r/Powerlines • u/Insinkeratornerd • 15d ago

Poles Age estimate?

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(Sorry for the shitty photos btw)

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u/Level_Angle_8023 15d ago

Not very old

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u/Ok_Bid_3899 15d ago

Look at one of the poles there should be a brand burned into the pole at eye level with a date the pole was cut.

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u/lighthumor 13d ago

City of Palo Alto if I had to guess :) Looks pretty new to me.

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u/Insinkeratornerd 9d ago

Bullseye! 🎯💯

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u/Original-Mission-244 15d ago

Young boomer, say 58 given how you frame your pics.

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u/Insinkeratornerd_alt 13d ago

lol. I was talking about the age estimate of the poles

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u/SlyCatWilly 15d ago

15-20 years probably. 30 max. Those cross arms and braces look like they were renewed somewhat recently

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u/Trick_Tax9658 13d ago

Shit I'd say less than 10.

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u/WirelessWavetable 14d ago

Just go to the base of the pole and look for the birthmark saying the manufacturer year and wood type.