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Transformer Wrench
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| Peter Plein 2007-04-11, 3:25 am |
| Does anyone know where I can purchase a five sided socket or wrench so I can
open utility pad mounted transformers. I need to do this to conduct a
infrared inspection. www.certifiedinfrared.com
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| Ben Miller 2007-04-11, 3:25 am |
| "Peter Plein" <petiep47@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1ZXSh.12386$op4.3640@trnddc08...
> Does anyone know where I can purchase a five sided socket or wrench so I
> can
> open utility pad mounted transformers. I need to do this to conduct a
> infrared inspection. www.certifiedinfrared.com
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Have you tried asking the utility for the wrench? After all, it is their
transformer.
The bigger question is... are you qualified to do this? Are you trained to
work in proximity to medium voltage conductors and do you have the
appropriate personal protective equipment and knowledge of how to use it?
There is a reason for those bolt heads!
Ben Miller
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Benjamin D. Miller, PE
B. MILLER ENGINEERING
www.bmillerengineering.com
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| Peter Plein 2007-04-11, 9:25 am |
| The transformers I want to open are usually owned by the facility I'm
inspecting. Yes I am qualified, 27 years as a licensed electrician and
certified level 2 thermographer.
"Ben Miller" <benmiller@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:jLudnbAwVfu5x4HbnZ2dnUVZ_v-tnZ2d@comcast.com...
> "Peter Plein" <petiep47@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:1ZXSh.12386$op4.3640@trnddc08...
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> Have you tried asking the utility for the wrench? After all, it is their
> transformer.
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> The bigger question is... are you qualified to do this? Are you trained to
> work in proximity to medium voltage conductors and do you have the
> appropriate personal protective equipment and knowledge of how to use it?
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> There is a reason for those bolt heads!
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> Ben Miller
>
> --
> Benjamin D. Miller, PE
> B. MILLER ENGINEERING
> www.bmillerengineering.com
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| Steve Lockridge 2007-04-12, 8:25 pm |
| On Apr 11, 4:56 am, "Peter Plein" <petie...@aol.com> wrote:[color=darkred]
> The transformers I want to open are usually owned by the facility I'm
> inspecting. Yes I am qualified, 27 years as a licensed electrician and
> certified level 2 thermographer."Ben Miller" <benmil...@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
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> news:jLudnbAwVfu5x4HbnZ2dnUVZ_v-tnZ2d@comcast.com...
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Peter -
You didn't say where you are located. If you have a local Snap-On
tool distributor, you can get a socket there that fits a standard
ratchet. I believe Mac Tools also sells them.
Steve Lockridge
Alfa Transformer
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