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Overhead power line

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Wires carry power to you.

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Electricity pylons 330kV in Ukraine.png
They hang on tall poles. These poles are made of wood or metal. The wires bring light to your home. It is very helpful. Do you see wires outside?

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Electricity pylons 330kV in Ukraine.png
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Łomża linia elektroenergetyczna napowietrzna.jpg
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Anchor pylon of high-voltage overhead...
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ЛЭП 10кВ 01.jpg
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Overhead power lines in Dnipro, Ukraine.jpg
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Einebenenleitung.jpg
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Power line with ceramic insulators.jpg
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Pylon.detail.arp.750pix.jpg
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Pylône électrique détail 2011-2.JPG
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Spacer damper for four-conductor bundles.jpg

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