In New Zealand, the minimum safe approach distance for work near overhead power lines is generally 4 meters (13 feet) for 110kV lines and 6 meters (20 feet) for 220kV lines, unless a reduced distance is permitted by the line owner.
Minimum safe approach distance means that portable earthingElectrical earthing, also known as grounding, is a safety m... More devices are applied with non-conductive operating sticks (aka operating poles, hot sticksOperating poles for portable earthing devices are insulated ... More and earth sticks). Operating poles allow line mechanics to apply PEDsA portable earthing device in the power industry is a safety... More while still maintaining minimum safe approach distances.
At Betacom EarthingElectrical earthing, also known as grounding, is a safety m... More our operating poles come in three types, the top section, the extension section and the bottom handleAn operating pole designed to be permanently attached to a l... More.
The top section is either fixed to a line clamp, or has an adapter to allow different attachments, such as a bayonet adapter to be used.
The extension section allows the operating poleOperating poles for portable earthing devices are insulated ... More to be lengthened to suit the task.
The bottom handleAn operating pole designed to be permanently attached to a l... More section prevents damage to the end of the foam filled PVC or Fibreglass pole.
All our operating poles are tested to IEC 60855IEC 60855 is a standard applicable to insulating foam-filled... More.
See also
Operating Pole – Top Section
Operating Pole – Extension Section
Operating Pole – Bottom Section
