shld6090

Oh, there are plenty of reports, and breakdowns...just have to call and ask.

Please remember this is a "public" forum.

Take the 6 seconds to remove the cable. It achieves the best of all worlds. You remove power to the entire system, if the car is still movable/drivable then after the occupants are removed a PO, or tow truck opporator can move the vehicle. And you dont cause any more damage. Plus I feel a slower approach to a sometimes uncontrolable event (highway or "bad spot" in the roadway) will allow rescuers to do a better size up.

From my understanding, the "hot stick" was primarily used along with the Linesman Gloves for removal of downed power lines that posed a immediate life hazard, like an aided trapped in a car. I know they have been removed from my job. Another good topic to look into is the use of Uninterrupted Power Supply Systems (UPS). Mainly used in telecom and server based commercial structures. However they house large quantities of haz-mat materials and are very difficult to successfully shut down completely. Not to mention, they can be located ANYWHERE within a structure, from entire floors to small closets, basements, or on roofs to be used with cell towers. -stay safe

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