Line Inspectors: Touching 500,000 VoltsKeeping the grid running without turning it off
From the show
Oddly Vital CareersInspecting the grid requires a unique method to ensure uninterrupted service. Specialists wear conductive Faraday suits to physically bond with live wires carrying massive electrical loads. Suspended from helicopters, they equalize their potential to replace worn components safely.
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