Monday, November 18, 2013

A Linesman Tension Load Tool

By Bonnie Contreras


When people are working on high voltage power lines, high in the air, they need tools that have been proved reliable. A linesman tension load tool is an important part of this equipment. For these workers the tools should be light, compact and easy to carry on a tool belt.

Being a linesman is a highly specialised job. Not only do you have to have the full electrical know how and skills for the power side of the Job, you also have to have a head for heights and develop a skill for climbing. Once up there on a post or pylon the worker needs to know that his tools will not let him down.

When climbing around on metal framework or hanging from a pole the worker needs to have all his tools at hand. Suspended from his belt he carries everything he needs, so the tools need to be light, compact and tried and tested Once up there these people want to just concentrate on the job and get it done as quickly and safely as possible not be worrying if a tool will brake or jam.

This job consists of general maintenance and repair which sounds easy but it can be necessary to work in very hazardous conditions. These people travel the county repairing damaged or weak cables, but a lot of the weaknesses only show up in bad weather. This means that they work in some of the worst situations.

Hanging from a pole like a lumberjack in windy conditions or climbing around steel masts when the temperature is below freezing, is not most peoples idea of fun. These brave people take it all in their stride and never let their country down. To them it is just another day at the office, all part of the job.

These people also have to travel long distances around the country to get to the damaged areas of cable. Some can be very remote and hard to reach, up mountains and through rough terrain. This means that it can be a very lonely life with rare visits home to see the family. It certainly takes a special kind of person to do this job and we all owe them our comfort and warmth in the depth of winter.

So when the weather brings down a power line and a whole town or village is thrown into darkness, it is at these times that people like these come to our rescue. The lines break or are ripped from their ties which can leave them hanging over rivers or maybe a busy road. Sometimes snow or excess rain can weaken the capability of the cables and cause power faults. These workers are then at their busiest fixing the problems and keeping the country running smoothly.

During these times the linesman tension load tool is most in demand and it has to come up to the mark. Taking the strain as torn supports are replaced and holding in place a new cable while it is joined for permanent use. These tools need to be strong and consistent in their reliability.




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