Raising a secondary with rope blocks requires a rope block attached to a what?

• A. Pole clamp
• B. Conductor grip
• C. Neutral
• D. Ground wire

Answer: (B)

When raising a secondary with rope blocks, the rope block must be tied into the conductor itself so you can control and lift the service drop without stressing other parts of the structure. A conductor grip is specifically designed to attach to the overhead conductor and securely transfer the load to the line being raised. This keeps the force on the conductor path, allowing safe movement and reducing the risk of damaging poles, insulators, or pole hardware. Attaching the rope block to a pole clamp would transfer the load to the pole, which can cause misalignment or damage. Neutral or ground wires aren’t intended load paths for raising a secondary and would create unsafe conditions.