Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Sep 27, 2009 12:04 pm Hi, Just a quick question - Our block will have a power substation boardering across our land and the neibours block... We have discussed with our builder and he can work around it and we are planning to put some trees around it so it doesn't look too bad, but I am just wondering if there are any other aspects we should think about? Are they noisy? Are they safe??? Does anyone else have experiences with them? Thanks you! Building the Glenaire from Fairhaven in 1C Somerfield Estate Re: Power Substations on Block 2Sep 27, 2009 3:55 pm apparently they make a buzzing noise a little... maybe just go to another estate where you can see one already installed, and check it out. Re: Power Substations on Block 4Sep 27, 2009 5:04 pm hello kitty - I think the OP might mean something more like this - Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Ours isn't on our land - but the public bit adjoining. I haven't heard any noises coming from ours - but I will be growing some lilly pilly in front as a screen. After 4 years - we're in! Re: Power Substations on Block 5Sep 27, 2009 6:25 pm Hah my bad thank you for clarifying, I got caught up in my own "worries" Has anyone used XCEM Alphafloor concrete panels for subfloor and would recommend them over other subfloor options (Hebel Powerfloor,… 0 4265 2 14226 Our relationship with the owner is good, but I'm not sure if I want to impose putting a pole on their property. Your conversation with your neighbour must have gone well… 4 2847 |