APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY BLOCKING AN OPEN END OF A CONDUCTOR OF AN ENERGIZED ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

摘要

An apparatus and method for remotely blocking an open end of a conductor of an energized electrical transmission system. A cover has a cover end for blocking the open end of the conductor. The cover has an external eyebolt. A dielectric hotstick has a hook at a remote end of the dielectric hotstick. The hook may be removably connected to the external eyebolt for remote installation of the cover end blocking the open end of the conductor. The cover end may be remotely installed blocking the open end of the conductor using a dielectric hotstick operated by a user who is in a position outside a safe Limit of Approach. The cover end may comprise a compressible material such as rubber or memory foam.