𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘅 | 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 on Instagram: "Linemen working on 22,000-volt power lines can’t always shut the electricity off — so they use a technique called “live-line work” to connect cables while the power is still flowing. They suit up in special conductive gear that brings their body to the same electrical potential as the line, preventing dangerous current from flowing through them. Using insulated lifts, long fiberglass tools, and steady precision, they move slo

explaining_world on Instagram: "Linemen connect or maintain 22,000-volt (22 kV) power lines—and even higher voltages—without turning off the electricity by employing specialized techniques collectively known as Live-Line Working or Hot Line Maintenance. The two primary methods used for this highly dangerous work are the Hot Stick Method and the Bare Hand Method. For 22 kV distribution lines, the Hot Stick method is very common, while the Bare Hand method is typically reserved for much higher tra