Waterfalls in Tracy Arm Fjord

WEST JUNEAU WEEKLY PICTURE Waterfalls in Tracy Arm Fjord Picture by Chris Shay, July 30, 2010, © 2013 by Chris Shay

Rock Doves all in a row

WEST JUNEAU WEEKLY PICTURE Rock Doves all in a row In the background: Gastineau Channel – Juneau Harbor, the South Franklin Street waterfront, and Mt. Roberts. The powerlines with the visible insulators haven’t been used by the power company since July 10, 1983 after the 1982 West Juneau Substation was converted to 69KV. This section … Continue reading "Rock Doves all in a row"

Blowing Snow Obscuring the Mt. Juneau Ridge

WEST JUNEAU WEEKLY PICTURE Blowing Snow Obscuring the Mt. Juneau Ridge (officially Juneau Ridge) Bottom at far left: Chicken Ridge part of downtown Juneau and bottom, just left of center: Starr Hill part of downtown Juneau. Picture by David Kent, 6:45 a.m. AST, March 10, 2006, © 2013

Replacing a Transformer

WEST JUNEAU WEEKLY PICTURE AEL&P Replacing a Transformer on Nowell Avenue The transformer is rated at 50 KVA (kilovolt-amps) or 50 kilowatts at 100% power factor (1.0 PF). Top to bottom: 7,200 volt primary (with the orange shields), 240/120 volt secondary lines (three – with the top bare conductor the primary and secondary neutral conductor), … Continue reading "Replacing a Transformer"