KIUC Linemen All Geared Up - Kauai Island Utility Cooperative
KIUC Linemen All Geared Up - Kauai Island Utility Cooperative KIUC Linemen All Geared Up - Kauai Island Utility Cooperative
Lyn Casticimo, Kevin Akita and Kymi Sakai take their turn volunteering at the county fair. 26 KIUC CURRENTS The Solar Loan Program offers zerointerest loans to members who want to change their existing electric water heater to a solar water heating system, or replace an existing nonfunctional solar water heater. KIUC pays the interest for the participant, while the participant repays the principal over five years. No down payment is required. KIUC operates this program in partnership with Kaua‘i Community Federal Credit Union and the County of Kaua‘i Housing Agency. The Solar Rebate Program provides an $800 rebate incentive from KIUC for members who want to replace their existing electric water heater with a solar water heater, or replace an existing nonfunctional solar water heater. Members also asked, “Why is my bill so much higher than my neighbor’s?” Here are some things that can account for the differences: Demographics. The size of the household and the age of household members. Appliances. The electric water heater is normally the largest energy user in the home. The type and condition of the water heater and the temperature setting are all factors. Even a solar water heater can waste money if you do not use it correctly. How many refrigerators and freezers are present, and what is the age, size and condition of each? The cost of running refrigerators and freezers can vary per month, depending on the units’ age and condition. Appliance mix is a big factor. Lifestyle. Do you cook more? Use more hot water? How about guests? Do you wash clothes in warm or hot water? This can make a bill much The Ring of Fire, a popular ride this year at the fair. higher than it has to be. How about the electric dryer? Electric dryers are another big user. Lights and fans typically use little energy, but numerous ceiling fans left on for many hours at a time can add up over the month. Remember, no two homes are truly alike. For more detailed household usage information, see this month’s Energy Service’s section on page 8. Thank you to all who stopped by our booth. We will continue to answer your questions through KIUC Currents, member meetings, inserts, releases and online. If you ever have questions or concerns you feel are not being addressed, please visit us at www.kiuc.coop, email us at infor@kiuc.coop, “like” us at www.facebook.com/KauaiCoop, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter/KIUC, call us at 246.4300, or send a note to Anne Barnes, KIUC Currents, 4463 Pahe‘e St, Suite 1, Lihue, HI 967662000.
By Shelley Paik What the Well-Dressed KIUC Lineman is Wearing Each day, KIUC’s construction crews work in close proximity to live wires, either overhead or underground. The hazards are many. To help protect our crews, they use specialized equipment. Here is a brief description of some of the equipment they use to keep them safe. We hope that when you see our crews on the side of the road, you will slow down and be aware of your role in keeping them safe! Safety Glasses—Nonmetallic, onepiece frame with side panels for added protection. Sunglasses are a necessity against hazardous sun glare, particularly when the lineman works on energized lines. Rubber Glove Protectors—Leather gloves with a Velcro tightening strap and attached orange vinyl cuff worn over insulated rubber gloves to reduce the chance of puncture or tearing from sharp objects. Safety Harness—A full body harness is used for working in an elevated bucket. the harness attaches to the buckettruck boom with a lanyard. Lanyard—A nylon strap with locking snap hooks connects the lineman’s safety harness to the truck boom to prevent falling. Hinged Hot Stick—The insulated, dielectrictested fiberglass tool is used to move or adjust live electrical equipment. Hard Hat—Made from hard plastic with an inner web suspension system, it has universal slots to attach accessories such as earmuffs. The extended brim protects the face from falling debris. It is factorytested for dielectric strength and discarded before dieletric breakdown. Arm Protector Sleeves—Dieletrictested, seamless, vulcanized molded rubber protects the wearer’s arms from unintentional contact with an energized power source. Shirt—Longsleeved, that is arc rated and stitching with nonmetallic buttons. It requires industrial wash with no soap or chlorine bleach to maintain its flameretardant finish. Rubber Gloves—Dielectrictested, rubber liner insulated gloves provide electrical protection. Glove thickness dictates the level of voltage line personnel may work. Ratings: Class I—10,000 volts, Class II—20,000 volts, Class III—30,000 volts and Class IV—40,000 volts. Journeyman Lineman Joshua Block shows his safety equipment when doing hotline work in the bucket. Getting the Pole Job Done Even more special equipment is necessary if the job includes climbing electrical poles. A leather/synthetic belt holds tools in a leather pouch and a strap that adjusts to different pole sizes. Climbers that have padded tops and attach to the legs with straps have triangular points that jab into a pole as the lineman climbs (see cover photo). OCTOBER 2011 27
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By Shelley Paik<br />
What the Well-Dressed<br />
<strong>KIUC</strong> Lineman is Wearing<br />
Each day, <strong>KIUC</strong>’s construction crews work in close proximity to live wires, either overhead or underground. The hazards are<br />
many. To help protect our crews, they use specialized equipment. Here is a brief description of some of the equipment they use<br />
to keep them safe. We hope that when you see our crews on the side of the road, you will slow down and be aware of your role<br />
in keeping them safe!<br />
Safety Glasses—Nonmetallic, onepiece frame with side panels for<br />
added protection. Sunglasses are a necessity against hazardous sun glare,<br />
particularly when the lineman works on energized lines.<br />
Rubber Glove Protectors—Leather gloves with a Velcro tightening<br />
strap and attached orange vinyl cuff worn over insulated rubber gloves to<br />
reduce the chance of puncture or tearing from sharp objects.<br />
Safety Harness—A full body harness is used for working in an elevated<br />
bucket. the harness attaches to the buckettruck boom with a lanyard.<br />
Lanyard—A nylon strap with locking snap hooks connects the lineman’s<br />
safety harness to the truck boom to prevent falling.<br />
Hinged Hot Stick—The insulated, dielectrictested fiberglass tool is used<br />
to move or adjust live electrical equipment.<br />
Hard Hat—Made from hard plastic with an inner web suspension system, it<br />
has universal slots to attach accessories such as earmuffs. The extended brim<br />
protects the face from falling debris. It is factorytested for dielectric strength<br />
and discarded before dieletric breakdown.<br />
Arm Protector Sleeves—Dieletrictested, seamless, vulcanized molded<br />
rubber protects the wearer’s arms from unintentional contact with an energized<br />
power source.<br />
Shirt—Longsleeved, that is arc rated and stitching with nonmetallic buttons. It<br />
requires industrial wash with no soap or chlorine bleach to maintain its flameretardant<br />
finish.<br />
Rubber Gloves—Dielectrictested, rubber liner insulated gloves provide<br />
electrical protection. Glove thickness dictates the level of voltage line personnel<br />
may work. Ratings: Class I—10,000 volts, Class II—20,000 volts, Class III—30,000<br />
volts and Class IV—40,000 volts.<br />
Journeyman Lineman Joshua Block shows his safety equipment<br />
when doing hotline work in the bucket.<br />
Getting the Pole Job Done<br />
Even more special equipment<br />
is necessary if the job includes<br />
climbing electrical poles. A<br />
leather/synthetic belt holds tools<br />
in a leather pouch and a strap<br />
that adjusts to different pole<br />
sizes. Climbers that have padded<br />
tops and attach to the legs with<br />
straps have triangular points that<br />
jab into a pole as the lineman<br />
climbs (see cover photo).<br />
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