Cutting around uncoated power....

[Natewood]

its nice to have power co's that care! around here it takes two weeks for a service drop and they won't do any trimming unless its touching the lines...

 

[tomtrees58]

Its a prune (trim) and your on spikes? I am amazed no one commented yet.

you think he will go to ground yup i have Ben to 2 funerals guys from asplundh 1 over 20 years under his belt got zapped kid some times you have to walk away

 

[Tree Pig]

more important things to discuss here other than him spiking a trim job might be the reason....

Your are correct sir. Thanks for the enlightenment. I think I was just trying to stir the pot a little but missed the obvious.

 

[MarquisTree]

like everyone else said, dont do this one, its over your head.
this pic isnt really revelent (its of a crane removal) but i like it

 

[ATH]

Because pictures are worth so many words (and video must be more):

Picture: Log truck that hooked tie down cable over single 7200V line.

Video: The first time I saw this, I thought "$1M isn't enough insurance" :msp_ohmy:

Video: It's just a branch...it is not like wood is a conductor

 

[Bigus Termitius]

Because pictures are worth so many words (and video must be more):

Picture: Log truck that hooked tie down cable over single 7200V line.

Video: The first time I saw this, I thought "$1M isn't enough insurance" :msp_ohmy:

Video: It's just a branch...it is not like wood is a conductor

Excellent post. If that doesn't get the message across...nothing will.

 

[Rftreeman]

Excellent post. If that doesn't get the message across...nothing will.

maybe if we show him what it does to a real live person he'll think twice.....this video is nasty and if you're eating right now watch it later...

peopleandpowerlines.mp4 video by freeclimber00 - Photobucket

 

[Bigus Termitius]

That should drive the point home. Where did you get that one? I have never seen it before.

 

[Donald]

Because pictures are worth so many words (and video must be more):

Picture: Log truck that hooked tie down cable over single 7200V line.

Video: The first time I saw this, I thought "$1M isn't enough insurance" :msp_ohmy:

Video: It's just a branch...it is not like wood is a conductor

Want to thank everyone here to convince me to stay the $#^$%^ away from powerlines. The comments, pictures and videos quite convincing.

Donnie

 

[Rftreeman]

That should drive the point home. Where did you get that one? I have never seen it before.

from another forum a few years ago, that is the short version, the long version (which I can't find) shows the body getting fully engulfed in flames and burning for quite some time....

 

[BlackenedTimber]

Admittedly, I didn't read all of the posts, but I gotta say this:

I work around live power, sometimes up to 690kVa (690,000 volts/amps) every day. It can and will kill you if you give it the opportunity.

If the "uncoated" (non-insulated) line is over- or under-built, meaning that there are two or more distribution systems on the same pole line, then you stand the potential of shorting out the two (or more) phases, sending excess voltage down the line, blowing transformers, switches, relays, capacitors, household appliances, etc. Replacing all of that equipment will be very costly.

BTW "coated" or insulated line is generally used for sub-surface (buried) or low-voltage aerial local distribution, meaning that the non-insulated line you are dealing with is probably at least 2700 volts and uses step-down transformers to supply the homes with 240VAC.

So, if you're not comfy with cutting around these lines, don't.

If you doubt my credentials, you can check out my website at www.mpcsite.com.

I believe the ISA offers a utility worker cert course.

STAY SAFE.