23 August 2014

Green electricity box/pillar in front of house

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Hi guys

Whilst in Harrison yesterday, I noticed many of these mini green domes/pillars in front of every 4-6 houses.

What are they and are they safe for occupants (e.g. Do they emit dangerous levels of radiation or electromagnetic waves?)

I did a bit of research and understand they may be either a distribution link containing fuses or a transformer reducing power provided to nearby houses.

But I am not sure and would be interested to hear your views.

If you have a detailed description of what’s in them, that’ll be great!

Thanks

Shane

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theword said :

There is also some good chatter on the RiotACT facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-RiotACT/18998333849 – article posted on 24/8.

Thanks heaps for pointing this out! Didn’t even notice! Thanks,

Shane123 said :

Rofl. If I knew there was so much fun in posting riot act articles, I’d do it more often.

Though I’d thought I get at least a couple of knowledgable responses.

Does anyone actually have a decent understanding of ACTs electricity grid to be able to respond? I did find an article from 2010 with some serious in depth answers.

It is though a stark contrast to what is being posted nearly 5 years on. I need to go make a post on whirlpool…

The electricity grid – the network – is a way of providing electricity – the juice – through a series of poles, wires and switchy things – the Teslas – to ensure equipment like toasters, VCRs and moustache curlers can operate in every Canberra household at least once a week. I think there is something else about meters, metres and meaters too. Stay tuned for more updates!

Shane, if you procure an empty 4 litre icecream container, line it with aluminium foil and wear it on your head it will provide complete protection from any harmful emissions from the mysterious green boxes.

There is also some good chatter on the RiotACT facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-RiotACT/18998333849 – article posted on 24/8.

Great, thanks heaps wild turkey for your detailed response!

wildturkeycanoe5:55 am 26 Aug 14

To make a serious reply, they are simply a tee-off point to bring power to around four houses from the underground mains that runs along the street. This tower has fuses, which protect the cabling to the houses it supplies. There is no transformer, it is all 415 volts and if hit by a car and broken, is definitely not safe to approach. I have seen one of these destroyed by a truck and simply left exposed. Had a child come along and decided to play with the exposed parts, it would have been a most unpleasant result. If anyone ever finds one of these covers missing and a whole heap of wires and shinny bits sitting there unprotected, call ACTEW immediately before someone finds out the hard way what several hundred amps of current does to the insides of a living being.

Rofl. If I knew there was so much fun in posting riot act articles, I’d do it more often.

Though I’d thought I get at least a couple of knowledgable responses.

Does anyone actually have a decent understanding of ACTs electricity grid to be able to respond? I did find an article from 2010 with some serious in depth answers.

It is though a stark contrast to what is being posted nearly 5 years on. I need to go make a post on whirlpool…

Needz wheatgrass around it instead of Astroturf. To absorb the harmful radiation.

Maya123 said :

bundah said :

What a shocking puke green colour…

The box or the non-lawn?

The play on words was shocking if that helps…

bundah said :

What a shocking puke green colour…

The box or the non-lawn?

They’re part of a balancing circuit. The ones in Tuggeranong say “RELAX. This equipment is DEAD.”

What a shocking puke green colour…

gazket said :

They are dog pee posts due to the lack of trees in the area .

That would be fun for all ages if there was one with a cracked cover…

They are dog pee posts due to the lack of trees in the area .

local1 said :

Dr Who’s new Tardis?

“The Doctor’s new TARDIS?”

There I fixed it for you…

p1 said :

Reptoid nesting boxes. If you have one out the front of your house, I’d recommend leaving bacon outside it from time to time, so the hatchlings grow up thinking you are a friend.

They only want you to think that until they’re big enough…

p1 said :

Reptoid nesting boxes. If you have one out the front of your house, I’d recommend leaving bacon outside it from time to time, so the hatchlings grow up thinking you are a friend.

i, for one, welcome our new reptoid overlords. and don’t visit gunghalin very often, so shan’t disturb their nesting sites.

I’m more concerned by the unnaturally green lawn surrounding the box. Looks almost radioactive. Is it real or fake turf? If the latter – it’s sad that these manufactured slivers of greenery pass for front lawns these days. Still I suppose its better than the weedy mess that LDA and other developers leave in new housing estates the days

Reptoid nesting boxes. If you have one out the front of your house, I’d recommend leaving bacon outside it from time to time, so the hatchlings grow up thinking you are a friend.

Holden Caulfield9:10 am 25 Aug 14

Thanks for the replies, I’m learning so much. I thought those green boxes were storage containers for emergency tin foil supplies in case you’d left your hat inside.

They’re part of a government population control program. You’ve seen the ones in Harrison that are designed to sterilize the good citizens of the outer North.

Dr Who’s new Tardis?

They are definately mini transformers.

Canberra will be transformed when two races of robots–the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons (which are able to change into a variety of objects, including cars, trucks, planes and mini green domes/pillars)–make Earth their final battleground.

Shane123 said :

Thanks peeps.

Anyone know if they are simply fuse boxes connecting power lines or mini transformers? Thanks.

Why so curious? You’ll have the AFP knocking on your door..

Thanks peeps.

Anyone know if they are simply fuse boxes connecting power lines or mini transformers? Thanks.

Its a mind control transmitter, the fact that you noticed it means that its not working.

Take four red capsules. In 10 minutes, take two more. Help is on the way

Pretty sure they aren’t safe, and that’s how the Hulk got his powers. Doc Banner just walking through the streets and … boom! Hope that helps.

Unlike the older suburbs with overhead power lines, Gungahlin has underground power lines. These boxes are part of that infrastructure.

They are safe… well maybe not if they get hit just like any piece of electrical infrastructure.
You do realise the sun emits electromagnetic radiation and people still seem to have no issues going to the pool or beach.

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