This bond installation was a retro-fit to an existing, already in service line. The wire, hanging in metal suspension hardware, was technically already 'bonded' to the structure - the installation of this new, copper wire bond only reinforces the electrical connection. Sorry, I can't explain why the engineers decided this extra connection was necessary. Any inupt from other sources is welcomed.The grey, spiral, piece of hardware on the shield wire is a vibration damper.
I'm curious, is there a reason the shield wire would not already bonded to the structure during install/commissioning?
Was this process part of commissioning the line, or something that got added to an existing line?
Also, what is the purpose of the curly wire on one one side of the shield wire?
ELVTechnology 9 months ago
This bond installation was a retro-fit to an existing, already in service line. The wire, hanging in metal suspension hardware, was technically already 'bonded' to the structure - the installation of this new, copper wire bond only reinforces the electrical connection. Sorry, I can't explain why the engineers decided this extra connection was necessary. Any inupt from other sources is welcomed.The grey, spiral, piece of hardware on the shield wire is a vibration damper.
FlyingLineman 9 months ago 3
respect fo your job
SQANDALista 1 year ago
respect fot your job
SQANDALista 1 year ago
Who gets paid more, the electrician or the pilot?
ba3cool 1 year ago
depending on experience, it could go either way. F.L.
FlyingLineman 1 year ago
@ba3cool hey who you calling an electrician ? that man is a lineman.
bordersoldier 1 year ago
@bordersoldier My bad. Although, the question still stands.
ba3cool 1 year ago
U dudes have balls of steel to do this work full respect to u guys
IslandLifePete 1 year ago
These guys are cool been to line school and have so much to learn this is truly the greatest trade in the world cant wait to get an appreticeship!
TheNWSCOTT 1 year ago
rather supprised they didnt bond the static to the tower when they built it...
and i enjoyed seeing the trusty md6 being put to use aha
paulman7 1 year ago
that was quick!
ejodie 1 year ago
Bien rapide pour poser le raccordement, il ne perd pas une seconde le professionel
djinet1957 1 year ago
hi what powers the dewalt impact? it shows a cord
sohcsarewicked 2 years ago
Generator mounted on opposite side of platform - which also provides some of the counterbalance to keep aircraft within CG limits.
FlyingLineman 2 years ago
Are you fucking kidding me? THIS is how we fix power lines?!
greg5566 2 years ago
trans: lineman
tiny4204201 2 years ago
wow I do my best to avoid powerlines when flying
notar1 2 years ago
Nice !
1kallogs 2 years ago
i love my job
tiny4204201 3 years ago
whats you job?
notar1 2 years ago
lucky guys!
darkcopius 3 years ago
That is awesome :)
mathmind1 3 years ago
I don't think I could do this...although I like flying and power lines.
These men are among the bravest in the world.
SD10s4ever 3 years ago
Pilot has nerves of copper.
mpwelk 3 years ago 4
Nothing but trust from both sides. Great video. Keep UP the good work.
yellokatt 4 years ago 11
I love powerlines
jmartis2 4 years ago 12