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[likely solved] What are these wires on this water tower? What is their purpose? (lemmy.world)

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Why are these wires on this water tower? What do they do?

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[–] DannyBoy@sh.itjust.works 21 points 1 day ago (2 children)

If they needed to do painting or masonry work in the winter they'd need to tarp in to keep the material from freezing.

[–] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 36 points 1 day ago

And to make sure the next 50 meters downwind doesn't end up watertower-coloured.

[–] Zachariah@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

It’s spring with nearly summer temps. Haven’t seen tarps when it was cooler.