Maine's Energy futureSubmitted by mainething t3_11ym5f0 in Maine
Arsenault185 t1_jdb0ovi wrote
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> so that means it takes more lines and more conduits to feed more
What? You simply bury the exact same gauge lines that you would run overhead.
saigonk t1_jdb1syu wrote
No, you can’t bury excessive amounts of power underground. Insulation is the issue.
It’s also somewhere on the order of 7-8x more expensive to run underground.
Arsenault185 t1_jdb2ned wrote
Well, TIL something.
saigonk t1_jdb2z4r wrote
No worries, underground would be amazing everywhere, but all the money, upkeep, etc. can be astronomical.
Even the ground above the pipes should be kept clear of vegetation so that roots don’t penetrate or shift conduits, now another added cost.
I get the idea the OP is trying to spin, but it just isn’t feasible.
Arsenault185 t1_jdb32ul wrote
I currently live in texas and almost everything is buried underground. Assumed that wasn't a concern.
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