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    Jun 9, 2011, 07:19 PM
    Why shackle insulator is not used for neutral wire
    In LT poles... we use shackle insulators for all three phases ( R , Y & B ) but for neutral insulator is not used... why..
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    Jun 10, 2011, 02:37 AM
    What is an LT pole?
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    Jun 10, 2011, 03:37 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by askinyou View Post
    in LT poles...we use shackle insulators for all three phases ( R , Y & B ) but for neutral insulator is not used...why..?
    What is your location? Not the US or Canada I assume.
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