Queensferry crossing closed

[The laird]

Same old ice falling again ffs

 

[Markd]

They only said it wouldn't be closed for wind - obviously didn't think of other problems

 

[The laird]

They only said it wouldn't be closed for wind - obviously didn't think of other problems

This happened before ice dropping from cables onto vehicles so they were meant to have installed some electrical system as to melt when ice formed on the cables( great expense I believe)

 

[tonybvi]

Guy on the news last night said that they have installed sensors to warn when ice is likely to form but nothing installed either to prevent it forming or to remove it once formed!!

 

[Scotia]

This happened before ice dropping from cables onto vehicles so they were meant to have installed some electrical system as to melt when ice formed on the cables( great expense I believe)

Just said that to christina when i saw it on the news last night, something like a trace line as used on water pipes may be the answer.

 

[The laird]

Just said that to christina when i saw it on the news last night, something like a trace line as used on water pipes may be the answer.

I'm sure that's what was talked about after the last fiasco but as usual eh maybe aye maybe naw

 

[Markd]

It would take a fair bit of juice to warm all the cables up I expect - might need a biggish battery bank and solar array
A retro fit wouldn't be cheap if the did decide it was worth it.
Presumably it's closed a lot less often than the old bridge?

 

[The laird]

It would take a fair bit of juice to warm all the cables up I expect - might need a biggish battery bank and solar array
A retro fit wouldn't be cheap if the did decide it was worth it.
Presumably it's closed a lot less often than the old bridge?

I believe they are awaiting a response from Phil regarding solar and DECENT ADVICE TO GET THEM OOT THE MUCK