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Re: Working the pole [Re: Tommie] #7587473
05/20/22 11:32 AM
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The 2400,4160 was about done when I got to be a Journeyman, converted to 12 KV , then some of the same circuits went up to 34.5 KV that is really "hot"-----wire got bigger, poles got higher, voltage went up----lineman had to get smarter!

Re: Working the pole [Re: Tom Fisher] #7587532
05/20/22 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom Fisher
The 2400,4160 was about done when I got to be a Journeyman, converted to 12 KV , then some of the same circuits went up to 34.5 KV that is really "hot"-----wire got bigger, poles got higher, voltage went up----lineman had to get smarter!


I've wondered just how hot some of those big tramission tower lines are when you can stand under them and hear them buzzing and crackling and all your electronics go haywire.

Would get nervous when the hounds got anywhere near one as the tracking collars are useless around those high voltage lines.


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Re: Working the pole [Re: Tommie] #7588236
05/21/22 05:58 PM
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I showed him the comments and he wanted to say thank you for the good luck wishes.

Re: Working the pole [Re: Tommie] #7588247
05/21/22 06:29 PM
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I've known at least three guys that worked for the power company through the years that got blowed off poles! It is almost always the fact that they made a mistake, but it still makes them very dead. Tell your son to never take a shortcut, and follow protocall at all times. That stuff isn't for the faint of heart, but it pays well! As it should, especially the call outs in the big thunder storms. Best of luck to the young man!


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Re: Working the pole [Re: Tommie] #7589217
05/23/22 08:02 AM
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Praying for his safety


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Re: Working the pole [Re: warrior] #7589226
05/23/22 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by warrior
Originally Posted by Tom Fisher
The 2400,4160 was about done when I got to be a Journeyman, converted to 12 KV , then some of the same circuits went up to 34.5 KV that is really "hot"-----wire got bigger, poles got higher, voltage went up----lineman had to get smarter!


I've wondered just how hot some of those big tramission tower lines are when you can stand under them and hear them buzzing and crackling and all your electronics go haywire.

Would get nervous when the hounds got anywhere near one as the tracking collars are useless around those high voltage lines.


You want to really hear them buzzing and crackling get under one when it’s snowing. Was trapping coyotes in a big pasture that a big transmission line ran through and it made you wonder.

Re: Working the pole [Re: Tommie] #7589237
05/23/22 08:47 AM
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I had the pleasure of working all three underground, distribution and transmission. I worked for a paving company and in the winter during layoff I would go to work for different companies and do grunt work. I made alot of friends and met some really great people. I still remember the frist time I skint out on a pole trying to learn to climb man at the splinters in my belly. Good luck to your son .


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Re: Working the pole [Re: Tommie] #7658177
08/25/22 08:19 PM
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Re: Working the pole [Re: Tommie] #7658178
08/25/22 08:21 PM
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Outstanding! Tell the young man congratulations.

Re: Working the pole [Re: Tommie] #7658253
08/25/22 10:14 PM
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Nowadays climbing wooden utility poles is much safer. The cinch straps and auxiliary lines for transitioning over obstacles like stand off’s and comms attachments make it a bit more work than free climbing and belting off once at working height like I was taught.


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Re: Working the pole [Re: Tommie] #7658299
08/25/22 11:41 PM
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Lots of respect for the men and women that keep us in electricity. I couldn't do it. I'm afraid of heights and electricity.
Have to admit that I was a little apprehensive about opening this thread in fear of seeing my ex wife.

Re: Working the pole [Re: warrior] #7658334
08/26/22 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by warrior
Originally Posted by Tom Fisher
The 2400,4160 was about done when I got to be a Journeyman, converted to 12 KV , then some of the same circuits went up to 34.5 KV that is really "hot"-----wire got bigger, poles got higher, voltage went up----lineman had to get smarter!


I've wondered just how hot some of those big tramission tower lines are when you can stand under them and hear them buzzing and crackling and all your electronics go haywire.

Would get nervous when the hounds got anywhere near one as the tracking collars are useless around those high voltage lines.

The new gps tracking collars are better for that, but less reliable elsewhere. I remember running around them with the old ones, and if it was snowing you couldn't hear the dogs over them crackling either.

Re: Working the pole [Re: Tommie] #7658337
08/26/22 02:08 AM
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I hope your son has a safe and enjoyable career. Linesman is a truly essential job. I have a tremendous amount of respect for the linesmen who brave terrible storms to bring power back to fellow Americans during one of the worst times in their lives.

One of my best friends, Chad, who I've known for 39 years, is a linesman. For a few years, he was winning many of the linesmen competitions.

Keith

Re: Working the pole [Re: Tommie] #7658351
08/26/22 05:56 AM
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Working The Pole!! I thought it was going to be the Immortal,The One and Only SCUZZ TWITLY music video to kick off Friday


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Re: Working the pole [Re: Tommie] #7658395
08/26/22 07:23 AM
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I hope your son has a long and safe career.


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Re: Working the pole [Re: Tommie] #7658409
08/26/22 07:52 AM
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Until I was about 45, height and climbing did not bother me .Not sure if I finally got some common sense about it or just was not as agile as I had been in my younger days .Now if I am6 feet off the ground my knees are shaking and I am trying to finish whatever I am doing as fast as I can I am sure your son is being trained to do it right and do it safe Good luck to him.

Re: Working the pole [Re: Tommie] #7658421
08/26/22 08:16 AM
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Congrats and good luck in his career choice. We were required to go through pole climbing school and I did it the first few years but then ladders got a little lighter and longer and bucket trucks were more prevalent. They don’t really push climbing now once they figured out all the old timers had to have their knees and shoulders replaced. I’m guessing they still go through pole climbing, but I haven’t seen any hook a pole in years. My new title doesn’t even require it and I couldn’t tell you where my gaffs are if my life depended on it, lol.

Re: Working the pole [Re: Tommie] #7658458
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Re: Working the pole [Re: Tommie] #7658463
08/26/22 09:17 AM
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It is a great trade ! I have a lot of family that are lineman. He will make a great living, if he wants to travel, he can really make some serious money !! Best of luck to your son !!

Re: Working the pole [Re: Tommie] #7658468
08/26/22 09:20 AM
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Congrats. to you son Tommie. You got to be a proud PA PA.

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