A word of caution to pilots - BC Hydro is now removing marker balls at various span crossings in the province that have been there for years. Some locations have had much smaller marker balls installed which are only visible from about 1 mile or less from the line in ideal weather conditions. Others have had the marker balls removed completely. The explanation given was that Transport Canada doesn't really give a $#it and unless directed by TC to have marker balls installed at specific locations, BCH will not bother (or be obligated) to maintain span marking in high traffic areas. Safety First! BC Hydro Aircraft Operations - (604) 469-8848.
Hydro marker balls being removed from bc hydro lines
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mmartin1872
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Hydro marker balls being removed from bc hydro lines
Just a heads up. I just saw this posted on another forum I frequent.
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'97 Tercel
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Re: Hydro marker balls being removed from bc hydro lines
Why spend the money removing them if they're already there??
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SheriffPatGarrett
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Count your blessings...The italians paint their power transmission lines' towers green to blend them with the landscape...and dont cut trees between them!
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Panama Jack
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It's in keeping with the times in our changing country.
Less balls everywhere.
Less balls everywhere.
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Re: Hydro marker balls being removed from bc hydro lines
Let's keep it to the confines of the posted topic please
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Re: Hydro marker balls being removed from bc hydro lines
Maybe they collect ice and the extra weight causes more wear and tear on the lines and their supports?
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I_Drive_Planes
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Re: Hydro marker balls being removed from bc hydro lines
I actually got a response out of BC Hydro on social media, they want to talk to me directly about it. I need to know as many locations as possible where this has happened.
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Ice? On the wet coAst? Absurd!! Hahahniss wrote:Maybe they collect ice and the extra weight causes more wear and tear on the lines and their supports?
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Panama Jack wrote:It's in keeping with the times in our changing country.
Less balls everywhere.
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complexintentions
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Re: Hydro marker balls being removed from bc hydro lines
Yes, but
"Let's keep it to the confines of the posted topic please"
"Let's keep it to the confines of the posted topic please"
I’m still waiting for my white male privilege membership card. Must have gotten lost in the mail.
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co-joe
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Good Night...and big balls!
