[RFI] Pin Arcing

[dj2001 at mn.rr.com]

>>  Pin arcing is a sharp buzzing noise. It breaks up when the pole is tapped
>or shaken, and is a dry weather problem.
>
>I have found that poles with this problem respond well to a tune-up session
>using a Precision Sledgehammer.  The test instrument can be as simple as a
>battery-powered AM receiver.  Banging on poles is not recommended in urban
>areas or late at night anywhere :-)
>
>If you do find a bad pole and need to report it to the power company, you
>can make it a lot easier for them by noting any identifying numbers on the
>poles.  It is increasingly common for the poles to carry a pair of 5- to
>7-digit X/Y coordinates identifying the precise location of the pole.  For
>poles that carry other services, such as CATV and telephone, there may be
>other identifying numbers (generally only one number).  Write them all down
>and let the power company representative know that you have a set of pole
>identifiers.  This takes the guess work out of locating the pole and lets
>them work on it at any time.
>
>73, Ward N0AX


I've seen line guys use WD-40 on the hardware.

Dale k9vuj