Conductor clashing is the phenomenon where

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s come in contact with one another during high wind speeds or gusts.

External forces

Conductor clashing may be assisted by the following external forces: * Incorrect tensioning of the line during erection * High winds, or gusts during extreme storms or hot weather * Flora such as hazard trees breaking and falling onto wires * Fauna such as birds causing wires to sag and/or clash * Vehicles crashing into

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, causing poles to lean & wires to clash * Vandalism such as articles thrown onto power lines causing wires to sag and/or clash.

References

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