This hotstick kit makes it possible to adapt AMPACT tools to standard commercial hotstick equipment. This kit will handle all AMPACT taps and stirrups from #8 to 556.5 – 26/7 ACSR and, additional components can be used on conductors to 1192.5 – 45/7 ACSR. This permits the lineman to work parallel to a line instead of across it, thereby reducing his exposure to energized lines.