The summer heat has arrived, and Tallman Equipment is here to help linemen keep cool on the job. In addition to our usual selection of all the tools and gear linemen need, we have some special offerings to help you get through the season in comfort. Keep your drinks...
“Linemen are American heroes.” That’s the thesis of Alan Drew’s ode to the men and women who energized America. The American Lineman looks like a history book meets a science book, but ultimately, it’s the author’s love letter to those who keep the lights on....
What You Need When The Storm Hits The Fan A storm’s a-comin’, and it’s not a matter of if, but when. Hurricane season officially kicks off on June 1 and lasts through November 30. That’s six long months of potential disaster to the power grid....
Taking care of your grounds and jumpers A lineman’s ground and jumper cables look and feel like they’re built to last forever, but looks can be deceiving. They get tossed in the truck, dropped in the mud, left hanging in the rain, and generally overlooked. With...
Keeping the power running to homes, businesses, and hospitals is a 24/7 job. When the power goes out, it’s a lineman who climbs a pole or clambers underground to restore it. Fixing high-voltage lines in freezing rain and blistering heat demands tough lineman tools and...
