TB 8 Electrical Hazards Flashcards
1
Q
TB 8 Ohm’s Law
A
Volts = Amps x ohms (current x resistance)
2
Q
Extremely high voltage:
A
60k+ vols
3
Q
High voltage range:
A
600- 59,999 volts
4
Q
Low voltage range:
A
Less than 600 volts
5
Q
Electricity Fire Hydraulics:
A
Conductor: Hose
Current: Water
Volts: Pressure
Amps: GPM
Ohms: Friction Loss
6
Q
Transmission lines volts
A
69kV-1000kV
(mostly 230 inLA)
7
Q
Recieving stations:
A
Steps power down to 34.5kV(sub station)
8
Q
Distribution station:
A
34.5kV doem4.8kV (primary power lines)
9
Q
Highest volts (high power)
what to lood for
A
- high voltage sign
- size of insulators
- Distance b/t conductors
10
Q
Spotting to electrical hazards:
A
- spotting at min 1 span away
- deny entry to area
- notify dwp power side of poles affected
11
Q
Firefighting with electrical hazards:
A
30/33/100 rule
30 degree fog
33 feet away min
100 psi min pumped to nozzle
12
Q
Gauntlant gloves: rating/ tested
A
tested @ 10,000 volts every 60 days