<div>Allow me to rephrase my question..... ANDERSON power poles in a marine environment. Lord, I hope there isn't a timber company names anderson....</div>
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<div><span class="gmail_quote">On 12/29/06, <b class="gmail_sendername">Derek Koonce</b> <<a href="mailto:derek@dkoonce.com">derek@dkoonce.com</a>> wrote:</span>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="PADDING-LEFT: 1ex; MARGIN: 0px 0px 0px 0.8ex; BORDER-LEFT: #ccc 1px solid">I know in Lincoln, CA there is a huge pile of wooden power poles. Not<br>sure of the company name that has them. It appears to be the stockpile
<br>for the wesern US based on the number there.<br><br>Derek Koonce<br>KE6JTP<br><br><br><br>Steve Dimse wrote:<br><br>><br>> On Dec 28, 2006, at 12:14 PM, R. Simmons wrote:<br>><br>>> Poles similar to power poles are often used as pilings for piers and
<br>>> wharfs.<br>>> Possibly they recieve special treatment for their harsh environment,<br>>> since<br>>> they are ( largely ) submerged for their entire lifespans. I would<br>>> suggest<br>
>> you pursue that line of thought, contact a harbor department, etc.<br>>><br>> Finally, an intelligent conversation about Power Poles, if a bit off-<br>> topic! Funniest thing I've heard on the sig in a while!
<br>><br>> AFAIK, there is no special marine treatment. Typical pressure<br>> (arsenic-copper) treated 4x4's last about 4 years in tidal areas, and<br>> rot at the area which is intermittantly exposed to air. A power pole
<br>> would last longer, but if it were under load it would not be long<br>> until the load bearing ability was compromised.<br>><br>> Steve K4HG<br>><br>> _______________________________________________
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