About the task of climbing a pole
The task of climbing a pole is not everyday in country life. This problem arises when connecting a house to power supply and is often solved by professional electricians. It would be strange if everyone who was not too lazy climbed the poles of overhead lines and, even worse, power lines and solved their problems without the participation of the servicing electric company.
However, in theory and in life, a domestic situation may arise in which you will need to climb onto a VLI pole yourself. The simplest example is to change the lamp in a street lamp located on a pole near your house.
The task of climbing a pole is interesting in itself, like the task of quickly climbing to a height in a country house. You don't necessarily need to climb a pole. More common tasks are to climb to the base of the roof or the gables of the second floor.
Of course, climbing a pole is not exactly the same as climbing from the street side to a second-floor window, but some solutions may be similar.
Strategy and the importance of following it
The strategies of those who actually climbed the pole may differ, but in general they are based on the following features that must be taken into account:
- If its surface is covered with a layer of ice, then you should choose clothes that have a large number of small parts. Thanks to this, the traction area with ice will increase significantly, which will reduce the likelihood of slipping and make it possible to expend less effort. The same applies to shoes, which in such a situation should be taken with non-slip soles.
- If the surface of the pillar is dry and smooth, then the best solution would be to completely undress down to your underpants. In this case, it is human skin that will play the role of a fixative. In the case of a dry and polished post, you even need to moisten it with a small amount of water in order to prepare the pores and hairs for movement.
- You need to move along the pole by combining movements of your arms and legs. So, the upward jerk is performed with the hands, and fixation in place is carried out with the help of the legs. You can also do these actions in reverse, but in this order. This approach makes it possible to alternately rest your arms and legs, ensuring a uniform rise.
- Getting to the very top is half the battle, because you also need to win prizes. You need to do this by first catching the surface of the pillar with your feet, and only then try to remove the prizes.
With the help of these simple tips, you can not only get to the top of the Maslenitsa pillar, testing your strength and dexterity, but also receive material encouragement, as well as the patronage of the Slavic gods.
VLI pole height 0.4 kV
The power line of a suburban area is designed from wooden or concrete supports, less often metal poles 9-9.5 meters high. (read about power line supports). When installing such a pole, it is buried 2-2.5 meters into the ground. (read about installing the support). It is not difficult to calculate that the end of the pillar remains about 7 meters above the ground. It is clear that no one needs to climb to the top. To work, it is enough to rise to a working height not exceeding 6 meters. How to climb a pole 6 meters high.
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Use of claws for climbing poles: types, selection, storage
During the operation of power lines, unexpected situations often arise, which is why they have to be repaired.
And in such cases it is very important that this work is carried out as soon as possible. To quickly solve problems that arise, you need special equipment.
First of all, you can’t do without such a device as cat’s claws or monter’s manholes.
The presence of such equipment for any organization that is responsible for the maintenance and installation of power lines is mandatory, since without it it is impossible to ensure long-term operation of power lines.
Conclusion
Pole climbing claws are essential equipment for personnel who maintain power lines. Important requirements that such devices must meet are reliability and high-quality performance.
Only in this case will it be possible to guarantee the safety of their use when performing work at height.
It is equally important to learn how to use this tool correctly, since only by following the rules for using climbing claws can you avoid situations that could lead to injury.
- Vitaly Danilovich Orlov
How to climb a pole?
Professionally, the task of climbing onto a support is solved with the help of a special electrician’s device called claws or installer’s manholes. They are put on the legs and, when climbing up a pole, they cling to it, creating support for a person’s mobility.
For wooden supports, mounting claws marked KM are used. They only work on wooden supports and wooden supports with a concrete “stepchild”. (read what a stepson is)
For concrete supports of type SB 95, universal manholes LU or universal claws KLM are used. Their catching part is not round, but rectangular or trapezoidal.
The manholes are put on the feet on hard shoes. Fastened to the leg with straps. The safety of the person climbing depends on proper securing. Manholes cost, by today's standards, inexpensively, about 2500-3500 rubles.
Here is a description of the LU-1 manholes:
Universal manholes LU-1 are used to climb onto a reinforced concrete pillar of trapezoidal cross-section VLI type CBll0-la, CB95-1/2a, SV105. The hole opening is adjustable. Includes carbide studs and leather straps.
How to stay in the black after Maslenitsa: the story of a Prokopyevsk pillar climber
Maslenitsa is a unique Russian holiday. Having appeared in Rus' in the pre-Christian era, it integrated into the new, Orthodox existence of our people. The most recognizable elements of Maslenitsa were pancakes, a burning effigy and, of course, a pillar with a prize on top. This is how dexterity is rewarded.
Victor Scheyerman was born and lives in Prokopyevsk. He is 22, he already has a son, and he has been climbing Maslenitsa poles since he was 16 years old. In a sense, he can be called a professional: every year he tries to get a better prize.
“I can’t say that I climb them every year: I missed a couple of Maslenitsa. But still, I love this business, and I try to remove something from the post whenever possible,” he told Sibdepo.
The ancestors were people knowledgeable in organizing holidays and understood that no one would climb a pole for nothing, so from its top it was possible to remove something beautiful and useful, like a caftan or boots. However, time does not stand still, and progress has affected everything, including prizes at the Maslenitsa pillar.
“I personally won useful things like a blender and, last year, a kettle. Although the most memorable prize for me remains the miner's set, which I took off at the age of 16. It included black bread, an onion, lard and a bottle of vodka, which was a godsend for me and my friends back then: they didn’t sell it in the store yet” (“Sibdepo” against drinking alcohol by children under 18 years old).”
Fun not for drunks
However, Victor will never climb a pole in a drunken state: it is too dangerous.
“It’s absolutely forbidden to try to climb poles while drunk,” says Victor. At best, you simply won’t be able to do this, and at worst, you will fall from a great height. Now in Prokopyevsk, a police squad is on duty near every pole on Maslenitsa precisely to keep drunk people away.
The reason was an incident in one of the past years: a drunk man climbed onto a pole and fell, breaking either his leg or his tail. I myself always climbed sober, and therefore I never fell from a pole or received injuries.”
Secrets and tips
It is noteworthy that, despite its popularity among the people, pole climbing has not become a separate sport that goes beyond the framework of Maslenitsa week. Most likely, this is why there are no established rules in this game, and even the total length of the pole is not provided.
“The length of the pillar is not regulated in any way: at one holiday it can be six meters, at another – at least ten. I can’t say 100%, but usually where there are good prizes, there is a long pole to make it harder to climb. In Tyrgan (Prokopyevsk district) last year, I remember, it was a very long one, and they gave away some good household appliances there.”
But for every long pillar there is a “cheater” with tricks up his sleeve.
“Of course there are tricks. Many men coat themselves with honey before climbing, this helps with traction on the surface. Some smear so much that it is easier even for the participant following him, since the honey remains on the pole. But the most important thing is to wear long socks such as gaiters and tights for safety. It’s better not to try to climb onto the pole with bare legs - you’ll scrape your skin on the wood. Well, general physical training is important: a weak person will not climb.”
Need more prizes!
A logical question arises: is it possible to “cheat the system” by traveling to fairs in different areas and winning prize after prize? Victor claims that it is possible.
“In principle, it is possible to conquer more than one pillar during Maslenitsa if you know in which area at what time the competitions are held and you have a car to get there quickly. The pillar is always the final part of the holiday, and it ends in each region at different times
In my opinion, such tactics most often do not make sense. I do it differently: I find out through my channels what is being played out and where, and focus on the “fattest” area,” he said.
The question arises: if you have a car, then you can travel to other cities of Kuzbass or even regions. However, Victor is adamant:
“I never left Prokopyevsk for Maslenitsa. All my achievements are here.”
If there are no holes to climb onto the pole?
The absence of professional pole climbing does not eliminate the need to climb onto a support. The one-time problem of climbing to a height can be solved alternatively. It is enough to have a convenient transformable ladder in your household.
Transformable ladders allow you to rise to a working height from 2.7 to 6 meters. They are made of aluminum, so they weigh no more than 10-11 kg and can be easily carried by one person. Moreover, the design of transformable ladders allows them to be compactly folded and stored without taking up much space.
Transformation of stairs allows you to use them as:
- Double-sided ladder; stepladder;
- Working platform;
- L-shaped ladder.
ladder
platform
ladder
The transformer ladder is assembled.
The last option is suitable for climbing onto a pole.
How to climb poles with claws?
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Question for experts: How can you climb a pole without mounting claws. We need to hang a lantern. There are no wires there, but the height is 7 meters. There is some alternative way.
The post is rectangular reinforced concrete.
Best regards, vano
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Thick rope. You tie a loop with such a diameter that if you stick your feet through, you can almost wrap it around the pole. You cut off the excess rope. If there is a long line and several people, then you can do it like firefighters or special forces. But it’s difficult on a pole. Although.. . it all depends on the physics. development and degree of sobriety.
Good luck!!!
They climb on concrete rectangular pillars on manholes; they are somewhat different from claws. But it’s better not to tempt fate. Drive a car, perhaps a van, or at worst a tractor cart, and make an accessible ladder.
On the manholes I slid dashingly down, only to skin my forehead.
After all, it’s not a royal thing to climb pillars. Since there are no wires, knock down the pole, hang the lantern and put the pole in place, which is easier, but seriously, there is nothing to do there without claws and a belt, as an option, an auto tower,
adjust the aerial platform and hang the lamp...
You take a hammer drill, 18-20 reinforcement, and drive it one step at a time.
I just wanted to suggest, they already said, try the rope, they climb banana trunks... it really takes skill...
if you fall, you can either remain crippled for life or even worse... In my village, such work is always performed by the same electrician, who has everything necessary for this. they pay him a bottle + a couple of dollars for his work. climbs with the help of these claws or whatever they are...
It’s better not to go there yourself, even if you find these claws. I wouldn't go. . although maybe you won't be scared...
Don’t even try to climb the stairs—it could spin around a pole, break, and so on.
or claws or bucket truck.
If the design of the lantern allows it to simply hang like a pear, and the pole has hooks for insulators, try throwing a rope with a load over them from below, then pull up the already assembled, connected and tied lantern along with the wires from below. Then you attach this rope from below, fix the wires as conveniently as you like, put on the switch - and the lantern hangs! For durability and reliability, you can follow the rope with soft iron wire, to which the lantern will be attached.
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Answers from experts
yes that's what claws are called
Safety belts, lineman's manholes (there are regular, universal, lineman's claws), special claws - all this greatly simplifies and speeds up the work process. In addition, the life of the fitter is not in great danger.
Special designs of claw manholes allow a worker to gain a foothold on reinforced concrete (trapezoidal cross-section), wooden and wooden with reinforced concrete attachments supports of overhead power lines.
Also included with the claws are fastening straps made of genuine leather.
On the pole - not an animal, not a bird, but with claws and swearing :)))
What's happened ?
Konstantin Bezkorovayny:
Riddle: “It flies, screams and swears, waves its claws, but it’s not a bird!” "
-I recently shot an eagle! I leave the house and look - he’s sitting on a pole. Well, I BANG from both trunks - claws in one direction, pliers in the other!
It's called CLAWS. There is a corresponding riddle:
“With claws, not a bird. Flying and swearing! "(answer: The electrician fell from the pole)
Some kind of wild “people” - they call claws claws))
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The most important thing is to deviate from the pole as much as your insurance will allow you. With a normal deviation, the load on the manholes is distributed so that they are firmly wedged on the support and a fall becomes impossible. If you “stick” to the support, as beginners do, it’s very there is a big risk that the manholes will slip and you will ride on the belay to the ground. :-(
When you're on top, at your workplace, lean back completely on the belay. And don’t worry - work calmly. To be sure, throw the belay over a traverse or hook. There is a full guarantee that you will definitely not slip into the bottom, even if the manholes fall off.
The worst thing is the stepsons on the wooden supports. When you go up or down, they don’t reach out like a child.
Oh, yes, be sure to tie a “fishing rod” - a rope - to your belt. Useful stuff. You never know if you forgot something that needs to be picked up, or let’s say you dropped a tool - your assistant will tie it on and you’ll pick it up. And so you have to go down.
fuck we need to say it together
take your time, do a couple of approaches per meter - one and a half - you will understand what to do.
Better talk to more experienced colleagues and practice at a safe height. In order not to repeat the riddle “flies - waves its claws”
