Moving the drop higher on mast

[Babbobubba]

A tree limb has grown in diameter and is rubbing against the line that comes in from the pole. As you can see in the photo I could move the clamp on my mast higher. This would free the line from contact with the tree. Is there any reason I shouldn't do this? (The limb in question is 20 feet from the house and not shown in the photo.)

 

[Babbobubba]

It turns out that here in southern California the line from the pole to the house is the responsibility of the customer so I am going to slide the clamp up the mast 8". That should clear the limb. Thank you all for the help.

 

[telectrix]

It turns out that here in southern California the line from the pole to the house is the responsibility of the customer so I am going to slide the clamp up the mast 8". That should clear the limb. Thank you all for the help.

and as the tree grows, another 8" next year. eventually cable could be in sub-space orbit. ???

 

[Babbobubba]

Lateral branches don't move higher as trees grow, and this limb will never increase 16 inches in diameter, q.e.d. you don't know what you're talking about. Thanks just the same.