The entire enchilada (the gear these men carry up the pole with them) weighs in around 50 pounds! ...not including well insulated boots. Imagine having to wear 50 extra pounds for several hours at a time when doing line work in the dark of night; plus, any cold weather gear the person needs when repairing your line. That's exactly what these brave men do in the middle of thunder, lightning and rain storms when your lights go out...so you can cook, use hot water, watch TV, and the many other luxuries we take for granted that electricity brings.

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