I have worked primary voltage that is 19900 volts phase to ground 34500 volts phase to phase on out of state storms. 19900/34500 is the higest voltage that you can work with dielectric rubber gloves on. For this voltage you have to wear class 4 rubber gloves rated at 37500 volts for multiple phases and class 3 gloves rated at 27500 on single phase 19900. The primary voltage in my area is 7620 phase to ground 13800 phase to phase.I've always been intrigued by electricity and high lines. What do you work with in (primary?) distribution, like up to 35kV or so?
Just high school and then after driving trucks on construction projects for 7 years I went into a union apprenticeship and became an electrician. Now retired and living on a few pensions and annuity. Looking back I could have done worse.
Neat thread, both funny and serious replies.
I wonder how many here are 'expert' musicians (defined, say, as 5 or more years of serious daily practice)?
I searched, but didn't find any threads on that?
I am not - never got past 3 yrs of (fairly serious) practice on any of the 3 instruments I played.
You'd think it'd be common amongst audiophiles....and represent skills and determination I respect very highly.
Back at you from LU 1547! I've been retired for some time now, but my step son followed my footsteps a while back after going through all the college savings in one year. He now is a union journeyman wireman (electrician) who is making good money, engaged in the work which is never boring to him. I think he is well ahead of the game for someone his age (26).I know we've talked before, but every time it comes up, I gotta shout loud to a brother! IBEW L68!
Right on! Glad to see the IBEW alive and well in some states!Back at you from LU 1547! I've been retired for some time now, but my step son followed my footsteps a while back after going through all the college savings in one year. He now is a union journeyman wireman (electrician) who is making good money, engaged in the work which is never boring to him. I think he is well ahead of the game for someone his age (26).
I have worked primary voltage that is 19900 volts phase to ground 34500 volts phase to phase on out of state storms. 19900/34500 is the higest voltage that you can work with dielectric rubber gloves on. For this voltage you have to wear class 4 rubber gloves rated at 37500 volts for multiple phases and class 3 gloves rated at 27500 on single phase 19900. The primary voltage in my area is 7620 phase to ground 13800 phase to phase.
I'm a master electrician with a BS in Electrical Engineering.