Cluster rack

[reppy007]

Has anyone used this type of cluster rack? https://www.flickr.com/photos/jforger/128365073/in/pool-powerlines/

[Pootnaigle]

Ummmm yes that was the norm when I started out it was possible to mount all 3 pots and hang the hole shootin match at one time

[lewy]

We use 1 very similar, like poot said build the bank on the ground then hang it. I would post a pic, but to difficult on this site.

[Orgnizdlbr]

Used lots of em, they don't buy em anymore but they were stout and well built.....

[Pootnaigle]

Kinda makes me think back on how we did things to overcome every obstacle like adding weight to a pole butt when we didnt have enough stick to set it or even using 2 potential transformers with a light bulb tween em for a phasing tool I recon our lil brains worked overtime everday

[Lineman North Florida]

Used them for years, now mostly aluminum clusters for any bank of pots below 100 kva.

[reppy007]

Used them for years, now mostly aluminum clusters for any bank of pots below 100 kva.

You isnt making me feel any better....everybody has seen them except me.Thats the first time Ive seen one.....Im 30 -40 or even 50 years behind.....thanks again :mad:

[Lineman North Florida]

You isnt making me feel any better....everybody has seen them except me.Thats the first time Ive seen one.....Im 30 -40 or even 50 years behind.....thanks again :mad: Out of curiousity , just what did you all hang bank pots on?

[Orgnizdlbr]

Ill get you a pic as soon as I can,it was a two part type of cluster rack,with bolts holding them together.....but now I got you.....I wouldnt suppose that you guys have also rode in the rear of a line truck like this one.....4th photo down ..........http://wallawalladrazanphotos.blogspot.com/2013/02/pacific-power-light-company-presence-in.html


Yup, I rode in the "man cab"...... Thank god those days are long gone!!

[reppy007]

LNF ..we used a cluster rack....pole collars with hangers attached....a cluster rack,then the alumin. types.....but not like the old one in the photo....and Ive never seen anyone hang 2 or three at one time...You guys are kidding me....thats real funny:D.....nice try guys ...but I aint Bren.:D

[lewy]

LNF ..we used a cluster rack....pole collars with hangers attached....a cluster rack,then the alumin. types.....but not like the old one in the photo....and Ive never seen anyone hang 2 or three at one time...You guys are kidding me....thats real funny:D.....nice try guys ...but I aint Bren.:D
If I am thinking of the ones you are talking about, a real pain to use compared to the rack in the pic, just drill your 2 holes build your bank on the ground and hang. The largest new banks we will hang is 150kva above that and they have to have a pad mount.

[reppy007]

If I am thinking of the ones you are talking about, a real pain to use compared to the rack in the pic, just drill your 2 holes build your bank on the ground and hang. The largest new banks we will hang is 150kva above that and they have to have a pad mount.

I was thinking more like 250-500 kva....with million copper secondary.....fun climbing between those big boys when you have to do work above them....If your a big man it isnt going to happen :D

[rob8210]

The heavier of those one piece steel clusters is rated for 6900 lbs.

[Pootnaigle]

UMM I reckon Reppy thinks we wuz pullin his laigbone some but I wuznt we really did hang the whole shootin match all at once

[reppy007]

UMM I reckon Reppy thinks we wuz pullin his laigbone some but I wuznt we really did hang the whole shootin match all at once

You just wont give up.So your going to hang the pots on a rack,sometimes three.Lets say a lighter and two power pots.The lighter weighs more ,and your going to find balance and hang those babies with them bolted to the rack.So next ,are you going to go over the same pole and lower the rack from the top of the pole?Next your going to say the Amazing Kreskin helped you do that :D:D:D..............https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOcyrABr4ik

[Pootnaigle]

Ummm no when we did 2 pots at atime we used a grip on the winchline and jacked the bank till it was level n hung that sure beat hangin em one atta time n then havin to run that secondary buss