LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Reprinted from "Crown Jewels of the Wire", October 2006, page 4
Second Example Reported
In last month's issue Dave Kurns asked if anyone else had seen an insulator
marked like the one below.
The answer is, "Yes."
Dear Howard,
When I turned to page 17 of the September Crown Jewels, I thought that
someone was picturing my oddly marked PHV (Pittsburgh High Voltage) signal
insulator. NO, it is an insulator recently removed from service. I own an
identical piece. Mine was purchased by me at the Rosemont, IL National Show back
in 1997. My records don't indicate from whom I purchased my piece. I always
thought the piece was an attempt to carve a name or something, but upside-down.
Making it more of HAIC, if that makes any sense.
Jim Colburn
Greenacres, FL
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Jane Doe
Jack & Judy Roach say Jane Doe really likes her picture on the back cover
of September's issue.
We are all convinced that it's the insulators on the window sill that Jane
likes, and not the tomatoes.
Right?
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Insulator Lamp
My husband, Scott Mordes, is a subscriber to your magazine and thoroughly
enjoys it. For Father's Day this year, my father made this lamp for me to give
to my husband.
Dad is willing to make similar lamps for other collectors, and can modify
them to suit each person's taste. What a great way for collectors to enjoy Crown
Jewels, reading by the light of a lamp displaying their favorite insulators.
For information on the cost, email: flutterby1980@bwave.com
Lisa Mordes
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Bracket Question
In the Canadian Forum section of the April issue, Al Hall wondered why the
metal brackets were placed around the side pins as shown in the photograph
below. R. Renner, who describes himself as a "lineman before
hydraulics" provided this answer:
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"The reason for the brackets on the pole pins was to keep the pin from
getting loose. The bracket was needed on a hard pull in or out. Brackets were
also available for the bottom of the pin when needed.
"The pins were attached with nails. The brackets were attached with coat
screws or small lags.
"Pole pins were also called 'flickers' by the old linemen."
R. Renner
410-374-6464
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