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Diversified in Rugged Terrain

February 23, 2010

IBEW Local 1245 members working for Diversified Utility Services installed new 115 kv transmission lines last autumn, creating a new circuit to improve load capacity and reliability to an area historically fed only by PG&E. The new circuit, from Trinity Dam to Weaverville, CA, runs from United States Bureau of Reclamation through WAPA, connecting to Trinity County PUD. These spectacular photos of work around Lewiston, CA–courtesy of Local 1245 member Charles Appleton–show union line crews doing what they do best: delivering power no matter what the terrain.

Diversified Utility Services Works on New Transmission Circuit

214 lifting 105-foot pole from fly yard.

Diversified Utility Services Works on New Transmission Circuit

214 flying last pole to “H” structure. Pole weight is 5,600 pounds. Lift capacity is 6,000 pounds.

Diversified Utility Services Works on New Transmission Circuit

Back-to-back three pole dead-ends on mountain side.

Diversified Utility Services Works on New Transmission Circuit

IBEW member Tim Riddle on dead-end pole.

Diversified Utility Services Works on New Transmission Circuit

IBEW member Jim Deptuch on dead-end pole.

Diversified Utility Services Works on New Transmission Circuit

IBEW members Tim Riddle and Jim Deptuch high in the sky.

Diversified Utility Services Works on New Transmission Circuit

Three-way 69 kv switches on 150-foot steel pole.

Diversified Utility Services Works on New Transmission Circuit

IBEW members Greg Young, Jim Deptuch and Charlie Appleton land 3-way 69 kv switch.

Diversified Utility Services Works on New Transmission Circuit

IBEW members Greg Young, Jim Deptuch and Charlie Appleton prepare to adjust 3-way 69 kv switches.

Diversified Utility Services Works on New Transmission Circuit

Really rough terrain, mostly ATVs for the clipping crew.

Diversified Utility Services Works on New Transmission Circuit

Lewiston Lake and fish hatchery.

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