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Interview with Ryan Lucas of The Powerline Podcast

It doesn’t hurt to have a little bit of a Gypsy Soul Born and raised in a small town in British Columbia, Ryan never dreamed of becoming a lineman even though his father owned a small power line company. It wasn't until a foreman who worked for his father pulled him...

Interview with David Mendonca of The Show Up Dad Podcast

Being a Great Dad, Husband, and Lineman is all about "Be Where Your Feet Are." If you're a lineman – or in the trades – and a father working hard to provide for your family, David Mendonca wants you to know you're not alone. And if you're struggling to be the best...

THE AMERICAN LINEMAN– a book review

“Linemen are American heroes.” That’s the central 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....

Lineman Safety during a Wildfire

If you wanted to create a recipe for disaster, the beginning of the 2021 wildfire season would be a good place to start. Nearly 90% of the western U.S. is suffering through extreme drought. The snowpack set new low levels there as well. A record-breaking heatwave...

50 Must-Haves for Linemen Going on Storm

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. And you know who they...

Proper Inspection of Grounds and Jumpers is a Well Grounded Practice

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...

ENR Midwest’s 2020 Best Projects

BOLD Transmission Line Project, IndianaMarion, Ind.Best Project Owner: American Electric PowerLead Design Firm: American Electric PowerGeneral Contractor: Cianbro  The 35-mile project marks the debut of BOLD (Breakthrough Overhead Line Design), an innovative...

DDIN Tri-Clamp makes Connections Quicker

The Tri-Clamp is a multi-plane clamp that cradles bolts securely following NEMA spacing then clasps itself to the mounting pad of a connecting jumper line.

Grab the Right Gear

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...

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Interview with Ryan Lucas of The Powerline Podcast

Interview with Ryan Lucas of The Powerline Podcast

It doesn’t hurt to have a little bit of a Gypsy Soul Born and raised in a small town in British Columbia, Ryan never dreamed of becoming a lineman even though his father owned a small power line company. It wasn't until a foreman who worked for his father pulled him...

read more
Interview with David Mendonca of The Show Up Dad Podcast

Interview with David Mendonca of The Show Up Dad Podcast

Being a Great Dad, Husband, and Lineman is all about "Be Where Your Feet Are." If you're a lineman – or in the trades – and a father working hard to provide for your family, David Mendonca wants you to know you're not alone. And if you're struggling to be the best...

read more
THE AMERICAN LINEMAN– a book review

THE AMERICAN LINEMAN– a book review

“Linemen are American heroes.” That’s the central 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....

read more
Lineman Safety during a Wildfire

Lineman Safety during a Wildfire

If you wanted to create a recipe for disaster, the beginning of the 2021 wildfire season would be a good place to start. Nearly 90% of the western U.S. is suffering through extreme drought. The snowpack set new low levels there as well. A record-breaking heatwave...

read more
50 Must-Haves for Linemen Going on Storm

50 Must-Haves for Linemen Going on Storm

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. And you know who they...

read more

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Interview with Ryan Lucas of The Powerline Podcast

It doesn’t hurt to have a little bit of a Gypsy Soul Born and raised in a small town in British Columbia, Ryan never dreamed of becoming a lineman even though his father owned a small power line company. It wasn't until a foreman who...

ENR Midwest’s 2020 Best Projects

BOLD Transmission Line Project, IndianaMarion, Ind.Best Project Owner: American Electric PowerLead Design Firm: American Electric PowerGeneral Contractor: Cianbro  The 35-mile project marks the debut of BOLD (Breakthrough Overhead Line...

DDIN Tri-Clamp makes Connections Quicker

The Tri-Clamp is a multi-plane clamp that cradles bolts securely following NEMA spacing then clasps itself to the mounting pad of a connecting jumper line.

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