| Reference # |
Description |
| 1 |
Primary wires are the high voltage lines that carry up to 27,600 volts |
| 2 |
Insulators prevent energized wires from coming in contact with each other or the utility pole |
| 3 & 4 |
Transformer steps down voltage from the primary line to the secondary line |
| 5 |
Secondary wires carry up to 240 volts and are connected by a service wire to the house. |
| 6 |
Electric service wire to house from the secondary line |
| 7 |
Phone and cable TV service wire to house |
| 8 |
Ground wire runs the entire length of the pole. This directs any electricity on the pole safely onto the earth if there is a fault |
| 9 |
Guy wires help stabilize poles |
Accessible image description: Anatomy of a Hydro Pole
