Poles
False Dead Ends
Pole in Power
Potpourri
Things that Start with "B"
400

Term used to describe purposely setting a po l e out of plumb.

What is raking?

400

The last step when installing a false dead end.

What is tightening the hanger?

400

Vz employees are not allowed to set joint poles when voltages reach this level.

What is 20kV phase to ground ?

400

When an MGN vertical ground is not available a Fiber Distribution Hub should be bonded to this.

What is the strand ?

400

He is credited with the invention of the telephone.

Who is Bell ?

800

A temporary pole placed to facilitate the placing of a permanent, often larger, pole.

What is a "gin" pole?

800

These are the three most common applications of a false dead end. 

What are a strand diminishing point, slack span construction  abd short span to long span transition?

800

The MAD of digger/derrick boom head with voltage  between 750V and 20kV.

What is 36" ?

800

This secures the top of an extension bolt strap.

What is a 5/8 bolt ?

800

Temperature, strand size, and section length are needed to properly use this tool.

What is the "B" strand dynamometer ?

1200

The storm loading district Verizon NorthEast is located within.

What is Heavy?

1200

The false dead arrangement eliminates this condition.

What is an unbalanced load ?

1200

Distance top of pole guard should be from poletop when placing near power.

What is 6" above ?

1200

If reference to strand "M" represent this.

What is the strand breaking strength ? M stands for 1000.

1200

Tool used to temporarily bond street lamp hardware in case it becomes accidentally energized.

What is a "B" temporary bonding cord ?

1600

When setting poles near fire hydrants, this is the minimum setback.

What is 4 feet?

1600

The separation between bolt holes on a FDE.

What is 6"?

1600

Minimum number of pole guards to be used when placing in power.

What is 2 ?

1600

The distance the straps should be from ends of U guard when installed.

What is 6" ?

1600

This tool maintains a continuous ground connection to a moving conductor being placed from a stationary position.

What is a "B" grounding roller ?

2000

When setting 40' poles in solid rock this is the minimum depth.

What is 48"?

2000

The distance between the pole and the strand attachment when a FDE is applied with an extension arm.

What is 10 feet?7

2000

Minimum separation between new and old poles allowing for removal of pole guard.

What is one or more pole diameters ?

2000

This is the maximum lifting capacity of the reel bar on a placer.

What is 6000 pounds ?

2000

This tool is used to prevent cable dancing in high wind conditions with self support cables.

What is the "B" cable spiraler ?