How long does it take to grow a utility pole?

Growing a larger tree for poles typically requires a longer rotation (10–15 years). Longer rotations increase the time a landowner must carry establishment costs and increase the risk of severe weather damage to standing timber.

What is the lifespan of a utility pole?

Most power poles are much older than their useful life expectancy, which is likely somewhere around 50 to 60 years. But some of them are much older. Metal and concrete poles can last much longer than wood, but eventually all utility poles need to be replaced.

How much does a 25 ft telephone pole weight?

25-ft PG&E-Approved Class 5 Utility Pole. Approximate weight: 364 lbs.

How deep are utility poles set in the ground?

Poles are typically set into the ground: 10% of the overall height + 2 feet, except in questionable soil conditions. Example: Overall pole height: 30 feet, the pole should be buried: 3 feet + 2 feet = 5 feet below grade, and 25 feet above grade.

Who owns the utility pole on my property?

The power lines between the power pole and your home, are owned by you (the homeowner). This means that if there is any problem with the power line between the power pole and your property, you will be responsible for their maintenance.

How long does it take to replace a utility pole?

How much of a telephone pole is buried?

In fact, utility poles are buried according to a specific formula: 10% of the pole's height plus two feet equals the appropriate depth of burial. A standard utility pole measures 40 feet, so a standard hole will go about 6 feet down into the ground.

How deep can a power pole go?

Depth – Power-Pole has a maximum deployment of 10ft deep for the most effective stopping and holding vs. 12ft.

How long does a wooden utility pole last?

An Electric Power Research Institute study suggested that wood poles lasted 50 years. Most utilities assume that their poles provide 30 to 40 years of service life.

What is a Class 1 utility pole?

Class 1 poles range from 35 to 125 feet in length and have a minimum 27-inch circumference at the tip. Their horizontal load-bearing capacity is 4,500 lbs. The sizes drop incrementally down to Class 5, which are 20 to 50 feet in length and a minimum of 19 inches in circumference.

Can you buy a telephone pole?

Utility poles are available from 20' to 75' lengths. The Utility poles all have a 6” tip and very in bases depending on the length of the utility pole. Pilings are a grade nicer than utility poles and start at 10' lengths and also go to 75' lengths.

How heavy is a 35 foot telephone pole?

Approximate weight: 643 lbs.

How thick is a telephone pole?

Fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) poles

FRC poles are hollow and similar to the tubular steel poles, with a typical wall thickness of 1/4 to 1/2 inch with an outer polyurethane coating that is ~0.002-inch thin.

What do they spray on telephone poles?

Chemical treating of wood poles is one of the last remaining uses of penta and creosote – 43% of all poles are treated with penta; 42% of all poles are treated with arsenic; and 13% are still treated with creosote. The use of penta is prohibited in 26 countries around the world, but not in the United States.

How long do steel utility poles last?

The initial cost is a hurdle which many utilities have overcome by looking forward to the long term and overall life cycle of steel poles versus wooden poles. Traditional wood poles have a life-span of approximately 30 years while steel poles often remain in use anywhere from 50-80 years.

Which pole has longer life?

poles are used in 11 KV and 400/230 volt system to a large scale, apart from this, we also use PCC poles in 33KV H.T. Line. This type of poles is costlier than a wooden pole but cheaper than a steel pole. This kind of poles has a longer life, and the maintenance cost is negligible.

How much does power pole cost?

VERY rough numbers - commonly about $5-10/LF for overhead runs (meaning new poles typically every 100-300 feet, possibly more in high tree area), plus $500-3000 per pole needed depending on length (probably about 36-40' tall minimum for your area if not rural but can be much more in heavily treed areas, so closer to ...

How much does it cost to put a light pole in your yard?

The average street light pole cost ranges from $2,000 to $3,000, not including installation. The installation cost depends on the city, but the average is somewhere around $1,000. Street light poles are more complicated to install and considerably larger.

How tall is the average telephone pole?

Typical utility poles measure 30 to 60 feet for poles in residential neighborhoods, and from 60 feet to over 120 feet along major highways.

Is a Power-Pole worth the money?

Aside from the fact that it can only be used in shallow water (between six and 10-feet) and can take some time to install, power poles do the job of anchoring your boat quickly and reliably every time. And many people agree, these poles do help catch more fish.

What fluid goes in a Power-Pole?

Power-Pole has developed Green Marine hydraulic fluid to provide the performance of a petroleum product without the harmful effects. This ISO-32 fluid is ideal for use in Power-Pole systems, trim tabs, jack plates, tilt and trim rams, hatch lifters and more.

How much weight can a utility pole hold?

First a little about wood poles:

A #1 pole will support the most weight, a #10 the least. The test for a #5 pole is that it must support 1900 lbs. applied two feet from the top and pulled at a horizontal angle. If it does it passes the test--but when installed in the field it is only permitted to support 475 lbs.

How many utility poles are in the United States?

There are approximately 150 million utility poles in service in North America.

Can I plant around a utility pole?

As a homeowner, you may be asking yourself what you can plant around power lines. Anything that reaches a max height of 15 feet is considered safe. Anything taller than that should not be planted under a power line. This generally means trees are a no-go, but shrubs and grasses are fine.