National Grid high-voltage linesman's 'live line working' boiler suit

National Grid high-voltage linesman's 'live line working'

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National Grid high-voltage linesman's 'live line working'
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National Grid high-voltage linesman's 'live line working' boiler suit, sometimes called a 'hot suit'. The garment acts as a personal Faraday cage, permitting safe working next to live conductors and strong electromagnetic fields.

Details

Category:
Electricity Supply
Object Number:
Y2011.47
Materials:
Grey boiler suit with integral hood and fabric boot-covers.
Measurements:
Overall: 1500 mm x 400 mm x 10 mm, 1 kg
type:
boiler suit

Parts

Helmet worn with National Grid high-voltage linesman's 'live line working' boiler suit

Helmet worn with National Grid high-voltage linesman's 'live line working' boiler suit

Helmet worn with National Grid high-voltage linesman's 'live line working' boiler suit, sometimes called a 'hot suit'. The garment acts as a personal Faraday cage, permitting safe working next to live conductors and strong electromagnetic fields.

Measurements:
Overall: 1500 mm x 400 mm x 10 mm, 1 kg
Materials:
plastic , synthetic fibre and Grey boiler suit with integral hood and fabric boot-covers.
Object Number:
Y2011.47.1
type:
helmet
National Grid Linesmans' Gloves

National Grid Linesmans' Gloves

Gloves worn with National Grid high-voltage linesman's 'live line working' boiler suit, sometimes called a 'hot suit'. The garment acts as a personal Faraday cage, permitting safe working next to live conductors and strong electromagnetic fields.

Measurements:
Overall: 310 mm x 200 mm x 10 mm, 300 g
Materials:
metal , wool and Grey boiler suit with integral hood and fabric boot-covers.
Object Number:
Y2011.47.3
type:
gloves
Electrically conductive straps worn with National Grid high-voltage linesman's 'live line working' boiler suit

Electrically conductive straps worn with National Grid high-voltage linesman's 'live line working' boiler suit

Electrically conductive straps worn with National Grid high-voltage linesman's 'live line working' boiler suit, sometimes called a 'hot suit'. The garment acts as a personal Faraday cage, permitting safe working next to live conductors and strong

electromagnetic fields.

Measurements:
Overall: 200 mm x 100 mm x 50 mm, 800 g
Materials:
rubber , metal , plastic , materials and Grey boiler suit with integral hood and fabric boot-covers.
Object Number:
Y2011.47.4
type:
straps