Helmet worn with National Grid high-voltage linesman's 'live line working' boiler suit
- Materials:
- plastic , synthetic fibre and Grey boiler suit with integral hood and fabric boot-covers.
- Object Number:
- Y2011.47.1
- type:
- helmet
National Grid high-voltage linesman's 'live line working' boiler suit
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National Grid high-voltage linesman's 'live line working' boiler suit, sometimes called a 'hot suit'. The garment acts as a personal Faraday cage, permitting safe working next to live conductors and strong electromagnetic fields.
Details
- Category:
- Electricity Supply
- Object Number:
- Y2011.47
- Measurements:
-
Overall: 1500 mm x 400 mm x 10 mm, 1 kg
- type:
- boiler suit
Parts
National Grid Linesman Boots
National Grid Linesmans' Gloves
- Materials:
- metal , wool and Grey boiler suit with integral hood and fabric boot-covers.
- Object Number:
- Y2011.47.3
- type:
- gloves
