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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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[–] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 36 points 3 days ago

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