Application of water streams on energized electrical equipment

Question 1

HANDLINES shall NEVER be used on energized electrical components at con ed facilities

Answer 1

energized-equipment connected to electrical source
de-energized-isolated from all electrical source but NOT GROUNDED
grounded- electrically isolated and grounds applied

Question 2

Decisions to apply streams to electrical components at Con ED facilities will..?

Answer 2

NOT be undertaken by first arriving units

ONLY made by a CHIEF OFFICER above rank of DC in consultation with white hat at scene

Question 3

Minimum safe distances for applying water on energized/de-engerized electrical components?

Answer 3

15 ft on live 138kV-30 deg. or greater Fog
75 ft on live 138kV-straight or solid and streams less than 30 deg.Fog

25 ft on live 345kV- 30 deg or greater FOG
125 ft on live 345kV-straight or solid and streams less than 30 deg Fog

these distances are from TIP OF NOZZLE to ENERGIZED EQUIPMENT

Question 4

Primary means of application?

Answer 4

TOWER LADDER

• clear all sediment -flush hydrant thoroughly
• type of tip-depend on ability to reach-stacked tips= solid…akron turbomaster=straight to fog
• waterway of TL must be flushed away from point of operation-several minutes until water runs clear
• All members removed from basket and basket is then raised to operating position..ALL MEMBERS REMOVED FROM APPARTUS
• stream then applied
• stream not reaching-shut down from pumper and repeat process

Question 5

If conditions don’t allow for TL use, consider?

Answer 5

Engine apparatus deck gun
aerial ladder pipe
portable akron new yorker

DO NOT use AQUASTREAM MASTER NOZZLE

Question 6

NEVER enter inside con ed facility property line, unless..?

Answer 6

escorted by Con ED personnel and approval of INCIDENT COMMANDER

• NEVER use salt water on live electrical components
• clear all sediment before hooking up
• no additive/including foam
• desired fog is 30 degrees or greater
• fog streams affected by win-use straight/solid
• do not touch, move, adjust any part of device while delivering water to energized electrical equipment
• run-off water from Con ED being charged is extremely unlikely, however, AVOID WATER RUN-OFF