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On Tue, 28 Nov 2006, Dale Leavens wrote: > 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! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> 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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