Re: The dowel of death - SAFETY

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <BillEaver-at-aol-dot-com>

Dear list. I would like to inform those who use "bang sticks," "short out 
poles" 
or any other such "do high voltage work but at the end of a long insulated rod 
of some kind" etc, what I use. Not to get anyone mad or embarrassed or 
emotional and just give the info. I use long fiberglass rod that is . 4 inch 
in dia 
from school curtains. These are the kind that last very well in direct 
sunlight, 
are white, very stiff, and cut with a hack saw with itchy powdered glass fiber 
coming from the cut. These work very well with me and I check each one with 
the output of an NST first before putting into service. Also while talking 
with a 
High voltage friend of mine that is not on the list about this subject, he 
has told 
me he uses a saw'd off tree trimmers pole since these are made for the purpose 
of cutting limbs while not being electrocuted. I hope this helps someone. 
Denis Despins 
KC6TRW