pavman Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I have a bank full of burries and bunnies on the edge of one of my marshes, farmer wants me to hit it hard as Bunnies are hitting bark on new hedge saplings he put in last year, but due to the wet I cant get round in the truck and also waiting on the new Quad to arrive, no trees or vantage points I can use apart from one option would be to mount my high seat on very nicely placed Telegraph Pole, farmer said its my land do what you want, I had a risk assessment with myself and deemed the idea a good one but would I be infringing any rules? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcw65 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Yes,not allowed to touch poles,we clipped a 1cm piece of one with a hedge cutter and got billed for a new pole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Are you talking about mounting a reclaimed one from the back of a Freelander by any chance? :blink: :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted January 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Are you talking about mounting a reclaimed one from the back of a Freelander by any chance? :blink: :blink: Mung @£125 an Hr I would expect better if I was paying your wage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsportshooter Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I'm pretty sure if you have permission on the land (on which the pole is erected) and you don't damage the pole itself you should have no problems. I would suggest you engineer some sort of clamping system so that you can secure the seat (and lets face it security is the main bit) without causing damage to the pole. I am of course taking it that you mean a telecomunication pole rather than a high voltage electrical services pole in which case I would say stay away for numerous reasons (most of which involve pain or death to you should you try the suggested) Aparently the landowner can apply for 'Rent' on such poles (but thats a different topic) they may wish to know this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I have a couple of high-seats strapped up to poles carrying 33kV lines, on which we get wayleave payments (the rent you refer to, Newportshooter?). The lines were rebuilt last year and run on open arable land. EDF Energy engineers have seen the high-seats up and have not commented. You'd have to be enormously fat to actually uproot a pole when perched up on a high-seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 You'd have to be enormously fat to actually uproot a pole when perched up on a high-seat. On to plan "B" then Pavman The clock's turned off, and you may have for free! Wokka wokka indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rarms Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I would suggest not doing it. Can't be legal as the pole belongs to someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 If in doubt, ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 i work for bt, and they will bill you for a new pole if, you damaged it in any way. even a small nick in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Pavman Given that you like making things, especially ones with at least twice as many bolts as are really required (only joking), Can't you make two extendable legs to prop your high seat? You can the site the seat where you would really like, and keep away from power lines. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsportshooter Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 So thats how they justify the fees - they send workers out checking all of their posts for nicks........ I now completely understand why it costs so much for me to speak to someone by phone. Thanks for clarifying that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 thats ok, the pole testers go round checking,the poles for damage so if a bt worker was two climb it,then he will be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 On to plan "B" then Pavman The clock's turned off, and you may have for free! Wokka wokka indeed! ROTFFLMFAO Sorry Pavman but that was good. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 In short, when you attach a metal frame ( ie seat) on to the pole, althought the pole is made of wood and not a conductor of electricity the current in the electricity wire can " jump" across to the seat and KILL YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Particularly in wet conditions! They're timber high-seats, topping out at 12' above ground level, about 1/3rd (if that) of the height of the pole). I understand enough about electricity to know when it's risky to use these particular seats, and when it's not. That might appear blasé, but I take your point: it might, for my long-term health and liability for replacement poles, be better to re-position these seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted January 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 ROTFFLMFAO Sorry Pavman but that was good. LB I concur LB it is strangely humorous given its Mung, I suspect the cleaning lady was Fluffing round his mouse at the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 I concur LB it is strangely humorous given its Mung, I suspect the cleaning lady was Fluffing round his mouse at the time I think he's trying hard to impress you Pavman. Probably a good time to get worried mate LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 You Kent boys, there you go "projecting" your own little desires and ways onto others. You should be ashamed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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