What is hot sticking lineman?
A “hot stick” is a fiberglass rod that is long enough to keep linemen at a safe distance from energized equipment while they work. Being made of fiberglass allows the stick to not conduct electricity. And keeping a lineman 6-10 feet out from energized equipment also keeps them out of the dangerous arc zone.
What is hot stick method?
In the electric power distribution industry, a hot stick is an insulated pole, usually made of fiberglass, used by electric utility workers when engaged on live-line working on energized high-voltage electric power lines, to protect them from electric shock.
How do you use a hot stick shotgun?
The shotgun hot stick (Figure 4) has a sliding lever mechanism that allows the user to open and close a clamping hook mechanism at the end. In this way the user can attach the stick to a disconnect ring and then close it. After the switch is operated, the shotgun mechanism is operated to open the hook.
What is a high voltage hot stick?
High voltage hot sticks are insulated sticks used when working with high voltage. Now mostly all fiberglass, these sticks are typically tested to 100,000 volts per foot and allow workers operate energized equipment while maintaining a safe working distance.
How much does a hot stick cost?
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How often do shotgun sticks need to be tested?
How often should our hot sticks be tested? OSHA requires that all hot line tools be tested every 2 years (24 months).
How often do hot sticks need to be tested?
every 2 years
How often should our hot sticks be tested? OSHA requires that all hot line tools be tested every 2 years (24 months).
Can you use a hot stick in the rain?
Never in the rain unless you are doing something like closing drop outs or HV isolaters from the ground with several sticks joined up, also we don’t use gloves when using sticks, when contamination starts to build up or the stick starts to fail you get a tingling feeling which is about 1 second from when you should …
How long is a hot stick good for?
Testing your hot line tools is required to keep in compliance with OSHA regulations. Hot sticks recommended testing time is every 12 months.
How do you clean a hot stick?
Wipe hot sticks with silicone wipes or equivalent – waxing or use of a silicone wipe or silicone wiping cloth imparts a glossy finish to the surface of the insulated tool and improves the electrical integrity by providing a protective barrier against contaminants.
How often do hot sticks need to be inspected?