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The squirrel bridges the wire insulators, providing a path for current to flow from the wire to ground, usually through a pole and the grounding wires attached to it.

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What is the purpose of a child gate?

A child gate is designed to stop young children getting to areas of a home that may be unsafe. For example they are often used at the foot of stairs to stop a child climbing the stairs. They come in plastic, metal or wood and in a variety of different sizes. They can be purchased from a wide number of stores including Amazon, Toys R Us and Walmart.


Is it possible to transmit dc on ac transmission lines?

DC transmission lines are only used in special applications for example very long distances or for connecting two non-synchronous power systems. As an example UK and France are connected by DC power cables because the two power systems are not synchronised.


What is an infinite bus bar?

A theoretical bus that can provide infinite amounts of current. This is often used in distribution level load studies - the distribution source bus is often modelled this way. The majority of voltage drop is due to the modelled distribution lines, and the step down transformers to the distribution bus often use load tap changers to keep the source voltage at the desired level anyway.It's a electrical term relating to power grids. See the Related Link below.


Which conductor do you use in overhead lines installation?

There are lots of choices for type of conductor - ACSR is a very common one. In my experience aluminum is the most often used metal. ACSR uses aluminum to carry the current, and also has a steel core that provides added strength.


What is the function of a earth wire in transmission line?

The earth conductor is not normally used for communications, but the line conductors frequently are. Often 'communications' has nothing to do with telephone conversations, but more to do with data transmission - usually related to protective systems for the lines themselves. To prevent these communications signals from straying to other parts of the electrical transmission/distribution network, the ends of the conductors used for this purpose are fitted with inductors which offer a high impedance to the high-frequency communications signals, effectively blocking the signals from going further into the network.

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What is the purpose of a squirrel baffle?

A squirrel baffle is a device to prevent squirrels climbing up a pole and accessing bird feeders. The device is shaped rather like an umbrella and should prevent the squirrel from climbing up the pole. However, squirrels are very resourceful and often manage to find ways to bypass such devices.


Who does an apprentice live with?

Often a squirrel.


What is red squirrel fur called?

Red squirrel fur is often referred to as "red squirrel hair." It is known for its softness and beautiful reddish-brown color.


How often to squirrel monkeys eat?

about 4 times a day.


What are facts about diamante poems?

Diamante poems are a specific type of poetry that follow a diamond-shaped structure. They typically consist of seven lines and do not rhyme. Diamante poems often focus on contrasting or comparing two subjects, with the first and last lines representing the opposing elements.


The meaning of clamber?

Clamber is a word that is used to define an awkward style of climbing. This is a style of climbing often displayed by children using their hands and feet.


What are squirrel habits?

Squirrels are known to inherit their foraging behavior from their mother. Those raised by their mother tend to eat the same diet and forage in a similar pattern while those raised away from the mother may not exhibit the same behaviors.


Is the thirteen lined ground squirrel found in Iowa?

yes they are often called squinnies


What are the differences between indoor and outdoor climbing grades?

Indoor climbing grades are typically easier than outdoor climbing grades. This is because indoor climbing routes are set by route setters and can be adjusted to be more consistent in difficulty. Outdoor climbing grades can vary widely due to natural rock formations and environmental factors. Additionally, outdoor climbing often requires different skills and techniques compared to indoor climbing.


What sport do you use the term chipping?

The term chipping is used in sport climbing, which is a form of rock climbing. In the sport of golf, the term 'chip shot' is often used.


What is a purple Squirell Monkey?

A purple Squirrel Monket is a Monkey-Squirrel that eats bananas and is a light shade of purple. Mutated purple Squirrel Monkeys are often found. they are known to be green with multi-colored poka-dots. wow they are totally polka dotted wvvi


Do squirrel droppings resemble mice or rats droppings?

Squirrel droppings are typically smaller and thinner than mouse or rat droppings. Squirrel droppings are often rounded at the ends and can be mistaken for rat droppings at first glance, but they are usually narrower and longer. Additionally, squirrel droppings may have a slight twist or curve to them, while mouse droppings are more cylindrical.