
What tools are needed to install and maintain surge arresters on overhead lines?
2025-08-13Installing a surge arrester is a precise and safety-critical task that requires specialized tools. The equipment needed often includes:
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Insulated Hot Sticks: For live-line installations, hot sticks are essential for attaching the arrester and its leads from a safe distance.
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Wrenches and Crimping Tools: Correctly tightening the connections to the line and ground is crucial. We offer a variety of ratcheting wrenches and hydraulic crimping tools to ensure every connection is secure and has the right torque.
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Lifting Tools and Gin Poles: For overhead installations, our gin poles and other lifting accessories are used to safely hoist the arrester and position it correctly on the pole or tower.
Our comprehensive range of Overhead Tools and Accessories provides everything a crew needs to perform these tasks efficiently and safely, ensuring the surge arrester is installed correctly to provide reliable, long-term protection.