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How to recognize the network voltage by the appearance of a power pole?

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  • #1 16796101
    kamil19629
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    Hello, I am an employee of an architectural office and I have a problem, namely the pole of the investor passes probably a medium voltage pole but needs information about its exact voltage. Will there be a specialist who will decipher them after removing the pole?

    How to recognize the network voltage by the appearance of a power pole?
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  • #2 16796143
    Maciek051996
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    Picture wrongly added but it is medium voltage line.
  • #3 16796158
    kamil19629
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    Maciek051996 wrote:
    Picture wrongly added but it is medium voltage line.

    I know that much, but I could use his tension, because the distance in which a building can be erected depends on it.
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    Strumien swiadomosci swia
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    Eat after the line to the station.
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    krakarak
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    Adamcyn wrote:
    And how will the fence be on the way? :)

    It will take a photo with your smartphone and throw it on the electrode with a question.

    Not that I clung, but "tension does not flow over the pole" ...
    I think a colleague has nothing to do with the Design Office.
    A professional goes to the power plant or calls to get the correct answer.
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    kamil19629
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    The problem is that the place of investment is quite distant from the place of my work and it rather falls off, I still have markings on the plate but it's supposedly only the ordering of poles
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    krakarak
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    @ kamil19629 imagine there are telephones and you can talk and discuss things at considerable distances. Do you think that ZE doesn't know what lines it has on its territory? If you think so, send this picture together with the pole number.
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  • #10 16796369
    masonry
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    This is the MV line.
    In Poland, the most common is 15kV, but there are 20 and 30 kV.
    You can only find out exactly in the proper ZE.
  • #11 16796768
    zbich70
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    masonry wrote:
    You can only find out exactly in the proper ZE.

    But why do you need such accuracy in determining the rated voltage?
    For voltages between 15 and 30kV, the difference in minimum external insulation distances is only 20cm.
    First, let the author visit the appropriate town / commune office with a query about the local spatial development plan and the technological strip of the given line.



    Adamcyn wrote:
    Now I noticed that Kamil is not from here.
    Where's your Cherna?

    Well, the gugle sends me to Bulgaria ... :D
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around identifying the voltage of a medium voltage (MV) power pole, with the original poster seeking specific voltage information for construction planning. Responses indicate that the pole is likely part of a 15kV line, common in Poland, but could also be 20kV or 30kV. Participants suggest contacting the local energy provider (ZE) for precise voltage details and mention that the difference in insulation requirements between these voltages is minimal. The author expresses difficulty in accessing the site due to distance but is advised to utilize available communication methods to obtain the necessary information.
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FAQ

TL;DR: You can’t read exact line voltage from a pole’s look; for 15–30 kV the clearance difference is only 20 cm. “First, check the local plan and the technological strip.” [Elektroda, zbich70, post #16796768]

Why it matters: Architects, surveyors, and investors need safe setbacks and an official voltage before designing near power lines.

Quick Facts

How can I tell the exact voltage just by looking at a power pole?

You can’t. Visual features suggest medium voltage, but they don’t prove 15, 20, or 30 kV. Confirm with the utility. [Elektroda, masonry, post #16796369]

Who can officially confirm the line’s rated voltage?

The competent Distribution System Operator (ZE) for that territory. Contact them and request the line’s rated voltage. [Elektroda, masonry, post #16796369]

Does 15 kV vs 20/30 kV change the building distance a lot?

No. For 15–30 kV, the difference in minimum external insulation distances is about 20 cm, not meters. [Elektroda, zbich70, post #16796768]

What should an architect or investor do first near an MV line?

Visit the commune or town office. Ask for the local spatial plan and the line’s technological strip requirements. [Elektroda, zbich70, post #16796768]

How do I contact the utility and what info helps?

Call the ZE, provide the pole number, and share a clear photo and location. “A professional goes to the power plant or calls to get the correct answer.” [Elektroda, krakarak, post #16796175]

My project site is far away—can I sort this remotely?

Yes. Email the ZE with the pole number and photo; discuss by phone to obtain the official voltage. [Elektroda, krakarak, post #16796182]

How do local plans affect where I can build near MV lines?

They define a technological strip—protected width and clearances that govern setbacks and permissible works. [Elektroda, zbich70, post #16796768]

Quick 3-step: How to check planning constraints for a line

  1. Go to the commune office.
  2. Request the spatial development plan.
  3. Ask for the technological strip parameters for that line. [Elektroda, zbich70, post #16796768]

Can I just follow the line to a substation to figure out the voltage?

Don’t rely on that; obstacles and layouts vary. Call the ZE instead for an authoritative answer. [Elektroda, krakarak, post #16796175]

What is “medium voltage (MV)” in distribution?

MV is the distribution range between low and high voltage; typical networks use about 10–30 kV. “How to determine voltage of power lines”
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