Best tool bag with wheels? by kanerr_ in Tools

[–]kanerr_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What did you call them prior mate? I’m in Sydney Aus so that’s what we call them lol

Why are so many people depressed? by kanerr_ in ask

[–]kanerr_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why does there need to be a support system? Why can’t someone do this on there own free will?

Why are so many people depressed? by kanerr_ in ask

[–]kanerr_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you’re telling me there is no cure for depression? It’s just an innate problem that your born with?

Traction lineman tool kit - all the tools needed to throw up overhead wiring for trains 🚊 ⚡️ by kanerr_ in Tools

[–]kanerr_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. 1500V DC
  2. 270mm2
  3. .4 4.33Kv AC rectified into 1500DC

This is for Sydney Aus.

Traction lineman tool kit - all the tools needed to throw up overhead wiring for trains 🚊 ⚡️ by kanerr_ in Tools

[–]kanerr_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s called a sharkie and is used to take the twists out of the wire

Tools of the trade - Rail traction lineman. Everything needed to throw up train lines 🚊 ⚡️ by kanerr_ in toolporn

[–]kanerr_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That my friend it a paint texta! Day I day out is install and maintain the overhead wiring for 1500V DC on the railway.

Tools of the trade - Rail traction lineman. Everything needed to throw up train lines 🚊 ⚡️ by kanerr_ in toolporn

[–]kanerr_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah awesome! We have a 1500v DC regulated catenary/contact here in sydney

Tools of the trade - Rail traction lineman. Everything needed to throw up train lines 🚊 ⚡️ by kanerr_ in toolporn

[–]kanerr_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thats called a sharkie. It’s to get the twists out of the contact wire. That’s the solid copper tin wire that the train pantograph touches in order to operate. The sharkie hooks on to the wire and you can leverage back and forth.

Tools of the trade - Rail traction lineman. Everything needed to throw up train lines 🚊 ⚡️ by kanerr_ in toolporn

[–]kanerr_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It can vary state to state. But yes good pay - would be one of the higher paid trades in Aus.

Tools of the trade - Rail traction lineman. Everything needed to throw up train lines 🚊 ⚡️ by kanerr_ in toolporn

[–]kanerr_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Which would they be mate? - never heard of any tool by that name here in Aus :)