Alkington Road electricity substation, Whitchurch
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Alkington Road electricity substation, Whitchurch by Jaggery as part of the Geograph project.
The Geograph project started in 2005 with the aim of publishing, organising and preserving representative images for every square kilometre of Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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Image: © Jaggery Taken: 22 Oct 2015
A caution notice on the door shows the presence of sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) switchgear in the building. Sulphur hexafluoride is an insulating gas used in high voltage systems.
Image Location
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