Do you mean the force the wind applies to the pole or do you mean the capacity of the pole?
If we're talking about capacity then it depends on the class of the pole. Turns out there's also a lot of variation from one specimen to another, so the references will give you a range of values. As a practical matter there's only so much you'll be able to physically fit on a pole. Probably it won't have as much surface area as the branches and leaves which the pole carried while it was alive. If you want real engineering done then get a fiberglass or steel one. The manufacturer will be able to tell you how much it can carry. They're more expensive to buy than wood, but cheaper to transport and install. You might know this, but an 80' pole will be 70' agl. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 5, 2017, at 6:35 PM, Eric Muehleisen <[email protected]> wrote: > > Funny you mention this. I just got off the phone with the power company about > the exact same thing. Around here anything higher than 65 ft is considered > transmission line pole and gets expensive. > > $5,500 for 80 ft. > $2,500 for 65 ft. > $1,000 for 40 ft. > that cost includes the pole and labor to plant it. > > Also, you can't set a meter on the pole unless they retain ownership or you > lease the pole as part of the service. The cost to run lines and/or > transformers is on you as well. So plant your pole close to the existing grid. > > >> On Mon, Jun 5, 2017 at 5:06 PM, Rory Conaway <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> Rory Conaway • Triad Wireless • CEO >> >> 4226 S. 37th Street • Phoenix • AZ 85040 >> >> 602-426-0542 >> >> [email protected] >> >> www.triadwireless.net >> >> >> >> “"Engineers believe that if it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features >> yet." — Scott Adams >> >> >> >
