And in fact they often do get zapped particularly around transformers. They tend to expire in a rather spectacular arc of flame and frequently take a bit of the grid out with them.
Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Max Robinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 1:25 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Metal Ladders and Electricity Do Not Mix. > Spiro wrote. > >> and how do birds sit on these wires and not get zapped? I've always >> wondered that. > > To get zapped you need to touch both sides of the circuit at the same > time. > Usually the earth and a hot wire is enough to give you a good one. Birds > are so small they are only sitting on one wire at a time and they don't > feel > a thing. Power line workers use the same principle when they stand in > their > insulated bucket trucks and work on the hot wires. > > Regards. > > Max. K 4 O D S. > > Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net > Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net > Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com > > To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 8:04 AM > Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Metal Ladders and Electricity Do Not Mix. > > >> maybe this is narrow minded of me. >> But my insurance company actually tells me when my roofing waranty is up. >> Couldn't they at that time, request the customer to show that electrical >> lines "X" feet from the house are insulated? >> Is it really dumb, or out-of-line to run 250 ft of 400V insulated, if >> that >> many folks are getting zapped? >> (is this a helmet law?) or should we just give a hearty "haha goodbye" to >> folks getting zapped by outdoor wiring? >> and how do birds sit on these wires and not get zapped? I've always >> wondered that. >> >> >> On Mon, 27 Nov 2006, Ray Boyce wrote: >> >>> Hi >>> CPSC warns that consumers can be electrocuted when they use metal >>> ladders >>> near overhead wires. Consumers often use metal ladders near overhead >>> wires >>> to >>> clean gutters, paint structures, trim trees, and repair roofs and >>> chimneys. >>> >>> from electrocution when someone was using a >>> metal ladder which contacted an electrical wire in or around the home. >>> >>> Electrocutions often occur when: >>> >>> Consumers move metal ladders which accidentally touch an overhead >>> electrical >>> wire near the house or street. Metal ladders conduct electricity, which >>> can >>> kill anyone touching the ladder. >>> >>> . Metal ladders shift position. Wind , uneven ground or reaching to the >>> side >>> while on the ladder can cause the ladder or person to contact an >>> overhead >>> wire. >>> >>> . Consumers use metal ladders while handling an improperly grounded >>> power >>> tool or contacting an electrical source, such as a light socket. >>> >>> . Metal stepladders and extension ladders meeting Underwriters >>> Laboratories >>> and American National Standards Institute voluntary standards have >>> labels >>> warning >>> about this hazard. The labels typically state with words and graphic: >>> >>> Metal Ladder Touching Tree and Roof >>> >>> "Danger! Metal conducts electricity! Keep ladder away from power lines >>> and >>> live electrical wires." >>> >>> Despite these and other warnings, electrocutions still occur each year. >>> To >>> avoid this hazard, CPSC advises you to use a ladder, that does not >>> conduct >>> electricity, >>> such as fiberglass or wood, when working near overhead wires. >>> >>> If you must use a metal ladder, follow these precautions: >>> >>> 1. Carefully check the location of all overhead wires before using a >>> ladder, >>> especially where the lines connect to the house. Any powerline >>> (including >>> the >>> line running from the street to your house) can permit electricity to >>> flow >>> into a piece of metal or 3 other object, such as a wet tree branch, that >>> touches >>> it. >>> >>> Powerlines and phone lines often appear similar. Assume all overhead >>> wires >>> carry electricity. Some overhead lines are coated to extend the life of >>> the >>> line. >>> The coating is not intended to protect against electrocution. >>> >>> 2. Lower the ladder when carrying or moving it, to avoid touching an >>> overhead wire. Since long ladders can be unwieldy, have someone help >>> carry >>> and set >>> up the ladder. >>> >>> 3. Never work on a windy day a gust of wind can cause the ladder to >>> shift >>> and touch an overhead wire. >>> >>> 4. Never place a ladder where it could slide into an overhead line. Make >>> sure the distance to the nearest overhead line is at least twice the >>> length >>> of >>> the ladder. >>> >>> 5. Place the ladder's feet on solid, level ground before climbing it. >>> When >>> the ground is not level or is soft, put a flat piece of wood under one >>> or >>> both >>> feet of the ladder to provide a solid, level base. If possible, tieoff >>> the >>> ladder to prevent it from moving. >>> >>> 6. If the ladder should start to fall into an overhead line, let it go. >>> Never try to move it. Do not leave the ladder unattended Have someone >>> call >>> the power >>> company and ask them to cut off electricity to the line, before you move >>> the >>> ladder. If someone is holding the ladder when it contacts the overhead >>> line, >>> never try to pull them away with your hands. Use something that does not >>> conduct electricity, such as a long piece of dry wood or rope, to push >>> or >>> pull >>> them loose. >>> >>> >> >> >> To listen to the show archives go to link >> http://acbradio.org/handyman.html >> or >> ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ >> >> The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. >> http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday >> >> The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. >> http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml >> >> Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From >> Various List Members At The Following Address: >> http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ >> Visit the new archives page at the following address >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man >> list just send a blank message to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Yahoo! 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