Electric utilities used to use (ca 1980s) something called power-on nozzles or similar spelling to extinguish fires at energized substations. These nozzles were kept inside the stations hung on the chain link fence in specifically identified boxes for FD use. The nozzles broke up the water stream into individual droplets so there was never a continuous stream connecting the FD members and the possibly energized equipment.
I presume Stan was only joking. 73 de Gene Smar AD3F -----Original Message----- From: Topband [mailto:topband-bounces+ersmar=verizon....@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Richard (Rick) Karlquist Sent: Monday, December 28, 2020 11:50 AM To: wa5...@gmail.com; topband@contesting.com Subject: Re: Topband: Stew Perry Contest On 12/28/2020 6:49 AM, Stan Stockton wrote: > I can see myself with my thumb over the end of a water hose before the > CQ > 160 Contest trying to spray water on power line insulators! > > > 73...Stan, ZF9CW > _________________ This is extremely dangerous! Don't do it. The power company has special equipment for safely washing insulators. 73 Rick N6RK _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector