• absGeekNZ
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    15 hours ago

    At approx 3kV/mm, you would have to be pretty close to a 10kV fence.

    Humidity plays a big role as does the frequency that the fence is running on. But you would be pretty safe standing a meter away, on that dry sunny day in the picture.

    Also above a point, the high voltage causes the conductors to buzz.

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        11 hours ago

        Yes, but it isn’t hosing down with rain…

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      14 hours ago

      That buzzing sound is terrifying, by the way, if you’re close enough to a very high voltage.

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        13 hours ago

        In some way it is comforting, you know the power is where it is supposed to be… Walking around a 11kV switchyard that buzz is good.