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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...