Makes perfect sense, Jim.
Chuck Norcutt
On 6/13/2012 7:52 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
> Hi Chuck,
>
> I haven't checked any references, but I would offer this. The large, bare
> high voltage cable lies in a trough in the top of the insulator. The small
> wire binds the HV cable to the insulator, but it is wound out in such a way
> that the large cable can slide enough to relieve stresses from pole warpage,
> etc. That's my best guess.
>
> The primary objective is to attach the large cable without causing any
> stress concentrations in the cable.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
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> From: "Chuck Norcutt"<chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion"<olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 6:04 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: The Art Above Us
>
>
>> I think it's beautiful. Does anyone know why the small wire is wrapped
>> the way it is? The wrapping around and close to the insulator appears
>> to be a binding of the cable to the top of the insulator. But the way
>> the wire tails off and away from the insulator seems to have some other
>> reason for being. Something to do with high voltage or lighting I would
>> think.
>>
>> Chuck Norcutt
>>
>>
>> On 6/13/2012 5:40 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>>> Most of us don't get a chance to view the artistic work above our
>>> heads, created by electricians that take as much pride in their work
>>> as we do in our images. Here is an example.
>>>
>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Lineman+Art+221.jpg.html
>>>
>>> A Telyt grab shot.
>>>
>>> Comments and critiques welcomed.
>>>
>>> Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA
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