Red crossarms on metal high voltage tower.

By Craig Johnson; posted August 20, 2009

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I wonder why this tower (carrying 500kV on one side and 230kV on the other) in Federal Way WA. USA has those red crossarms. Most other towers in the area have their crossarms the same color as the upright portion; much like the tower to the left in this photograph.

{Edit 08-21-09}: I've received a number of emails with the answer; thank you all for emailing me!!!

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