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Old 6th May 2009, 06:35
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Girv
 
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The water used for insulator washing is demineralized. Demin water prevents conductivity so does the wash boom. At no time does the aircraft become energised when washing insulators.
Live line platform work and insulator washing is very safe as long as you follow the procedures that are in place for such operations.
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