Would you do this live?

[tomrose.arb]

Hi guys

 

Was asked by my employer (who shall remain anonymous) to reduce this birch by 20%. I reduced most of the tallest stem as can be seen in the second photograph, but refused to do the other side due to its close proximity to the LV line. Do you think this decision was justified? I appreciate the lines are hard to make out in the photographs.

 

Thanks

 

[TTP]

What kind of line because it just looks like a phone line?

 

 

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[tomrose.arb]

It's a low voltage line. Definitely not BT.

[wicklamulla]

impossible to say whether 'i'd have a go at it' without actually seeing it in the flesh.

[roseyweb]

If its insulated crack on

[eggsarascal]

Any pics of the poles that carry the line ?

[Treeworld]

You are the one climbing and know your limits and safe working practices. All electric work should be done the correct way and you will make it home at the end of the day. If your boss wants to do it then let him, don't be a fool for anybody, well done for not doing it.

[Treeworld]

If its insulated crack on

 

Even insulated lines have parts where they are weathered and the cable has become exposed so no don't "crack on"

[Paul Cleaver]

you were right not to do the other side

[TTP]

You are the one climbing and know your limits and safe working practices. All electric work should be done the correct way and you will make it home at the end of the day. If your boss wants to do it then let him, don't be a fool for anybody, well done for not doing it.

 

 

Well said that man

 

 

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