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ELECTRICAL SAFETY - VE3WI Dave - 2021-06-23
I think I posted this video a while ago, but can't find the post, and anyway it's well worth another look.
In summer we're installing towers & antennas, fixing antennas, taking down antennas & towers, etc. Two big hazards: gravity and electricity.
There are lots of electrical safety videos out there but I think this one is the best. It's from Dominion Energy in Virginia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Xoyb9M5-EA
Enjoy & learn, and please be careful if there are power lines near your antenna project.
73
Dave, VE3WI
PS: They're energizing the 7 kV demo line by backfeeding through a 240V pole transformer. Good demonstration of why you must isolate the grid from your home wiring when running your generator during an outage.