AstroElectric's photos with the keyword: scottsdale

APS 12kV (also 69kV and 230kV) - Cave Creek, AZ

APS 12kV - Cave Creek, AZ

02 Nov 2014 4 1 259
Typical 1970's-80's APS switch pole. NOTE: This pole is no longer standing, since this section of the line has been put underground during 2013.

APS 12kV - Cave Creek, AZ

02 Nov 2014 1 1 276
NOTE: This pole is no longer standing, since this section of the line has been put underground during 2013.

APS 12kV - Cave Creek, AZ

02 Nov 2014 2 1 255
Galvanized steel toothpick brackets! Many utilities could learn a thing or two by using good ol' reliable and durable steel brackets again. APS stopped using these brackets around 25 years ago. NOTE: This pole is no longer standing, since this section of the line has been put underground during 2013.

APS 12kV - Cave Creek, AZ

02 Nov 2014 2 239
From back when APS came out with awesome constructions! Brown insulators on new constructions of course weren't uncommon back in the 1970's, at least with APS. I like also how the pole top is stored on the back side of the pole versus the usual side mounting. NOTE: This pole is no longer standing, since this section of the line has been put underground during 2013.

APS 12kV - Cave Creek, AZ

02 Nov 2014 245
An older 1970's era APS pole with the neutral used as a shield wire. Many of the outskirt sections in the Phoenix region (and other parts of Arizona) utilize this technique. NOTE: This pole is no longer standing, since this section of the line has been put underground during 2013 (up to where you see the traffic signal).