Found on a telephone pole in GTA, Canada
Found on a telephone pole in GTA, Canada
I assume it has something to do with grounding, but I've never seen this before, so I'm curious of its function and need on a particular pole.
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I get that this is in Toronto, but I was looking forward to a version of Grand Theft Auto based on Canadian stereotypes.
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That's part of a lightning arrestor. Basically a fuse that disconnects the power locally if a strong current suddenly passes through, like from lightning.
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Sorry for tangent, but I was wondering is there a sort of playful version of this community that’s like what is this thing, where a person posts something unusual looking, and except then everyone has to contribute something entertaining that’s obviously not real. Like something funny describing and/or giving a name for it?
Seems like that would be kind of fun. Or is that just acceptable in this community for laughs?
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That does sound quite fun - like /c/whatisntthisthing or something?
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If you make it, they will come
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I'd subscribe.
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I didn't realize what comm I was in and was looking for some pornographic symbolism that was eluding me.
I'm ambivalent about the outcome. -
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That's a fuse cutout. It goes inline before the transformer feeding your house. It protects the line and transformer from overloads. The lineman can also disconnect it if they need to service the transformer or electric meter.
Is it "in use" as we see it here, or is this a spare?
Not in use. I'm going to guess a lineman either hung it there or dropped it nearby and forgot about it.
Edit: Example of one in use
I was standing near one while watching a building on fire when it popped. Two words: Holy Shit!