On Thu, 9 Nov 2017 18:47:38 -0500, "Jim Wilkins"
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"rangerssuck" wrote in message
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On Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 7:21:23 AM UTC-5, Jim Wilkins wrote:
"rangerssuck" wrote in message
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On Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 12:28:33 PM UTC-5, Larry Jaques
wrote:


But still, it seems to me that there could be (at the cost of a few
bucks each) a transponder in, say, each transformer that would let
them know it's got power. Much easier than driving around with a
flashlight to look at the poles & wires.
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The easiest and cheapest solution is to see who calls to complain.

Ayup. That gives them the range and the range gives them what lines
are involved. That's how they initially determine what teams to send
out with what replacement equipment.

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