Abstract: Wire holders for overhead electrical wires (e.g. powerlines) are configured to be used with a temporary extension arm. Temporary extension arms and wire holders are used in adverse weather conditions which can be dangerous if a live wire escapes the wire holder. Proposed is a wire holder having a latch mounted to a first upright wherein the latch extends entirely between the first upright and a second upright when in a closed (first) position. When in the closed position, a wire can be held captive between the first upright, the second upright, the latch and a body of the wire holder. The latch is movable to an open (second) position, which allows the wire to be placed or removed from between the first upright and the second upright.

Abstract: Wire holders for overhead electrical wires (e.g. powerlines) are configured to be used with a temporary extension arm. Temporary extension arms and wire holders are used in adverse weather conditions which can be dangerous if a live wire escapes the wire holder. Proposed is a wire holder having a latch mounted to a first upright wherein the latch extends entirely between the first upright and a second upright when in a closed (first) position. When in the closed position, a wire can be held captive between the first upright, the second upright, the latch and a body of the wire holder. The latch is movable to an open (second) position, which allows the wire to be placed or removed from between the first upright and the second upright.