Clearance of primary to roof slope

[gbeaumont]

Hi to all,

John, whaddya mean you dont know the voltage, get back over there with your ladder and voltmeter. Inquiring minds need to know the voltage


(for the inexperienced around here I promise I AM ONLY JOKING)

Regards

Gerry

[John Onofrey]

Gerry, the fuzz on my head was standing up at about 8'. Yep, I'd say 13k volts.

[gbeaumont]

Originally Posted by jonofrey

Gerry, the fuzz on my head was standing up at about 8'. Yep, I'd say 13k volts.

Sound slike a scientific method John, works for me

Regards

Gerry

[Michael Larson]

Originally Posted by gbeaumont

Hi to all,

John, whaddya mean you dont know the voltage, get back over there with your ladder and voltmeter. Inquiring minds need to know the voltage

Regards

Gerry



(for the inexperienced around here I promise I AM ONLY JOKING)

Im sorry Gerry, I very much like your posts and contributions to this board and organization. But that is really no joking matter. I worked with an engineer who decided to measure the bus voltage on some switch gear with a Fluke 87 meter. Let's just say it wasn't pretty. The meter was rated for 600 V input max the swtch gear bus was at several thousand volts. Ouch!

The incident resulted in all the engineers of the international company to attend high voltage training which was probably not needed by most but was warranted due to the liability incurred.

We all must take safety seriously whether its ladders or electricity.

[John Onofrey]

I thought Gerry's disclaimer was adequate.

[Michael Larson]

Originally Posted by jonofrey

I thought Gerry's disclaimer was adequate.

That's what's great about this board. Not everyone has the same opinion.

I have been close to at least 3 serious situations where safety protocol was not followed and where it resulted in serious injury. Maybe I'm just sensitive on this issue.

[gbeaumont]

Originally Posted by mlarson

We all must take safety seriously whether its ladders or electricity.

Michael, you are quite right, it really isn't a joking matter hence my added comment. Unfortunately my sense of humor (and enjoying busting John so much) gets the better of me.

Maybe, the extra comments about my post will serve to warn members even better than I could have expected.

Anyone who has attended my electrical classes knows that I am very serious about electrical safety, I will be more circumspect in future.

Regards

Gerry

[Michael Larson]

Works for me Gerry. i like Red. lol

[Larry D. Kage]

Originally Posted by gbeaumont

... I will be more circumspect in future.

Regards

Gerry

Well...okay, and I didn't enjoy the vision of John up there with a clamp-on.

[John Onofrey]

Update - client informs me that Ashton Woods encroached upon the utility easement and is having the power company move the pole line at Ashton Woods expense.

These are the kind that make you feel good about your job.

[Ted Allen]

Originally Posted by jonofrey

Update - client informs me that Ashton Woods encroached upon the utility easement and is having the power company move the pole line at Ashton Woods expense.

These are the kind that make you feel good about your job.

Nice work John !!!

[Greg Fretwell]

I am not sure you will find the answer in the NEC. The general rule is 8' up and 3' out but that is for less than 600v. That looks like 12kv

[Patrick Bolliger]

Take a look at a common practice in the city of Chicago.
Notice (hard to make out) the very top 12KV wires near the windows.
Sure can't tell from the perspective in my shot but you can be stupid and touch those with a broom stick...