Which step is taken to prepare for sag by lifting the drop cable to the house hook?

Which step is taken to prepare for sag by lifting the drop cable to the house hook?

• A. To simulate the proper sag from the pole to the strand
• B. To ensure the cable is taut
• C. To measure the distance
• D. To seal the hook

Answer: (A)

Understanding sag is about how much slack the service drop should have to account for gravity, wind, and temperature. When you lift the drop cable up to the house hook to prepare for sag, you’re purposely simulating the amount of sag the line will show once installed. This lets you verify that the drop length and hook height will produce the right amount of slack so the line isn’t overly tight in hot conditions and doesn’t sag too much in cooler conditions, while ensuring there’s enough clearance. It’s not about pulling the cable taut, measuring distance, or sealing the hook—the focus is on reproducing the expected sag to set up the proper tension and clearance.

Understanding sag is about how much slack the service drop should have to account for gravity, wind, and temperature. When you lift the drop cable up to the house hook to prepare for sag, you’re purposely simulating the amount of sag the line will show once installed. This lets you verify that the drop length and hook height will produce the right amount of slack so the line isn’t overly tight in hot conditions and doesn’t sag too much in cooler conditions, while ensuring there’s enough clearance. It’s not about pulling the cable taut, measuring distance, or sealing the hook—the focus is on reproducing the expected sag to set up the proper tension and clearance.