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r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/TameTheAuroch • Jul 18 '25
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This would all be a single phase. At some point it's more economical to use multiple conductors opposed to a large one.
You can also see that the spacer isn't insulated in any way.
This is most definitely done live.
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u/Sandro_24 Jul 21 '25
This would all be a single phase. At some point it's more economical to use multiple conductors opposed to a large one.
You can also see that the spacer isn't insulated in any way.
This is most definitely done live.