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Why don't electric power lines have heated coils rapped around them?
I have just survived a small ice storm, in which power lines were falling down from weight, and workers had to be sent out from neighboring states to restore power to homes.
repairing damaged power lines is not only very dangerous, but also very costly, I myself am very troubled to hear of the death of a lineman in this storm.
it occurred to me that if the power lines were rapped with heating coils that it would be quite simple for the power departments to send extra energy through the power lines during ice storms, melting the ice, and preventing the damage from happening to the lines.
The cost of the energy to heat the lines could be passed on to all consumers in the grid, and would most likely not be as costly as the repairs, however it would save the unnecessary loss of life of the lineman, and those persons whom must have electricity to survive such as persons with oxygen machines, etc.
Please tell me what you think.
Well I think it would depend on the voltage of the wires. Large high-tension lines run hundreds of thousands of volts, so it would probably require a separate line hooked up to a transformer somewhere. A step-down transformer is extremely expensive when you're talking about those kind of voltages.
For neighborhood lines, it would be a good idea, if it could be turned on or off. To have it running all year would probably be cost-prohibitive. The mechanisms and controls needed to be able to switch on all these separate circuits also probably makes it too expensive to consider.
The fact that ice storms are so rare is also a deterrent. In most ice storms, the lines hold up okay, and most of the damage is caused by trees falling onto the lines or the connections to the utility poles. In the ice storm of 1998 in the Northeast and Quebec, most of the power grid damage was caused by the large metal towers holding the high-tension lines collapsing from their own weight-- the cables were mostly fine.
I think the combination of the rarity of ice storms, the cost to implement, and the fact that implementing such an idea might not even help that much (considering damage often comes from other causes anyway) is what makes it impractical to consider.
I think a better solution is to just bury the wires.
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An Overview Of Bucket Trucks
Bucket trucks are mainly used in heavy industries and one can spot them along the roadsides without much trouble. For instance, you can see people doing work at heights or repairing telephone connections on poles or fixing something at heights. If this is so then you have seen a bucket truck. Bucket truck is used to lift workers to places at heights.
These trucks come in a number of shapes and sizes just to make-work easy. Bucket trucks are used in many different purposes but the most common is power lineman. With the use of these types of additional equipments, they can complete work in less time. Bucket trucks are very safe for people who work at severe heights.
The design given to the bucket truck includes a storage bin, which is capable of holding tools, instruments and material required by the worker. To provide extra stability some bucket trucks are specifically designed with single or double arm outrigger jacks. Some designs are operated by the auxiliary engine, which is placed on the back section of the bucket truck, while some of them powered by actual truck engine.
One must keep in mind that the bucket truck makes work easier, comfortable, and safe and it is easy to operate but still it is heavy equipment that requires a proper handling. It requires a very minimum maintenance.
Bucket trucks come under OSHA standard guidelines, which must be followed for the safety. Here are some important guidelines how to use a bucket truck conveniently:
· The bucket truck can be constructed of fiberglass, reinforced plastic, metal, or wood. The truck should be used to elevate employees to any job site located above ground.
· Controls must be clearly and visibly marked and defined by function.
· Bucket trucks may be modified for use other than the intended use but only if the manufacturer or equal authority receives approval to the modification in writing.
· Load and distribution should always be checked to make sure they fall within the manufacturer's recommendations.
· The brakes must be set.
· Bucket trucks should not be driven if employees are there in the bucket.
· Controls should be tested every day prior to the bucket truck being used.
· The lower controls should not be operated without the permission of the employee in the bucket expect in the case of an emergency.
· Any employee operating the bucket truck must wear appropriate protective gear at all times including safety boots, safety goggles, gloves, a hardhat, etc. to protect from falling objects.
For the business owners, the key to safety is training. If one will operate the bucket truck using OSHA guidelines, this piece of heavy equipment can provide yearlong support with minimum maintenance expenditure.
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