What is the purpose of the colored balls on transmission and distribution power lines?

Correct answer: To serve as visual warnings for low-flying aircraft

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 Das
Das
l continue to love this game for the Educational content .
Allan
Allan
Also good for warning birds
Perplexed !
Perplexed !
Nobby, theyre used in the transmission network in the Republic of Ireland.
Nobby
Nobby
U.S. only, I take it? Not seen in the UK, or anywhere else in Europe, as far as I know.
kronik
kronik
i always said they're to prepare us for seeing flying objects in the future.
Ewa
Ewa
Thank you Robin!
Giggle pig
Giggle pig
When I was young, I told myself that they were filled with helium and help to keep the lines up. I never really believe myself though.
Dalia
Dalia
I just use my common sense
Zuri
Zuri
i was so confused i thought high voltage its to late for me the time is up