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Old 06-16-2025, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by jimmy o View Post
I spent my career in the high voltage electric industry and speak from experience: it is totally 100% safe to live near power lines. Radio Frequency Fields scare is hogwash, you get more of that wearing headsets and using laptops and notepads. In fact using blue tooth and wireless wi-fi surrounds you in RFs. Also if you’re really close to power lines you also get total protection from lighting strikes. But pros and cons to consider… con: resale and aesthetics. Pro: open views and discount on purchase. Discounted purchase price gets offset by discounted sales price when you sell, so that washes out.
IMHO......if there is even the slightest concern regarding dangers of living in close proximity to power lines, I would err on the side of caution and not do it.

Regarding the pro of "open view".......how can a view of power lines ever be a pro?
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