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Linemen shut off power at the pole by using a device called a disconnect switch or cutout, which allows them to isolate a section of the power line. They first ensure the area is safe and de-energized using personal protective equipment. Then, they access the switch mechanism, typically by using insulated tools, to open the circuit and stop the flow of electricity. This process ensures the safety of both the linemen and the public while maintenance or repairs are conducted.

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Why would a 30A-250V outlet still have power with breaker off?

It sounds like the breaker is unserviceable. Seeing as it supplies 240 volt outlet it must be a two pole breaker. If it is a single handle two pole breaker then one pole set inside the breaker is not disconnecting one of the lines. If it is supplied from two single pole breakers that has a common tie, the common tie might be loose and does not shut off both poles when thrown to the off position. If there is no common tie then both breakers must be turned off to interrupt the 240 volt supply.


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Double pole switches isolate the power by cutting off both phase and neutral simultaneously.


Can electricity leak from a house causing higher power bills?

No. An electrical leak is an electrical ground. When any line grounds out, the circuit breaker will trip and shut the power off. With the power off the watt meter stops recording so that there is no billing at that time.


Why won't my beach furnace shut off. the fan keeps blowing until i kill the power to it?

Bad fan relay or tstat.


Slam shut valve?

Slam Shut-off valve is installed immediately after the filter & prior to the Regulator. It normally remains open, incase the outlet pressure of the regulator exceeds the permissible limits, the slam shut off the valve senses it through the impulse line & immediately shuts off the flow to the downstream. When the regulator is repaired, the slam shut off is to be open manually by pulling the knob. Once the flow starts through the shut off valve it will remain open till the outlet pressure of the regulator is within limits.

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Why would a 30A-250V outlet still have power with breaker off?

It sounds like the breaker is unserviceable. Seeing as it supplies 240 volt outlet it must be a two pole breaker. If it is a single handle two pole breaker then one pole set inside the breaker is not disconnecting one of the lines. If it is supplied from two single pole breakers that has a common tie, the common tie might be loose and does not shut off both poles when thrown to the off position. If there is no common tie then both breakers must be turned off to interrupt the 240 volt supply.