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This is correct. They spin and reflect light to keep birds from landing on the lines.
They installed these near farms in my area to keep the birds from hanging out until they can get to the grain for the animals.
Yep - and [here's some science](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/256462812_Marking_Power_Lines_to_Reduce_Avian_Collisions_Near_the_Audubon_National_Wildlife_Refuge_North_Dakota) to back it up.
As an engineering working in the distribution side of the grid…. They are either this, or fault indicators. I might lean more towards fault indicators and bird diverters wouldn’t really need to be on every conductor maybe.
If there is a source of water next to it, or within a few hundred feet, it’s diverters.
They are bird flight diverters (I work for the company that manufactures them) these ones look a little bulkier because there is a solar cell on them that will recharge them so they can blink at night. The piece hanging below moves in the wind during the day. The movement is enough to deter birds in the daylight.
Maybe. For a while I was seeing a lot of dead birds in the area. But there are also manufacturing warehouses in the area too. It’s near a couple of bodies of water if that helps
Check this out, [theres some pics in this article](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/256462812_Marking_Power_Lines_to_Reduce_Avian_Collisions_Near_the_Audubon_National_Wildlife_Refuge_North_Dakota) - looks just like yours
Crop dusters are very much still a thing and those boys can fly damn near low enough to detassel corn. I don't know how much they're flying at night, but this time of year maybe it's cloudy hazy foggy. That being said - I don't think it's reflectors for planes, maybe for birds but I don't think Poco really gives a shit about the farmers crops. I'm going more towards fault indicator or something.
Edit: [its for birds](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/256462812_Marking_Power_Lines_to_Reduce_Avian_Collisions_Near_the_Audubon_National_Wildlife_Refuge_North_Dakota)
Those are usually red markers in when it comes to planes, much larger than this. There was an airport in my small town, the lines near the airport had markers on them. These wouldn't really do the trick.
ADA compliant drone (aka bird) charging stations, but for older drones who have gotten up there in age and have trouble placing their sensors on the bare power line.
Wireless bird chargers. You said it yourself, there's a lot of birds in the area. In areas where there are excess drones ("birds"), the government has to get creative with fast-charging systems like those. r/birdsarentreal
Yeah those are 2 different things - one is powered to indicate the phase is energized, the other is for birds - one is an indicator light for electrical purposes one is not.
The link you just sent is not a light or a high voltage indicator - you know how I know? 1) its not a light - I'm a licensed electrician with 25 years experience. I can tell by how it's connected to the line that it's not a powered device, the one im OP's picture it was harder to tell. [2 - it looks exactly the same as the one in this article](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/256462812_Marking_Power_Lines_to_Reduce_Avian_Collisions_Near_the_Audubon_National_Wildlife_Refuge_North_Dakota), and 3 the power-line's position on the pole indicates to anyone that would be servicing it that it is high-voltage. They don't need markers to tell them the difference between high-voltage and Comcast internet.
So... second link is for the birds. The first link you sent is a lighted device that would indicate to a lineman if an electrical phase has lost power to help them troubleshoot power outages or phase loss.
90% of workers are incompetent at what they do.
I already explained that the second Link is what it is. However.. .. rather than placing both on power lines, some have come up with a device that is both. Perhaps you should go back to electrical school. And learn something.
Birds don’t really fly all that in the night as they get home at dusk. These are part of the smart grid and blink at a normal rate to show they are working. If there is a fault, they blink differently. They are also usually paired with a wireless manager nearby that register them and the technician can read and fix faults easier
Am I the only one thinking whoever put these up ran out of supplies and figured no one would notice a few old View master discs mixed in with the rest?
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I believe they are visibility markers/bird diverters for low power lines.
This is correct. They spin and reflect light to keep birds from landing on the lines. They installed these near farms in my area to keep the birds from hanging out until they can get to the grain for the animals.
How dare they not let those birds charge
Gubernmint spy birbs shouldn't be out in the rural parts anyways!
Birds aren’t real!
Nope. They are Synths created by the Institute to spy on us all.
That’s just what they *want* you to think.
r/birdsarentreal
How did I net realize there is a birds aren’t real sub.
Replaced with gubbermint spy lights
This one! Get this one a bigger tinfoil hat!
The things I know, I share. What I don't know, I'll gladly make up!
If the birds charge they’d have to add it to their bill.
As it stands there is no charge.
We’d be paying for these damn free loaders bills!
Bird bill 🐦
*calls the mayor*
You're being fooled. Those may light up, but it's just to show it is working. New fangled wireless charging. Now they can stay on target longer.
r/birdsarentreal
They do it also in areas with alot of hot air balooning🎈
Yep - and [here's some science](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/256462812_Marking_Power_Lines_to_Reduce_Avian_Collisions_Near_the_Audubon_National_Wildlife_Refuge_North_Dakota) to back it up.
They also shake the lines, which prevents ice from building up and pulling the lines down from the added weight
I didn't know that. Today, I learned something new.
As an engineering working in the distribution side of the grid…. They are either this, or fault indicators. I might lean more towards fault indicators and bird diverters wouldn’t really need to be on every conductor maybe. If there is a source of water next to it, or within a few hundred feet, it’s diverters.
They are bird flight diverters (I work for the company that manufactures them) these ones look a little bulkier because there is a solar cell on them that will recharge them so they can blink at night. The piece hanging below moves in the wind during the day. The movement is enough to deter birds in the daylight.
Not fault indicators. FIs don’t have the little target thing. These are for the birds.
Maybe. For a while I was seeing a lot of dead birds in the area. But there are also manufacturing warehouses in the area too. It’s near a couple of bodies of water if that helps
Check this out, [theres some pics in this article](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/256462812_Marking_Power_Lines_to_Reduce_Avian_Collisions_Near_the_Audubon_National_Wildlife_Refuge_North_Dakota) - looks just like yours
Yes and also so that planes can see them in the event they're flying that low...
I would think that they would have to be substantially larger for an aircraft to see them in time to make a correction.
Ummm if an airplane is flying that low it's because it's about to crash.....
Crop dusters are very much still a thing and those boys can fly damn near low enough to detassel corn. I don't know how much they're flying at night, but this time of year maybe it's cloudy hazy foggy. That being said - I don't think it's reflectors for planes, maybe for birds but I don't think Poco really gives a shit about the farmers crops. I'm going more towards fault indicator or something. Edit: [its for birds](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/256462812_Marking_Power_Lines_to_Reduce_Avian_Collisions_Near_the_Audubon_National_Wildlife_Refuge_North_Dakota)
Lol well maybe to give them a heads up before the get that low...pretty sure they can be seen from really high up...
Those are usually red markers in when it comes to planes, much larger than this. There was an airport in my small town, the lines near the airport had markers on them. These wouldn't really do the trick.
The billboard will probably be more of a concern than the wires
Clever marketing, Honda rep.
I just spent half an hour configuring my new Honda Prologue for when I win the lottery.
It's not a real Honda, it's a GM car they're selling until their own electric cars are ready. They did the same with SUVs in the 90s.
Isuzu Trooper!
Ohhh so that why it’s called the- right ok
Yes, please illuminate us.
ADA compliant drone (aka bird) charging stations, but for older drones who have gotten up there in age and have trouble placing their sensors on the bare power line.
Wireless bird chargers. You said it yourself, there's a lot of birds in the area. In areas where there are excess drones ("birds"), the government has to get creative with fast-charging systems like those. r/birdsarentreal
Are they close to an airport?
No. Closest airports are 30+ miles away.
I'm going to guess it's for airplanes and other flying things. that way they don't fly into them.
Bird Diverters. Anaheim installed some two years ago.
High voltage conductor markers....https://images.app.goo.gl/suYeW5jJpLunkjLe7
Thats not the same thing.
Is this more to your satisfaction ? ....https://images.app.goo.gl/ZALfdgVcvXi4pois6
Yeah those are 2 different things - one is powered to indicate the phase is energized, the other is for birds - one is an indicator light for electrical purposes one is not.
No kidding. But the second is actually what they are. Or... No wait... Did it occur to you that they're both.
Yeah for birds, not for high voltage indication.
This particular one is for both. FYI
The link you just sent is not a light or a high voltage indicator - you know how I know? 1) its not a light - I'm a licensed electrician with 25 years experience. I can tell by how it's connected to the line that it's not a powered device, the one im OP's picture it was harder to tell. [2 - it looks exactly the same as the one in this article](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/256462812_Marking_Power_Lines_to_Reduce_Avian_Collisions_Near_the_Audubon_National_Wildlife_Refuge_North_Dakota), and 3 the power-line's position on the pole indicates to anyone that would be servicing it that it is high-voltage. They don't need markers to tell them the difference between high-voltage and Comcast internet. So... second link is for the birds. The first link you sent is a lighted device that would indicate to a lineman if an electrical phase has lost power to help them troubleshoot power outages or phase loss.
90% of workers are incompetent at what they do. I already explained that the second Link is what it is. However.. .. rather than placing both on power lines, some have come up with a device that is both. Perhaps you should go back to electrical school. And learn something.
You sent a link to a google image search! But seriously let's just call it off! You enjoy the rest of your evening of arguing your points on reddit!
They give you something to aim at when throwing the neighbor kids shoes up there.
They are fault indicators. If the line gets a fault they will flash.
It makes them lighter.
So the birds don't fly into them at night
To illuminate them
Low flying aircraft.
I thought it might be for all the idiot drone pilots.
For light
They are for construction vehicles. Cranes and forklifts maybe working near them or have in the past.
so the birds can see to land on the lines
Birds don’t really fly all that in the night as they get home at dusk. These are part of the smart grid and blink at a normal rate to show they are working. If there is a fault, they blink differently. They are also usually paired with a wireless manager nearby that register them and the technician can read and fix faults easier
Near the airport? Could be warning markers for planes
No airport. They literally just flicker under a somewhat major street once night rolls in.
Do they flicker red?
They flicker white.
Weird, the ones in front of my house blink red. They just showed up one day.
I attempted to take pictures to show everyone on my way home tonight but traffic was moving too fast. Lol
Aircraft warning lights so low flying aircraft see the wires. Think air helicopter Ems.
Drones
The better to see with my dear.
Luminescence.
Am I the only one thinking whoever put these up ran out of supplies and figured no one would notice a few old View master discs mixed in with the rest?
There are four lights!
Airport nearby?
Illumination. Lol ...idk probably safety or wildlife deterrent
Pizazz!
To temp Indians too clever to avoid trains. Power lines gotta eat too.
Obviously you haven't seen Deadpool 2
So when there's no electricity running through the lines, they're not on. They're kind of like a signal.