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AssigneesBritish Columbia Hydro and Power Authority, Powertech Labs Inc.
InventorsGouri S. Bhuyan, Avaral S. Rao, Chien Kang Kung, Dexter G. Tarampi, Roy G. O'Hara
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The present invention provides a method of live testing of the hardness of a target electrical distribution wire having a known gauge, and a tool for same, the method comprising: a) providing a hardness testing tool at the operating end of an insulated tool for manipulating live distribution lines, wherein the hardness testing tool comprises a testing surface of known hardness; b) forcing the testing surface against the target wire; and c) comparing the resultant degree of deformation or lack of deformation on the testing surface with the expected degree of deformation which would occur for wire of that gauge having a specific hardness.
A method of live testing of the hardness of a target electrical distribution wire having a known gauge, comprising:
A tool for live testing of the hardness of a target electrical distribution wire having a known gauge, comprising an elongated insulated handle and provided at the operating end thereof with a hardness testing element, wherein said hardness testing element comprises a testing surface of known hardness, said hardness testing element being adapted to force said testing surface against said target wire.
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