Line Clearance

[classictruckman]

You're a wussy Mark, up here in canada we do it with the real thing!

 

[classictruckman]

In the rain to boot!

 

[craneguy1]

Anybody looking for a good climber?

Holy crap.

 

[craneguy1]

You're a wussy Mark, up here in canada we do it with the real thing!View attachment 28484

Doesn' t the power run funny up there anyway though?

 

[woodchucker]

What away too paint a bad image on us professionals soo what it can be done an some shmuck is gonna see this an try an due one better an gets hurt or killed

 

[classictruckman]

oh please... come on its a joke, just like the original post, the power was off

 

[SRTsteve860]

that guy's grammar and lack of punctuation is more of a disservice to the industry than the joke would ever be

 

[Jim Maloney]

I know this thread was started in humor but to quote ANSI Z133, Annex H, Section 3.3:
“Arborists should avoid all direct contact with the de-energized conductors, because de-energized lines should never be considered 100 percent electrically safe under all conditions.”

 

[LimbLoppa]

Jim's got it right. There are several situations that can lead to "de-energized " lines electrocuting you, including : Car accidents, animal contact, lightning, incorrectly installed generators etc.

 

[classictruckman]

Yes you're both right, I would not have done what I did in that photo in any other place, that was a private line which was denergized and grounded, I was in an insulated bucket and I also know every inch of that line as I have been maintaining it for over 10 years.


Disclaimer: Kids don't chew on powerlines at home!