wood, steel, lattice tower or concrete poles? Will additional right-of-way need to be purchased? What kind of guying issues will required to re-route the line? These are just a few of the "hoops" to jump through to move the line, not to mention any regulatory issues, etc. Have you spoken to the utility or owner of the line?
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all these issues are covered since we are the one maintaning the utilities. the customer are on top of the situation since they want this ballfied finished on schedule.anyway im just thinking of putting a static wire(copper) on top of the new poles to serve as lightning protection.relocating the existing pilot wire seems a big task not to mention the huge cost that may incur.
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does galvanized steel shield a requirement? i ask that because i have lot of copper conductor(4/0 awg and 1/0 awg)that was left over from previous project. instead of buying a new one might as well make good use of it.
Thanks
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What is the transmission line voltage? Just curious.