Pulling conductor

[PK270]

How many crews are pulling over energized lines above 69kv. 230 in particular.

[bren guzzi]

How many crews are pulling over energized lines above 69kv. 230 in particular.

Nobody in the uk.. Its actually ilegal.. Even when its protected with "goal posts". The line underneath has to be DEAD "

[Volcom]

Not here either, we will only 13.2 and below, if your doing it you better be holding your reclosers,

[thrasher]

We will pull over energized conductor up to 35KV, which is classified as distribution in Virginia. I have seen Dominion pull in future 500kv line over top of 115kv. Don't know if they do it higher but haven't seen it done.

[wantafastz28]

The crew running behind us stringing just finished running the 230 line over a 115kv circuit.

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

What company are you working for?

[PK270]

I need to leave that out of the conversation TL, sorry. Ive been doing this a long time and dont like the idea. I am being told there are contractors willing to do the work hot. That does not make it safe though. I am the only one in the room with reason. I dont know what I am looking for from you guys but I figured if I threw it out there that the comments would start flying.

[bren guzzi]

I need to leave that out of the conversation TL, sorry. Ive been doing this a long time and dont like the idea. I am being told there are contractors willing to do the work hot. That does not make it safe though. I am the only one in the room with reason. I dont know what I am looking for from you guys but I figured if I threw it out there that the comments would start flying.

I always go with my gut..... If it don't feel safe to me I don't do it.
Others will disagree... But I don't believe being a dead macho man will make my widow less upset. Nobody will get me to do anything " I feel un happy doing".

Survived 33 years in the trade and still got a few more years on the lines ahead.

So if ya feel un comfortable .... Walk away.... !!!!