I don't know of any power distribution system that mixes insulated wires with bare live wires.
Commonly a catenary wire is thin - maybe a quarter inch - and is connected to an eye bolt or a hook rather than an isulator. The catenary wire takes the physical tension, supporting the insulated wires that carry the electricity.
If this is a feed from the power company, only the power company can turn the line off. Pulling out a fuse only disconnects services downstream from the fuse.
I do agree with Tom about "don't mess around with hot wires". People can mis-identify wires (especially over the internet, without photos.) Insulation can become degraded over time. Don't go and grab a wire just because you can.
With the exception of higher voltage distribution lines, the electricity in the lines is no more deadly (or no less deadly
) than the power in a power socket. The power socket has been built with tiny slots to stop you from coming into contact with the live conductors. The outdoor open wire power lines just rely on physical height to prevent contact.
Pruning around live power lines isn't rocket science, but the consequences of mistakes can be extremely serious.
Commonly a catenary wire is thin - maybe a quarter inch - and is connected to an eye bolt or a hook rather than an isulator. The catenary wire takes the physical tension, supporting the insulated wires that carry the electricity.
If this is a feed from the power company, only the power company can turn the line off. Pulling out a fuse only disconnects services downstream from the fuse.
I do agree with Tom about "don't mess around with hot wires". People can mis-identify wires (especially over the internet, without photos.) Insulation can become degraded over time. Don't go and grab a wire just because you can.
With the exception of higher voltage distribution lines, the electricity in the lines is no more deadly (or no less deadly
) than the power in a power socket. The power socket has been built with tiny slots to stop you from coming into contact with the live conductors. The outdoor open wire power lines just rely on physical height to prevent contact.Pruning around live power lines isn't rocket science, but the consequences of mistakes can be extremely serious.
