This is what we use, hope it helps.
http://www.timberland-group.com/stor...tegory_id=2114
Does anyone have a good recomendation for a Traveling ground. We have used the one from Hastings. It claims to be good for 6 Sol. up to 795 ACSR. But we have had trouble with them on the bigger wire. Any manufacturer names or part numbers would be helpful. Thanks
This is what we use, hope it helps.
http://www.timberland-group.com/stor...tegory_id=2114
Last edited by lewy; 01-18-2012 at 04:58 PM.
http://www.hubbellpowersystems.com/l...d-adapters.asp
Ground at the reel.
The reel ground replaces the traveling ground, and is a more reliable connection. Is grounding every fifth traveler something that is a requirement in Canada, or just a requirement for the utility you are working for? Working for various contractors in the US, the only time I've used grounding blocks (travelers) has been adjacent to hot crossings when the particular utility we were working for required it in their SOP's. The grounding blocks usually seemed to cause more issues during wire pulls than the supposed added protection they may provide - needing to turn them around when pulling hard line in for conductor pulling as they were not designed for pulling both directions.
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We have to use both the travelling ground as well as the reel ground, as far as grounding travelers yes it is something we have to do, there is no difference in the direction. I am not sure if it is every 5 as it has been a while since I have done any tension stringing. I would have to review our grounding procedures to be sure.
We've always used a traveling ground. I'm ashamed to say that I haven't even seen a reel ground. Do you guys get your conductor on steel reels or wood, and, does it matter??
What makes the reel ground safer?
While we are on the subject, when you ground your tensioner, do you drive your trailer onto ground mats, or do you just set the matts up around it??
Last edited by hotwiretamer; 01-19-2012 at 11:26 PM. Reason: spelling