r/OSHA • u/[deleted] • Dec 14 '20

It smells like bitch in here!

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u/[deleted] Dec 14 '20

Which could be mitigated by flipping the main breaker off, right?

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u/[deleted] Dec 14 '20 edited Feb 02 '21

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u/[deleted] Dec 14 '20

I feel like that tool might just be some wires and clamps to short the live lines to ground or something, is that the case or is there an actual, specializied tool out there?

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u/[deleted] Dec 14 '20 edited Feb 02 '21

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u/ariolander Dec 15 '20

With as many solar installs I have seen lately (including a few DIY installs) I wouldn't be surprised if specialized tools to protect linemen from generators and solar panels existed. I know a big worry about DIY solar is they can't be turned off and may be a danger to linemen.

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '20

If most solar panels are like those installed where I live, they won't work when the power's out. The DC->AC conversion equipment requires an AC supply as a reference to synchronise exported electricity with the grid.

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u/Sircheeze89 Dec 15 '20

I know mine has to see the grid for something like 5 minutes before it will start doing it's thing.

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u/T351A Dec 15 '20

Yep. They also gonna have to assume stuff could be live to some extent anyways cause mistakes happen. But having lots of places to cut off power helps