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Redhead
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Powerlines
how do you feel about living close to them?
I have now seen 2 houses that were pretty nice but were very close to HUGE powerlines
thoughts?
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Posted 9/6/06 7:26 PM  |
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Eva Luna
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Re: Powerlines
I'm not from LI, so this didn't bother me in NYC since they're all over Brooklyn and Queens.
Although I would be terrified if I had kids...obe of my worst fears is a house fire b/c of a thunderstorm or downed power line.
I would buy if the house was a LOT cheaper...otherwise, keep looking. Prices ARE coming down.
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| Posted 9/6/06 7:28 PM |
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MrsFlatbread
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Re: Powerlines
If you have to question it, I would say it's not a good idea. You never know. JMO
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| Posted 9/6/06 7:29 PM |
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Redhead
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Re: Powerlines
Posted by sasha
I'm not from LI, so this didn't bother me in NYC since they're all over Brooklyn and Queens.
Although I would be terrified if I had kids...obe of my worst fears is a house fire b/c of a thunderstorm or downed power line.
I would buy if the house was a LOT cheaper...otherwise, keep looking. Prices ARE coming down.
really? i don't think i have ever noticed the high tension wires in Brooklyn or Queens for that matter
but then again i can be oblivious..
the house we saw is def a good price...but the wires are SOOOO CLOSE to the house...
I think i am more worried about the Cancer facor more than a storm
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| Posted 9/6/06 7:35 PM |
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Redhead
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Re: Powerlines
Posted by MrsFlatbread
If you have to question it, I would say it's not a good idea. You never know. JMO
true true
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| Posted 9/6/06 7:36 PM |
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Eva Luna
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Re: Powerlines
Posted by Redhead
Posted by sasha
I'm not from LI, so this didn't bother me in NYC since they're all over Brooklyn and Queens.
Although I would be terrified if I had kids...obe of my worst fears is a house fire b/c of a thunderstorm or downed power line.
I would buy if the house was a LOT cheaper...otherwise, keep looking. Prices ARE coming down.
really? i don't think i have ever noticed the high tension wires in Brooklyn or Queens for that matter
but then again i can be oblivious..
the house we saw is def a good price...but the wires are SOOOO CLOSE to the house...
I think i am more worried about the Cancer facor more than a storm
Yes, all over. But you may not have noticed because you weren't looking to buy.
If it gives you pause, like was said above, stay away. Your house is out there without power lines.
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| Posted 9/6/06 7:39 PM |
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charon54
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Re: Powerlines
The LIPA right-away runs right behind my parent's house and it never caused us any trouble. The lines are so far in the air, I don't really consider them a problem.
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| Posted 9/6/06 7:52 PM |
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dpli
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Re: Powerlines
I think there are conflicting views on whether or not these have harmful long term effects. I have to say, I would avoid a house too close to the powerlines - better safe than sorry, IMO.
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| Posted 9/6/06 7:58 PM |
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JRG71
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Re: Powerlines
My sister bought a house in Holtsville - right by the Powerlines that go along the LIE.
The house was beautiful! When she sold it last year - she didn't have a problem.
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| Posted 9/6/06 8:00 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Powerlines
Posted by Redhead
I think i am more worried about the Cancer facor more than a storm
that's exactly what would scare me away
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| Posted 9/6/06 8:03 PM |
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~Colleen~
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Re: Powerlines
When looking in Hauppauge and ENPt we saw quite a few houses with high tension power lines (these are huge towers not street lamp height lines) and regardless of how much we might have loved the house we passed. I *personally* find them to be an eyesore (same with water towers) so they were a big NO on our list...not to mention the conflicting studies on whether or not there are any long term effects on people.
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| Posted 9/6/06 8:11 PM |
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Maathy317
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Re: Powerlines
I've lived next to a LIPA right-of-way for 28 years and not one health problem. I think if you are near the ones that run through the towers there might be reason for concern because they are extremely high voltage. However, there never has been a link made between health problems and power lines, even though that was a concern at one time.
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| Posted 9/6/06 9:27 PM |
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Chatham-Chick
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Re: Powerlines
My biggest concern would be resale value, not health concerns.
Either way, I would never buy near power lines just for aesthetic reasons.
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| Posted 9/6/06 10:09 PM |
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Teri
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Re: Powerlines
I personally wouldn't buy a house near any huge lines....for health reasons and resale value.
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| Posted 9/6/06 10:14 PM |
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