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Great vs Best: Featured Products for Storm Season
Rain Jackets: ArcLite or ArcLite Air? GREAT: NASCO ArcLite Florescent Yellow Rain Jacket • Designed by lineman, for linemen• Arc and flame resistant, so you can be confidant you’re safe at all times• Waterproof for stormy days on the job, with limited chemical splash resistance too ★★★★★ “Got caught in a snow storm and freezing …
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Lineman Belts: A Beginner’s Guide
A lineman on a pole is the identifiable, iconic picture that most people see when they think of linework. Climbing is not easy, but with all of the advancements in lineman belts over the years, it doesn’t have to be painful either. Anyone who has been in the trade long enough knows that spending hours on a pole takes its toll on the body. However, spending hours on a pole with improper fitting low-quality equipment is ridiculous. A lineman’s belt is a big investment, but if you pick the right one, it’s an investment that will save you some unnecessary aches and pains and will last you a very long time.
Keeping the Blue Dragon in its Cage
Since the inception of our nation’s electric grid in the 1800s, linemen have been developing their way of describing hazards in the industry. Applying familiar terms to dangerous situations is one way that linemen deal with a hazardous job, day in and day out. So, it’s no surprise that they have adapted their own phrases for describing an arc. Where the engineer described it in terms of mathematical properties and scientific jargon, a lineman will simply refer to it as “letting the fire out of the wire.”
Climbing Spikes: A Beginner’s Guide
A new pair of climbers is one of the first big investments you will make in your career. They will serve you throughout your apprenticeship, and well into your career as a journeyman lineman. It’s an exciting investment to make, but the market is a little more difficult to navigate than it was many years ago. A brand new apprentice may be confused as to which type of climbers would best suit his/her needs. Today, you have the option of choosing between a variety of different metals, shank configurations, and gaff styles. After going through this article, you will be equipped with the knowledge to confidently pick the pair of climbers that are right for you.