Basic Electrical Awareness Flashcards
1
Q
What does
Alive or Live mean
A
power is on. closed circuit. Allows power to flow.
2
Q
What does
De-energised mean
A
No power flows. Open circuit
Disconnected from supply
3
Q
What does
Isolated mean
A
Electrical circuit with visible break
4
Q
What does
Automatic remote re-closure mean
A
De-energise and Re-energise automatically.
5
Q
Minimum distance away from overhead powerlines
A
3m from the side
3m from the bottom of bottom rail
6
Q
When is a spotter required for overhead powerlines?
A
3-6.4m
7
Q
Minimum distance away from overhead powerlines on towers
A
8m from side
8m from bottom rail
8
Q
When is a spotter required for overhead powerlines on towers
A
8-10m
9
Q
when should you attack a pole fire
A
Should only be attacked when absolutely necessary and at discretion of OIC
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