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  1. J

    Power lines on utility poles.

    Yes, and test run with about three or four poles would be the best way to experiment and see what works or not! I'm way ahead of myself on this but will try it and post some photos in a couple weeks. I have a bunch of LEDs, a couple spools of 28ga / 30ga wire and I'm big on reuse and...
  2. J

    Power lines on utility poles.

    Yes, agreed I'd have to be careful unwinding it from the spool and handling to keep from causing any bends or kinks, that's where stranded might make a better appearance for the droop. I was thinking that a heat gun might help it relax before stringing it.
  3. J

    Power lines on utility poles.

    Just out of curiosity, has any one here tried running 28 or 30 ga wire (1.1 or 1.2mm with insulation) on their utility poles to light streetlights or even power a led in a structure, spotlights, signs, etc...? A single 28ga line can carry up to 2.4 A at 5 VDC. Most common LED's require...
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