[Phys-L] Re: High Risk: Helicopter Linemen

[Brian Whatcott <betwys1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>]

At 10:11 AM 6/29/2005, you wrote:
> I saw a program on the History Channel last night while flying home from
> Vegas.  It was called High Risk: Helicopter Linemen.  It was about linemen
> who work very high voltage lines hot from helicopters.  I thought it was
> fascinating.  Apparently it is not available for sale on DVD or VHS.  Did
> anyone happen to tape it?  If so would anyone be willing to make a copy and
> send one to me?

Apparently linesmen also work high voltage lines live, from (insulated)
truck elevated baskets.

I have witnessed a utility worker with his rubber boots and gloves,
  dealing with a down power line, in the pouring rain, in my neighborhood.

Brian Whatcott    Altus OK    Eureka!
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