What Is A Private Pole Defect Notice?

When there are specific problems which ae identified the electrical defect notice will be issued. There are many reasons why the notice would be addressed but here are the more common causes below.

Depending on the environment and also the location or material of the pole, it can experience rotting or rusting. When this happens the layers of the pole can deteriorate and issues can happen. The inner components can be exposed and overall the situation can be hazardous. Often undergoing a power pole installation to replace the old one is needed.

Timber poles are designed to withstand water, however, they can still experience rotting if the situation is poor. When the timber pool is installed within an area which is coastal or has a high moisture content this can effect the pole. When the timber private power pole is wet for too long then it can easily rot or corrode away.

Another problem related to timber power poles is the chance of termites attacking it. If this happens then they will eat away the timber and overall is a terrible experience. Most commonly a licensed level 2 electrician is needed to replace the timber pole before other complications arise.

If received an electrical defect notice related to a galvanised steel pole it is often from rust and corrosion. These types of steel poles are also not great near the coast or high salt air environments.

Additionally, when places experience large amounts of rain or high moisture levels this is not good for the pole. Corrosion can occur of the outer layer then the inside of the pole can easily rust away. Professionals will need to replace the pole before it collapses, becomes an electrical danger or any other issue develops.

When trees and alike interfere with overhead powerlines connected to a private power pole then a defect notice will be given out. The trees can cause issues to the pole and overhead line and there must be a safe distance between them. Safety standards are placed and defect notices will be given out when trees are too close to poles and powerlines. Trimming the trees is what needs to happen and be performed by a trained professional.

There are many steps a person can take which can help with identifying problems with private power poles early. If these issues are known early then they can be taken care of before the defect notice is issued. Here is a list of some problems to identify early with private power poles:

• Powe lines clashing with each other
• Wires which are slacking
• Poles that are experiencing rotting or rusting
• Power lines that clash in high winds
• Vegetation or trees growing within the minimum safe distance
• Wires which are hanging low
• Underground cables which are defected or faulty
• Damaged or split poles

It is important that these are inspected early to be dealt with before Ausgrid or Endeavor Energy provide a defect notice. Seeing these issues will also make it easier for a level 2 electrician to know exactly what to do. Also, these concerns are dangerous so it is vital that these are resolved before anything terrible happens.

A level 2 electrician can perform an electrical safety inspection to ensure power poles, powerlines and everything else are safe. The electrician will inspect all parts and systems to notice if there are any issues.