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Telephone Talk => Collector's Corner => Topic started by: Doug Rose on October 17, 2015, 12:56:15 PM

Title: Locke 580-K 10042 956AC Insulator
Post by: Doug Rose on October 17, 2015, 12:56:15 PM
This guy weighs over 10 pounds. In amazing condition. What is it used for?...Doug
Title: Re: Locke 580-K 10042 956AC Insulator
Post by: andre_janew on October 17, 2015, 01:08:40 PM
I've seen those used on electric power lines.  Usually about four of them are strung together vertically.
Title: Re: Locke 580-K 10042 956AC Insulator
Post by: TelePlay on October 17, 2015, 01:29:41 PM
Yep, a Locke power line suspension insulator.
Title: Re: Locke 580-K 10042 956AC Insulator
Post by: Doug Rose on October 17, 2015, 01:31:43 PM
thanks guys...I can't believe the amazing condition it is in...Doug
Title: Re: Locke 580-K 10042 956AC Insulator
Post by: TelePlay on October 17, 2015, 01:37:10 PM
Here's one on eBay now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Locke-1952-insulator-NO-RESERVE-/272014038402
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