Icabod
Thanks for the explanation, makes sense now, I didnt realize it was a shielded cable.
I did save the site you gave but did not read it yet.
I have always been fascinated by HV, and Yes am aware that that is really not HV, (but that is HV as far as I am concerned)after seeing that video on 'real high-voltage' I have a new found respect for it.
Anything greater than 480 I really dont want to get anywhere near it. The bare-handing and pulling themselves along on that trolley while on 500kv lines, ....I dont think so.
Any way thank you everyone for the replies, and the effort.
Wm.Colt