Transmission and Distribution: Transmission Line Installation

The purpose of this interactive online course is to describe and demonstrate an approach to installing a transmission line. This work is not a routine part of a lineworker’s job in many locations, but an understanding of the basic approach is useful to individuals who are responsible for maintaining lines. At the conclusion of this course, participants should understand how to plan and set up an installation job, the purpose of guard structures, and how to set them up. They should also know how to pull conductors into place to properly sag and how to clip them permanently to the insulators.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Explain some of the basic considerations for planning a transmission line installation job
  • List some of the basic equipment that must be assembled in preparation for stringing wire
  • Describe how pilot lines, bull lines, and conductors are pulled into position
  • Explain the purpose of sagging wire and basic considerations that must be taken into account when sagging wire
  • Recall the basic process of clipping-in

Specs

Course Level Intermediate
Languages English
Compatibility Audio, Video, MobileReady

Brady Hansen

Brady Hansen began working in telecommunications as a tower climber. When the fiber optic boom began, he transitioned into telecommunications line work. When Brady found out about the Northwest JATC apprenticeship and the line trade, he found work in the Seattle area until he could get a power lineman apprenticeship. He entered the NWJATC and became an apprentice lineman. Brady worked for companies such as Wilson Construction, Avista, and BPA. Along the way, Mr. Hansen served in a number of leadership roles, but has found the most fulfillment in working as an apprentice instructor. He began doing international volunteer training for lineworkers and helped found Electrical Workers With Borders. Currently, Brady is working to improve lineman safety in South America and Asia. He accepted a position with Idaho manufacturer Safeguard Equipment. They make a groundbreaking new personal voltage detector called the Compass. Brady recently founded his own training company called Written in Red Inc. to improve safe practices in the line trade. Mr. Hansen is honored and fortunate to be a journeymen lineman and hopes to be climbing poles in the years to come.

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