[mythtv-users] Underground vs. Overhead Utilities

ryan patterson ryan.goat at gmail.com
Wed Jan 28 19:50:25 UTC 2009


On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 1:15 PM, Russ Dill <russ.dill at gmail.com> wrote:
> I've lived in phoenix for around 30 years, both in areas with above
> ground lines and below ground lines. The areas with below ground lines
> are not just more visually appealing (higher property values) but also
> have much more reliable power. During the summer, when you need power
> the most, storms tend to snap overhead lines like twigs.
>

Utility delivery is more important in the winter then in the summer.
Yes you can die from heat stroke.  But it is a LOT easier to freeze to
death.  Especially after an ice/snow storm that closes the roads.  In
the summer at least you can leave the house.

> I don't know if the total repair and downtime costs ever make up for
> the extra build costs, but the increased uptime and visual appeal is
> definitely worth it to me.
>

I agree 100%.  Below ground installation is worth it just for the
visual appeal.  The added stability is just gravy.  I can't imagine
any intelligent person arguing that they prefer above ground
instillation just so they can save 1-2% on the purchase price of a
house.

-- 
_____________
Ryan Patterson


More information about the mythtv-users mailing list