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RE: [TCML] pole pig question ###
I read that Tesla wore shoes with thick cork soles on them, you could try
that or, maybe not. :-)
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Subject: Re: [TCML] pole pig question ###
I agree completely with Bart.
Using rubber shoes, yes, you could be right. You could be DEAD right.
Just don't ever do this --- and, it's real bad advice for any new members
of the Tesla List. Ever wonder why they put pole transformers high up on
poles?
Dr. Resonance
> Hans Schattenmeister wrote:
>> The only thing that frightens me about this configuration is the danger
>> of electrocution. With two hot HV bushings you can accidently bump one
>> and survive. With one bushing grounded the other remains hot at a full
>> 14.4 kV. Bump this one and you'll die. Just a thought. Your rubber
>> tennis shoes won't insulate you from 14.4. They might protect you from
>> 7.2 kV.
>>
> Please, don't rely on your rubber tennis shoes to save you. Both are
> high potential and lethal, require the same attention and safeguards,
> and one is no less dangerous than the other. Physically unplugging mains
> from the source before messing with anything is the #1 safety precaution.
>
> Running single ended is not about safety, it's about less wires to and
> fro and providing zero common mode voltage between pri and sec ground.
> It's that simple.
>
> Take care,
> Bart
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