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To: Fierce Allegiance

So, can an electric line explode? (serious question)


26 posted on 11/20/2006 12:11:00 PM PST by LongElegantLegs (...a urethral syringe used to treat syphilis with mercury.)
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To: LongElegantLegs

Wellll, not really, transformers, part of the circuit, can. The splices between cables (made in manholes) can arc, which is basically like lightning, and will produce a sond like an eplosion, but it's technically not an explosion.


29 posted on 11/20/2006 12:15:01 PM PST by Fierce Allegiance (<h2>SAY NO TO RUDY! I know how to spell, I just type like s#it.)
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To: LongElegantLegs

Actually yes, a large power line can cause a tremendous explosion.


49 posted on 11/20/2006 12:46:49 PM PST by American in Israel (A wise man's heart directs him to the right, but the foolish mans heart directs him toward the left.)
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