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31 Cards in this Set
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What are the 3 methods of digging a pole? |
by hand, sucker truck, excavator, auger |
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when digging in rocky conditions what speed should the auger be on? |
low speed |
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can a 10 ft pole be dug with an auger? |
yes, you can extended the expansion shaft to dig up to a 11ft hole |
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the diameter of the hole is how much bigger than the pole? |
8 inches |
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what is the minimum setting depth for rock in: 40ft & 50ft |
40 = 4.5ft & 50 = 5ft |
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what are the 3 basic types of pole setting situations? |
live line, de-energized, and new construction |
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what must take place before setting a pole |
a tailboard |
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two methods of setting poles by hand are? |
pike pole method, and gin pole method |
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what is shock loading? |
jerking of the line |
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which direction does the face of the pole face on the dead end poles? |
the gain faces the anchor |
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to plumb a pole, how far back do you stand? |
3 times the pole length |
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what is it meant by facing the pole? |
turning the pole to its in line position |
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what is used to line up poles? |
plumb bob |
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when hand digging in sand or gravel is caving in what can be used to prevent this? |
a barrel with the bottom cut out |
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what determines the class of the pole? |
circumference, how many knots, if there is any twist in the pole |
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when can class 6 poles be used? |
private property, lease lights, service poles |
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what 2 things does the stability of the pole depend on? |
depth of the hole, and strength of the soil |
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what are 3 factors that have a effect on the class of a pole to be used? |
clearance, weight on conductor, wind loading |
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what are 3 conditions where stubbing may be required? |
pole is weekend, bad soil, poles aren't set deep enough |
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what are 2 methods of stubbing? |
wood, and steal stubbing |
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3 advantages of steel stubs over wood stubs |
reusable, stronger, less maintenance. |
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on wood poles, and ant split bolt must be installed below each bolt carrying more than how many pounds? |
2000 pounds |
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in a pre trip inspection, what are you looking for? |
air compressor, brakes, wheel pressure, lug nuts, wind shield, gas, oil levels, battery, belts/hoses, engine, fire extinguisher |
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is there lean in the dead end pole? |
rake of 1 pole width (1ft) |
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what is the most important place to tamp? |
the the whole hole, especially the first ft. |
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who do you call to check for burried cables and lines? |
BC1 |
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what tools do you use to hand dig? |
bar and spoon |
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what is quartering the pole? |
drilling holes to close togethor, which completely weakens the pole (15cm apart) |
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on a slope, which way does the gain face? |
highside |
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what class of pole is in normal soil? |
class 4 & 5 |
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under what condition is it not necessary to roof a pole? |
if its fully treated |
